Reviews of the Samsung HT-AS730ST
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CNET Review
The Good: Multiple connection options including up to four HD sources; includes iPod dock for audio and video; works with third-party speakers; expandable to 7.1 configuration.
The Bad: Video is pass-through only--no upconversion from analog to HDMI; illogical and sometimes confusing input system; display nearly impossible to read; finicky HDMI ports; confusing setup; subpar sound quality for the price.
The Bottom Line: The Samsung HT-AS730's unimpressive sound quality, finicky HDMI ports, unreadable display, and tedious input system will have you looking elsewhere for a Blu-ray-ready home theater package.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 49/100 and users 65/100. The amount of rated reviews for this product is too low to calculate a reliable alaScore™.
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digitaltrends.com
Review Summary: Sleek and stylish, the HT-AS730 comes with a piano black design, and is equipped with a variety of audio and video connections, as well as a complete 5.1-channel speaker setup for robust...
Manufacturer: Samsung
Part number: HT-AS730
General
- Product Type Home theater system
- Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight AV receiver : 17.3 in x 15.2 in x 6.5 in, Speaker system : Active subwoofer : 12.2 in x 16.9 in x 15.2 in, Speaker system : Center channel speaker : 14.2 in x 3.7 in x 3 in, Speaker system : 3.7 in x 3 in x 10.7 in
- Enclosure Color Piano black
Audio System
- Components AV receiver, Speaker system
- Built-in Cradle iPod cradle
- Sound Output Mode Surround Sound
- Built-in Decoders DTS 96/24, DTS Neo:6, DTS decoder, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic II, DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Dolby Pro Logic IIx
- Surround Sound Effects Surround sound
- Digital Sound Processor (DSP) Yes
- DSP Preset Qty 6
- Surround System Class 7.1 channel
- Signal-To-Noise Ratio 80 dB
- Output Power / Total 650 Watt
- Input Impedance 47 KOhm
- Input Sensitivity 450 mV
- Amplifier Output Details 100 Watt - 4 Ohm - THD 10 % - 7 channel(s) ( Surround ), 150 Watt - THD 10 % - 1 channel(s) ( Subwoofer )
- Built-in Clock Sleep timer
- Bass Control Yes
- Treble Control Yes
- Built-in Display Fluorescent
- Additional Features Midnight Mode, Auto sound calibration
Signal Processing Features
- HDMI Switching Yes
- HDMI Pass-Through Up to 1080p
Connectors
- Headphone Jack Yes
- Coaxial Digital Input Yes
- Optical Digital Input Yes
Speaker System
- Speaker(s) 1 x Active subwoofer - External - 150 Watt - 4 Ohm - Wired, 2 x Right/left channel speaker - 2-way - External - 100 Watt - 4 Ohm - Wired, 1 x Center channel speaker - 2-way - External - 100 Watt - 4 Ohm - Wired, 2 x Right/left rear channel speaker - 2-way - External - 100 Watt - 4 Ohm - Wired
- Driver Details Right/left channel speaker :, Center channel speaker :, Satellite speaker :, Subwoofer :
Radio
- Type Radio tuner - FM - Digital
- Tuning Display Fluorescent display
- Preset Station Qty 30
- Signal-To-Noise Ratio 55 dB
- Total Harmonic Distortion Mono: 0.3%, stereo: 0.8%
DVD
- Type DVD player
Remote Control
- Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared
- Supported Devices TV, VCR, DVD player
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Headphones ( Phone stereo 6.25 mm ) - Front, 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Front, 1 x SPDIF input ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 3 x SPDIF input - Rear, 1 x 7.1 channel audio line-in ( RCA phono x 8 ) - Rear, 5 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Subwoofer output ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 4 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 2 x Composite video output ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 3 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x HDMI output ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 2 x Front speakers output ( Banana/spade x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Center speaker output ( Banana/spade x 2 ) - Rear, 2 x Rear speakers output ( Banana/spade x 2 ) - Rear, 2 x Rear center speaker output ( Banana/spade x 2 ) - Rear
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories iPod docking station
Environmental Standards
- EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)
- Width (Shipping) 21.2 in
- Depth (Shipping) 28.4 in
- Height (Shipping) 18.3 in
- Weight (Shipping) 59.5 lbs
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