JBL S38II 3-Way 8-Mirror Image Bookshelf Speakers (Black Maple)

Average customer rating:

Great value!

I Love These Speakers!

Great speakers!!

GREAT SPEAKERS!!

I do not like these at all.

JBL S38II 3-Way 8-Mirror Image Bookshelf Speakers (Black Maple)

Manufacturer: JBL
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:

3-way, 8-inch, vertical/horizontal, mirror-image bookshelf speaker with MDF enclosure

Maximum recommended amplifier power: 175 Watts

High-frequency driver: 1" pure-titanium dome with EOS waveguide

Midrange driver: 4" PolyPlas cone; PolyPlas cone woofer features traditional JBL engineering

Low-frequency driver: 8" PolyPlas cone; shielded components allow placement near video monitors

ASIN: B0000632GH

Product Description

The S38II is a unique horizontal mirror-image nearfield/midfield monitor that brings the studio experience into your living room. This 3-way 8" loudspeaker with MDF enclosure and Elliptical Oblate Spheroidal (EOS) waveguide reproduces sound with unparalleled spaciousness and definition. The pure-titanium tweeter and the midrange transducer are mounted on a Linear Field Proximity (LFP) bezel that ensures a seamless transition between the middle and high frequencies. The PolyPlas (polymer-coated cellulose fiber) cone woofer features traditional JBL engineering, the same technologies used in JBL's Professional equipment that can be found in stadiums, music halls and movie theaters around the world. Shielded components allow placement near video monitors. High-temperature, oversized Kapton voice coil and HeatScape motor structure allow these speakers to effortlessly play all types of movies and music. The woofers are built on cast-aluminum frames, which reduce distortion and increase power-handling capability. A low-diffraction IsoPower baffle directs the sound power into the room, reducing distortion caused by cabinet vibration. The computer-designed enclosure requires no bracing. The FreeFlow flared port increases bass response without adding unwanted port noise. JBL's custom-designed drivers allow the use of simple, Straight-Line Signal Path (SSP) crossover networks with high-quality electrical components that minimize processing that could degrade the signal. All Studio Series loudspeakers are equipped with all-metal, 5-way, gold-plated binding post speaker terminals.

Customer Reviews:

Great value!.......2004-02-22

For the price these are the best sounding speakers I have heard in a long time. Frequency response is great with no dead spots over the entire range. The 8 inch ported woofers give plenty of base response and the mirror image installation provides spectacular imaging even with relativly little speaker seperation, (about 5 feet in my entertainment center).

Power handling is great as well, my 150 watt per channel amp dosen't overpower these babies and the combination of the well constructed heavy cabinets and the self adhesive velcro feet provided with the speakers keep them from rattling on my shelves.

All in all I am very happy with these speakers and would reccomend them to anyone needing a great sounding set of bookshelf speakers.

I Love These Speakers!.......2003-11-24

I auditioned many speakers--looking for a great bookshelf speaker. I have small children and was afraid that a speaker on the floor would abused by the little ones. These JBL speakers sound incredible. I especially like how they produce clear high-frequency sounds--instead of sounding like mush. Also, they reproduce bass so well I don't feel like I need to add a subwoofer. They are extremely well-made and heavy and they have made me a JBL fan. I've had mine for about three years now and couldn't be happier. They are incredible speakers and well worth every penny.

Great speakers!!.......2003-09-23

Speaker size was a consideration for our home theater system since it's in our living/great room. Floor speakers were out of the question. After extensive "listening & research" these handle the range of sounds we needed to cover and fit the space!
These speakers are incredible! We use them as the main front speakers.
We've had them for about a year now and they have excelled in everything WE throw at them. I say we, because I wanted speakers that enhanced our MOVIE experience, but it was essential that my wife could enjoy her MUSIC to it's FULLEST!
These speakers PLEASE us both. Absolutely a GREAT buy!
The only thing I have to figure out is how to sneak a pair of these in as the rear surround speakers.....

GREAT SPEAKERS!!.......2003-09-23

My husband shopped (forever)to put together our home theater system & these are our front speakers (the other speakers are JBL also). We both enjoy watching movies, but I REALLY enjoy cranking up the tunes! THESE SPEAKERS ARE GREAT!
Most men don't shop with the focus and stamina that my husband does(which can be trying at times) but in this case I'm glad he did! These speakers really handle "his" movies and "my" music better than I expected. The nice thing is I don't have some MONSTER floor speakers in my living room to deal with.
I just tell him "you did good and we don't NEED anything else, honey".

