Pioneer HTPGS1 Surround Kit at Play

[Bobbler]

Play (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump2.php?url=http://clkuk.tradedoubler.com/click?p=20047&a=60823&g=606309&url=http://www.play.com/Electronics/Electronics/4-/3272363/-/Product.html?searchstring=htpgs1&searchsource=0) have the Pioneer Xbox 360 sound system at a rather peachy £149.99, which is around half RRP. Nearest via Froogle comes up at £240 with delivery elsewhere.

Out of stock at the moment but was in last night when my brother spotted and promptly ordered it at that price.

[NickA]

Play (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump2.php?url=http://clkuk.tradedoubler.com/click?p=20047&a=60823&g=606309&url=http://www.play.com/Electronics/Electronics/4-/3272363/-/Product.html?searchstring=htpgs1&searchsource=0) have the Pioneer Xbox 360 sound system at a rather peachy £149.99, which is around half RRP. Nearest via Froogle comes up at £240 with delivery elsewhere.

Out of stock at the moment but was in last night when my brother spotted and promptly ordered it at that price.

Blimey, that is a good price!!!! :D
I might be in the market for a 5.1 system for my 360 and did briefly look at this but it was £240 at most of the websites I looked at...
I'm also considering one of the Logitech 5.1 systems (5400,5450 or 5500) too and hoping that maybe they'll get reduced somewhere...
Thanks for the heads up on this,I could be tempted to get this at £150!!!! (That's assuming they get stock in though!)

Nick

[NickA]

Link to it on Pioneers website here (http://www.pioneer.co.uk/eur/products/42/100/42/HTP-GS1/index.html)

[shy1807]

Can this take other devices too? As in using it as an AV amplifier?

[Tastydirt]

Can this take other devices too? As in using it as an AV amplifier?

It has optical and coax audio ins, so I suspect so?

[shy1807]

It has optical and coax audio ins, so I suspect so?

But no other video inputs right? I.e. I won't be able to plug in all my consoles and be able to switch through them?

[Tastydirt]

But no other video inputs right? I.e. I won't be able to plug in all my consoles and be able to switch through them?

Doesn't seem so, which is a bit of a shame.

[Bobbler]

But no other video inputs right? I.e. I won't be able to plug in all my consoles and be able to switch through them?

Why would it? Its a set of speakers not a video switch.
Surely the 100 notes saved over everywhere else could go a long way to buying a £20 AV switch?

[NickA]

Now back in stock!!!
Ordered mine earlier... :D

Nice one OP for the heads up!!!

Nick

[Goblin]

went for one too, it should complement my new HD-DVD player.

[Bobbler]

My brothers turned up yesterday (he managed to get one ordered before they went out of stock on Monday night). Seems to be chuffed with it so far.

[swinnertond2]

Really tempted to go for this. Read about quite a few people buying it for £300 only a few weeks ago on avforums.

[JuZ]

am tempted to go for this... just trying to search for more info though - is it htpgs1 or htsgs1? both are mentioned on the play page and google returns roughly the same number of results for either.

[Bobbler]

http://www.pioneer.co.uk/uk/products/42/100/42/HTP-GS1/index.html

HTP GS1

[Gekko]

Are the speakers wireless???? I hope so otherwise they'll be mess everywhere... anyway, at this price, who's complaining? Will give it a whirl! Thanks OP. :thumbs:

[MetalGearAl]

Wireless speakers? Dream on :)

[hannay]

you lot should feel bad for me - i bought this on the wednesday for £269.99 at play :( it'd only been come out on the monday. by friday it was 149.99! how cruel is that :cry:

[Fly]

You have 7 days to return goods under the distance selling regulations I believe hannay.

[hannay]

You have 7 days to return goods under the distance selling regulations I believe hannay.

I emailed them & rang them and both times they said tough. Apparently they have to be unopened to be returned :(

although, have you a link to info mentioning the above?

[Fly]

http://www.oft.gov.uk/Business/Legal/DSR/default.htm

They have to legally give you 7 days to examine the goods and you can return them without any reason. You can't examine the goods without opening the box so as long as it is complete and resellable you can return it.

Edit: Just as a side note, the DSR ovverride any site specific returns policy because they are legislation.

[hannay]

actually, i've had it just over 7 days now - it arrived last wednesday, ordered the tuesday after looking back :(

its one of those things - live and learn. i've never known an item to drop in price like that within a week of launch though. very annoying.

