If you?re after a home cinema system with a futuristic design, then the HT-553DV from LG is seriously worth considering. The HT-553DV includes a DVD player that?s mounted vertically on a stand, two tall-boy speakers, and a subwoofer, providing 535 W of sound for all your favourite TV programmes and films. The HT-553DV comes complete with an iPod docking station and a USB port, so you can transfer files to CD or DVD. Plus, thanks to its DV input, you can even hook up your digital camcorder and save your films to disc.
Type 2.1 Home Cinema system with DVD player
Amplifier 535W amplifier
Sound decoders Dolby Digital decoder
DTS decoder
Dolby Prologic II decoder
CD player No
DVD player Yes
Compatible CD-R/RW Yes
MP3 player MP3 and WMA playback
Other read media DivX, VCD, SVCD
Remote Yes
Number of speakers 2
Subwoofer Yes
Power 2 x 155W for front speakers
225W for subwoofer
A/V features Auto equaliser
Progressive PAL mode
Digital RDS FM tuner with 50 programmable stations
Inputs HDMI socket
DV input
Audio jack
Outputs HDMI socket
Component YUV video output
Component RCA video output
1 x analogue RCA audio jack
1 x digital optical audio jack
Scart socket
Included accessories Remote control, power supply
Manual Information available soon
Size (mm) 430 x 49 x 275 for player
98 x 225 x 90 for front speakers
216 x 410 x 431 for subwoofer
Weight (g) Not given
Other iPod dock
USB port