Testurteil: "9 out of 10"
Test: Einzeltest: LG HB965TZ
Zitat: Pros: + Attractive speakers
+ picture and sound quality
+ features
+ HDMI inputs
+ fast disc loading
+ built-in Wi-Fi
Cons: - OLimited NetCast content
- sluggish onscreen menus
After such a closely fought contest, choosing a winner is tough. All four manufacturers have crammed their systems with so many cutting-edge features that they almost make Blu-ray playback feel like a sideline. What´s more, each system does a faultless job of reproducing hi-def pictures and their operating systems are universally impressive. Bringing up the rear is Panasonic, due to the disappointing build quality of the speakers, which translates into flawed sound quality. It´s also a shame that you need to fork out for a USB dongle to get Wi-Fi - once you´ve factored in the price of that it´s almost the same price as the Wi-Fi equipped and superior-sounding LG HB965TZ. Next in line is the Samsung HT-C6500, a stylish system that earns kudos for its integrated Wi-Fi, wide range of web content and stellar format support. What keeps it in third place is the sound quality, which isn´t bad by any means but is just a little rougher round the edges than the Sony and LG. It´s a close call between the remaining two systems. Sony´s BRAVIA Internet Video offers a better selection of content than LG´s NetCast, plus Sony´s Xross Media Bar is slicker than LG´s gorgeous-looking but sluggish menus. Ultimately though, the LG is the all-round better package - it´s more attractive, comes with built-in Wi-Fi and, most importantly, boasts better sound quality thanks to its superior subwoofer.