If it had been 3 months, 6 months etc i would not be fussed with the price drop, but within 5 days? :(

[Fly]

If you notified them of your intentions within 7 days the DSR still apply. Anyway, i'm sidetracking the thread, so apologies.

[hannay]

thanks fly - i'll pursue one more time :)

[iainw]

thanks fly - i'll pursue one more time :)

order a new set for 149 now... then wen it arrives (if its in time) send it back with the receipt for the one you paid 269 for, unopened etc?

cheers,
iain

[hannay]

order a new set for 149 now... then wen it arrives (if its in time) send it back with the receipt for the one you paid 269 for, unopened etc?

cheers,
iain
:lol: knowing my luck i'd end up with 2 sets though

[Bobbler]

7 WORKING days is it not?

"Where the supplier supplies the information to the consumer on time, the cooling-off period is 7 working days from the day after the date of the contract, in the case of services, or from the day after the date of delivery of the goods."

That gives you till today to notify them

[smiffysmiff]

Gone for this, cheers Bobbler :)

[hannay]

7 WORKING days is it not?

"Where the supplier supplies the information to the consumer on time, the cooling-off period is 7 working days from the day after the date of the contract, in the case of services, or from the day after the date of delivery of the goods."

That gives you till today to notify them


worth a shot :thumbs:

[zenza]

Can someone tell me if I will be able to connect this to my laptop which has 2 inputs (for headphone and speaker)?

[Bobbler]

Can someone tell me if I will be able to connect this to my laptop which has 2 inputs (for headphone and speaker)?

Yes mate, there is a set of analog L+R inputs on the back of the unit too. Just need a headphone to stereo phono lead and you will be set.

[NickA]

Just a quick post for those who have ordered/thinking of ordering...
I've just checked my account and it appears that my kit has gone out via Parcelfarce 24 so it should be that it's next day delivery (Which beats Plays usual standards for shipping!!!!)

[Goblin]

recieved today. They sound great.

no messing around with the speaker calibrations either, it has a microphone that you place in your seating position and the setup is automatic.

did anyone else notice the Subwoofer connector covers the Speaker Out port? I'm wondering if that's why it's cheap?

[Zaichik]

If you notified them of your intentions within 7 days the DSR still apply. Anyway, i'm sidetracking the thread, so apologies.

The DSR don't apply to Play because they are based in Jersey. They have a 7 day returns policy for unwanted goods, but they can set their own conditions.

[Fly]

The DSR don't apply to Play because they are based in Jersey. They have a 7 day returns policy for unwanted goods, but they can set their own conditions.

Actually the DSR are a European Directive Jersey falls under.

[mattyp]

Apparently not that great a unit :(

Cnet give it 5.7/10

The good: Aesthetically matches your Xbox 360; compact design; included remote also controls your game console; Pioneer's auto setup is a breeze; virtual surround option lets all speakers sit up front.
The bad: The sound is subpar for a home-theater-in-a-box at this price; no video inputs.
The bottom line: The HTP-GS1 will match your Xbox 360 and rock out on games, but there are better packages for your money.

[mad_spurs_boy]

Apparently not that great a unit :(

Cnet give it 5.7/10

The good: Aesthetically matches your Xbox 360; compact design; included remote also controls your game console; Pioneer's auto setup is a breeze; virtual surround option lets all speakers sit up front.
The bad: The sound is subpar for a home-theater-in-a-box at this price; no video inputs.
The bottom line: The HTP-GS1 will match your Xbox 360 and rock out on games, but there are better packages for your money.

To be fair though, this review is from when it was full price. For the money now, it would rate a lot better. After all, it states The bottom line: The HTP-GS1 will match your Xbox 360 and rock out on games

It is comparing it to other £300 systems

[madmackem]

showing in stock now, just ordered cheers to op

[Goblin]

Apparently not that great a unit :(

Cnet give it 5.7/10

The good: Aesthetically matches your Xbox 360; compact design; included remote also controls your game console; Pioneer's auto setup is a breeze; virtual surround option lets all speakers sit up front.
The bad: The sound is subpar for a home-theater-in-a-box at this price; no video inputs.
The bottom line: The HTP-GS1 will match your Xbox 360 and rock out on games, but there are better packages for your money.


beats the hell out of the £150 setup I got from Argos, for movies and games.

