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| Sound Quality | 8/10   |
|---|---|
| Features | 8/10 |
| Value for Money | 8.5/10 |
| Reviewer Rating | 8.2/10 |
| Overall Rating | 8.1/10 |
Full review by
RobP2k
on 17th Mar 2004
User Rating : 8
Respect :
0
Good Points: Great Looks High Quality Build Very Loud Dvd Picture is Top Quality
Bad Points: Can be slightly hissy Noisy cd changer, takes time in changeing cd's Centre Speaker is too Quiet Even at +6db Quite Big for Some Peoples Taste
General comments: The Sony MHC-S9D is a great setup for people who want a relaible multi use system. I have owned my system for 2 years now and the biggest problem with the system is well it's too big. The DVD picture is pure perfection and the it so easy to setup a baby could do it. The sound can be setup using the on screen display from Speaker Levels to Placements. I find the Centre speaker is too quiet, I don't know why. The problem with the centre speaker is that when you're watching for example; the matrix it's dead quiet at the talkin scenes so you turn the volume up. Then when it suddenly gets to a loud part it blows the roof off.
I would only get this system if you have loads of free space. My room is only 12ft by 8ft and I find the units take too much space up and the sound gets very bassy and muffled. I am getting rid of this stereo but only because it's too big. I am just going to get a sony micro system and a small DVD player and 5.1 speaker package. It may cost slightly more but at least I will have more space and a clearer sound. All in all this is a great system if you have a big room.
RobP2k's review and ratings | 262 words | 1 comment added.
Review by
Mike.
on 25th Jun 2003
User Rating : 10
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0
Bought mine from Miller Brothers as ex-display for £500. Not as good a deal as some people, but I nearly ended up with a damaged system, no manual, no remote control. It was good that I asked them to demo the entire system, as we discovered the DVD didn't work! Waiting for them to get a replacement paid off ( I nearly got fed up and cancelled)as the replacemnt system had everything complete and untouched (remote,manual etc), unlike the original system they had in the shop that literally wa ...
Mike.'s full review | 173 words
Review by
WAYNE.
on 22nd Nov 2002
User Rating : 3
Respect :
-4
MY OLD SEPERATES SYSTEM KNOCKED THE SONY MHC S9DS INTO THE GUTTER WITH MY CELESTION DITTON SPEAKERS JBL AMP AND CHEAP CD PLAYERS....
WAYNE.'s full review | 39 words | 2 comments added.
Review by
David Newey.
expert review 
on 21st Jun 2002
User Rating : 9
Respect :
+7
I was looking for a quality Hifi which incorporated a DVD player and Dolby 5.1 and DTS decoding and hey presto look what I found!
On purchasing my Sony MHC-S9D mini system, I must say that I was suprised at just how good the assembled Hifi looked. After following the excellent setup instructions I was able to get DVD player working and sat back to watch 'The Matrix' which it played without a flaw. Even though there is no dedicated Sub Woofer, the combined Sub/Front Speakers had Jurasic Park I ...
David Newey.'s full review | 219 words
Review by
IanB.
on 4th May 2002
User Rating : 9
Respect :
+4
While agreeing with everything Rochbaby says about the Sony MHC-S9D mini system:
The sound and build quality is awesome, and the features extensive. I do have 3 niggles which are:
Why a twin cassette deck, who uses tapes nowadays anyway? (The Tape unit is as large as the Amp).:
The Auto Format Decode (AFD) only works with CD/ DVD input, so if you want Pro-logic from you TV you must manually select surround sound. :
The System should be provided with a Sub-Woofer, while the 2 front speakers ...
IanB.'s full review | 249 words | 2 comments added.
Review by
Rochbaby.
expert review
on 24th Apr 2002
User Rating : 10
Respect :
+18
If anyone is looking for a surround mini system I would like to recommend the sony MHC-S9D. It's the best £650 i've ever spent.
Functions- 3 DVD/VCD/CD changer (can also play CDR and CDRW).
Great picture quality equalling that of some of sony's dedicated dvd players and with the on-screen display, setup of speaker placement is a doddle. Audio quality is superb with integrated DD 5.1, Pro Logic, and dts ( this feature is rare in most dvd minis) decoding plus sony's Digital Cinema Sound d. ...
Rochbaby.'s full review | 782 words | 3 comments added.
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