Samsung HT-BD8200 home theater system

By Ian Morris, CNET.co.uk
Oct 6, 2009

Blu-ray certainly seems to have come of age. Related equipment is getting smaller, lighter, more responsive and cheaper. Samsung's HT-BD8200 is one of the most compact Blu-ray player and speaker systems we've seen. The Blu-ray player is located in the center of a wide but thin and shallow speaker bar. On either side are the speakers. A separate wireless subwoofer provides the bass from a discrete distance.

The HT-BD8200 is aimed at people who want better sound from their TVs, but who don't want the hassle of buying a surround sound amplifier and full-on 5.1-channel speaker system. At S$1,499 (US$1,079.35), the HT-BD8200 is slightly cheaper than that option, making it ideal for people just dipping their toe into the waters of home cinema audio.

Design
There's one group of people for whom the HT-BD8200 is going to be the logical choice: Those who already have a wall-mounted Samsung TV. The HT-BD8200 can also be attached to your wall, ideally beneath your panel. If you've a recent display, the styling of the devices will match really well. Owners of a "rose black" bezel may not find it quite as satisfactory, however.

If wall mounting isn't for you, the HT-BD8200 comes with a foot stand which enables it to be placed on any flat surface. Its size means it doesn't suit every TV stand on the market, so make sure you measure your stand before you rush out and buy the Korean chaebol's offering.

Tags: Stand, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., TV, Wall, Blu-ray

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