[the highlander]

thanks op i just ordered one :thumbs: would it be possible from anybody who has one could you please post a pic of the connections into the sub :thumbs: either post it here or email me it (I'm thinking of setting it up to my existing speakers that are already up on the walls )

[donm]

Go to the pioneer website and download the manual and it will show you everything you need to know even all the connections.

[NickA]

thanks op i just ordered one :thumbs: would it be possible from anybody who has one could you please post a pic of the connections into the sub :thumbs: either post it here or email me it (I'm thinking of setting it up to my existing speakers that are already up on the walls )


Manual is located on this (http://www.service.pioneer-eur.com/peeservice/RegistrInstrMan.nsf/search?openform&Modelnr=htp-gs1) page :)

[raysablade]

To be fair though, this review is from when it was full price. For the money now, it would rate a lot better. After all, it states The bottom line: The HTP-GS1 will match your Xbox 360 and rock out on games

It is comparing it to other £300 systems

Might be worth remembering that you can get the Spherex (http://www.richersounds.co.uk/showproduct.php?cda=showproduct&pid=SPHE-XBOX-5.1-PACK) for £200 I'm very impressed with mine.

Not sure about the neighbours thoughts though ;)

[bisoner]

Considered this offer but I picked up the Logitech® Z-5450 Digital 5.1 Speaker System for £199 on ebay - this has some wireless rear speakers (that need to be plugged into the mains).

[mrme]

I emailed them & rang them and both times they said tough. Apparently they have to be unopened to be returned :(

although, have you a link to info mentioning the above?

Why not order @ the lower price, when you receive the 2nd set return that - obviously it will then be unopened! Maybe if you call once more and say you will do this they will refund the difference as it creates hassle for all involved @ the end of the day?

[scoobywest]

i`m debating whether to get this, and whether i actually need it???

[internetuser]

Same here, wonder how it compars to my Yamaha RX-V350S amp and speaker package.

[jdw]

Can anyone tell me how big the control unit is?

Been thinking about buying this, but concerned the control box may be too big to go in the space I have to spare.

James

[SUPER_CDS]

pic here by the 360!
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f372/SUPER_CDS/PioneerHTS-GS1.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f372/SUPER_CDS/xbox360system_pic1.jpg

looks quite small!

[SUPER_CDS]

2 free games if you brought this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.pioneer.co.uk/files/uk/pioneer_form1.pdf

[jdw]

pic here by the 360!
http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f372/SUPER_CDS/PioneerHTS-GS1.jpg

http://i51.photobucket.com/albums/f372/SUPER_CDS/xbox360system_pic1.jpg

looks quite small!

Thanks for that. I couldn't of asked for a better indication of the size. The control unit is actually rather larger than I hoped. But do I really want to spend another £50 on the logitech Z-5500's....

Hmmm.... Decisions, decisions!

James

[rustybin]

Does anyone know if I could get the audio from my 2 DVD players and Sky Box through this?

[Zaichik]

Actually the DSR are a European Directive Jersey falls under.

Actually, the DSR are the UK enactment of the Directive, and Jersey does not fall under the UK. Jersey is not in the EU (although Britain is responsible for its negotiations with the EU) and so is not bound by its directives. The Jersey CAB website makes clear that Jersey has no legislation for the protection of consumers, and the only protection is that which is established in common law (ie goods must be fit for purpose and of merchantable quality etc.)

[Fly]

Actually, the DSR are the UK enactment of the Directive, and Jersey does not fall under the UK. Jersey is not in the EU (although Britain is responsible for its negotiations with the EU) and so is not bound by its directives. The Jersey CAB website makes clear that Jersey has no legislation for the protection of consumers, and the only protection is that which is established in common law (ie goods must be fit for purpose and of merchantable quality etc.)

I believe Jersey in principle has accepted the terms of the Directive.

[internetuser]

I nearly went for this but found all the wires go back to the sub, and that the speaker connectors are plugs, and not wirses (a big problem for me as my front room is under floor wired and could not be done with rewiering a new sound system in with plug in speaker connectors.

now if only i was able to have a study, just need the loft conversion first.

[MrLee]

I nearly went for this but found all the wires go back to the sub, and that the speaker connectors are plugs, and not wirses (a big problem for me as my front room is under floor wired and could not be done with rewiering a new sound system in with plug in speaker connectors.

now if only i was able to have a study, just need the loft conversion first.

