
Review Summary
Samsung HT-D5300 5.1 Channel Blu-ray Home Theater System offers support for HDMI 1.4, so you can enjoy the wonder of 3D entertainment in your home. Along with a 3D HDTV or home theater projector, 3D glasses and a 3D pass through cable, you're ready to take advantage of immersive 3D visuals that leap off the screen to bring you into the action of your favorite Blu-ray movies and games. The HT-D5300 also supports Audio Return Channel so you can enjoy TV sound from the speakers using a single HDMI cable.
Like any worthwhile home theater receiver, this system has built-in decoding for several Dolby and DTS audio formats that are found on Blu-ray and DVD discs as well as games. But it also supports Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, which both support lossless multi-channel audio that is equivalent to the master recordings so you can achieve a wider, more enveloping sound field. With Dolby Pro Logic II, the HT-5300 can take your stereo audio sources and create five separate full frequency channels to offer an exceptionally stable sound field that simulates 5-channel surround sound.
In addition to 3D, the HT-D5300 supports high quality 2D visual experiences with support for 720p, 1080i and 1080p HD video. It also upscales your standard DVD collection to enhanced definition 4080p for smoother, more HD-like imaging. With Auto Sound Calibration, setup is easy and the system "fingerprints" your listening environment to optimize your sound. It even includes a docking cradle for your iPod or iPhone to expand your entertainment horizons.
After connecting the HT-D5300 to your internet connection, you can access and download BD Live extras like interactive quizzes, chats and games related to the Blu-ray disc you're watching. It also supports BONUSVIEW for picture-in-picture content. With Samsung SmartTV, you can download various for pay or free-of-charge apps through your network connection that offer everything from the news to weather forecasts and stock market quotes.
Featuring a gloss-black finish, the HT-D5300 brings a stately presence to any room and along with its looks offers high performance audio and video processing. With support for interactive extras, it can transform your living room into an interactive gateway of entertainment.