Pioneer HTS-GS1 Home Theater System

Pleasantly surprised!

By wayne  Apr 21, 2008 | 1 out of 1 found this Pioneer HTS-GS1 review helpful

Pros: Best bang for the buck.

Cons: color, sound adjustments, subwoofer placement

I bought this system for $129 since my xbox 360 system was hooked up to a 27" tube TV with the factory speakers. PROS: Expecting sound equal to my PC sound system, I was literally blown away with this system! The reciever/subwoofer is slightly l...arger than an older PC tower! Sound was tested using Rock Band, Call of Duty, Halo 2, and Saving Private Ryan (dvd). Initial setup was a cinch, and this system is definitely enough to upset all of your neighbors (if you live in an apartment). The remote control (although bulky) is very useful as an Xbox controller, DVD player, AM/FM tuner, and can replace your TV remote (power, volume, channel & input). CONS: Placement of the subwoofer is limited, since it is integrated with the receiver (the display unit is separate and placement is limited to the length of the cable.) Changing bass/treble levels along with different sound modes is a little difficult and will probably require constant referals to the instruction manual. This system is exactly what you need for your Xbox Pro/Arcade sytem. If you have the Xbox Elite, you'll need to shop around for a system that matches this color AND performance at the same decent price. Good Luck! Read more Less