I was looking at this earlier today as well and this is the exact reason I didn't go for it. The cables on my current Pioneer set up are far too short and I'm betting that the cables on these will be a similar length and won't stretch around my living room.

[Goblin]

2 free games if you brought this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.pioneer.co.uk/files/uk/pioneer_form1.pdf


nice spot but is Play.com an authorised retailer?

apparently there's a list on Pioneers website but I can't see it.

[internetuser]

pioneer are meant to honour the play.com as a reseller

[madmackem]

nice spot but is Play.com an authorised retailer?

apparently there's a list on Pioneers website but I can't see it.


still worth the price of a stamp, you never know

[mitch2000]

I nearly went for this but found all the wires go back to the sub, and that the speaker connectors are plugs, and not wirses (a big problem for me as my front room is under floor wired and could not be done with rewiering a new sound system in with plug in speaker connectors.

now if only i was able to have a study, just need the loft conversion first.
I have just installed this system for my Xbox and it is a great piece of kit.

I would say the rear speaker cables are about 12-13M long, maybe longer. You could also extend the cable if necessary as the cable at the speaker end is bare wire.

The subwoofer is also the receiver and has 2 optical, 1 coaxial and 1 pair of analogue inputs, so it's quite flexible on inputs for an all-in-one system.

see the link below for the user manual..
http://www.service.pioneer-eur.com/peeservice/instrmanuals.nsf/0/5953D15D09EBBCF7C12571CD002D3C27/$File/ARB7364_HTP-GS1.pdf

[hannay]

nice spot but is Play.com an authorised retailer?

apparently there's a list on Pioneers website but I can't see it.

I rec'd my 2 games about 3 days after sending my play reciept in :thumbs:

[Corranga]

Ordered and recieved this before Christmas, as for the 2 free games, neither myself, or my friend who ordered from Play.com recieved a reciept, so that might be an issue.

hannay: did you recieve a reciept with it, or did you have to contact lpay.com for one?

Chris

[SteM]

Wireless speakers? Dream on :)

Wireless surrounds do exist in home cinema....

'Panasonic SC-HT545W Home Cinema Wireless Surround 660 Watt'

http://www.komplett.co.uk/k/ki.asp?sku=326947

[hannay]

Ordered and recieved this before Christmas, as for the 2 free games, neither myself, or my friend who ordered from Play.com recieved a reciept, so that might be an issue.

hannay: did you recieve a reciept with it, or did you have to contact lpay.com for one?

Chris

I used the a4 slip of paper that came in the packaging from play - pioneer sent it back too :)

[Corranga]

Cheers hannay. I didn't recieve anything in the package except the pioneer box, neither did my friend!

I was cursing them as when setting up the system, I accidentally plugged the set up mic into the control socket, making the remote not work, I was worried about not having proof of purchase etc... Will call play tomorrow and hopefully get a reciept, then mail it to pioneer.

[Choccy]

Can you connect headphones to this ?

[SUPER_CDS]

its a surround sond system, why would you want to connect headphones to it!!!
no u cant!

http://www.service.pioneer-eur.com/peeservice/instrmanuals.nsf/0/5953D15D09EBBCF7C12571CD002D3C27/$File/ARB7364_HTP-GS1.pdf

[Choccy]

lol thanks.

[madmackem]

Ordered and recieved this before Christmas, as for the 2 free games, neither myself, or my friend who ordered from Play.com recieved a reciept, so that might be an issue.

hannay: did you recieve a reciept with it, or did you have to contact lpay.com for one?

Chris

i just went to my order history at play and printed off the order and my confirmation email. hope it will do, cant see any reason why not

[SUPER_CDS]

Does anyone know if I could get the audio from my 2 DVD players and Sky Box through this?

yes you can as it has 2 optical ins
1 for 360
1 for dvd
also has 1 coax for other dvd player
also on the back of most sky boxs they have left/right audio out phono
so you can link this to the pioneers as well!

also check both your dvd plays have digital out, will be optical or digital coax!

[jdw]

Ordered about a week back, been sent today!

Did anyone else think the tracking number on Play's website doesn't look like a regular Royal Mail/Parcelforce tracking number?

It doesn't track either.

James

[Tastydirt]

Just directed a friend to this and he ordered, thanks OP :).