I do not like these at all........2003-09-07

I have tried to get used to them hoping they would get better with time. I find them to be very tinnie and flat.

JBL S38 3-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Black)

Average customer rating:

Five years, still in love
Wow!
Love 'Em!
Fantastic sound for the price.
Great Speakers

JBL S38 3-Way Bookshelf Speakers (Black)

Manufacturer: JBL
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Accessories:

Monster Cable MC-20/20 New Monster Cable Clear Jacket Speaker Cable (20 Foot Pair - 6.09 m.)

Product Features:

Pair of black, 8-inch bookshelf speakers
175-watt power handling
45 to 20,000 Hz frequency response
89 dB sensitivity
Magnetically shielded

ASIN: B00002EQBU

Product Description

The S38 is a unique horizontal mirror-image nearfield/midfield monitor that brings the studio experience into your living room. This 3-way 8" loudspeaker with MDF enclosure and Elliptical Oblate Spheroidal (EOS) waveguide reproduces sound with unparalleled spaciousness and definition.The pure-titanium tweeter and the midrange transducer are mounted on a Linear Field Proximity (LFP) bezel that ensures a seamless transition between the middle and high frequencies. The PolyPlas (polymer-coated cellulose fiber) cone woofer features traditional JBL engineering, the same technologies used in JBL's Professional equipment that can be found in stadiums, music halls and movie theaters around the world. Shielded components allow placement near video monitors. High-temperature, oversized Kapton voice coil and HeatScape motor structure allow these speakers to effortlessly play all types of movies and music. The woofers are built on cast-aluminum frames, which reduce distortion and increase power-handling capability. A low-diffraction IsoPower baffle directs the sound power into the room, reducing distortion caused by cabinet vibration. The lock-mitred, computer-designed enclosure requires no bracing. The FreeFlow flared port increases bass response without adding unwanted port noise. JBL's custom-designed drivers allow the use of simple, Straight-line Signal Path (SSP) crossover networks with high-quality electrical components that minimize processing that could degrade the signal. All Studio Series loudspeakers are equipped with all-metal, 5-way, gold-plated binding post speaker terminals.

Amazon.com Review

With its Studio series S38 bookshelf loudspeakers (also available in beech), JBL strikes a happy balance between price, performance, and size, offering nearly full-range sound--from crystalline highs to stomach-punching lows--in attractive, mirror-image cabinets. Whether you buy four and put them to work in a home theater with a center-channel and a subwoofer or merely position a pair of S38BEs along a living-room wall for true-blue stereo music, it's hard not to be seduced by the sound from these speakers.

At its heart, each S38BE speaker is a three-way system using two magnetically shielded PolyPlas drivers (a 4-inch and an 8-inch) complemented by a 1-inch titanium-dome tweeter. PolyPlas, a polymer-coated cellulose fiber, adds rigidity and damping to the cones without unduly increasing their mass. This cone, together with a durable rubber surround (the part of the cone that attaches to the rest of the speaker), enables the speaker to deliver amazingly high sound levels without audible breakup or distortion.

The pure-titanium tweeter uses JBL's patented EOS waveguide to focus the sonic image and reduce time-delay artifacts. The EOS waveguide also increases the tweeter's dynamic range and its output at lower frequencies, which improves the transition between the high frequencies and the midrange. The LFP (Linear Field Proximity) bezel, which houses both the tweeter and the 4-inch midrange driver, smoothes out that transition even further. By minimizing the distance between these critical sound sources, JBL sidesteps the phase problems that result from sounds meeting your ears with different arrival times.

JBL's custom-designed drivers use simple, Straight-line Signal Path (SSP) crossover networks with quality electrical components. These networks further smooth the speaker's frequency and power response while minimizing processing that could otherwise degrade your audio signal.

On the inside, the drivers' oversized Kapton voice coils and HeatScape motor structures preserve performance accuracy during extended listening, prolong driver life, and reduce power compression through their responsiveness. Finally, JBL's FreeFlow flared bass port releases bass energy from behind the 8-inch woofer through a vent that precisely matches the size and configuration of the driver and speaker cabinet.

