| | |  | Home Theater Systems | Home » » » » 2.1 HOME THEATER 5PCS REM TUN HORN SPK/SUBWOOF/DVD | | | | | | | Description: | | **Note from Klipsch: We are aware of and have addressed the trouble with the DVD player portion of our Klipsch CS-500 2.1 Home Theater system. We recently (MAR-10) upgraded the DVD portion of the CS-500 to a much more robust and reliable mechanism (this includes units currently in-stock at Amazon). After recognizing the failure rate of the CS-500's DVD section was not up to Klipsch standards, we implemented this upgrade at the factory-level.** Sleek, simple, and small the Klipsch CS-500 2.1 home theater system puts the ultimate cinema experience right into your living room with fewer wires and less components. By way of Dolby Virtual Speaker technology, this amazing compact setup delivers the effect of a large, 5.1 home theater system with just two satellites, a subwoofer, and an A/V center. Each magnetically shielded CS-500 satellite speaker employs dual 2.5" high-output woofers and a 0.75" horn-loaded tweeter. Our exclusive Tractrix(R) Horn technology is what allows this home theater system to deliver genuine lifelike sound as well as produce more output using less energy. The down-firing subwoofer utilizes a powerful 6.5" woofer. The A/V center features a built-in Class D amplifier that distributes 35 watts of power to each satellite speaker and 100 watts of power to the subwoofer. It also includes Dolby Virtual Speaker technology along with a progressive scan DVD/CD player, AM/FM tuner, and three auxiliary inputs. The CS-500 home theater system even has the ability to pass high-definition signals through a component output and can simplify all of the auxiliary input connections into a single convenient output to the TV. An easy-to-use universal IR remote control directs all system functions as well as those of the TV and other entertainment devices. | | | Features: | |
• 3-speaker surround sound system simulates 5-channel sound via Dolby Virtual Speaker technology
• Includes main component with DVD player and AM/FM radio; subwoofer; 2 front speakers
• Horn-loaded satellite speakers deliver maximum impact; compact subwoofer delivers dramatic low-end effects
• Three auxiliary inputs for games, MP3 players and other devices; component video output
• Universal IR remote controls entire system
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 12.25 inches | | Product Width:
| 6.75 inches | | Product Height:
| 8.25 inches | | Product Weight:
| 34.99 pounds | | Package Length:
| 22.8 inches | | Package Width:
| 17.5 inches | | Package Height:
| 16.5 inches | | Package Weight:
| 36.6 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 64 reviews |
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85 of 91 found the following review helpful:
 Good sound, DVD player quit working in 90 daysApr 06, 2009
By Mark Graban
"Blogger, author, consultant, speaker"
The sound from this system and easy connectivity were a big plus. 2.1 sound was good, solid base and good spoken word sound for movies/TV.
Unfortunately, the DVD player starting conking out and wouldn't play DVD's without skipping or pixelation after about 90 days. Trying to get an exchange through Klipsch or Amazon. The discs that were problematic on this unit played fine on another DVD player.
I've learned a lesson that it might be better to buy big, heavy items like this through a local store that might be easier in terms of exchange, especially when it quickly became defective.
UPDATE 4/12/09 - although amazon was a pain, Klipsch handled the situation very well, offering an exchange and even upgrading to the next model up.
28 of 28 found the following review helpful:
 Stopped playing DVDsOct 26, 2009
By Risey99
I am happy with the sound quality. However, my first one stopped playing DVDs after a week. I returned it and my 2nd one stopped playing them after 1 year. Also, sometimes it would "lock-up" I would have to unplug and re-plug it from power to get it it to work again.
43 of 46 found the following review helpful:
 Great system for the price!Jun 15, 2010
By A Regular Joe
Klipsch is a recognized high quality name in home theater audio equipment, so I was very excited to receive this package. While, yes, you are not getting a blu-ray player with this system, you could expect to actually spend that $1000 retail price if you decided to purchase a system equal to this with a blu-ray player. As a secondary bedroom or even primary sound system, I found the quality to be superb for the price.
For a sub-$300 2.1 system this little guy really did well competing with our larger more expensive 5.1 Yamaha system. While the Yamaha will beat this system just because 5.1 will always sound better than 2.1, the sound from the speakers were crisper, clearer, and the subwoofer could nearly rattle the walls using it at full power. You still got the feeling of surround sound from this system.
For those who are not technologically inclined, this was not difficult at all to set up. I have had no problems with the DVD player thus far, and Klipsch has noted that they have fixed problems with a previous model.
If you're budget is under $300 and this is a second system for a smaller room or bedroom, I say go for it. If you have more to spend and this is going to be your main theater or living room sound system, I would look for a 5.1 or 7.1 system that you can hook a stand alone blu-ray player into.
15 of 16 found the following review helpful:
 Great quality.Oct 24, 2009
By G. Russotto
"Italian Stallion"
The theater system itself works and is great! The only downfall for this system is the remote control that it comes with. It's kind of frustrating since you will need to punch in the buttons several times to get it to function when you want to change a channel. But, other than this factor, it is a great sound system for our house. Very pleased with the clear and superior sound it outputs.
13 of 14 found the following review helpful:
Good Choice for a Bedroom Sized System on a BudgetAug 31, 2009
By Mark Zach
I wanted a second HD system in my home for the master bedroom.
I chose Klipsch's affordable CS500 All-In-One Audio/DVD Unit paired with Panasonic's G15 Plasma TV and I have no regrets. The system delivers excellent audio & video. Plenty of midrange/woofer sound offered at reasonable cost and can be setup without over-crowding a bedroom with 5 or more speakers and without needing higher cost separate A/V, DVD units stacked on a rack.
Another 2.1 option to consider is Klipsch's CS700 system for larger bedroom area or studio apartment.
I would not recommend a 2.1 system for a larger Family room or multiple room area.
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