Review by R. Carpenter for Coby CSP96 300-Watt 5.1-Channel Home Theater Speaker System (Black)
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This system arrived as ordered. The system looks good, and performs way better than my TV speakers. While I do not get real surround sound (see below), having speakers all around the room definitely makes you feel in the movie, game, show, etc. I don’t get real surround sound because I do not have an amp/receiver or DVD player with separate outputs for each speaker. I just plugged the system into my TV with the dual cables. I don’t have the resources to buy a nice receiver with an HDMI input/output (My TV is 1080i HD capable).

I do get great stereo sound quality, which with two left/right speakers gives a surround sound quality to whatever I am watching (less so on TV shows).

Just on the internal amp I can get these speakers loud without distortion. The bass is weaker than I would like, but I am in an apartment complex and have neighbors below! Although, I was in my dining room working on paperwork when I started listening to my fiance playing a PS3 game (Ratchet and Clank) and the bass quality sounded great. The bass also sounds great when watching action movies with gun fire (ex. Live Free or Die Hard). But the bass will not shake your windows, if that’s what you are looking for.

The cords for the rear speakers are long enough to go under my rug/coffee table, under my couch, and up on the window ledges behind me. The speakers are also able to mount on the wall. What I was upset about was the length of the front Left/Right speaker wires. With the bass next to my PS3 on the ground, the speakers barely reach the top sides of the entertainment center (which isn’t very big, I only have a 32 inch HDTV). I might be able to reposition them to get better stereo sound at a later date.

Having no remote is also a bummer, but for the price… whatever.

Overall the speaker system is a great upgrade for those looking for “false” surround sound in a smaller room. The speaker sound is crisp and clear. If you are looking for true surround sound (using HDMI cables, for example) this home theater speaker set may not be for your. But if you aren’t picky about your surround sound, are light on cash, and want something better than your TV speakers, this just may be for you!

Thanks for listening! Will let you know if anything happens with the system that warrants immediate attention!

Review by Marion Potts for Coby CSP96 300-Watt 5.1-Channel Home Theater Speaker System (Black)
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I placed a bid on this model not knowing what it was. I received the unit and when I first saw the unit I thought I had bought a pig in a poke. but now that I have installed the unit it is perfect for my dvd and cd player.The wires are to short that is true but that was no problem. I placed the speakers in the room where the drawing called for them to be and replaced the short leads with longer wires to the unit. I have surround sound with this unit that is great for the price. If you want better surround sound then you will have to pay a lot more, as for me this unit is great for what I am using it for. thank you

Review by LateBloomer for Coby CSP96 300-Watt 5.1-Channel Home Theater Speaker System (Black)
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I was anxious to get it because the sound on my computer/TV was so bad. I’ve never owned a home theater speaker system but I’ve seen a few of them in other people’s homes. I’ve had the Coby ststem for almost 2 months.

For the price Coby does a decent job. The sound, tone and volume are adjustable. I was able to get the tone I like. The sound quality could be better. But like I said it didn’t cost much and it’s good for the price.

It was a lot more complicated to set up than I thought it would be. It’s not exactly plug-and-play but it wasn’t rocket science either. I don’t like that I have to turn them on and off manually. I’m not sure if there’s a way to configure them that makes manual operation unnecessary.

The speakers are attractive. They fit in with my decor very well. I’d like to see longer wires on them. It’s a little difficult to position them so the sound surrounds due to the short wires.

Overall I’m very pleased with the Coby Home Theater Speaker System. It’s contributed to an increase in enjoyment of my computer (which is also my television).