Some will want more low end than the S38BEs are capable of delivering, but this is not a shortcoming of the speakers, it's a limitation of the size. JBL has done everything in its power to maximize the S38BEs' low-end response, and it did a better job than we would have thought possible given the company's commitment to maintaining natural timbre (that is, a frequency balance that sounds neither boomy nor equalized). --Michael Mikesell

Pros:

Great sound
Dynamic prowess
Impressive imaging

Amazon.com Product Description

The JBL S38 black bookshelf speakers feature a unique horizontal mirror-image nearfield/midfield monitor design that brings the studio experience into your living room. The JBL S38 speakers offer 175-watt maximum power handling, 45 to 20,000 Hz frequency response, 89 dB sensitivity, and 8 ohms nominal impedance.

The 1-inch pure titanium tweeter and the 4-inch midrange transducer are mounted on a Linear Field Proximity (LFP) bezel that ensures a seamless transition between the middle and high frequencies. The 8-inch PolyPlas (polymer-coated cellulose fiber) cone woofer is built on a cast aluminum frame, which reduces distortion and increases power-handling capability.

JBL's S38 speakers are equipped with all-metal, five-way, gold-plated binding-post speaker terminals. This pair comes in black and includes a two-year parts and labor warranty on the speaker enclosures and a five-year parts and labor warranty on the speaker driver and internal components.

Customer Reviews:

Five years, still in love.......2006-07-25

I've had these for 5 years now, and I'm still in love with them. I have the cherry cabinets, and they are sitting atop plaster pedistals for stands. The S-center sits in between, and S-36 in the rear. Paradigm subwoofer with cherry finish matches these almost exactly.
I compared these side-by-side with Paradigm bookshelf speakers of their higher design, and I am very pleased with my decision.
You see, all speakers have their own sound. None are perfectly true throughout their freq range, each having its own sound qualities. But it is JBL speakers that are used in recording studios. You've seen video clips where the guys are sitting behind soundproof glass, listening to speakers, adjusting the mixer board? They set the sound qualities to perfection, and that is the final product pressed to CD. They are setting them based on JBL's sound. To hear the same thing in your home, you have to also use JBL speakers. Anything else will produce subtle differences from what the studio recording artists created. Even $10,000 speakers will "color" the sound. They mix to JBL. You need JBL at home to reproduce the same sound. Period.
The S-38 is modeled directly after their top studio model. They use similar parts and technology. They even look similar!
Also, most movie theaters and concerts use JBL.
It is just silly to buy anything else, in my opinion.
But that is just a Appeal to Authority, pointing toward the company's unquestioned dominance in professional equipment. My own experience is overwhelmingly positive. While even JBL sells "better speakers," I can report that I have never heard speakers that I thought were significantly better. I listened to a pair of $10,000 Martin Logan electrostats, and I wasn't particularly impressed after hearing my sub-$1,000 JBLs for years. Didn't sound much different, except that there was no bass!
I absolutely love these speakers. If you can find them, just get them.

Wow!.......2003-08-07

Although they are a bit larger than I wanted, the sound from these speakers is the best I have heard. Extremely clear at high or low volume for Coltrane or Zeppelin. I sat for hours in front of them slipping in CD after CD and marvelled at the clarity and depth. They also sound great from other rooms--they virtually fill space with sound. This is definitely one of the best buys you can make in a bookshelf speaker. They out-Bose Bose by a long shot and the price is truly incredible for this quality.

Love 'Em!.......2003-03-31

I currently own one pair as part of my A/V system and will be purchasing another pair as soon as I have the dough so that I will have 360 degress of total, blissful sound. These speakers as surrounds really bring any movie to full and rich life, and they also sound great when playing cd's. You can't go wrong by purchasing a pair of these speakers, the price is great and as others have stated you would have to spend much more to find as good or better speakers than these.

Fantastic sound for the price........2002-09-28

In looking for audio equipment you should seek companies that produce professional gear. On those the home line always benefits from the improved technology in the professional line. Whereas home users dedicated companies (Bose) usually work mostly in reducing the size and changing the colors ...

JBL is in the sound industry since 1927. 9 out of 10 live concerts I've attended were using JBL speakers. And Studios all over the world select JBL as the reference speaker of preference.

