Arcam Solo Movie 2.1 December 17, 2007

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Arcam makes quality audio and DVD products at a price that some people can just about afford.

The new Arcam Solo Movie 2.1, at a shade under £1,500, is one of those. It’s a stylish-looking upgrade to the existing audio system, the Solo Music 2.1 that adds quite a bit on the movie side of the equation - just not surround sound.

As the 2.1 in the name depicts, this is a two-speaker stereo system so those looking for surround sound should head elsewhere. Think of it as a system for audio lovers who just happen to watch the odd movie and couldn’t bear to have five speakers and the associated wires draped around the living room.

The video and upscaling technology is taken from Arcam's £1,000 DVD players and supports 1080p HDMI Full HD switching. You can hook it up to all HDTVs, iPods, Sky HD box, PS3, Xbox 360 Elite, room to room systems and more. There are two 50Watt amps driving the sound and the audio processing is described as a major upgrade from the £1,000 Solo Music 2.1. There’s also a DAB/FM radio.

There’s no doubt you get a lot for your money but, at £1,500, you need a lot of money to get it.-Martin Lynch

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