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Pioneer HTS-GS1 5.1-Channel Surround Sound System for the Xbox 360

POSTED BY admin on May 25, 2008 under Electronics

Binding: Electronics
ASIN: B000H683YC
Manufacturer: Pioneer
Average Customer Review: (From 38 total reviews)
List Price: $0.00
Amazon Price: $169.99 (3 new available)

 

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Amazon.com Review:
If you’ve got an Xbox 360, then you’re probably very happy with the system’s fantastic graphics, bountiful title selection, and sleek design. Now, what about a high-performance sound system to enhance your gaming experience? Designed to match the style of the Xbox 360, Pioneer’s HTS-GS1 5.1-Channel Surround Sound System may be just what you’re looking for. After setting up this home-theater-in-a-box (HTIB) system, we sat back and enjoyed several hours of pure gaming bliss. Whether we were battling online against other Halo 2 gamers, or saving the planet in the Xbox 360 title, Prey, this system delivered awesome and inspired surround sound.

Easy Set-up and Configuration
Everything you need to set up the HTS-GS1 is included in the box. Using the handy Quick Start Guide, we had the entire system wired in less than an hour. The easy-to-follow instructions and color-coded wires made the set up of the center speaker, subwoofer, and two rear and two front speakers a cinch. One word of warning: the included wires are an adequate length for a small-to-medium sized room, but if you really want to spread out, you’ll need additional wiring to complete the task. But for our purposes, the HTS-GS1 provided everything we needed to get the job done.
The HTS-GS1 is an ideal choice for any small-to-medium sized space that is dedicated to Xbox 360 gaming.

Once the speakers were in place, we took advantage of the system’s auto MCACC microphone calibration technology. We simply placed the ultra high-end calibration microphone on the back of the couch — directly behind our favorite gaming position — and the HTS-GS1 automatically adjusted the sound for the distance, volume, speaker size, and equalization. Once the system calibrated the speakers to match the layout of our room, we were off to the races –literally — tackling the toughest race tracks available on Project Gotham Racing 3.

Although all the connections were easy to distinguish and connect, we do have one complaint: there are loads and loads of wires to deal with. This is not a problem unique to the HTS-GS1, but we found it a bit ironic that a home-theater-in-a-box designed to complement the Xbox 360 — a gaming system noted for its clean design and wireless capabilities — would be so overloaded with wires.

Sleek, Xbox 360 Design
This surround sound system offers an attractive white design, accented with gray speaker grilles, and features five small satellite speakers (center, two front, and two rear), and a large subwoofer that is about the size of a standard CPU tower. Although the subwoofer is a bit bulky, it houses all of the system’s electronics and connectivity jacks. And since this theater system lacks a DVD player (the assumption is you’ll use your Xbox 360 for movies), the display unit is quite small; in fact, it’s not much bigger than the included remote control. It features tiny, silver control buttons and a large, circular power button. The front panel delivered all the information we needed via a scrolling single-line display. The included easy-to-use remote control is packed with features, and, like the rest of the system, it also matches the Xbox 360 design. With it we could control all of the system’s features, as well as our Xbox 360 gaming console.

Sound Designed for High-Performance Gaming
With the HTS-GS1 we could hear every audio effect the Xbox 360 had to offer — from the lightest wind to bone-rattling explosions. The system delivers great audio performance with a powerful 600 watts of total RMS power, and dynamic 5.1-channel surround sound with Dolby Digital/Pro Logic II and DTS decoding. In addition to playing video games, the Xbox 360 also plays DVDs and MP3 files. We took advantage of both and spent an afternoon watching movies, and an evening listening to a stack of CDs. The system responded to every form of entertainment that we could throw at it — games, film, and music — with crisp, clear, and powerful sound.

The HTS-GS1 also features Front Stage Surround Sound, a virtual surround-sound feature. To test this function, we moved all the speakers to the front of the room. Through its sophisticated digital sound processing and directional speakers, the system can mimic surround sound without the hassle of running wires to additional rear speakers. Although the traditional surround sound set-up delivered the best audio surround sound quality, the Front Stage option was still much better than our regular, old television speakers.