I'm a music passionate for over 30 years, and I've listened to many many speakers. JBL is my preferred choice due to the sound quality, price and durability.

The S38 is a small 3 way vented box, well designed and good looking. It has a big WAF score (Wife Acceptance Factor). The box may sound boomy depending on the proximity of the wall, and in my opinion it lacks a bit of high (tweeter) volume. Still, it has a fantastic sound way better than any box hundreds of dollars above its price. (Check Harman audio store at eBay for a good deal on those).

One thing I've found along the years as a quality measure is that if you don't realize you are listening to music a bit too loud until someone else complains about it (like your wife), you can be sure you have a dam good set of speaker (or a terrible ear). Those speakers will keep a smooth and pleasant listening experience, even in loud sessions, and your ears will not get tiered or irritated as when you listen to bad speakers.

Of course there are better deals out there (Even JBL has better speakers, but if you are willing to pay considerable more $$$ for a unit), but in this price range, nothing beats the S38.

And of course, go check them on a store. I'm positive those will be your speakers of choice. I have them for 2 years now and still love them. Of course now I'm looking on a ribbon tweeter speakers like the ADAM, but I need to work out a plan to bend my wife into accepting the fact that a $2000 speaker is a matter or life or death for me. Well, I may have to stick to the JBLs for a bit more. But hopefully those will still be an awesome set of speakers.

Great Speakers.......2002-06-03

These speakers are worth looking into.
I have my set on speaker stands.
They are the main left and right speakes of my AV system.
They look good and sound good.
I use them along with the JBL S-center.
I have S-26 for the rear along with two Infinity Interlude il100 subwoofers.

Product Description

The 107X23 monitor contains Philips LightFrame technology, which increases brightness and sharpness in user selected areas. This is possible due to Philips patented technology, which dramatically improves photo and video display without sacrificing performance for text-based applications.

Product Description

Samsung AEP010SLEB/ EMP55B/XAR Hands-free Headset Ear-bud Style with One touch Send & End button!Samsung AEP010SLEB/ EMP55B/XAR hands free ear bud style headset is specifically designed to fit Samsung SCH-N150/ SPH-N200/ SCH-A220/ SPH-N240/ SPH-N270/ SPH-I300/ SCH-N300/ SPH-M300/ SPH-N300/ SCH-A310/ SPH-I330/ SCH-N330/ M300/ SCH-T300/ SCH-A310/ SCH-U340/ SCH-N370/ SPH-A400/ SPH-N400/ SCH-411/ SPH-A420/ SPH-A460/ SPH-A500/ SPH-I500/ SPH-A520/ SCH-A530/ SCH-A530s/ SPH-A540/ SPH-A560/ SCH-A570/ SPH-A580/ SPH-A600/ SCH-A610/ SPH-A620/ SCH-A630/ SPH-A640/ SCH-A645/ SCH-A650/ SPH-A660/ SCH-A670/ SPH-A680/ SCH-A690/ SPH-A740/ SPH-A760/ SPH-A800/ MM-A800/ VI-A820/ PM-A840/ SCH-850/ SCH-A870/ SCH-2500/ SCH-3500/ SCH-6100/ SCH-8500 cell phone models! Factory original Samsung AEP010SLEB weighs less than 1 ounce! Sleek hands-free ear-bud headset design fits snugly into the outer ear! In-line microphone/ mic reduces background noise & increases the volume of your voice. Also has a miniature shirt clip to keep the cord in place. Molded audio adapter is integrated in-line to eliminate static connections. Send & End button can also initiate Voice-dial on voice-dial equipped cell phone models. Drive safer with both hands on the wheel! One year factory warranty applies. Please note: If the cell phone Open to Answer feature is set to "off" and you are not using the One Touch Headset when an incoming call is received you will need to press SEND to answer the call. Samsung AEP010SLEB/ EMP55B/XAR hands-free Ear bud Makes answering your cellular phone fast safe and easy!Supported Models and Categories:UTStarcom XV6800/ PPC6800/ HTC Titan Cell Phone AccessoriesAudiovox PPC-6700/ HTC Apache Cell Phone Accessories HTC 8125/ MDA/ Wizard Cell Phone AccessoriesHTC TyTn/ Cingular 8525/ JasJam/ Hermes Pocket PC and cell phone accessoriesHTC Mogul Series AccessoriesWing/ Herald/ P4350 AccessoriesA1200 Series AccessoriesKRZR K1 Series AccessoriesKRZR K1m Series AccessoriesL6 Series Accessorie

