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Sony HTCT100 Sound Bar with Subwoofer - Black |  | Brand: Sony
Category: Speakers
List Price: $399.99
Buy New: $210.00
as of 3/14/2010 20:04 CDT details
You Save: $189.99 (47%)
New (15) Used (5) Refurbished (3) from $203.49
Seller: maineline
Rating:  331 reviews
Sales Rank: 1
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 33.6
Dimensions (in): 18 x 39 x 31
MPN: HTCT100
Model: HTCT100
UPC: 027242729605
EAN: 0027242729605
ASIN: B0015HS1HQ
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 250 Watts (RMS) (50W x 3 + subwoofer 100W) | | • | 1080p HDMI Active Intelligence - (3 in/1 out) | | • | Digital Cinema Auto Calibration | | • | S-Force PRO Front Surround Sound | | • | HDMI Repeater |
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Product Description
One of the problems with home-theater surround sound is finding the space to place 6 speakers in a room. It can be a challenge. Sony's HT-CT100 converts the surround experience to 3.1 channels and uses only 2 speakers, a subwoofer and a SoundBar. The SoundBar is placed like a center channel speaker directly over the TV. Speakers within the bar radiate at different angles to deliver center, left, and right channels through a spatially enhanced soundfield. With 50 Watts to each channel + 100 Watts directly to subwoofer, the system delivers 250 watts total. Featuring HDMI - Component Video - Optical A/V ports, you can connect your TV and DVD or Blu-Ray player directly to the system. It's the simplest, most streamlined way to enjoy home-theater surround LPCM Playback - LPCM is a method of encoding audio information digitally which can have up to 8 channels of uncompressed audio. This wider bandwidth allows for high resolution audio which is closer to the original 3 Optical, 1-Coax Dolby Digital/DTS/ProLogic
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 331
 dissapointing audio adjustment March 14, 2010
Minh Luu
i bought this speaker set because i was tired of my crappy sony 46v5100 built-in speaker. i was going to go with a klipsch 2.1 promedia speaker but i decided to buy this instead because of the dts processing, hdmi splitter, and better sony integration.
ultimately, i am not satisfied because i am still having a hard time hearing character dialog and the sound effect are ridiculously loud! i read the whole manual and tweaked with the adjustments for hours to reduce the bass level and try to increase the audio dialog but no real luck. i increased the center speaker to +6 and the sub to -6. i turned on audio DRC to standard for my dolby audio movie. (max just lowers the volume overall) i also played around with the sound fields.
i wish there was volume normalization feature to make audio dialog more pronounced. i have done everything i can. the speaker do sound good, just too much bass for me. i don't want to wait up the neighborhood just to watch a movie.
i have another samsung tv that i hooked up with my klipsch 2.1 promedia. it sounds fabulous and i can hear everything because the tv have a built-in normalizer. i wish sony would fix this issue.
Go to your local Sony store and first check it out March 13, 2010
RD (Chicago IL)
Peter B. Degroot review "Good sound for the money with some limitations" form November 20, 2008 best summarizes performance of this product.
 Ear Candy Bargain March 13, 2010
D. Munroe
I put a lot of stock into the Amazon.com reviews about this product. Glad I dismissed the poor reviews (the few). Haven't hooked up to pending new HDTV yet but listened to the Sony system through direct iPod connection. Have been an audiophile for over 30 years and this equipment rivals my cherished Adcom/JBL sound system. Can't get the same separation through a sound bar but for something that costs less than $250, the sound is nothing short of astounding. The high end is as crisp as the titanium tweeters my large JBLs put out and annoying mid range sound is nonexistent. The subwoofer makes the system sound substantially larger than it really is and the crossover with the higher end sound is spot on. As far as the available volume, I wasn't able to max out the system before my wife cried mercy. There is more than enough muscle for most any application. I can't imagine the needs of those who gave a low rating based on volume level. Probably people you'd rather not live next door to. In short, don't hesitate for an instant and make the purchase. There will be no buyer's remorse. Something that sounds this good for less than the price of an iPod rates this as one of the best purchases I've ever made for the price. It will also negate the need to litter your living room with speakers.
Incredible sound March 11, 2010
Anne Moser (Chicago)
Really terrific quality sound for such a small-ish product and good price. A little confusing in the set up, but once through that, the sound was amazing.
Excellent purchase, more than what I expected! March 8, 2010
M. McGee
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I am no audiophile, but I believe I recognize good sound when I hear it. I've experienced numerous HT systems and can distinguish between good and bad. That said, I have three young children and a decor that does not allow for a traditional home theater. I'm so constrained that I literally must fit everything into my Amish-built oak entertainment center. That's right, I fit the center channel AND the subwoofer INSIDE my entertainment center! While many of you sneer, I have no choice. And this is where the review begins.
Despite the generally favorable reviews of this system, I had low expectations. Just how good could a tiny system sound? I tried it out of box, and I was impressed. Very impressed. The range of the center channel is excellent, considering you're probably dealing with paper cones. Highs are met well and lows are dynamic enough, when complimented by the sub, to add oomph to your viewing and listening experience. My reference blu-rays, Hellboy 2 and The Dark Knight, were the first tests. Explosions were felt in my gut, and the film came alive. This despite me having the subwoofer BEHIND my TV in the entertainment center. The bass in the sub is absorbed well by the sub cabinet, so I don't get awful rattling effects. In fact, there is no vibration other than the bass you WANT to hear. Dialogue was crisp, and the mid-range was full.
Another note: my living room is LARGE with 20-foot vaulted ceilings. The Ct-100 is the only system I have, so it's not a "backup." I literally threw everything at this system and put it in situations where it SHOULD have failed. But it didn't. It filled the room and created a nice sound field. Don't expect 7.1, but you won't be disappointed if you're comparing this to any other soundbar below $500. It has enhanced my movie-viewing experience, and I don't think anyone looking for a budget system could go wrong. The price is right and the performance is beyond anything in the price range or soundbar lineup.
Happy viewing!
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