Pioneer announces DVD-only HTZ-373DV HTIB in Japan

by Steven Kim posted May 13th 2008 at 11:47PM

Lest you think everyone in Japan comes home to a fancy Blu-ray recorder the likes of which can't be had in the US, Pioneer's HTZ-373DV HTIB system provides a sobering dose of reality. Just announced in Japan, the DVD-only system boasts five 60-Watt satellites, a 60-Watt subwoofer, and a mysterious 30-Watt 'central speaker' that we're not sure where to place. This 5.1+1 system covers a range of about 82Hz - 20kHz, which might be just fine for the smaller settings typical in Japan, but probably rules it out for release in the US market. Even in Japan, it seems, there's plenty of buyers who are willing to stick with DVD.

Filed under: Players, Receivers, Speakers, Pioneer

Tags: dvd, htib, htz-373dv, pioneer

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

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HDpurist @ May 14th 2008 12:05AM

I wouldn't want this to come out in North America either. Pioneer makes quality components, but this DVD only htiab looks sub par. I don't know what Pioneer is smoking though - they need to catch up to Panasonic on the BD player and newer spec releases.

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mike @ May 23rd 2008 12:54AM

So then why in the world is this posted in Engadget "HD"!???

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