Average customer rating:

burn baby burn

Excellent Product

An excellent drive - SIMPLE and it WORKS

help

Sensational for novice

Plextor PX-W2410TU/SW External USB 2.0 24x10x40 CD-RW Drive

Manufacturer: Plextor
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

External Drives | CD-RW Drives | Drives & Storage | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics
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Accessories:

Targus PAUH212U 7 Port USB 2.0 Hub

Targus PAUH217U 4 Port Ultra Mini USB 2.0 Hub

Memorex 32021926 Clear Slim Jewel Cases (25-Pack)

Memorex 700MB/80-Minute 4x CD-RW Media (10-Pack with Slim Jewel Cases)

Product Features:

Fully compatible with USB 2.0 and USB 1.1 connection

3-in-1 drive: 24x CD-R, 10x CD-RW, 40x max CD-ROM

4 MB buffer

140 ms average random access speed

Burn-Proof technology eliminates buffer underrun errors in fast write modes, allows for multi-tasking

ASIN: B000060OFR

Product Description

The PlexWriter 24/10/40U, with a high-speed USB 2.0 interface and built-in BURN-Proof technology, delivers exceptionally fast performance. It works with any computer that has a USB interface, recording CDs quickly and accurately.The PlexWriter 24/10/40U combines Plextor's proven reliability with the most exceptional record, rewrite and playback capabilities available. Recording at blazing speeds, the PlexWriter 24/10/40U maintains the highest quality and stability. Plug it in and away you go. USB 2.0 interface and Plug and Play compatibility make installing the drive a snap. You will be up and running in minutes. Drag and drop simplicity lets you quickly and easily copy and share files or reclaim valuable hard disk space. You'll get the performance you need for demanding applications such as mixing and creating custom audio discs, backing up files, archiving images, creating master CDs for multimedia or software, duplicating CDs and sharing files, without sacrificing quality. BURN-Proof Reliability. The PlexWriter 24/10/40U has the most advanced design and engineering, including innovative BURN-Proof technology, for maximum reliability. Using a slow source drive or attempting to perform multiple tasks while burning a CD could lead to Buffer Under Run errors that will render your CD unusable. BURN-Proof technology prevents Buffer Under Run errors. So go ahead and multi-task! Send e-mail or surf the Web while burning a quality CD. Powerful software puts you in control. The PlexWriter 24/10/40U comes with a wide variety of powerful software tools to help you make the most of your creativity.

Customer Reviews:

burn baby burn.......2003-06-24

THE BEST drive i've ever used - go plextor! - a friend recommended it and i'll agree, it's one excellent workhorse of a burner. the software's easy, the thing is insanely reliable - highly recommended!

Excellent Product.......2002-10-27

I purchased this product to use with my Dell Inspiron 7500 laptop at home. I use Windows 98SE, 128 meg ram. This product works flawlessly. It took less than five minutes to install. Just load the driver first from the included CD, and then follow the instructions to connect it to your computer. The computer recognized it instantly and the installation was done. Truely what Plug and Play should always be! The unit is solidly built, and will take a lot of use. I would not recommend it for someone looking for a unit to carry with them however. It would be too heavy for that. Within 20 minutes I was making both audio and data CDs. (I use Easy CD Creator which is easy to use and will also convert audio to MP3 and then you can burn your MP3's to CD's for a permanent library.) For ease of use and a well made product, I can't recommend this product enough.

An excellent drive - SIMPLE and it WORKS.......2002-09-20

I first bought a different external CD writer and all I can say is that I have an extensive collection of coasters and few working CDs. I thought the problem was ME UNTIL I bought THIS DRIVE. I have not had a single problem or made a single coaster. This drive is brilliantly EASY to use and WORKS like a dream.

help.......2002-09-07

does this werk with windows 98
i need a burner that werks w/ 98

Sensational for novice.......2002-08-13

As one who is not particularly technically sophisticated, I have been amazed and delighted by this product. It is remarkably easy to use as is the software that comes with it. Every CD I have burned with it has been perfect. My primary use is to make CDs of my digital pictures and it has been so helpful in preserving space on my hard drive. I am using a Belkin USB2 adaptor card with an HP Omnibook notebook computer. I am a true novice but was up and running with the PlexWriter in just a few minutes and have had consistent good results.

