Pioneer HTZ-818BD for $380 What are your thoughts?
Hi forumers! I'm new to the Home cinema scene and I'm starting to appreciate good quality audio gear. I have no idea what to look for when going to buy anything but I'm very much willing to learn!
I saw the Pioneer HTZ-818BD (http://www.pioneer.com.au/au/products/42/100/42/HTZ-818BD/specs.html) being sold for $380 which is a pretty big discount. Would anyone recommend this for my Samsung ES8000 tv?
Thanks for the quick reply!
I didn't realise anything would be sold specifically to one country especially Australia. We usually get the leftovers (maybe this is a leftover) 
Your friends one looks a lot like the model I'm considering. I might just have to go and test it out myself at the store. Any tips/ things I should look out for when buying a home cinema system?
1) Carry a selection of your favourite blu ray discs, DVDs & even music CDs with you to demo, & sit approximately the same distance away as you would normally at home. Hopefully, they should have a dedicated demo room. That's probably the closest you can get in a shop to your normal listening environment at home. Test the highs, lows (bass) & mid range. Look for dialogue clarity.
2) Check all the connections & make sure you don't fall short of any in the near future, if you decide to buy PS3, media player etc.
Good luck with your demo! 
Do let us know how you get on.
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Welcome to the forum!
Im afraid your system appears to be specific for Australia. But a friend of mine has this one:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Pioneer-BCS424-Blu-ray-Speakers-Karaoke/dp/B007Y...
It sounds fantastic for the size & price.
Hope this helps.
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