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The C220 is our first DVD player. We decided to purchase the Koss system since we could get a complete system with Dolby Digital 5.1 sound for not a lot more than a basic DVD player would have cost.

Setup was very fast and easy, although the right and left front speaker wires could be longer. Wire for the rear surround speakers was plenty long.

The first DVD we played was "Jurassic Park III." My brother-in-law was with us for the system's premiere, as was his German shepherd. When the movie started and the Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound kicked in, the dog looked around in panic and then bolted from the room! After we stopped laughing, we watched the movie. My brother-in-law noted that this was the first time he had watched a VHS tape or DVD where he could hear every word of the soundtrack. This is likely due to the C220's adjustable "Dynamic Range Control" (DRC), which acts like a variable audio compressor. On the video side, the picture quality was excellent.

Since we purchased this system just recently, I cannot comment on its long-term reliability, etc.

The sound from this system is very impressive, especially for such a low price. While the Koss C220 won't satisfy audiophiles seeking a 100% authentic theater experience in their home, it's performance will certainly delight the vast majority of people. Speaking as a 17-year veteran band director and music teacher, the Koss C220's performance gets a big "thumbs up" from me!

This Koss DVD Home Theater is everything and more for the price. It came in 2 days, only took me 30 minutes to get hooked up. The instructions were good and everything was color coded to make it even easier. The only confusing part was how to hook up cable/satellite. The remote is a bit complicated, but only due to so many features. The sound is great. I watched James Taylor Live at the Beacon Theater on DVD and scrolled through all of the sound options, like Live, Performance Hall, Stage, etc. Each option gave a whole different feel and the speakers really did perform. I am going to suggest this system to my relatives who are not big audiophiles, but want good sound for their movies etc. Overall a great deal.

I paid [$$$] for this system and am amazed at what I got. The sleek looking system came quickly, and was extremely easy to set up. All of the wires were clearly labeled and, contrary to other reviewers, the sound of the speakers is not tinny. I just watched Lord of the Rings last night, and couldn't tell the difference between the theater and my house. As a matter of fact, I think my house sounded better. Everything (including a tuner) is in one unit and actually freed up a tremendous amount of space in my entertainment center. I would highly recommend this unit!

What a great system. The Koss system only costs half the price of the average home theater system and performs as well. It has to be the best system under [$$$]. It plays DVDs smoothly. You would not have problems with skipping unless the DVD disc is bad. I see nothing wrong with the remote control buttons that other reviews complained about; it's pretty simple.

If you have a medium size room (about 15ft x 15ft) to put this in, it's the perfect system for you. The sound is clear and pretty powerful, enough for some folks. I can easily hear the surround sounds and distinguish which direction it's coming from. Also, the design of the housing is very stylish and will impress a lot of guests.

This is a great system for anyone (especially college students like me) on a budget.

I recently bought this system because the price was right. I was not sure what to expect. After I set it up I was amazed at the performace. I was a little concerned about the low wattage on the Subwoofer, but not after I set it up. I followed Bose instruction from their website that said to put the sub's port facing into a courner. I did this and had to actually turn down the sub to half because there was actually too much bass!