Sony HT-CT100

The Sony HT-CT100 offers virtual surround sound via a centre speaker and a subwoofer and powerful digital signal processing technology. It sports 3 HDMI A/V inputs as well as a Digital Media Port for connecting to PCs, iPods, and Bluetooth devices. It also features Sony BRAVIA Sync, which allows it to synchronize with an attached Sony BRAVIA HDTV and simplify processes that would have otherwise required several remotes.

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Sony HT-CT100
MSRP$299.99
Release date March, 2008
BrandSony
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Pros & Cons

ProSCORE
3 reviews
68
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3 positive
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0 negative

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affordable price
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attractive compared to large and distracting speaker systems
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fairly powerful
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Dynamic range control, to prevent overly loud scenes
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Subwoofer bass level is adjustable for late-night viewing
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Very easy to set up
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only produces 3.1 sound
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only 1 pair of analogue audio inputs
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Digital media port accessories (dmport) are hard to find, or are very expensive
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Surround effect is weak.
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Inputs on subwoofer unit can require longer cables depending on placement
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will not produce the sound of a real speaker system
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Details

 Features

  • 3.1 virtual surround sound at 150 watts RMS
  • HDMI input and output
  • BRAVIA Sync for use with Sony BRAVIA HDTVs
  • Digital Media Port for use with PCs, iPods, and Bluetooth devices

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Buy It

Sony HT-CT100

• Sony HTCT100 Sound Bar with Sub-Woofer - Black

• HT-CT100 Surround Sound Speakers

UPC: 027242729605

EAN: 027242729605

MPN: HTCT100

Competitors

Sony HT-CT500

Sony HT-CT500

MSRP  $500.00    Released  July, 2009
Pros
  • component inputs in addition to 3 HDMI inputs
  • multiple HDMI inputs & HDMI output
  • acts as a full-on home theater receiver
  • reasonable price
Cons
  • wired subwoofer
  • proprietary sony bravia interconnects (useless without a sony TV)
ProSCORE
2 reviews
85
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LG LHT874

LG LHT874

MSRP  $350.00    Released  January, 2008

The LG LHT874 is a 5.1 home theater system with a 5-disc DVD changer offered by LG.  The system comprises of a 5-disc DVD changer/receiver, subwoofer, center speaker, front L/R speakers and wireless rear L/R speakers and wireless transmitter. The wireless rear speakers eliminate the need for wires to run from the front to...

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Onkyo HT-S3100

Onkyo HT-S3100

MSRP  $299.99    Released  March, 2008
Pros
  • Great value system at $300
  • Many inputs
  • iPod ready with accessory (sold separately)
  • Color-coded speaker wires included
Cons
  • Thin speaker wire included
  • No HDMI ports
ProSCORE
1 review
67
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LG LHT854

LG LHT854

MSRP  $250.00    Released  May, 2008

The LG LHT854 is a DVD home theater system that gives high quality sound and images at an affordable price.  The LG LHT854 comprises of a DVD player,  225W subwoofer, 155W center channel and four 155W satellite speakers. This system has an HDMI output with 1080p up-scaling ability for superior image quality.  It is...

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Sony DAV-HDX265

Sony DAV-HDX265

MSRP  $269.99    Released  February, 2008

 The most affordable of Sony’s BRAVIA DAV-HDX home theatre systems, the DAV-HDX265 also boasts the fewest features. While it still features a 1080p upscaling 5-CD/DVD changer with HDMI output and full 5.1 surround sound, it lacks the S-AIR wireless speaker technology of all the other players in the line (for $30 more, the DAV-HDX275...

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Philips HTS3566D/37

Philips HTS3566D/37

MSRP  $279.00    Released  May, 2008
Pros
  • upscales DVDs to 1080p
  • powerful speakers capable of up to 1000W combined
  • inexpensive
  • smaller and lighter than predecessors
  • many different secondary inputs - FM radio, iPod, AUX, USB
ProSCORE
2 reviews
100
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JVC TH-G40

JVC TH-G40

MSRP  $279.00    Released  April, 2008

The TH-G40 from JVC is a complete home theater system that features 1000 watts of power in its five speakers and powered subwoofer. It can decode both Dolby Digital as well as DTS signals, plus Dolby Pro Logic II. Its DVD player is progressive scan and is capable of upconverting to 1080p via HDMI....

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JVC TH-L1

JVC TH-L1

MSRP  $299.00    Released  April, 2008

The TH-L1 is a compact home theater system from JVC featuring 5 cubic satellite speakers. It is capable of decoding both DTS and Dolby Digital, as well as Dolby Prologic II. Its progressive-scan DVD player also has the ability to upconvert to 1080p. There is a terminal for connectivity to Ipods, as well as...

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Pioneer HTP-2920

Pioneer HTP-2920

MSRP  $299.00    Released  June, 2008

The Pioneer HTP-2920 is a 5.1 surround sound home theater system offered by Pioneer. The package includes a high-powered 6-channel amplifier/receiver, a subwoofer, two front speakers, a center speaker and two surround speakers. The amplifer puts out 860 watts RMS, or 600 watts RMS which is evenly distributed to each of the speakers at...

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Panasonic SC-PT660

Panasonic SC-PT660

MSRP  $299.95    Released  March, 2008
Pros
  • inexpensive
  • upscales DVDs to 1080p
  • 5-disc changer
Cons
  • remote: the buttons are not labeled very well and several of them have multiple uses depending on what mode the system is in
  • poor remote control
  • short speaker wires
ProSCORE
3 reviews
69
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ZVOX Mini

ZVOX Mini

MSRP  $200.00    Released  January, 2006
Pros
  • affordable price
  • small and compact compared to a larger multi-part setup
  • minimalistic in style/design
Cons
  • smaller speakers mean less range and power
  • cannot compete with a real 5.1 surround sound setup
  • no digital inputs
ProSCORE
2 reviews
80
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Jovist

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November 27, 2009
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5 pros
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • affordable price
  • attractive compared to large and distracting speaker systems
  • fairly powerful
  • Dynamic range control, to prevent overly loud scenes
  • Very easy to set up

Cons

  • Surround effect is weak.
  • Inputs on subwoofer unit can require longer cables depending on placement

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aninakuna

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August 23, 2009
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5 pros
2 cons
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • affordable price
  • attractive compared to large and distracting speaker systems
  • fairly powerful
  • Dynamic range control, to prevent overly loud scenes
  • Subwoofer bass level is adjustable for late-night viewing

Cons

  • only 1 pair of analogue audio inputs
  • Digital media port accessories (dmport) are hard to find, or are very expensive

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Yale

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November 21, 2008
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60
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3 pros
2 cons
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • affordable price
  • attractive compared to large and distracting speaker systems
  • fairly powerful

Cons

  • only produces 3.1 sound
  • will not produce the sound of a real speaker system

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