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Samsung HT-C5500

Samsung HT-C5500
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alaScore 84

577 reviews

Sep, 2016

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 611 reviews from magazines and websites. People are impressed by the size and design. The price and usability also get good feedback. Some have doubts about the reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Home Theater Systems the Samsung HT-C5500 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review by: (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Samsung HT-C5500

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 125 user reviews of Samsung HT-C5500 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Home Theater Systems on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the reliability and design. The price and usability also get good opinions. Views are divided on the size.

usability, price, design, reliability

86% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

This summary is based on the products: Samsung HT-C5500 Blu-Ray 5.1 ch Home Cinema System - Wireless Rear Speaker Ready • Samsung HT-C5500 Blu-Ray 5.1 ch Home Cinema System - Wireless Rear Speaker Ready

Sep, 2016

Consumer review by: (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Samsung HT-C5500

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 71 user reviews of Samsung HT-C5500 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Home Theater Systems on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the reliability. The price is also mentioned favorably. Comments about the design and usability are mixed.

price, reliability

65% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

This summary is based on the products: Samsung HT-C5500 Blu-ray Home Theater System (Old Version) • Samsung HT-C5500 Blu-ray Home Theater System (Old Version)

Sep, 2016

Consumer review by: � ikstr� (circuitcity.com)

Excellent Quality

 

Very happy with the product. The quality of the product is excellent, we have a Samsung LCD Flat Screen TV so we know that the product is made well.Hook-up was very easy. The features are great,internet at tv is a great feature to have and use.

Nov, 2010
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Consumer review by: � Amen Ra¯Â½ (circuitcity.com)

SUPER

 

I've owned this system for about 6 months. it is great for the price and the quality is outstanding. samsung makes great products. i own a samsung HD TV awesome. this Samsung HTC5500 Blu-ray Home Theater Surround Sound System is a great buy.

Sep, 2010
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Consumer review by: � Adam Stevensý (circuitcity.com)

Samsung HT-C5500 Blu-ray Home Theater system

 

The fact that it is a home theater system adds a lot of eagerness to using it and checking its sound system and picture quality and things like that. But if the internet connectivity is dismal it only means partial value on the purchase of this home...

Sep, 2010
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Consumer review by: ¯¿Â½ Jimý (circuitcity.com)

Good Deal

 

Good product and good price for all that you get.

Aug, 2010
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Consumer review by: ¯Â¿Â Gil¯¿Â½ (circuitcity.com)

Nice set

 

I got this about a month ago, Easy to connect, nice piano color which match TV. I already upgrade it to the new firmware, I just cannot hear the tv content on it. Like features like Netflix, and Pandora. I would recommend this to a friend.

Jul, 2010
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Consumer review by: ÿ½ Gregï½ (circuitcity.com)

Hasn't worked for a month, lousy customer service

 

It worked for a week, then the unit quit responding to the remote. After numerous calls to Samsung, they are supposedly shipping a new remote. I've been waiting for it for a month now. Always the same thing: It's being shipped right now. I used to have...

Jun, 2010
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Consumer review by: ï¿ Robï¿Â (circuitcity.com)

Very pleased

 

For the price of this theater system, i am very impressed with its functionality and quality. It is easy to set up, sounds fantastic, and all the features work great. It loads blue-rays in about 5s and the InternetATTV function allowing netflix,...

Jun, 2010
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Consumer review by: bridget421 (shopping.com)

Samsung HT-C5500 Crystal Clear.

 

I was browsing online for a great at home digital theater experience. I came across the Samsung HT-C5500 and fell in love. I immediately went to retail stores to hear it in person and I was amazed. The crystal clear sound made me feel like I was right...

If you are into high sound quality then I highly recommend this sound system

It is slightly difficult to hook up. Find a man to do it for you

Dec, 2010
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Consumer review by: itsme (buydig.com)

good product for the price

 

used 4 bedroom tv

Nov, 2010
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Consumer review by: Toni, the movie maven (buydig.com)

Love this product

 

We use this in conjunction with our new Samsung TV and just love the quality of sound. It\'s almost like being at the movies.

Clear Sound","Easy To Setup","Energy Efficient","Good Remote","Interfaces Well With TV

Oct, 2010
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Product Specifications

The Samsung HT-C5500 5.1 channel, Blu-ray/DVD/CD Home Theater with 1000 watts power output opens up a dimensions in surround sound. It features enhanced content sharing and connectivity with BD Live and Internet TV; an easy way to access online content without having to turn on your PC, and DLNA allows you to wirelessly connect with compatible portable devices. The iPod /iPhone docking cradle increases your audio/video playback and connectivity options, and with USB host play various multimedia files can be played without the need for a PC.

Amplifier

Output Power / Total:1000Watt

Audio System

Built-in Cradle:iPod cradle
Built-in Decoders:Dolby Pro Logic II / Dolby Digital / DTS decoder / Dolby Digital Plus / DTS-HD decoder / Dolby TrueHD
Components:Speaker system / Blu-Ray disc player / AV receiver
Functions (KA):Digital player / AV receiver / Blu-Ray disc player / Network player
Sound Output Mode:Surround Sound
Subcategory (KA):AV systems
Surround System Class:5.1 channel
Type:Home theater system

Configuration

AirPlay: No
Digital Audio Broadcast (DAB): No
DIGITAL RADIO: No
DLNA certified: Yes
Internet Radio: No
Number of Output Channels:5 + Subwoofer (5.1)
PC Streaming: No
Progressive Scan: No
RDS/EON: Yes
UPnP:NO UPNP
USB Recording: No
Web Content Access: No
WiFi Connectivity: No

Connectivity

Bluetooth: No
Docking System:Apple Docking
Ethernet: No
Firewire IEEE-1394 Interface: No
HDMI: Yes
HDMI PORT: Yes
iPod Control:Direct Control
Number of Output Channels:5 + Subwoofer (5.1)
PMP Docking:iPod Docking
TYPE OF DOCKING:IOS DOCKING
USB Interface: Yes
W-LAN Connection: No

Connectors

Optical Digital Input: Yes

DVD

Type:Blu-Ray disc player

General Features

1080p Upscaling: Yes
2D to 3D Conversion: No
3D: No
3D Ready: No
CD Player / Recorder:CD Player
DVD Player / Recorder:DVD Player
Home Theatre System (Digital Dolby and DVD Player): Yes
Network Music System: No
Product Type:Home Theatre System
Sound Projector: No
Soundbar: No
Wireless Music System: No

Header

Manufacturer:Samsung
Model:C5500
Packaged Quantity:1
Product Line:Samsung HT

Loudspeaker

Wireless Speakers: No

Playback

Blu-ray Playback: Yes
DivX Playback: Yes
DVD Audio Playback: No
HD-DVD Playback: No
MP3 Playback: Yes
Super Audio CD Playback: No
Super Video CD / Video CD Playback: Yes

Radio

Tuner Bands:FM
Tuner Type:Digital

Recording

Blu-ray Recording: No
Double Layer Recording:Not Applicable
DVD-R Recording: No
DVD-RAM Recording: No
DVD-RW Recording: No
DVD+R Recording: No
DVD+RW Recording: No
MP3 Encoding: No

Remote Control

Type:Remote control

Sound

Dolby / DTS:Dolby Digital + DTS