Features
Like the similarly priced Philips Soundbar system, the X810 offers an onboard DVD player which is capable of upscaling to 1080p resolution. However, it's a little quirkier with its slot-loading that somewhat resembles an angled toaster.Where similar systems from Yamaha and Philips use a series of speakers to simulate surround sound by bouncing signals off rear walls, the Samsung does not. It's only 2.1--two speakers and a sub. However, it does feature a "simulated surround" mode through a proprietary DNSe 2.1 sound engine.
Connectivity is one of this system's strong points and it features HDMI output (with Consumer Electronics Control), digital optical audio input, USB, Bluetooth and component outputs. The Bluetooth is particularly interesting because it allows you to use any compatible mobile, PC or even MP3 player to act as a music source.
The wireless system that the subwoofer utilizes is 5.8GHz and not the more crowded 2.4GHz spectrum shared by microwaves, cordless phones and home networks. This means there's less likelihood of interference, and we found the sub connecting to the main unit as soon as it turned on--we didn't need to do a thing.
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