Home Theater System Reviews – Philips HTS3544 (with iPod Dock)

The Philips HTS3544 home theater system is a great sound system for your home, especially if you are on a budget. Its sleek design will add a touch of sophistication to the room and its solid performance had exceeded my expectations for a sound system of this price range.

This home theater comes with all the usual features coupled with a few additional and is an excellent choice for a system of its class. The quality and clarity of the sound is unquestionable, and the bass provided by the sub-woofer is more than adequate (only users accustomed to too much bass will say otherwise).

The Philips HTS3544 has in-built Dolby Digital, DTS, and Pro Logic II surround sound systems that account for the exceptional sound quality. The home theaters progressive-scan DVD player can up-convert videos to 1080i HD resolution. It is compatible with DivX, CD, Mp3, WMA, and picture CD formats.

A USB port on the DVD enables photographs to be viewed and music to be played, where even cell phones can be connected to it. The Philips HTS3544 also has a unique feature – an iPod dock through which the MP3 player can be charged and while the music is being played. One of my favorite features is that while the iPod is plugged in, the music playback can be controlled and browsed through the remote. Thanks to its practical design and configuration, the system was very easy to set-up and use. All in all, the Philips HTS3544 will make a great purchase, providing excellent performance at a relativity low price.