[rustybin]

yes you can as it has 2 optical ins
1 for 360
1 for dvd
also has 1 coax for other dvd player
also on the back of most sky boxs they have left/right audio out phono
so you can link this to the pioneers as well!

also check both your dvd plays have digital out, will be optical or digital coax!

Thanks mate - will consider this.....

[waddell28]

Ordered about a week back, been sent today!

Did anyone else think the tracking number on Play's website doesn't look like a regular Royal Mail/Parcelforce tracking number?

It doesn't track either.

James

Mine was like that too.

Give it 24 hours.

Should be OK. Mine's been sent back to the PF depot cos I was out.

[dombards]

Would these be any good for when watching HD-DVD's using the xbox

[Tastydirt]

Would these be any good for when watching HD-DVD's using the xbox

Why not? :)

[msm13579]

thanks op, i went for one of these too :thumbs:

Mine was like that too.

Give it 24 hours.

Should be OK. Mine's been sent back to the PF depot cos I was out.

^ same as.

[Goblin]

Would these be any good for when watching HD-DVD's using the xbox

yes that's what I use it for mainly, sounds great.

admittedly HD-DVDs are going to be using more advanced Audio Tracks but that sort of Hardware is a couple of years away for me.

[jdw]

Mine was like that too.

Give it 24 hours.

Should be OK. Mine's been sent back to the PF depot cos I was out.

I thought they were sent next day delivery. So wanted to track it to see if I needed to stay in this morning. Going out in a bit. Just hope they don't come while I am out.

James

[Steve39]

Got mine just before xmas and am extremely happy with it. :thumbs: It replace my old Digitheater that went belly up a few months back.

Steve.

[SUPER_CDS]

how long did it take to come once u orderd?

[naim]

paid £250 for mine but i got the ****** pio 490 dvd player with it.bought from leading edge concepts did not want the dvd player as i already have 2 pio players


http://www.leconcepts.com/dvd_home.htm

[Steve39]

how long did it take to come once u orderd?

Ordered on a Sunday arrived first thing Tuesday.

[SUPER_CDS]

thx!

[paulmotion]

mines came today, anyone got a pic of their setup? I want to rig it up to my sky box as well as the 360...!!

:thumbs:

[the highlander]

mines came today, anyone got a pic of their setup? I want to rig it up to my sky box as well as the 360...!!

:thumbs:
i told you how to do it Paul :cuckoo: its self explanatory really :thumbs:

[paulmotion]

i told you how to do it Paul :cuckoo: its self explanatory really :thumbs:

all done and working fine...! superb sound - especially on Gears of War

[the highlander]

all done and working fine...! superb sound - especially on Gears of War
good man :thumbs: i just received my 2 free games from pioneer :notworthy need for speed most wanted and burnout revenge :clap:

[madmackem]

good man :thumbs: i just received my 2 free games from pioneer :notworthy need for speed most wanted and burnout revenge :clap:


Same here cheers again lads. that was using my play.com order confirmation email.

[Goblin]

also recieved my 2 games today, many thanks for making this set even more of a bargain!

[NickA]

also recieved my 2 games today, many thanks for making this set even more of a bargain!

Ditto that too.... :)

[jdw]

Got my speakers today and my 360 HD-DVD player. All very exciting. :)

James

[zenza]

Got my speakers today.

Should be getting my PS3 tomorrow. :D

[weirdo109]

I am quite interested in this product but have a few reservation.
Could some of you that have it help me out with a few things.
Never had a sub or amp before so need some positive help please.

1. Due to the xbox360 being quite noisy, how is it when watching films that arn't noisy.
2. Do you have to keep adjusting the volume independantly, or is it pretty much good at one level once you have it set up. I assume it works independantly of the TV volume.
3. I currently have cable TV box, seperate dvd player combined vhs/dvd recorder and the 360. Is it possible to connect any of these to the pioneer system. I would be tempted to remove the seperate dvd player as it would become redundant.
4. I've been told it has no amp even though it says it in the description on the pioneer site. Is it worth £150 for a set of speakers and a sub. I already have surround on my telly with 5 speakers, would this be much of an improvement to justify the spend.

Thanks in advance.

[the highlander]

I am quite interested in this product but have a few reservation.
Could some of you that have it help me out with a few things.
Never had a sub or amp before so need some positive help please.

