Samsung HT-C6500 Review
For a Blu-ray home-theater-in-a-box, the Samsung HT-C6500 offers many enviable features. With built-in Wi-Fi, all the most popular apps—Netflix, Pandora, Vudu, etc.—are available on a user-friendly menu system. While iPod/iPhone connection requires a special dongle rather than a docking system, the sound quality is excellent. The design has its pros and cons as well. The box is an attractive glossy black (unfortunately not fingerprint proof), but buttons along the top prevent you from stacking any other devices on top of it. Additionally, the rear speakers are not wireless, which is always a more attractive option. Regardless, the Samsung HT-C6500 offers the advantages of Blu-ray in a single passage, attractively priced at $498.77.
Quick Specs
- 2 HDMI inputs
- Built-in Wi-FI
- 1 GB storage
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Strengths
Streams Netflix, Pandora, YouTube, and Vudu and other apps Plays music via USB Good value Excellent sound quality Sleek glossy looks User-friendly interface Weaknesses Rear speakers are not wireless Not compatible with 3D Blu-ray No Bluetooth—iPod must be connected by dongle Design issues—buttons on top of device are inconveniently placed |
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Steve Holdgren is an engineer by trade and has worked for some of the largest energy related engineering firms in the world with his latest stint in Switzerland. He holds a degree is mechanical engineering… See more about Steve |
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