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Samsung HT-BD8200

20.11.09

Samsung's designers have modified the disc tray slightly from last year — apparently, wall mounting was a puzzler with the old model because the disc would eject vertically and hit the bottom of the TV if mounted too closely. This time, the tray drops out elegantly and the disc comes out at an aspect. The soundbar comes with a clear plastic stand, and despite the four rubber stoppers on the bottom it isn't particularly stable. Though it won't downturn over with use, you can easily knock it accidentally while changing a disc or plugging in cables — we would have liked a sturdier side with. Of course, this isn't a problem if you do plan to wall-mount it.

The sub itself is fairly unspectacular looking, though prettied up in a piano-sinister suit. It's self-sufficient, and so can be placed anywhere in the room you like.

The remote control is one of the better Samsung living quarters theatre models, and is powerful yet easy to use.

The HT-BD8200 is a 2.1 "soundbar" system which includes a wireless subwoofer. The critical unit and sub are paired in the factory, so there's nothing you need to do apart from plug them into the power. Unlike some competing units it's not designed to physically simulate environment sound, though it does include a software "Virtual Surround" mode.

Source: CNET.com.au