Brand new LG DVD home cinema system. Includes DVD player 5 surround speakers and a subwoofer, can't go wrong for £59.99 delivered. Same price as a sound bar but full surround sound.
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pennyfarthing88 to Python5
27 Jan 174#10
Shame, had you gone back a few months earlier then that you could have bought it even cheaper ! :man:
Just had a quick look on which, ...normal retail price aroubd £70.
I quess they are trying to get rid of the things.
Which? verdict:
Avoid at all costs 47%
Tested 15 May 2016
LG’s entry- level home cinema system is one of the cheapest ways to get surround sound into your living room. The five dinky, circular speakers and a bulkier subwoofer set around the room should provide a cinematic sound experience. But is the DH3140S cheap and cheerful or will the low cost lead to poor sound? Read our expert review to find out.
Pros
Easy- to- navigate menus
Cons
Bad sound, an even worse remote, limited connections
The old adage ‘you get what you pay for’ rings true with the LG DH3140S. When an easy- to- use menu is the only source of praise for a surround- sound system you know there’s something wrong.
What is it?
It’s a five- speaker, one- subwoofer home cinema system with a DVD player and not much else. You can attach a USB drive to the player to watch videos and listen to music, but don’t expect any internet streaming or HD options.
What does it sound like?
Whether all the speakers are firing sound to bring a blockbuster movie to life, or just the left and right speakers are working hard to draw you into a BBC drama, a 5.1 system must sound good. This system doesn’t perform well regardless of how many speakers are in use. Dialogue suffered most when we were listening in 5.1, but even when the action heated up we were left cold – the speakers don’t match the energy on screen.
What's it like to use?
Intuitive, easy-to-navigate menus are let down by a terrible remote. The buttons are too small, and picking out the volume and menu navigation buttons isn’t something you’ll be able to do without glancing at the remote first. Connecting the speakers to the DVD player could be simpler, too. The wires are labelled so you shouldn’t have any trouble figuring out which speaker they fit into, but the connections on the player are cramped. The tight spacing is compounded by fiddly spring clips - you may struggle if you have big hands.
Is there anything I should watch out for?
If you were hoping that your home cinema could act as receiver for all sorts of under- TV gadgets you’ll be disappointed. There are plugs so you can connect your TV but only in stereo, so you won’t get the benefit of any surround sound unless you’re watching a DVD.
What else do I need to know?
This system is as basic as they come - you can’t even listen to the radio, which is a function found on most home cinema systems.
Should I buy it?
The LG DH3140S fails in its most basic duty – providing good quality sound. If you want 5.1 surround sound at rock- bottom prices you’d be better off with a Samsung HT-J4500 (75%). It may cost £59 more, but spending £99 on the LG would be money wasted.
ArcticOrder
27 Jan 173#13
DVD player? :confused:
sag to ArcticOrder
27 Jan 173#14
Here they come, now make room the bluray brigade and the streaming set.
Latest comments (35)
moorey2013
1 Feb 17#35
i payed £35 For this in a tesco store was last one on the shelf and is a very good product and dvd player is out standing it dose not have a hdmi out put but has built in radio and usb port a must buy people well worth every penny even at 54.99 on their ebay outlet
MrRee
28 Jan 17#34
No Blu-Ray and a big Don't Buy from Which? should make everyone to run away .... freezing as it's obviously junk
freak123
28 Jan 17#30
DVD lol, I haven't heard of that in a while
ibblackberry1 to freak123
28 Jan 17#33
Ehh, I popped into town today and they were in almost every single shop I went into, even some in the garage when I went to get petrol. And in semi-chem for some reason. You must have 'leaving the house and seeing stuff' problems
sunama
28 Jan 17#32
What's with the DVD player?
I wouldn't pay any money for a VHS player and I wouldn't pay any money for a DVD player.
£10 is the right price for this item.
Voted cold.
dwattsy21
27 Jan 171#9
If this is optical in, great price
Mathaeus to dwattsy21
28 Jan 17#31
My thoughts exactly :smiley:
jasondungate90
28 Jan 171#29
Be warned you will need an av-optical converter to use the surround sound as an output for the tv
Hoppie
28 Jan 17#28
Yes it has FM radio, aux input (phono cables) flat screen TV speakers usual naff so that's what I bought it for, it is better but as mentioned it doesn't have a brilliant punch with its bass speaker even when volume about 75% not gone into all its settings yet so maybe be able to up the bass individually speaker cables are about 3m long for the money its not bad, it doesn't compare to my old Sony 800w system which cost £300 so for a small room its fine :neutral_face:
Grumpy1
28 Jan 17#27
Thanks for posting the which review as I was tempted until I read it. The deal breaker for me is that you only get 5.1 while watching a DVD & only stereo from the TV connection :disappointed:
The which review also says there is no radio function whilst the manual says it has FM radio?
Saved me £60 :smile: thank you.
x33x
28 Jan 173#26
Just had a quick look on which, ...normal retail price aroubd £70.
I quess they are trying to get rid of the things.