Average customer rating:
Samsung HCN436W 43" Widescreen Projection HD-Ready TV

Manufacturer: Samsung
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Accessories:

Sylvania 6900DTE ATSC/HDTV Broadcast Set-Top Box Receiver

Recoton DVD476 S-Video Cable (6 Feet)

APC BE350U 350VA Back-ups Es

Philips TSU500 Pronto Neo LCD Universal Touch Screen Remote Control

Office Depot(R) Notebook & LCD Cleaner

Product Features:

43-inch widescreen HDTV monitor projection television with 1080i resolution; 39.4 x 52.8 x 19 inches (W x H x D)

11 video inputs include DVI digital and dual HD component-video inputs

Compatible with add-on HDTV receivers/tuners; Cinema Progressive Scan conversion brings all analog inputs to 720p resolution

RealFlect System Pro includes PerfectFocus CRTs, HD Fine Focus lenses, HD fine-pitch screen, anti-glare protective screen

15-watt-per-channel audio system renders powerful stereo sound; dual-tuner picture-in-picture offers stock-ticker mode

ASIN: B00009RTPG

Product Description

Samsung is well aware of the fact that a company's future lies in the hands of the customer, thus customer satisfaction is considered in all matters. Samsung's business philosophy stresses providing the products that customers need, judging them from the customers' point of view, and satisfying customers with advanced technology and services. Under the corporate motto "creating new lifestyles for the world", Samsung strives to create a brighter future for people.PRODUCT FEATURES: 16:9 Wide Screen Aspect Ratio Cinema Progressive Scan Converter with Film Mode 24 fps 3: 2 Pull Down; 3D Y/C Comb Filter; Auto Perfect Focus Pro System 15 Point Multi Digital Focus; Multi Aspect Ratio Format Selection; Three HD Component Video Inputs - 480i/480P/1080i; Advanced 2 Tuner PIP Side-By-Side Split Screen Mode Stock Ticker Mode; DVI - HDTV Digital Video Interface input Digital Natural Image Engine (DNIe); BBE Sound System with 5 Band Sound Equalizer; 30-Watt Stereo Audio System; Stand built-in.

Amazon.com Product Description

Samsung's rear-projection, HD-ready HCN436W offers refined picture enhancements, abundant features, and a price low enough to erase any remnant of sentiment like "I'll just wait 'til those HD-ready sets get more affordable." The 43-inch set's widescreen display is specially configured to accommodate the native aspect ratios of your favorite movies. Its dark-bezel, silver-gray cabinet makes it a great choice for stylish, big-screen entertainment in large rooms.

And, when you're ready to take on the world of high-definition television, just add a HD satellite/off-air receiver or an HDTV tuner to enjoy full-quality digital HDTV broadcast programming--the set features a DVI-HDTV interface so you can establish a direct, premium-quality digital connection with your DTV receiver.

Three high-resolution, 7-inch liquid-cooled CRTs power Samsung's RealFlect System Pro, delivering highly focused illumination across the entire screen through incorporated features like HD Fine Focus lenses and a high-performance HD Fine Pitch lenticular screen with anti-glare protection. PerfectFocus Pro 15-point digital focus gives you convenient picture focus at the push of a button. Samsung's Cinema Progressive Scan automatically upconverts all nondigital signals to a smooth, clear 720 lines of progressively scanned images.

An important element of Cinema Progressive Scan is 3:2 pulldown detection, which renders DVD movies in their native 24-frame format. Digital video mastering introduces a common distortion when adjusting 24-frames-per-second movies to 30 fps video; 3:2 pulldown digitally corrects this distortion, removing the redundant information to display a film-frame-accurate picture.

Samsung's HD Fine Pitch screen further improves picture clarity, especially when viewing higher-definition video sources like DVD and HDTV. The fine-pitch, .52 mm screen brings out subtle image details otherwise unnoticeable on standard .72 mm pitch screens. Samsung's Auto PerfectFocus auto-convergence system corrects picture focus at the push of a button. All onscreen information and menus appear in translucent overlays, letting you view video programs in the background while you consult the setup menus.

