Page 1 of sony HTDW 750

anyone used this system and whats better this one or the Sony HTBE1
please help choose all in one pack without the dvd player

I got the 750 and it`s awsome... I had a bit of a problem with a center speaker speach crackle, but that just seems to be certain DVD movies, like Anger Management and Beverly Hills Cop.
The sound is loud 5 times 80w and a 100w sub, it rumbles my front room at about 54 on the volume bar, and it can go all the way up to 70 (I wouldn`t advise going that high).
I have the sub knob switch to about 40% and I get neighbour complaints cos my windows are vibrating and my metal chairs are popping up and down.
So power wise, you`ll have no problem, the sound is crisp, especially DTS movies, so quiet, yet so, so basey!
Music sounds good through it and all those old Stereo videos get a re-run via Dolby Digital 5.1. For example I watched an old Power Rangers: Green with Evil video tape and I heard Stereo sounds from the rear speakers, I was amazed.
So, all I can say really is that it is good.
If you want anymore info just ask, bye.

thanks
i saw htdw 740 on special offer for 190£ and Sony HTBE1 for 120£ was wondering if it will be worth the extra cash for 750
i have pioneer 350 dvd player,would i need anything else to get it up and running

Sony HTBE1 is only 105w, so I wouldn`t expect too much sound or bass, it really depends on the size of the room you`ll be watching it in! (but I wouldn`t go for it, cos you`ll be looking to upgrade in no time)
The 740 is 5 times 80w same as the 750, but only has a 50w sub, whereas the 750 has a 100w sub. Again it is down to you, you also get a radio tuner with the 750, but I didn`t give a sh*t about that and never use it, may do soon though!
I just got the 750 cos I like power, and it certainly p***es off my scumbag neighbour at only 30-40% of its power, hence, I`m a happy Sony customer :)
The choice is yours but the 740 sounds neat, It would have done me, but I got the 750 cos I don`t want to upgrade for a long time, but having the unit now, I can`t get a more powerfull one in my place - i`d like to keep my current windows :) - and I should end up having and using it to old age.
As Graham say`s... The decision is yours!

Ohhh, almost forgot, as long as your DVD Player has a coax output, then you`ll be fine, you`ll get the Coax lead with the Theatre system you buy. Don`t bother with Optical, I couldn`t spot any difference between the two leads.

This item was edited on Tuesday, 16th September 2003, 00:32