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The audio fidelity will surprise you for a unit this size. It has various HDMI inputs. Unfortunately, I couldn't get that deal. I thought I had a defective unit. The operational manual is not very clear in explaining this, or perhaps, I may have missed it. Sony had this product for $200 as a closeout on their website. In researching various options, I was instantly attracted to this unit - simply for the tiny speakers it comes with.
The speakers of this unit are so tiny, I was able to place the speakers on the top edge of the TV, using very small pieces of Velcro tape.The sound quality / loudness is more than acceptable for a bedroom type scenario. It has ample inputs. It also comes with an iPod dock - it all works well.Note: Be sure to connect the extra jack that comes attached to the center channel speaker cable. In going to Sony's website, under the troubleshooting section, the very first question is "my remote doesn't work". I am currently using this unit with a Panasonic DVD recorder as well as a Western Digital HD media player. The sensor for the remote is located in the center channel speaker housing. Nonetheless, the cable needs to be inserted at the appropriate jack on the unit for the remote to function.Friends are amazingly impressed by the sound coming out of the tiny speakers.
Both use HDMI cables.
The more I researched this product, the more I wanted it.
I opted to buy through amazon.
The TV is mounted on the wall.
I paid significantly less that what is currently being shown as the current price.
Lastly, the price of this unit seems to be fluctuating on amazon's website.
I had a need to install a HTIB (home theater in a box) unit in the bedroom to enjoy movies on my recently installed 40" LCD Sony Bravia flat panel TV.
The unit arrived promptly with no shipment damage.This unit will not compete with a home theater setup you may have in your living room, it is perfect for a den / bedroom configuration.
If you don't connect it, the remote will not work.
I was between this and the Onkyo HT series. Played around with the Onkyo's at FRY's, and am super glad I didnt waste the money, this system kicks. Grenades rattled the house, vibrated pictures off my fireplace mantle. For the video game geeks out there, I have this system connected to a 72" full HDMI setup, cranked it up for Battlefield Bad Company, felt like I was truely in the action, sound was shooting range loud and still crystal clear. This system is truely awesome, regardless of price. Got this system from J&R for sub $300. Sony hit a homerun with this unit, crystal clear sound, nice bumpin bass, super small speakers, they amaze my friends with comments like "theyre smaller than bose" and "wheres the sound coming from". If you want to be in the action, this will defintely do the trick.
But here in America we usually will be sitting about 10' away from the unit. The Ipod dock is great but other systems have an on screen menu displayed like your Ipod. For that price I feel like I stole it from them. I hav'nt even played with the auto setup to balance the speakers yet. It has HDMI inputs for my cable box, Blueray, and game system. So not being able to see what your settings are on without getting up and going over to the unit is annoying. I am by all means not an audio expert, but an average gadget tech guy who knows a good theater sound when he hears one. This Sony is GREAT.
Heres a little note to sony, "What the hell were your designers thinking". Then one, yes only one, HDMI going to the TV. This does not, you need to control the ipod from the ipod itself. If your thinking about it DO IT and you wont regret it. Plus I paid $249.00 at 6th ave electronics their website has it for $349.00 but they had an in store special. I did look at the Panasonic BT-300 7.1 Home theater System, actually bought that first and returned it the next day for this unit.
My neighbor came over, I turned on Star Wars and cranked it up.He then looked at me and said where are your speakers. I have a feeling they are coming out with a newer unit and that is why I got it at the price I did. Out of the box the sound was excellent. I know in Japan space is limited, maybe there they are so close to the system you can see the screen. Other than that, the sound is BIG, powerfull and clean.
My living room is 12'x 14'. GET IT ALREADY.-T If you can get it at that price dont blink an eye. We'll get the bad out of the way first.You have all read already about the terrible location of the display screen. I pointed to these tiny black things on my shelf and he was blown away as I was.
The panasonic played music a little better but not nearly enough to make me want to keep it, I kept getting a hiss from the surround speakers.
It comes with an Ipod Dock free. Overall I am very happy with the purchase. It has 3 HDMI inputs and you control which input though the remote. You will not get better sound for this price.
Goes perfect with our flat screen mounted to the wall. The fact that the micro speakers are sooooooo small allows you to place them anywhere to give the illusion that you dont have a surround sound system but when you turn it on there is no mistaking the power of this Sony. Buy this system and you will not be disappointed. There are many options in the menu to adjust the sound perfectly for your ears. My wife and I were going for a minimalistic look. The reciever/subwoofer/mid-range speaker unit is about the size of a full sized desktop computer tower. Once the set up is done sit back and enjoy the heart thumping bass and crisp clean mid and treble. No tv display but it does have a small display on the top of the reciever/subwoofer/mid-range speaker unit.
Amazon has a it priced for a steal. This sony system is just what our living room needed. It took a some fine tuning in the set up menu to get the sound just right for our room shape. There is the S-Air wireless surround speaker opition with the purchase of extra hardware.
and setup was really simple. Really neat night mode button to turn down the bass immediately.
Its a really good buy. Definitely recommend for someone who is not too much particular in sound dynamics (thats why gave it 4 stars), but just would like to get a good feel of a home theater system, which is easy to use.
It can be extended using the sony air-link that will make it completely wireless. It can be hooked up to your LCD to make navigation and selection easier.
Excellent buy for a small house, speaker size will sure amaze you. Bass is amazing.
The ipod adapter is an add -on and works really well.
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