A total of 11 video inputs handles more than most of the sets out there and includes the DVI input mentioned above, three each composite-video and high-definition component-video inputs, two S-video inputs, and two standard RF inputs (for VCRs and cable boxes).

The set's two-tuner picture-in-picture with stock-ticker modes lets you monitor up to 13 different channels simultaneously. Stock-ticker mode places the lower one fifth of the screen of one channel into another channel so you can view streaming text beneath the program of your choice, and if two pictures aren't enough, you'll have a choice of either 4- or 13-multiwindow viewing.

The 15-watt-per-channel stereo audio system benefits from BBE Sound with a five-band equalizer, which is designed to enhance the sound from movies and music programs alike. Sound Mode Preset gives you the best dynamic sound settings for whatever you're watching. Choose from standard, music, movie, speech, or custom.

Finally, a handy component shelf lets you tuck your DVD player or PVR inside your HCN436W to save a little space and strategically position it for use. (The component must be no more than five inches in height.)

What's in the Box
TV, remote control, two AAA batteries, and user's manual.

Average customer rating:

Not very reliable, poor warranty

Best monitor I have ever seen

mediocre

Princeton 1024X768 XGA 34" HDTV-Ready Monitor with TV Tuner

Manufacturer: PRINCETON TECHNOLOGY
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Belkin HDDB15M/F PC Monitor Extension Cable (6 FT)

Belkin F2N025-10 VGA HDDB15M/F Monitor Extension Cable (10 FT)

Koss R-10 Home Headphones

Belkin F2N028-06 VGA Monitor Replacement Cable

Product Features:

HDTV-ready multimedia monitor

Built-in video line doubler

Cable-ready NTSC TV tuner

Compatible with VGA, SVGA, and XGA computer signals

Full-function wireless remote control

ASIN: B00004ZA73

Product Description

Princeton Arcadia T-series are the most versatile, high-performance XGA monitor/TV receivers available. The value-priced Arcadia T-series are the first multimedia monitors to combine XGA-computer compatibility, HDTV-compatibility and a built-in NTSC TV tuner in a single, professional-class monitor. HDTV-ready, Arcadia T-series 4: 3 aspect ratio monitors are compatible with 480p (DTV), 1080i and 720p HDTV formats (letterbox) in their native modes. T-series monitors also feature a built-in video line doubler which dramatically improves the video reproduction of TV, composite and S-Video input sources. Featuring a wide 30-52 kHz horizontal scanning range, Arcadia T-series will auto-sync and display PC and MAC computers in VGA, SVGA and XGA resolutions with razor-sharp detail and clarity. Powerful audio amplifiers, built-in speakers and a full-function wireless remote control are provided. Performance, versatility and ease-of-use make Arcadia T-series the ultimate future-proof solution for boardroom, classroom and HDTV/ PC applications.PRODUCT FEATURES: 1024 x 768 (XGA) Maximum resolution; 800 x 600 Recommended resolution; Compatible with VGA, SVGA and XGA computer signals; 65 MHz Video Dot Clock; HDTV-ready: Compatible with 1080i and 720p in native modes (letterboxed); Built-in video line doubler provides superior video reproduction; Built-in, cable-ready NTSC TV tuner; Built-in speakers with powerful stereo amplifier; Full-function wireless remote control; 2 RGB inputs: 1 front, 1 rear. 1 RGB output (rear); Compatible with PC and MAC computers; Composite and S-Video inputs/output with stereo audio inputs/output; Compatible with progressive-scan DVD players with RGBHV outputs; On-Screen menu system; Meets stringent FCC Class B requirements for home or office use.

Customer Reviews:

Not very reliable, poor warranty.......2002-08-02

We started having problems with this monitor 6 months after purchasing it. The picture would blank out for no reason and the sound would stop. Attempts to contact Princeton for help failed. They would not answer email or phone calls. After a year the monitor stopped working altogether. We've since been able to contact Princeton, but they refuse to honor the warranty!

