http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/25/denons-dht-fs5-x-space-surround-bar-to-take-on-yamaha/ Engadget Comments for Denon's DHT-FS5 X-Space Surround bar to take on Yamaha http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/25/denons-dht-fs5-x-space-surround-bar-to-take-on-yamaha/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/25/denons-dht-fs5-x-space-surround-bar-to-take-on-yamaha/Jan 25th 2008 5:00AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/25/denons-dht-fs5-x-space-surround-bar-to-take-on-yamaha/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/25/denons-dht-fs5-x-space-surround-bar-to-take-on-yamaha/Jan 25th 2008 8:05AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/25/denons-dht-fs5-x-space-surround-bar-to-take-on-yamaha/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/25/denons-dht-fs5-x-space-surround-bar-to-take-on-yamaha/Jan 26th 2008 1:56AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/25/denons-dht-fs5-x-space-surround-bar-to-take-on-yamaha/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/25/denons-dht-fs5-x-space-surround-bar-to-take-on-yamaha/
- Make sure your significant other feels as attracted to big speakers, pretty interconnects and speaker cable as you do, so WAF does not ruin your leisure time once you can afford having a big house... with everything you desire not in it.
- Even if you want to impress yourself or your friends with your reduced lifestyle, a sofa covered in canvas is taking it too far. That's like buying a Mercedes and then cheaping out on the leather seats.
- Same is true for window sills.
- Never ever buy Denon unless you really do not care about either the money or being treated like dirt once their stuff does not live up to the price-tag.]]>Jan 25th 2008 5:55AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/25/denons-dht-fs5-x-space-surround-bar-to-take-on-yamaha/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/25/denons-dht-fs5-x-space-surround-bar-to-take-on-yamaha/
Not sure what you are talking about, sorry if you had a bad experiance with Denon, but you are not the majority. I have never heard of a major problem with Denon, I don't doubt that people have had problems, but nothing is a 100%. Their bread and butter, receivers and DVD/Blu-ray players, are top notch. If you are looking for quality gear in the higher end, they are defiantly worth looking at. Their gear is solid all around. Denon products are by no means a waste of money if you are in fact serious about home theater gear. To people from the outside, they make look expensive, but then so are companies that also make higher end gear like marantz, Pioneer Elite, Onkyo Integra, Anthem, etc... But over all, with these higher end companies, you are buying for what you are getting.

I however don't know about these Sound Bars, nothing I would ever buy or recommend to friends or family. I feel a quality 2 speaker setup is going to be better, especially if you are going for the simplicity and space saving that is the only real advantage of these Sound Bars.]]>Jan 25th 2008 8:13AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/25/denons-dht-fs5-x-space-surround-bar-to-take-on-yamaha/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/25/denons-dht-fs5-x-space-surround-bar-to-take-on-yamaha/They are worth looking at... defiantly!]]>Jan 25th 2008 8:29AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/25/denons-dht-fs5-x-space-surround-bar-to-take-on-yamaha/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/25/denons-dht-fs5-x-space-surround-bar-to-take-on-yamaha/Jan 25th 2008 8:22AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/25/denons-dht-fs5-x-space-surround-bar-to-take-on-yamaha/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/25/denons-dht-fs5-x-space-surround-bar-to-take-on-yamaha/Jan 25th 2008 8:23AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/25/denons-dht-fs5-x-space-surround-bar-to-take-on-yamaha/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/25/denons-dht-fs5-x-space-surround-bar-to-take-on-yamaha/
Bring it up the chain of command, when some peon service rep tells you bullshit like that. Just stop them and ask to speak to their manager. Also, keep a cool head, it will get you a lot further. Working in IT, I have experience being customer service, and if people were nice and calm about their problem, I would treat them better.

You may also want to check out Denon authorized dealers, maybe even the place you got it from. My local Mom and Pop shop, since I buy a lot from them, would go out a limb to help me... plus they probably do enough business with the companies to get stuff done. ]]>Jan 25th 2008 9:38AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/25/denons-dht-fs5-x-space-surround-bar-to-take-on-yamaha/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/25/denons-dht-fs5-x-space-surround-bar-to-take-on-yamaha/Jan 25th 2008 9:49AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/25/denons-dht-fs5-x-space-surround-bar-to-take-on-yamaha/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/25/denons-dht-fs5-x-space-surround-bar-to-take-on-yamaha/
I am actually in the market for a new receiver (seperates) again, it has been over 5 years since I got my marantz receiver. Should be interesting, I get to start all over again since I have not kept up totally with everything, something that is near impossible.]]>Jan 25th 2008 10:17AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/25/denons-dht-fs5-x-space-surround-bar-to-take-on-yamaha/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/25/denons-dht-fs5-x-space-surround-bar-to-take-on-yamaha/Jan 25th 2008 9:16AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/25/denons-dht-fs5-x-space-surround-bar-to-take-on-yamaha/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/25/denons-dht-fs5-x-space-surround-bar-to-take-on-yamaha/
Did you know that audio products have a margin of at least 400%? Any $500 pair of speakers has a store cost of less than $150, as an example. The same goes for all other audio gear including receivers. ]]>Jan 25th 2008 9:56AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/25/denons-dht-fs5-x-space-surround-bar-to-take-on-yamaha/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/25/denons-dht-fs5-x-space-surround-bar-to-take-on-yamaha/
The one difference between companies like Denon and Yamaha or Bose is quality and not completely over charging for their products. A prime example is the crappy Bose satellite system that can go upwards into the obscene price range. Compared to a simular system by companies like Energy (Take 5 system), PSB or Energy, you pay a fraction of the price for what I would consider better products (quality and parts used).]]>Jan 25th 2008 10:21AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/25/denons-dht-fs5-x-space-surround-bar-to-take-on-yamaha/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/25/denons-dht-fs5-x-space-surround-bar-to-take-on-yamaha/
I think you are operating under a misconception. While speakers offer resellers a higher than normal margin (with interconnects / cables offering the best margin), their margin is about 33-50%. So a $500 a pair speaker would cost dealers between $250-$333. That does not include shipping (speakers can be heavy). Plus, given the mirad of speakers out there, dealers add value by determining which speakers are "good fits" for a system.

As a reseller of both Denon and Yamaha (and a frequent user of the YSP solutions in the "correct" environment, these types of solutions are fantastic. Even though we install "real" 5.1/7.1 solutions in most of our applications, these single box solutions are truly remarkable if used for what they are intended.]]>Jan 27th 2008 9:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/25/denons-dht-fs5-x-space-surround-bar-to-take-on-yamaha/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/25/denons-dht-fs5-x-space-surround-bar-to-take-on-yamaha/
Regarding the direct/reflecting sound issue, is like saying that BMW is charging too much for a concept pioneered by Henry Ford. All it takes to tell the difference between a Bose product and a Yamaha or Denon soundbar is the ability to hear. ]]>Jan 25th 2008 11:15AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/25/denons-dht-fs5-x-space-surround-bar-to-take-on-yamaha/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/25/denons-dht-fs5-x-space-surround-bar-to-take-on-yamaha/Jan 25th 2008 11:02AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2008/01/25/denons-dht-fs5-x-space-surround-bar-to-take-on-yamaha/http://www.engadget.com/2008/01/25/denons-dht-fs5-x-space-surround-bar-to-take-on-yamaha/
As for the Denon brand... I'm pleased with my Denon receiver, but I've never had to deal with their support.]]>Jan 25th 2008 2:07PM