Which? verdict:
Avoid at all costs 47%
Tested 15 May 2016
LG’s entry- level home cinema system is one of the cheapest ways to get surround sound into your living room. The five dinky, circular speakers and a bulkier subwoofer set around the room should provide a cinematic sound experience. But is the DH3140S cheap and cheerful or will the low cost lead to poor sound? Read our expert review to find out.
Pros
Easy- to- navigate menus
Cons
Bad sound, an even worse remote, limited connections
The old adage ‘you get what you pay for’ rings true with the LG DH3140S. When an easy- to- use menu is the only source of praise for a surround- sound system you know there’s something wrong.
What is it?
It’s a five- speaker, one- subwoofer home cinema system with a DVD player and not much else. You can attach a USB drive to the player to watch videos and listen to music, but don’t expect any internet streaming or HD options.
What does it sound like?
Whether all the speakers are firing sound to bring a blockbuster movie to life, or just the left and right speakers are working hard to draw you into a BBC drama, a 5.1 system must sound good. This system doesn’t perform well regardless of how many speakers are in use. Dialogue suffered most when we were listening in 5.1, but even when the action heated up we were left cold – the speakers don’t match the energy on screen.
What's it like to use?
Intuitive, easy-to-navigate menus are let down by a terrible remote. The buttons are too small, and picking out the volume and menu navigation buttons isn’t something you’ll be able to do without glancing at the remote first. Connecting the speakers to the DVD player could be simpler, too. The wires are labelled so you shouldn’t have any trouble figuring out which speaker they fit into, but the connections on the player are cramped. The tight spacing is compounded by fiddly spring clips - you may struggle if you have big hands.
Is there anything I should watch out for?
If you were hoping that your home cinema could act as receiver for all sorts of under- TV gadgets you’ll be disappointed. There are plugs so you can connect your TV but only in stereo, so you won’t get the benefit of any surround sound unless you’re watching a DVD.
What else do I need to know?
This system is as basic as they come - you can’t even listen to the radio, which is a function found on most home cinema systems.
Should I buy it?
The LG DH3140S fails in its most basic duty – providing good quality sound. If you want 5.1 surround sound at rock- bottom prices you’d be better off with a Samsung HT-J4500 (75%). It may cost £59 more, but spending £99 on the LG would be money wasted.
dustyfox1
28 Jan 17#25
Can I connect this to my xbox? Be great playing world of tanks don't think my neighbours will like me though.
jaydeeuk1
28 Jan 171#24
Why on earth wouldn't you add a HDMI in. Would have prolonged life of the product.
15 year ago this would be a good deal.
slliw
28 Jan 17#23
Does it do Dolby atoms? It should at this price :man:
ArcticOrder
27 Jan 173#13
DVD player? :confused:
sag to ArcticOrder
27 Jan 173#14
Here they come, now make room the bluray brigade and the streaming set.
ibblackberry1 to ArcticOrder
28 Jan 172#22
For playing dvds
NomiKaay
28 Jan 17#21
Hi everyone,
I would appreciate some guidance here. I have been looking for a home cinema system to install it in my bedroom to my Hisense 50" 4K TV. I play my PS4 as well as movies via linking a laptop to the TV - will buying this serve its purpose with my current set up?
b1971tony
28 Jan 171#19
would the speakers work for other sources other than the DVD, like a regular soundbar
FTOdude170 to b1971tony
28 Jan 17#20
im sure so. I have the lg blue ray version and the surround sound system isn't exclusive to the onboard player. it's a home cinema system, with a DVD player.
pennyfarthing88
27 Jan 171#2
Connectivity might be an issue for some on this but eh for those where it isn't it's a good price :man:
vtec to pennyfarthing88
27 Jan 17#18
alexa discover devices :stuck_out_tongue:
Craig51286
27 Jan 171#17
Nice price but I need hdmi connections
jonthed
27 Jan 17#15
any idea how long the speaker cables are? can't see it in the manual. one rear speaker would have to go a good way round the room to avoid the door. can you extend this kind of speaker cable if necessary?
steevieboy4u to jonthed
27 Jan 171#16
Yes just go to any DIY store and buy the size you need, it'll just be standard speaker wire
GoldSquid
27 Jan 17#12
sorry my bad
steevieboy4u
27 Jan 17#11
Looks like these are the instructions for it if anyone wants to know more about it and what connections etc it has:
Opening post
Top comments
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/lg-dh3140s-300w-5-1-dvd-home-theatre-system-49-tesco-c-c-2481468
I quess they are trying to get rid of the things.
Which? verdict:
Avoid at all costs 47%
Tested 15 May 2016
LG’s entry- level home cinema system is one of the cheapest ways to get surround sound into your living room. The five dinky, circular speakers and a bulkier subwoofer set around the room should provide a cinematic sound experience. But is the DH3140S cheap and cheerful or will the low cost lead to poor sound? Read our expert review to find out.