Best monitor I have ever seen.......2002-02-15

I have looked long and hard to see the difference (besides size and functionality) between the wonderful monitor I use now and any common 21 inch computer monitor and have had no luck. If you are looking for a large monitor, for whatever reason, this should be given long consideration. Also if you need a TV along with a monitor but cannot spare space for both and a TV-in card is out of the question, this device also provides the perfect solution. But be careful, it is VERY heavy (I carried mine up three flights of stairs one hot summer day. Thank god for those handles!) The dot pitch is less than "top of the line" but it is nothing I, nor others, have noticed. Over all, I do not question the value of this product.

mediocre.......2000-11-20

Lets get things straight. First, this monitor does not have the high resolution capacity of any regular monitor. The only great thing about this is that you can watch TV. The monitor is pretty fuzzy and not clear. Don't get scammed and get this monitor. Well actually no. If you like the resolution of a TV, then get this monitor. Im stressing this because, this kind of monitor reduces light glare which is better for you eyes than a regular monitor. Its your choice. To me, i prefer worse eyes and better resolution.

Product Description

Here is a LCD TV that not only enhances the decor of your home with its European styling and slim design, but also provides a great audio-visual experience with features like Crystal Clear III, Active Control, Virtual Dolby Surround and unique flat speakers.

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Philips' widescreen, 15:9 aspect-ratio 23PF8946A TFT LCD television brings you 23 diagonal inches of PC convenience and home-theater style. Perfect for use just about anywhere--living rooms, dens, offices, bedrooms, kitchens, dorms, you name it--the TV offers high brightness (450 cd/m2) and high contrast (500:1), as well as an integrated TV tuner for cable or broadcast reception of all your favorite programs.

This is an EDTV display, which means it's a step closer to high-definition or HDTV than standard TVs. When used with a progressive-scan DVD player (or 480p-output DTV set-top box) you'll get seamless, razor-sharp images from your favorite movies and concert videos.

LCD technology allows screens to be thinner and televisions to be lighter and more energy-efficient than ever before. The result is television that not only fits on a wall, but fits in places conventional televisions cannot. The 23PF8946A's comes outfitted with Digital Crystal Clear III technology, a suite of picture innovations including Dynamic Contrast, green/blue stretch, and a 3-line digital comb filter. The comb filter removes blurred edges between colors and reduces dot crawl (tiny, moving dots of color along a sharp color separation in a vertical line, as in a depiction of a character's striped T-shirt).

A feature called Active Control continually adjusts picture settings at over 60 times per second for all inputs, correcting both sharpness and noise reduction. Auto Picture lets you change--at the touch of a button--the picture settings (color, tint, contrast, etc.) for various types of programming, including sports, movies, multimedia (games), or weak signals.

Auto Sound allows you to select from 3 factory-set controls and a personal control that you set according to your preferences. Use the factory-set controls (voice, music, and theatre) to enhance appropriate programs. Virtual Dolby surround simulates enveloping surround sound from any 2 speakers.

Inputs include 1 component-video, 1 S-video, and 2 composite-video connections, as well as a VGA computer input, which accepts signals up to WXGA (1,280 x 768, from 60 to 75 Hz). Side-panel AV inputs accommodate a camcorder, gaming device, or VCR hookup, and a headphone output (minijack .125-inch) lets you listen in private.

What's in the Box
TV, stand, remote control, remote batteries, and a user's manual.

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ProGear is Frontpath's premier Information Appliance targeted to the vertical market segments. ProGear couples hardware and software to deliver one of the first ever wireless, truly portable, untethered, broadband-based products capable of enabling vertical partners to fully customize content. Frontpath's ProGear supports all rich media formats and offers a high quality 10.4" TFT display, X86 compatibility and a touch screen that will enable quick access to applications or the Internet. A virtual keyboard or handwriting recognition gives users the choice of input modes. Because of its ambidextrous design, ProGear can be used in either portrait or landscape modes.

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The RT Subwoofer Boxes Single 5.25in Wedge is an unbeatable example of dynamic looks at an affordable price that has an edge over conventional Empty Subwoofer Boxes. This state of the art crafted RT enclosure is made with perfection using high-density particleboard and a grey carpet covering which is durable and highly reliable. A key feature is the included spring loaded speaker terminals. If you need to make a wise choice that suites your pocketbook as well as your eye, RT Subwoofer Boxes Single 5.25in Wedge is a must buy for you. Speaker opening is 5.25" to fit a 6-1/2"speaker.

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