LG LHB535

LG LHB535

It would only seem appropriate that the 2010 line of Blu-ray HTiBs upped the ante over previous years. In 2009, we saw the rise of quality Blu-ray players bundled inside these all-in-ones, and for 2010 we're getting more systems with integrated Wi-Fi and a slew of streaming media services. The LG LHB535 is among the first systems of 2010 we're looking at and its feature set is outstanding. No competing Blu-ray HTIBs at this price have any HDMI inputs, and the LHB535 has two--plenty to add a cable box and game console. It also features built-in Wi-Fi, whereas Panasonic's SC-BT300 and Samsung's HT-C5500 both require you to purchase a pricey adapter for Wi-Fi. We were less impressed with the sound quality, which didn't have quite enough impact for our home theater tastes, although it'll still probably work for less critical listeners. If you're looking to get the most features for your buck, the LHB535 is basically unbeatable, but it likely won't be the best-sounding system in 2010. Design The LHB535 is a sleekly designed system, with black shiny plastic trim throughout. The main unit itself is a little beefier than a standalone Blu-ray player, measuring 16.9 inches wide, 2.5 inches high, and 11 inches deep.