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The Sony BDV-IS1000 is a Blu-ray disc, 5.1 speaker home theater system offered by Sony. The main unit is a Blu-ray disc player (profile 1.1) capable of playing virtually any disc format and is wireless multi-room audio ready allowing you to listen to your favorite music in any room with the optional S-Air transmitter and AirStation client. There are dual HDMI inputs as well as composite and component inputs for other devices and features an HDMI output with with 1080p upscaling. 5.1 surround sound is provided by a passive 100W subwoofer and five golf ball sized speakers. The included WAHT-SA10 S-AIR wireless receiver eliminates wire clutter accross the room for a clean surround set up. Sony’s digital media port allows you to listen to music from an iPod, Walkman, Bluetooth device or PC with ease. For an easy and optimized speaker setup, simply plug in the included microphone and place in your prefered listening position, push a single button and delays are automatically adjusted based on your speaker arrangement.
MSRP $999.99
Release date September, 2008
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Features / Specifications
- Blu-ray disc player (Profile1.1), (profile 2.0, Upgrade)
- BRAVIA Sync direct key remote control
- AM/FM Tuner
- AM/FM Memory Presets : 20 FM - 10 AM
- Power Consumption : 100W
- Power Consumption (in Standby) : 0.3W
- Power Requirements : 120V AC, 60Hz
Subwoofer
- Active/Passive : Passive
- Cabinet Material : Wood
- Cutoff Frequency : 800Hz
- Enclosure Type : Closed/Bass reflex
- Front Grille/Material : Fixed
- Input Terminal : Screw/2 pairs
- Model name : SS-ISW1
- Rated Impedance : 4ohm/4ohm
- Speaker System : 1 way
- Speaker Unit : 12cm/16cm
- Supplied Cable : 3.5m x 2
Surround/Center Speaker
- Enclosure Type : Closed
- Front Grille/Material : Fixed
- Model Name : SS-IS15
- Rated Impedance : 10ohm
- Speaker Unit : 1
- Type : Micro Sat (Golf Ball Size)
Inputs and Outputs
- Analog Audio Input(s) : 2 (SAT/CABLE, TV)
- Coaxial Audio Input(s) : 1 (Sat/Cable)
- Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr ) Input(s) : 1 (SAT/CABLE)
- Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s) : 1
- Composite Video Input(s) : 1 (SAT/CABLE)
- Composite Video Output(s) : 1
- D.C.A.C. (Auto Calibration) : Yes (Mono Mic.)
- DIGITAL MEDIA PORT : Yes (1)
- HDMI™ Connection Input(s) : 2
- HDMI™ Connection Output(s) : 1 (Upscale to (1080p) for DVD)
- Headphone Input(s) : Yes (3.5mm @Surround Unit)
- Optical Audio Input(s) : 2 (SAT/CABLE, TV)
- S-Video Output(s) : 1 (BD/DVD only)
- Speaker Terminal : 2 (Front); 1 (Center); 2 (Subwoofer-1 mid & 1 bass)
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Sony BDV-IS1000
• Sony BDVIS1000 5.1Ch Blu-ray Disc/DVD Home Theater System
• BDV-IS1000 Home Theater System
UPC: 027242731110
EAN: 027242731110
MPN: BDVIS1000
Competitors
MSRP $899.99
Released September, 2008
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MSRP $899.99
Released January, 2008
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MSRP $999.00
Released August, 2008
Pros
- THX Integrated System Plus Certified
- Dolby TrueHD and dts HD-MA audio decoding
- 4 x HDMI 1.3a inputs capable of audio processing and 1080p
- Upgraded speakers over step-down models
Cons
- includes cheaper 20 gauge speaker wire
- no gap to run speaker wire behind speaker if you mount it to the wall
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Onkyo HT-S9100THX
MSRP $999.95
Released May, 2008
Pros
- dvd up scaling to 1080p
- hdmi connection
Cons
- Only 1 optical connection
Sony BDV-IS1000
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Panasonic SC-BT100
MSRP $999.00
Released August, 2008
The Denon DHT-789BA is a 7.1-channel, high-performance home theater system composed of one Denon’s AVR-789 A/V receiver, five Boston Acoustics’ Horizon MCS 100 speakers, and a Boston Acoustics’ Horizon MCS 100 subwoofer. The DHT-789BA’s receiver features the latest high-resolution audio decoders, including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio. In addition, the receiver includes Audyssey...
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Reviews
July 9, 2009
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Pros
- Blu-ray player - can play the latest high definition optical media
- attractive aesthetics
- S-AIR technology - wireless rear speakers
- quick and easy to set up
- upscales SD content to 1080p
- HDMI inputs for use with other home theater / gaming equipment
- built in AM/FM tuner
- powerful for such tiny speakers
Cons
- expensive for the majority of consumers
- not as versatile as if you built your own system with separate Blu-ray player / A/V receiver
- rear speakers can be difficult to pair properly
- not truly 100% wireless - need to be plugged into a S-AIR surround amplifier, power
- rear speaker connection is low quality - crackly or even dropping out intermittently
- no internal storage for Profile 2.0 features
- small speakers psychically cannot match larger ones in terms of frequency response or power
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July 12, 2009
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Pros
- Blu-ray player - can play the latest high definition optical media
- attractive aesthetics
Cons
- expensive for the majority of consumers
- not as versatile as if you built your own system with separate Blu-ray player / A/V receiver
- rear speakers can be difficult to pair properly
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