1. Due to the xbox360 being quite noisy, how is it when watching films that arn't noisy.
2. Do you have to keep adjusting the volume independantly, or is it pretty much good at one level once you have it set up. I assume it works independantly of the TV volume.
3. I currently have cable TV box, seperate dvd player combined vhs/dvd recorder and the 360. Is it possible to connect any of these to the pioneer system. I would be tempted to remove the seperate dvd player as it would become redundant.
4. I've been told it has no amp even though it says it in the description on the pioneer site. Is it worth £150 for a set of speakers and a sub. I already have surround on my telly with 5 speakers, would this be much of an improvement to justify the spend.

Thanks in advance.


1. its not a problem once its set up properly you wont even notice the 360 in the background :thumbs:

2 NO its good at the one level once set up :thumbs:

3 yes to all , I'm on cable and i have my hdbox a DVD player and the TV all set up and running sweet :thumbs:

4 it has a amp built into the sub :p yes its worth it , i changed my more expensive amp and speakers for this one and the difference is great . the setup mic on the unit works a treat and sounds fantastic on games as well as DVDs :thumbs: :thumbs: :thumbs: its a bargain for £150 as you also get 2 free games with it when you send for t hem :clap: :wave:

[paulmotion]

agree with highlander! The setup mic is easy to use and very effective. Best £150 u will spend my friend....

I watched Saving Private Ryan the other night and the opening sequence on 5.1 was utterly amazing..

In real terms this system should be double the price

[weirdo109]

Cheers "the_highlander" you may have just swayed my decision.

[Bocco]

After reading throught this thread I'm gonna buy one. ;)

Where could I get a couple of optical cables and a coaxial cable to connect my dvd player, xbox and tv to this system for a reasonable price though?

Cheers guys... :thumbs:

[Dark Man X]

Gone for one thanks again OP!

[naim]

it blows away my tele built in 5.1 s.sound,nice piece of kit

[Tastydirt]

Try TVCables.co.uk (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump2.php?url=http://scripts.affiliatefuture.com/AFClick.asp?affiliateID=17278&merchantID=415&programmeID=1462&mediaID=0&tracking=&url=TVCables).

[jdw]

After reading throught this thread I'm gonna buy one. ;)

Where could I get a couple of optical cables and a coaxial cable to connect my dvd player, xbox and tv to this system for a reasonable price though?

Cheers guys... :thumbs:

It comes with one (long) optical cable, so that's one less you'll have to buy.

James

[peg20]

Wireless surrounds do exist in home cinema....

'Panasonic SC-HT545W Home Cinema Wireless Surround 660 Watt'

http://www.komplett.co.uk/k/ki.asp?sku=326947

Any reviews on this? I'm interested in any wireless surround kits where the FRONT speakers are wireless. (I have all the hardware at the back of the room.)

EDIT: Forget that, I just found that it has no digital audio in.

[monkster]

Hi All.

I currently have a 3 year old + Sony 5.1 DTS kit and I have been looking at replacing the system recently as the amp is like the size of two dvd players!! and the sub is huge!

Questions for those who have just purchased this kit from play.com

1. Are the speaker connections bare wire at both ends?

(this would help as the cables going round my room now could be re-used on the new kit!!)

2. do you get wall mount backets with the kit, for the rear and front speakers?

Thanks
Monk

[SUPER_CDS]

no its not bare wire on both ends, only on the speakers!

yes u get wall mount brackets, but they can only face the way the wall is pointing!
get to maplin nd get some of these!
Maplin (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump2.php?url=http://www.tkqlhce.com/click-582776-10297371) (search for L98AB).

no amp with this, but the sub is still big!
also you have to have it close to your TV, as every thing goes in the back of it!

[monkster]

Hi Super_Cds

Thanks for the info. shame as this will be a complete re-wiring job. Saved me some trouble, thank you!

Monk

[SUPER_CDS]

u could cut the connector off, then join your existing wire to the end of the plug!
but i wount, best just to rewire!

[monkster]

yeah their is the option to snip the cables at the end where they go into the sub, then connect them to the existing wires. but from a warranty point of view that would probably spell the end of it for me!! :-)

[the highlander]

do what i did and just connect the cables to your existing ones already setup , plug in the pioneer speakers to your setup cables on the walls , connect the pioneer cables to the sub then just join them to your old cables :thumbs: that way you get it all working without having to do a rewire job and it keeps the connectors untampered with in case of a warranty call :p the only problem you will have is the piles of cables on the floor to hide :gag: :wave:

[Cuppa]

Temporarily out of stock now - typical, after watching it for weeks now just went to order as well...

