Denon S-101 Home Theater System

(2.1 Speakers, 50 W/Channel, CD Player, Progressive Scan DVD Player, Tuner - MPN: S101)

Description: The S-101 combines high-quality performance with an inviting, d?cor-friendly design. This streamlined system offers crisp DVD playback and uses Dolby? Virtual Speaker technology to create room-filling sound with just two speakers and a subwoofer. You get remarkably simple setup and operation, along with some special conveniences ? like a front-panel connection that enables the S-101 to play and control your iPod.This system is designed for easy hookup ? completed in just four simple steps. No wires to run all over your room, no complicated connections. The speakers come with table stands, or you can wall-mount them for an elegant, space-saving setup ? a perfect complement to flat-panel TVs.One of the coolest features of the S-101 is its iPod compatibility. Just hook up your iPod using the supplied cable. The S-101 displays a menu on your TV that looks and works like your iPod's screen, and you can control your iPod using the remote. Listen to your favorite songs through the S-101's speakers, or enjoy a slideshow from your iPod Photo on the large, bright screen of your TV. You won't have to worry about your iPod running low on power, since the S-101 also charges it for you.The S-101's remote control is uniquely easy to use. In addition to the DVD player/control center, it can control your TV, satellite receiver, cable box, VCR, and more. Its streamlined top panel contains the buttons that you'll use the most, such as power, play, and volume control. You can access additional buttons that you'll use less often by flipping open a panel on the back of the remote. The remote's "Help" button is a particularly handy feature that makes it easy to switch between the different components in your system. Pushing "Help" brings up an on-screen display that tells you what your options are based on which components are plugged in and what kind of disc is in the DVD player. Just scroll through friendly, easy-to-understand options ? "Watch TV," "Watch DVD," "Listen to radio," "Listen to iPod" ? and choose the one you want. It's that easy. Minimize

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Date Reviewed: 02/10/2008
customervalued from NY Member Since: Feb 2004 View Member's: Reviews Product Experience: 4 Days	Denon: Bose Killer? Strengths: Compact size. Very good sound quality and construction. Weaknesses: Proprietary cables. No HDMI or Dvi just component, composite or s. Summary: Many have commented how well this unit compares to the Bose 3-2-1 and after using this system for a while, I have to say the quality is indeed very good. Is it worth the $1000 retail, no, but Bose is not worth $1000 either. The system is very solidly built and the sub is extremely heavy. The unit is very small and compact and has plenty of menu options to fine tune your listening needs. The 2.1 system works well for a bedroom setup but anything more and you will not get enough sound to fill up the room. 100% of People (1/1) found this review helpful. Was this review helpful or unhelpful for you? Report this as inappropriate. There are no comments for this review. Post a comment.

Date Reviewed: 10/14/2005
boogertrus Member Since: Sep 2005 View Member's: Reviews Product Experience: 45 Days	Denon S-101 Strengths: Easy install with all the ports you need for your tv, xbox, cable box. Easy to use remote and great sound out of just two speakers. Weaknesses: Nothing so far.... No HDMI port Summary: This Home Theater in a Box is one of the best I have ever seen/ heard. This system gives the Bose 3-2-1 system a run for its money. I was not sure if I would like this system after using a Sony 5.1. Denon's virtual surround speakers and huge sub actually out performed my old system. The technology bounces off the walls giving you the 5.1 feel and it is super loud. The remote is easy to use and Denon has made the buttons used the most huge. The help function makes for easy set up and trouble shooting. This DVD player plays all copied formats (dvd+-r, dual layer +r). This system is equipped with every port in the world except for the HDMI output. That is probably the only downfall with everything going HD in the next year or so. The HDMI is on the S-301 version but I did not want to shell out $500 extra dollars for that, couple more functions, and a little extra power (280 W compared to 200 W). Like I noted above, I originally went to get the Bose 3-2-1 but it was out of stock at Best Buy. The salesman showed me the new Denon system and claimed it was very similar to the Bose. I looked it over and listened to both systems in their demo booth before going with this one. To make the deal Best Buy lowered the retail price $100 (900)and gave me the high end component/ audio monster cables as well ($180 value). I have not been disappointed. 96% of People (25/26) found this review helpful. Was this review helpful or unhelpful for you? Report this as inappropriate. There are no comments for this review. Post a comment.

Date Reviewed: 05/31/2006
drmek from AL Member Since: Mar 2001 View Member's: Reviews Product Experience: 5 Days	Denon S101 Strengths: Great price, Solid Performance, Easy Setup Weaknesses: No HDMI Summary: I examined the comparable Bose and Sony sytem and found that the Denon S101 was a far better value at $549.00. This system puts out a nice surround sound for being a 2.1 system with 50 watts per channel output on the speakers and 100 watt output on the subwoofer. It has composite and s video inputs as well as optical and coaxial audio input. After looking for about 6 months i have finally found a solid performer with value to boot. 86% of People (6/7) found this review helpful. Was this review helpful or unhelpful for you? Report this as inappropriate. There are 4 comments for this review. Read all comments. Post a comment. where did you you buy this system for $549 so i can look it up an... I recently purchased the Denon S-101 unit, but for the life of me... I originally posted the review below on Amazon.com, where I purch...

Date Reviewed: 11/01/2005
pidrissi Member Since: Nov 2005 View Member's: Reviews Product Experience: 5 Days	Denon S 101 Strengths: Size, Power, Convenience, Price, I can go on... Weaknesses: Strange Digial Audio Connection Protocol Summary: I wanted surround sound without all the wiring hastles. I was looking a Sony system that uses wireless rear speakers. Then a friend in the Hi-Fi business told me about this Denon System. I went down to his shop and listend to it for about 5 minutes and I was hooked! The only glitch was when I went to make the connection between the cable box and the Denon unit only to find that I the digital optical (TosLink) cable would only work for AUX 3 which has no corresponding video input. So I had to switch that cable for a digital coaxial cable which covers the audio for AUX 1 & 2. Strange that you can't assign them. Other than that this is one amazing machine. 61% of People (11/18) found this review helpful. Was this review helpful or unhelpful for you? Report this as inappropriate. There are no comments for this review. Post a comment.

Date Reviewed: 01/24/2007
mumpkin from NY Member Since: Nov 2003 View Member's: Reviews Product Experience: 2 Days	All Around Good Home Theater System Strengths: Easy to set-up, few wires. Weaknesses: Not very loud, surround sound effect is only 270 degrees. Summary: Bought this based on great reviews. It is not worth the retail price of $1000. But you can find it much cheaper if you look around. It's a good system, nice alternative for those that don't want many wires or speakers. 33% of People (1/3) found this review helpful. Was this review helpful or unhelpful for you? Report this as inappropriate. There are no comments for this review. Post a comment.

Date Reviewed: 10/02/2007
N/A Member Since: Product Experience: 9 Months	Great choice. Strengths: Excellent sound quality, ez hookup, clean very nice modern look. Weaknesses: No HDMI Summary: I was undecided between this system and the Bose 3-2-1 and ultimately after very detailed comparison and reading reviews I the Denon came out on top and I'm very happy with it. To top it off you can find it for lower price than the Bose. Was this review helpful or unhelpful for you? Report this as inappropriate. There are no comments for this review. Post a comment.