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Samsung HT-D5530

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3D Blu-ray Player & 5.1 Home Cinema SystemRead more
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Pros

  • the Hub is easy enough to navigate
  • getting better and better at producing excellent sounding systems
  • Setup is easy thanks to the well designed menu system

Cons

  • still no sign of iPlayer - a bone of contention across
  • bare chipboard on the back of the sub looks a little cheap
  • The two rear speakers are much smaller
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Key specs

  • 5.1
  • Separates
  • yes
  • yes
  • yes
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Samsung HT-D5530 - Pros & Cons

Samsung HT-D5530

Pros

  • the Hub is easy enough to navigate
  • getting better and better at producing excellent sounding systems
  • Setup is easy thanks to the well designed menu system
  • subwoofer is very attractive and reasonably well built
  • a reasonable set of connections and a sensibly laid out remote control

Cons

  • still no sign of iPlayer - a bone of contention across
  • bare chipboard on the back of the sub looks a little cheap
  • The two rear speakers are much smaller
  • it is very annoying to use with the standard remote control
  • mute
  • subwoofer level and numerous sound effects
  • It may not display this or other websites correctly

Samsung HT-D5530 - Full Specifications

Units:
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General
Automatic calibration (w/ measurement mic.)yes
Number of speakers5.1
Type of home cinema packageSeparates
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Image properties
Video formats supported
1080p
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Dimensions
Colour of productBlack
Dimensions front/speaker unit (Width)3.54 in
Dimensions front/speaker unit (Height)51.18 in
Dimensions front/speaker unit (Depth)4.69 in
Weight (front / speaker unit)9.24 lb
Dimensions sub (Width)6.61 in
Dimensions sub (Height)13.78 in
Dimensions sub (Depth)11.22 in
Weight (sub)8.33 lb
Dimensions surround (Width)3.54 in
Dimensions surround (Height)2.7 in
Dimensions surround (Depth)5.57 in
Weight (surround)1.26 lb
Dimensions center (Width)14.17 in
Dimensions center (Height)2.7 in
Weight (center)1.21 lb
Dimensions center (Depth)2.93 in
Dimensions main unit / amplifier (Width)16.93 in
Dimensions main unit / amplifier (Height)2.36 in
Dimensions main unit / amplifier (Depth)13.07 in
Weight main unit / amplifier8.6 lb
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Communication
Ethernet connectionno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Type (radio)FM
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Storage
Built-in hard driveno
Type of optical unitBlu-ray player
Type of media
  • BD-R
  • BD-RE
  • CD-R
  • CD-RW
  • DVD-R DL
  • DVD-R
  • DVD-RAM
  • DVD-RW
  • DVD+R DL
  • DVD+R
  • DVD+RW
Optical driveyes
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Power
Power consumption (standby)0.7 W
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Connectivity
Component output (YPbPr/YCbCr)1
Composite output1
Digital optical input (S/PDIF)1
Digital optical output (S/PDIF)1
HDMIyes
HDMI version1.4
Number of HDMI inputs2
Number of HDMI outputs1
Separate DVD / Blu-ray playerno
USByes
USB ports quantity1
USB version2.0
Other connectors
  • SCART
  • Composite output
  • Composite output
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Decoders
Audio format
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby Pro Logic II
  • Dolby TrueHD
  • DTS
  • DTS 96/24
  • Dolby Pro Logic
  • DTS-HD
Supported audio files
  • AAC
  • LPCM
  • MP3
  • WMA
Supported image files
  • GIF
  • JPEG/JPG
  • PNG
Supported video files
  • AVCHD
  • DIVX
  • MKV
  • WMV
  • WMV9
  • XVID
  • DivX
  • XviD
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Features
Features
  • DLNA certified
  • Simulated surround
  • Mobile docking station
Wireless rear speakersno
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Compatibility
3D support (3D-Ready)yes
Radio receiveryes
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Audio features
Center speakeryes
Front speaker / speaker unityes
Suitable for subwooferyes
Surround speakersyes

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Samsung HT-D5530 Samsung - Editorial Reviews (2)

4.0
Based on 2 reviews
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Samsung HT-D5530 Home review
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whathifi
Published: 23.07.2012
Home review

Plenty of bang for your buck, and a big, boisterous sound

5 minute read
Samsung HT-D5530 Samsung HT-E5530
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AVForums
Published: 03.09.2012
Samsung HT-E5530
4.0

3D Blu-ray Player & 5.1 Home Cinema System

By Steve Withers
23 minute read

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