Samsung HT-BD2

129 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 129 reviews of Samsung HT-BD2. The average rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Home Theater Systems for all reviews. People really like the size and reliability. The usability and design also get good reviews, but there are some mixed opinions about the price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Home Theater Systems the Samsung HT-BD2 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Samsung HT-BD2

alaTest has collected and analyzed 12 user reviews of Samsung HT-BD2 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Home Theater Systems on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers really like the usability. The size also gets good comments.

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92% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Samsung HT-BD2

alaTest has collected and analyzed 43 user reviews of Samsung HT-BD2 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 2.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Home Theater Systems on Amazon.com. Views about the reliability and price are generally positive. The design and usability are also mentioned favorably.

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40% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Samsung HT-BD2 Blu-ray Home Cinema System

Cut out the fuss and get yourself a decent 7.1-channel Blu-ray system for an equally decent price.

Feb, 2011

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Expert review by : . (techradar.com)

Samsung HT-BD2 review

Blu-ray enters a brave new world

Good Blu-ray and upscaled DVD video performance ; Loud, bombastic audio

Slooooow load-up times ; Not compatible with all BD-J or BD Live ; No video inputs

A big, booming home cinema system, which you'll either love or hate

Jul, 2008

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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Samsung HT-BD2 review

This good value system is the first cinema-in-a-box with Blu-ray

Excellent spec for the money, including fine Blu-ray pictures and sounds, plus 7.1 speakers ; very stylish looks

Treble is a bit harsh, whilst bass isn't quite deep enough ; could do with a little more sonic solidity

The first Blu-ray cinema in a box sets a good standard for others to follow

Jun, 2008

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Samsung HT-BD2 review

The first Blu-ray home cinema-in-a-box packs serious tech for a laughably small pot of cash. Is it time to upgrade?

The first Blu-ray cinema-in-a-box sets a good standard for others to follow

Jul, 2008

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Expert review by : Campbell Simpson (goodgearguide.com.au)

Samsung HT-BD2E home theatre system

The Samsung HT-BD2E is an 800 Watt home theatre system with a built-in Blu-ray disc player, good sound quality and plenty of power.

Rich and balanced sound, involving surround effects, powerful

No wireless rear speakers, no BD-Live, no USB connectivity

This basic home theatre package packs a 5.1 channel amplifier into a Blu-ray player. Simply plug in a flat screen television and you’re ready to go.

Mar, 2009

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Expert review by : Steve Guttenberg (cnet.com.au)

Samsung HT-BD2

The Samsung HT-BD2 delivers the sort of top-notch video quality you'd expect from the world's first HTIB with built-in Blu-ray — but its high price, average audio quality, and lack of extras make it tough to recommend.

7.1-channel Blu-ray home cinema ; Built-in Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding ; Elegant styling, with four tallboy speakers ; Full-size subwoofer ; Upscales DVDs to 1080p

Expensive ; Only Blu-ray Profile 1.0 compliant ; Few jacks for connecting external sources ; Slow disc loading ; No auto speaker calibration

Music was a step down from movie sound; we felt the HT-BD2 blurred Radiohead's atmospheric sound mixes on its In Rainbows CD. 'Walk of Life' from Dire Straits' Brothers in Arms CD felt dynamically flat. Like most HTIB systems, the HT-BD2 was more...

Apr, 2008

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Samsung HT-BD2R

Easy to operate and a really good sound and effect when watching your movies. Picture quality is great. Very loud should you want to turn the volume up.

You only receive a short cable for the sub, so although you can place this anywhere in your room unless you want it at the side of your tv you will have to purchase a longer cable. All other cables for speakers are more than adequate. That is the only...

May, 2009

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