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Sony HT-IS100
$700.00
Released June, 2008
The Pros:Speakers are ridiculously small. Wireless connectivity gives more flexibility in placement. Speakers are loud enough for most rooms.
The Cons:Speakers can't compete with higher end offerings. Integrated woofer/receiver limit flexibility. Receiver doesn't offer many options or freatures.
The Sony BRAVIA HT-IS100 features a compact design, with exceptionally small satellite speakers. The 5.1 surround system has 450 RMS watts of output power and supports Sony S-AIR technology (sold separately) for wireless rear speakers.
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The receiver features 3 HDMI inputs for disc media players as well as a dedicated Digital Media Port for use with DMP-compatible accessories that can connect with PCs, iPods, and Bluetooth devices. As a Sony BRAVIA product, it also features BRAVIA Sync, which allows it to interface quickly and simply with any Sony BRAVIA HDTV, with easier set-up and playback. The HT-IS100 also features Sony’s Digital Cinema Sound technology that uses digital signal processing to accurately recreate movie theatre-style sound.
Features
- Exceptionally small satellite speakers for true 5.1 surround sound
- Versatile signal routing options (including three HDMI inputs)
- Digital Media Port for networking with other devices
- BRAVIA Sync for connectivity with Sony BRAVIA HDTVs
- Automatically calibrates audio to maximize sound quality
- Digital Cinema Sound DSP technology for a theatre-like experience
- Supports S-AIR wireless speakers
User Reviews (9)
Pros & Cons
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Speakers are ridiculously small
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Wireless connectivity gives more flexibility in placement
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Speakers are loud enough for most rooms
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Center channel includes IR receiver
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Bravia Sync for easy use with other Sony components
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2
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fairly easy setup/installation
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1
very small satellite speakers(all 5 fit in my hand),that can be so easily concealed
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good sound for the size of the speakers
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clear, comprehensive manual
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Woofer is also the receiver reducing the number of components
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Speakers can't compete with higher end offerings
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Integrated woofer/receiver limit flexibility
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Receiver doesn't offer many options or freatures
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small satellite speakers means poor frequency range
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1
poor value - quite expensive
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subwoofer requires careful positioning
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the woofer control unit is very large and heavy (14kg)
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wireless kit is sold separately
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sound gets worse the farther you go from the speakers
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speakers are very light and get knocked over easily if placed on a table
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1
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