Designed and built with 1080p HD pundits and home theater enthusiasts in mind, Samsung introduces the HT-AS730ST 5.1-Channel Home Theater System. It brings the HD movie theater experience right into your home with its ability to match Next Generation Blu-ray players and HD gaming consoles. Featuring a 100W per channel A/V receiver with (3) HDMI (v 1.3) inputs with 1080p pass-through technology, and Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS, DTS 96/24, DTS-ES Discrete/Matrix 6.1, and DTS Neo:6 audio decoders. Its advanced 192KHz/24-bit audio processing is capable of creating a wider, more enveloping surround sound experience.

Moreover, it presents superb functionality that will be hard to match at this price point. It offers a convenient iPod/iPhone docking station, Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) control, and Auto Sound Calibration (ASC) is achieved with the included calibration microphone. The 2-way center speaker, (2) 2-way front speakers, and (2) 2-way rear surround speakers provide the soundstage, plus an earth-shaking 150W active subwoofer provides the impact for the low frequencies. The satellites offer a dual-woofer configuration that result in a full, clear, tight reproduction of a broad range of frequencies.

With connectivity to multiple A/V components, (2) component video inputs, (3) optical digital audio inputs, 7.1-channel discrete input, front-panel A/V inputs, FM radio tuner, and a convenient headphone output, your entertainment choices are endless with Samsung's HT-AS730ST. Also, its stylish gloss black finish is sure to complement your room's decor.

• HDMI x3 1080p Deep Color Inputs

If you're looking to pump high-definition DVD playback into your HD displays or projectors, this receiver will do the job. It has a high-bandwidth processor capable of transferring 1080p through the HDMI (v 1.3) output; this technology ensures Blu-ray video and HD gaming compatibility.

• Exceptional Digital Surround-Sound

This system uses specific Dolby Digital and DTS codecs to reproduce an enveloping 5.1-Channel surround sound experience. The unit encodes Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS, DTS 96/24, DTS-ES Discrete/Matrix 6.1, and DTS Neo:6. The dynamic range of this system is so well balanced and matched, that the center, front and rear channels blend effortlessly into a surreal home theater experience.

• Anynet+ (HDMI-CEC) Function

Anynet+ is a function that can be used to operate the system using a Samsung TV remote control, by connecting the unit to a Samsung TV using an HDMI Cable. This is only available with Samsung TVs that support Anynet+. Now you can operate the HT-AS730ST, power on your TV, or watch a movie by pressing the Play button on your Samsung TV's remote control; it's that simple.

• iPod and iPhone Connectivity

Samsung offers the ability to connect your iPod or iPhone device to the receiver with the included iPod docking cradle. Your iPod or iPhone effectively becomes another Samsung component flowing through the system. The dock is compatible with most iPod (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th generations), nano (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th generations), mini, classic, touch (1st, 2nd generations) models, and iPhone (4GB, 8GB, 16GB), iPhone 3G (8GB, 16GB) models.

• Auto Sound Calibration (ASC)

Enjoy better sound as the automatic calibration system adjusts for speaker placement, distance and delay. Just hold the included calibration microphone at your listening position and built-in metering system called ASC will analyze room acoustics for the proper balance of your surround sound speakers.

• High-Quality 24-bit Audio Processing

Samsung's 196KHz/24-bit digital-to-analog converter is the backbone to the unit's exceptional multi-channel audio conversion. By executing an accurate sound-field reproduction and reducing analog noise in the signal path, it is capable of reproducing an enveloping audio signal that is unsurpassed.

• Component Video and Digital Audio Inputs

Featuring (2) component video inputs for high-resolution low-distortion video reproduction, and (3) optical/(1) coaxial digital audio inputs for high quality audio reproduction.

• 5.1-Channel Speaker System

The 2-way center channel speaker, (2) 2-way front satellite speakers, and (2) 2-way rear surround satellite speakers provide the soundstage, plus a front-firing (150W) active subwoofer provides the punch. Reproducing a full range of audio frequencies to complement your audio selections, you can finally watch your favorite movies come alive with the HT-AS730ST.

Also, its stylish design will complement the newest flat-screen Plasma and LCD TVs in your home theater set-up.

• Built-In FM Tuner

Enjoy your favorite radio broadcasts with surround sound processing, with the built-in FM wide-band tuner.

• Gloss Black Finish

With its elegant gloss black finish, this system matches even the most sophisticated office or home decor.

• Magnetically Shielded

The (2) front satellite speakers and center speaker are magnetically shielded to prevent picture interference when placed near your TV or display.

• Full-Feature Remote Control

It includes a full-feature remote control able to execute every command from any angle up to ±30°.