Samsung HT-Z310T 5.1-Channel Home Theater Surround Sound System (Set of Seven, Black)

I bought this item as a surround sound system for my bedroom. It was extremely easy to set up and looks very sleek. The upconversion is decent, not the best I've seen but certainly passable. I used a reference quality picture to test (Lion King) and it looked pretty damn good. Having said that, it sounded even better. I used a Transformers HD-DVD to test it and is was loud, clear, and had good surround. I'm impressed for such a low-priced entry-level system.

Don't listen to the reviews that knock the upconversion or the ability to adjust individual speaker levels. Both are fine. Granted, the speaker levels have to be done from a menu but that's handled while the film's paused, not only if the player is empty, as a reviewer stated.

My biggest con (and the reason its not getting 5 stars) is the insane lack of inputs. One, count 'em, ONE RCA input. That's crazy! Sure, I can run sound through my TV's multiple sound inputs but if I want to use my record player on the sound system without having my TV on, no luck unless I want to switch cords every time, which, of course, I don't. That aspect is a huge disappointment and a major annoyance. Thank God it has an optical input or I'd be returning it tomorrow.

I bought this to compliment my Samsung Plasma TV. I was happy with it for the first couple of months but recently it has had problems. I first noticed the DVD drive has gotten really loud so although it still works fine, there is this loud noise as the dvd plays. Also I just had to send it to Samsung for maintenance because it stopped powering on. It was totally dead and would not turn on. So after only 3 months of low usage it had to be sent back for repair. I have not gotten it back yet though.

This system sounds great with my Samsung 52" 750 Series TV. I wanted a system that would connect through Samsung's Anynet easily with my TV, so I would not have to use multiple remotes. And, since I just spent a bunch of money on a TV, I needed a system that was reasonably priced. For whatever reason I thought from the product description and the reviews that this system would be wireless, but this is not a wireless system. You can make the rear speakers wireless if you purchase the Samsung SWA 4000 separately, and I did purchase that separately. I also recommend that you also purchase an HDMI video cable and a fiber optic audio cable. Even though you have to purchase these accessories separately, which is an additional $200 to $250 depending upon the cost and quality of the cables you decide to purchase, the cost of this system is still very reasonable, and the sound is really good.

This is a very good value for the money.

Overall the reviews I read were positive and since I'm more than happy with every Samsung product I've ever owned, I thought I'd give it a try.
Im glad I did. It was easy to hook up. look's great, and sounds like a much more expensive system.
I've had it for about a month and everyone who's heard it wants to know more.
What more can I say...It just kicks butt!! [...].

I wanted to improve the sound for my Samsung TV. I bought this Surround system because I thought it would do that. I have the HDMI connection and an optical connection, so the sound does play through the system when the TV and Surround are on. Yes, the Surround system will turn off as claimed when I turn off the TV, but when I turn on the TV I still need to turn on the Surround System, which means two remotes.

My major complaint, however, is that I cannot find a way to change the treble and base balance when the sound source is the TV. The adjustments on the TV seem to do nothing. I have gone from a tinny sound to a muffled base tone. Ugh!