[andymb]

Would this be good as a stand alone home cinema? ie using a seperate dvd rec/player and sky+???????

[jdw]

Yeah, for sure.

James

[andymb]

Thanks James, been looking around for a home cinema but really dont want another dvd player. Thanks

[jdw]

Thanks James, been looking around for a home cinema but really dont want another dvd player. Thanks

The only minor annoyance you may find is that the top half of the remote is mainly specific buttons for the 360, but it's not a major problem.

James

[waddell28]

Got mine. Haven't connected all together but noticed the power cable is rather on the short side.

[jeddie]

I am looking to upgrade my speakers on my Home ~cinema would this be a good option?

I am looking high and low for a nice priced surround system that has a small footprint. Apart from the Kef's there is really nothing else worth getting. The Kef's are outside of my budget.

I am still using the same speakers that came with my All in one Pioneer 303 from many years ago but have upgraded to a decent mission sub.
However i would want to connect the speakers and sub to a Denon reciever would that HTGPS1 still give me better sound as i think my Denon is holding back at the moment with my old speakers.

I have had to rush this so sorry if it sounds naff. :)

jed.

[SUPER_CDS]

any 1 know when they will be geting more stock in, or if they will?

[internetuser]

Will this be much of a improvment from my 2 year old Yamaha amp / speakers ? has surround sound moved on much in that time?

[paulmotion]

received the 2 free games from Pioneer today woohoo :clap: :clap:

Thanks to the OP

[kjn6371]

Received my 2 free games as well, only sent the form off Friday.

[jdw]

Received my 2 free games as well, only sent the form off Friday.

Sent mine friday too. Where are my damn games? :mad: ;)

James

[rustybin]

Any more feedback on this system? Mine's on back order from Play.......

[Tastydirt]

My friend who ordered this on the 2nd of Jan (when it was showing stock) got told theres no stock and they don't even know if they're getting anymore in.

[fozzy17]

Set mine up and its a great piece of kit for the money, the colour sucks though, thinking about painting the base unit.

[rustybin]

Touch wood then - I won't hold my breath though - might give them a call in the morning if I get the chance - the 2 free games offer runs out at the end of the month anyway.

[Dark Man X]

Got mine today - a fantastic piece of kit for the money!!!

I even got my two free Xbox games (I had sent off the voucher while I waited for delivery) today from Pioneer - very impressed with their turnaround time.

THANKS OP once again!!!

[rustybin]

Did you use your order confirmation from play with the voucher? Or dispatch confirmation?

[Cuppa]

Did you use your order confirmation from play with the voucher? Or dispatch confirmation?

I can see where this is going... :suspect:

[Dark Man X]

Did you use your order confirmation from play with the voucher? Or dispatch confirmation?

I used the email confirmation that confirmed my order and a screen print from the My Account page on Play.com. Sent off on Friday, arrived Special Delivery this morning.

[jdw]

Got my games this morning! Yay!

James

[fozzy17]

me aswell

[moko7t8]

sent the form off this morning

[-=GoBbIe=-]

Well done to those who got theirs. :( out of stock and not getting anymore in ..... gutted

[rustybin]

Mine's been on order for 5 days - have they told you they're not getting any more in?

[-=GoBbIe=-]

.... Bit of an update for you ... The lady that I spoke to yesterday said... a BIG NO, not getting them back into stock so I asked her politly to take the product off of the website.... Spoke to 2 guys this morning and they have said to me that they can't see if stock is coming back in or not!!! conflicting info!!!

So on that I have placed an order and hopefully will see something within the 28 days of order.


Hope this helps!!

[zenza]

I have one of these (received last week) which I am sending back as I won't make much use of it so if anyone wants to collect at cost price. They are more thann welcome to.

[rustybin]

Where are you based?

[pete00]

.... Bit of an update for you ... The lady that I spoke to yesterday said... a BIG NO, not getting them back into stock so I asked her politly to take the product off of the website.... Spoke to 2 guys this morning and they have said to me that they can't see if stock is coming back in or not!!! conflicting info!!!

