Abstract: Here at Audioholics, we like big home theaters with lots of speakers surrounding us. However, we do acknowledge that there is an occasional need for a 2 channel home theater system. As such, LG has introduced the LFD790 which includes 2 speakers, a sub...
Published: 2007-07-02, Author: Steve , review by: cnet.com
2.1-channel home theater in a box; upscales DVD via HDMI output; pristine black-gloss finish AV receiver/DVD player, stereo speakers, and powered subwoofer; XM satellite radio ready; easy-to-use onscreen interface for media files.
An unusually awkward user interface makes playing and switching audio sources entirely too much work; most AV jacks are inconveniently located on the subwoofer; virtual surround mode isnt effective.
The LG LFD790 wins points for its cool looks, low price, and decent feature set, but a variety of design and interface miscues make it tough to recommend.
