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Klegg M6 501 Home Theater System |
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Home Theater Loudspeakers Speaker Systems
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Written by Brian Kahn
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Tuesday, 01 February 2005 |
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The Downside
I
don’t consider the system’s sonic shortcomings, compared to a
full-sized system, as downsides; these speakers are designed to compete
with lower-cost micro systems. All of the micro-sized subwoofer
satellite systems have inherent shortcomings. For this type of system,
the sound’s quality was well above average. Anyone willing to search
out Klegg for an audition before buying a system will find the audio
performance to be topnotch in this category.
During my
listening tests, the M6 system unfortunately made popping sounds
whenever I changed channels on my satellite receiver. There was also
noticeable background noise when I turned on my television. Perhaps the
future Klegg decoder boxes can minimize or eliminate the system’s
susceptibility to outside interference. Lastly, the remote is not
backlit. This is not unique to Klegg; the majority of AV remotes are
not backlit. This troubles me, because these are systems that are
clearly designed to be used in the dark. However, my gripe is less with
Klegg on this because their price point is such that this feature would
have likely crept them beyond the coveted under-$1,000 price class.
Conclusion
This
is a great micro system that will give Bose and every other micro
system a real run for their money, considering what you get for the
money you spend. Simply put, the system’s sound quality is surprisingly
good for its size. The fit and finish is topnotch and the price is
extremely competitive. With the M6 system, all you need to do is add a
DVD player, an HD receiver and a nice thin HDTV video display, and you
have one hell of a little system. With many years of reviewing
experience under my belt, it takes a product that excels beyond its
expectations and price point to excite me. And excite me Klegg did.
| Manufacturer |
Klegg Audio
| | Model | M6 501 Home Theater System | | Reviewer |
Brian Kahn
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