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The Sony BDV-E500 is a 5.1 channel high end home theater system designed to provide crystal clear HD quality sound. The BDV-E500 features a Blu-Ray disc and DVD player with standard DVD up-conversion to 1080p via HDMI. The E500 also offers full BD Live technology support which allows users to download and experience bonus or additional content which can be accessed via the network port (assuming it is connected to the internet). The Sony BDV-E500 includes additional features such as a 1000 watt total output, S-Air technology wireless rear speakers, 5 speakers total not including the bass unit, and an optional iPod cradle (TDM-IP50) which will allow users to connect their iPod to the receiver unit.
MSRP $799.00
Release date May, 2009
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The only notable difference between the BDV-E300 and the BDV-E500 is that the E500 includes two S-Air technology wireless rear speakers bundled with the receiever unit. The E300 is S-Air wireless ready, but the wireless speakers must be purchased separately.
- 5.1 Channel home theater system
- Blu-Ray Disc and DVD player
- Standard DVD format up-conversion to 1080p via HDMI
- BD-Live technology support via the built-in ethernet port
- 1,000 watt total output
- S-Air wireless rear speakers
- 5 Speakers and a subwoofer
- Optional iPod cradle (TDM-IP50) available
This product has not yet been released for retail sale; the estimated release date is May, 2009, but it is important to note that the date is not set in stone.
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Sony BDV-E500W
• Sony BDVE500W 5.1-Channel High-Definition Blu-ray Disc Player/DVD Disc Home theater System (Black)
• BDVE500W 5.1-Channel Home Theater System with Blu-ray Player
UPC: 027242763623
EAN: 027242763623
MPN: BDVE500W
Competitors
MSRP $899.00
Released July, 2009
Pros
- versatile, can be used with many inputs/ different speakers (includes a fully featured A/V receiver)
- includes remote control
- powerful 7.1 surround sound (130w / channel)
Cons
- not a very large difference between this system and the less expensive HT-S6200
- does not upconvert to 1080p - 1080i only
- included speaker wire is thin
Sony BDV-E500W
vs.
Onkyo HT-S7200
MSRP $869.00
Released May, 2009
The Samsung HT-BD1255 Blu-Ray home theater system contains 4 tower speakers, 1 horizontal front speaker and a subwoofer. It employs 5.1 channel surround sound. The HT-BD1255 produces a total sound output of 1000 watts. Wireless technology can be used to connect the rear speakers to the hub.The HT-BD1255 Blu-Ray Home Theater features both readable and...
Sony BDV-E500W
vs.
Samsung HT-BD1255
MSRP $850.00
Released March, 2009
Pros
- powerful - 90W per channel
- includes iPod dock
- 7.1 channels
Cons
- subwoofer is a little wimpy at 100W
- each satellite only has small 3" woofers
- expensive
Sony BDV-E500W
vs.
Yamaha YHT-791
MSRP $699.95
Released May, 2009
The LG LHB977 is the mid-grade model of LG's latest LHB home theater system line which was announced at the 2009 CES event in Las Vegas. The series includes three new home entertainment receivers; the LG LHB954, LG LHB977, LG LHB979. The LG LHB977 lacks a bundled wireless rear speaker and the slick champagne...
Sony BDV-E500W
vs.
LG LHB977
MSRP $799.99
Released April, 2009
Pros
- blu-ray player with integrated 5.1 amplifier
- profile 2.0
- made to accompany Sharp Aquos LCD TVs
- 720w subwoofer
Cons
- expensive
- takes half the fun out of building your own system
Sony BDV-E500W
vs.
Sharp BD-MPC30
MSRP $799.99
Released April, 2009
The Sharp BD-MPC40 is a 5.1 home theater system that features five black wooden-cabinet speakers speakers, a 720w subwoofer, and a high-gloss piano-finish main unit with an integrated blu-ray player, an integrated FM digital tuner, and an integrated amplifier. A peer to the BD-MPC30, the BD-MPC40 differs only cosmetically in that it features black...
Sony BDV-E500W
vs.
Sharp BD-MPC40
MSRP $699.99
Released April, 2009
Pros
- built-in iPod cradle
- can play the latest high definition optical media (Blu-ray)
- uses 20% less power than previous generations
Cons
- NOT wireless ready side/rear speakers - requires two additional kits, not included
- short speaker wires
- wireless kit is $94 and is difficult if not impossible to find
Sony BDV-E500W
vs.
Panasonic SC-BT300
Reviews
August 3, 2009
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Pros
- includes Blu-ray player for the playback of the latest high definition optical media
- built-in AM/FM tuner
- includes wireless rear surround receiver for hooking up back speakers without the need to run signal wire
- includes iPod dock
- slick aesthetic
- attractive and easy to use on screen interface
- easy to set up and tune with automated setup - includes microphone
Cons
- not as fun as setting up your own system
- expensive compared to competition
- no streaming media services compatibility
- average sound quality and features for the price
- small 2.6" satellite woofers - can't reproduce lower frequencies like larger ones can
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BDV, E, 500, W, BDVE, E500, 500W, BDVE500, E500W, BDVE500W