Pros
Easy- to- navigate menus
Cons
Bad sound, an even worse remote, limited connections
The old adage ‘you get what you pay for’ rings true with the LG DH3140S. When an easy- to- use menu is the only source of praise for a surround- sound system you know there’s something wrong.
What is it?
It’s a five- speaker, one- subwoofer home cinema system with a DVD player and not much else. You can attach a USB drive to the player to watch videos and listen to music, but don’t expect any internet streaming or HD options.
What does it sound like?
Whether all the speakers are firing sound to bring a blockbuster movie to life, or just the left and right speakers are working hard to draw you into a BBC drama, a 5.1 system must sound good. This system doesn’t perform well regardless of how many speakers are in use. Dialogue suffered most when we were listening in 5.1, but even when the action heated up we were left cold – the speakers don’t match the energy on screen.
What's it like to use?
Intuitive, easy-to-navigate menus are let down by a terrible remote. The buttons are too small, and picking out the volume and menu navigation buttons isn’t something you’ll be able to do without glancing at the remote first. Connecting the speakers to the DVD player could be simpler, too. The wires are labelled so you shouldn’t have any trouble figuring out which speaker they fit into, but the connections on the player are cramped. The tight spacing is compounded by fiddly spring clips - you may struggle if you have big hands.
Is there anything I should watch out for?
If you were hoping that your home cinema could act as receiver for all sorts of under- TV gadgets you’ll be disappointed. There are plugs so you can connect your TV but only in stereo, so you won’t get the benefit of any surround sound unless you’re watching a DVD.
What else do I need to know?
This system is as basic as they come - you can’t even listen to the radio, which is a function found on most home cinema systems.
Should I buy it?
The LG DH3140S fails in its most basic duty – providing good quality sound. If you want 5.1 surround sound at rock- bottom prices you’d be better off with a Samsung HT-J4500 (75%). It may cost £59 more, but spending £99 on the LG would be money wasted.
Latest comments (35)
I wouldn't pay any money for a VHS player and I wouldn't pay any money for a DVD player.
£10 is the right price for this item.
Voted cold.
The which review also says there is no radio function whilst the manual says it has FM radio?
Saved me £60 :smile: thank you.
I quess they are trying to get rid of the things.
Which? verdict:
Avoid at all costs 47%
Tested 15 May 2016
LG’s entry- level home cinema system is one of the cheapest ways to get surround sound into your living room. The five dinky, circular speakers and a bulkier subwoofer set around the room should provide a cinematic sound experience. But is the DH3140S cheap and cheerful or will the low cost lead to poor sound? Read our expert review to find out.
Pros
Easy- to- navigate menus
Cons
Bad sound, an even worse remote, limited connections
The old adage ‘you get what you pay for’ rings true with the LG DH3140S. When an easy- to- use menu is the only source of praise for a surround- sound system you know there’s something wrong.
What is it?
It’s a five- speaker, one- subwoofer home cinema system with a DVD player and not much else. You can attach a USB drive to the player to watch videos and listen to music, but don’t expect any internet streaming or HD options.
What does it sound like?
Whether all the speakers are firing sound to bring a blockbuster movie to life, or just the left and right speakers are working hard to draw you into a BBC drama, a 5.1 system must sound good. This system doesn’t perform well regardless of how many speakers are in use. Dialogue suffered most when we were listening in 5.1, but even when the action heated up we were left cold – the speakers don’t match the energy on screen.
What's it like to use?
Intuitive, easy-to-navigate menus are let down by a terrible remote. The buttons are too small, and picking out the volume and menu navigation buttons isn’t something you’ll be able to do without glancing at the remote first. Connecting the speakers to the DVD player could be simpler, too. The wires are labelled so you shouldn’t have any trouble figuring out which speaker they fit into, but the connections on the player are cramped. The tight spacing is compounded by fiddly spring clips - you may struggle if you have big hands.
Is there anything I should watch out for?
If you were hoping that your home cinema could act as receiver for all sorts of under- TV gadgets you’ll be disappointed. There are plugs so you can connect your TV but only in stereo, so you won’t get the benefit of any surround sound unless you’re watching a DVD.
What else do I need to know?
This system is as basic as they come - you can’t even listen to the radio, which is a function found on most home cinema systems.
Should I buy it?
The LG DH3140S fails in its most basic duty – providing good quality sound. If you want 5.1 surround sound at rock- bottom prices you’d be better off with a Samsung HT-J4500 (75%). It may cost £59 more, but spending £99 on the LG would be money wasted.
15 year ago this would be a good deal.
I would appreciate some guidance here. I have been looking for a home cinema system to install it in my bedroom to my Hisense 50" 4K TV. I play my PS4 as well as movies via linking a laptop to the TV - will buying this serve its purpose with my current set up?
http://www.farnell.com/datasheets/1731741.pdf
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/lg-dh3140s-dvd-home-cinema-system-300w-with-5-1-channel-speakers-usb-input-59-tesco-2578559
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/lg-dh3140s-300w-5-1-dvd-home-theatre-system-49-tesco-c-c-2481468