The HTS-GS1 can be a bit pricey when compared to other home-theater-in-a-box systems, but Pioneer’s design may trump the cost for those who want an attractive, surround-sound option that matches the Xbox 360’s style. And even though his system may not be the optimal home-theater system choice for a large family room, the HTS-GS1 is an ideal choice for any small-to-medium sized space that is dedicated to Xbox 360 gaming.

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What’s in the Box
Receiver/subwoofer, five satellite speakers (two front, two rear, and one center), display unit, remote control, two AA batteries, two display unit stands, AM loop antenna, FM wire antenna, display unit cable, optical cable, power cord, five speaker cables, microphone (for Auto MCACC setup), non skid pads (small and large), mounting brackets, screws, operating instructions, and warranty card.

Product Description:
Pioneer HTS-GS1 Complete 5.1 Surround Sound System Licensed for XBox 360 HD Game Console
With intelligentdesign, power and processing can come in a small package. By placing the amplifier and electronics in the base of the subwoofer, this system deliversall of the power and features of a traditional surround sound system - without cluttering your space. And, all of the connections you’ll need are integrated into the subwoofer and color-coded, allowing quick and easy installation and set-up. With three digital inputs, this system is ready for DTS and Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound audio tracks found in games, video and music.
Powerful, compact and custom-designed to match the Xbox 360 video game console.
Features:
* High Power 6 channel digital amplification that delivers futurized clean, efficient, powerful, full-range, quality sound reproduction.
* Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1 Surround sound processors create amazing sound fields by immersing you in the action using Front StageSurround Sound Option.
* Auto MCACC with microphone calibration technology automatically adjustsmultiple audio characteristics specifically to your own home for clean, accurate sound.
* Sound Retriever DSP brings life back into compressed audio formats * Remote Control puts you in full command of both your home theater and gaming system
Specifications:
Dolby Digital/Pro Logic II and DTS(R) Decoders
Room Calibration Auto MCACC with Microphone
Advanced Surround 9
Sound Retriever
5 Channel Stereo
Bass Modes 2 - Music and Cinema
Bass & Treble Control
Speaker Balance Adjust 6 channel
Midnight Mode
Dialog Enhancement
Game Mode
Front Stage Surround

Customer Reviews

Excellent for small to medium size room… by Adam
Bought this for under $130, and hooked it up to my xbox 360 and LCD TV. I used the digital optical cables for both my 360 and comcast HD box. I’d say it makes a noticeable difference. It thumps my entire condo (1 bed/1bath).

The best settings, I think, are on Game mode and having the side speakers positioned for Surround Sound. LOTS of options for distance, bass, treble, midnight mode, etc.

The PROs: Excellent quality for the price. Doesn’t compare to the clarity of Bose obviously, but impressive audio once set to proper settings for your home. Xbox games sound AMAZING on it. Easy set up, just a little time consuming. Very classy looking, blends right in with Xbox 360.

The CONs: There are feet and feet of unused wires for me. it takes up lots of room (unused wires).

Highly recommendable to those with tighter budget, medium to small room, and xbox 360.

Best buy of the year!!! by Stephen M. Simola
I just replaced my $500.00 Yamaha reciever with the HTS-GS1 5.1…and it’s AMAZING! I picked it up for $99.00. The sound is fantastic….and best of all, I now only have 1 remote for EVERTHING!!

Thanks so much Pioneer for making such a great product!

Awesome product by M. Kelly
this surround sound system is great. has plenty of hook-ups so your not just limited to the 360. its exactly what i was looking for (an entry level surround sound system) and i couldn;t be happier.

Great deal for the price by Gregory John
If you have an Xbox 360 and a medium size room, this is a great deal. The integration w/ Xbox is convenient, often I can controller everything w/ just the (admittedly huge) Pioneer remote. There are four inputs: Xbox 360, a couple more digital inputs (one coax and one optical), and an analog input. It even comes w/ a radio tuner. The sound is perfect for our 13′x15′ room.

W/ shipping it was about $150… well worth it!

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