Remanufactured Philips HTS3400/37B DVD Home Theater System
I returned this system in one week
It came down to a choice between a $40 sound system with a seperate dvd player or this $200 system. The reason I purchased it was because it would save on space. Well, it may save on space, but the functionality was reduced to nearly ZERO. The cons: <br />-Audio popped in and out when playing MP3 CD's. Also a cracking sound when it actually played the audio. <br />-Hissing (especially from the rear speakers) when the unit was turned off. <br />-Low volume from the rear speakers. <br />-Didn't play many DVD's right (it would just stop, as if it couldn't read it). <br />-Will not read DVD-R/RW's. <br />-STUTTERING PICTURE. It did this on ALL DVD'S PLAYED. Every few seconds (it was an intermittent length of time between ocurrences) it looked as if it would drop a few frames. The audio never varied from being spot on, but it looked as if the player couldn't keep up with the DVD. This is what killed it for me. This COULD BE because of a defective unit, however, I will not be risking my money on another Philips player.  <br /> <br />The pros: <br />-Good audio output. That's about it. <br /> <br />My expectations were disappointed HORRIBLY. I will not be buying another philips if I can help it at all. Instead, I bought a Sony slimline DVD player($75 with a $40 sound system) and it is far superior. Far. AND it plays DVD-R/RW's.