So on that I have placed an order and hopefully will see something within the 28 days of order.


Hope this helps!!

Doesn't look good for me either. I ordered a Sony str-da1200 amp in the middle of December, with stock due in on the 28th. That dates gone and now there's no expected stock. They should just take it off the site and email those with orders.

[zenza]

Where are you based?
Birmingham.

Let me know if you want it.

[rustybin]

Sorry - based Manchester - Thanks anyway.

[mark.kearn]

im in dudley might take it if its in mint condition. Have you claimed the games yet?

[Cuppa]

Have you opened it? I might be interested also. Not bothered about the games as I already have them so you could claim for them yourself if you wish.

[-=GoBbIe=-]

I have one of these (received last week) which I am sending back as I won't make much use of it so if anyone wants to collect at cost price. They are more thann welcome to.

Hey Zenza

Have you still got this? My girlfriend is at uni in Brum so wouldn't be a problem. Please let us know!!

Many thanks


Jay

[zenza]

Hi guys, I have opened it and tested it and it's all working fine. I am sending it back as it's too loud and complaining family members.

I am in birmingham.

Let me know if any of you are willing to collect at cost price?

[maddogsuk]

Zenza - If you wish to sell this can you start a thread in Classifieds.

[mark.kearn]

zenza can you email me please

[-=GoBbIe=-]

if you need, contact me.


many thanks in advance

[Alan b]

As maddogsuk stated above this thread isn't here for this, anymore will see this locked if it continues.

[moko7t8]

Does anyone know for sure if this will ever be in stock at play.com as my order are a friend of mine is interested.

[mark.kearn]

I called play twice now and both times I was told they will be getting them again between 3 and 28 days. but others here have been told different. So I think its just a wait and see I guess.

[mark.kearn]

mine has just changed from "order taken" to "packing"!!! Yeah :thumbs:
still time to claim the games too!!

[bigbrother]

mines been posted today!!!!!!

[rustybin]

Mine too - very excited - just need Amazon to deliver on the HD-DVD drive now!

[mark.kearn]

Yep mines posted too!! I picked up HD-DVD drive last week just by walking into gamestation at the right time, so this is going to be real sweet when I get it all hooked up :)

[Cuppa]

Mine's posted also. Yay!

[weirdo109]

How comes you guys have got yours, did you order via the phone.

[mark.kearn]

Dunno but I had mine on order from the 12/01/2007

[rustybin]

I ordered mine on the 8th - posted out on the 23rd - already out of stock again so I presume they're fulfilling on a first ordered, first posted basis?

[firekill]

mine posted too ordered on 12th i think

[moko7t8]

wow, the box is big.

[Cuppa]

Box is big. Just set mine up. Good enough for £150, but don't expect hi fidelity for music. Bass heavy for me, but a rolled up pair of socks in the front port soon tamed that.

[rustybin]

Just set mine up - very, very impressed - Upgraded from standard Surround i've had for 8 years! Just watched SW EP3 - Amazing.

Just need by HD DVD Drive now - getting desperate!

[tuffjam]

Just set mine up too and I agree it's fantastic. A top bargain. Sound quality is much 'richer' than the LG all-in-one system that it's replacing. Being so late though, I haven't had a chance to crank it up but I'll give it a go tomorrow night. I reckon it should sound pretty sweet.

I posted the dispatch e-mail from Play with the form for the 2 free games on Thursday and I received my games by Special Delivery on Saturday morning! Outstanding!

[Bocco]

I've set mine up now but one question - how do you get it to play dts tracks? :shrug:

I select DTS in the menu options on the disc but it wont appear as playing as a dts source on the pio display panel, no matter how many times i scroll through the surround options. :thinking:

[SUPER_CDS]

was it a dvd or audio cd? it auto switched on mine, think there is a menu to select if it plays dts or not, and you have to turn it on! turn it off and press set up, then right them select dts for audio!

[-=GoBbIe=-]

Out of stock now and gone up to £179.99. If anyone around Hemel wants one I've got a spare one at the 150 price

[gurka]

Out of stock now and gone up to £179.99. If anyone around Hemel wants one I've got a spare one at the 150 price

Hi, do you still have the spare one ?

[Ian Vinten]

£199 now :(

[-=GoBbIe=-]

sorry dude. sold :(

[Alan b]

£199 now :(

Bargain over then.

Closing