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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.
MSRP $299.99
Release date March, 2008
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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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Sony HT-CT100
• Sony HTCT100 Sound Bar with Sub-Woofer - Black
• HT-CT100 Surround Sound Speakers
UPC: 027242729605
EAN: 027242729605
MPN: HTCT100
Competitors
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...
Sony HT-CT100
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LG LHT874
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
Sony HT-CT100
vs.
Onkyo HT-S3100
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...
Sony HT-CT100
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LG LHT854
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...
Sony HT-CT100
vs.
Sony DAV-HDX265
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
Sony HT-CT100
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Philips HTS3566D/37
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....
Sony HT-CT100
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JVC TH-G40
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...
Sony HT-CT100
vs.
JVC TH-L1
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...
Sony HT-CT100
vs.
Pioneer HTP-2920
MSRP $299.95
Released March, 2008
Pros
- inexpensive
- upscales DVDs to 1080p
- 5-disc changer
Cons
- poor remote control
- short speaker wires
- 5-disc changer is a stack, not a large revolving drawer
Sony HT-CT100
vs.
Panasonic SC-PT660
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
Sony HT-CT100
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ZVOX Mini
Reviews
August 23, 2009
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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
- Subwoofer bass level is adjustable for late-night viewing
- Dynamic range control, to prevent overly loud scenes
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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November 21, 2008
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Pros
- affordable price
- attractive compared to large and distracting speaker systems
- fairly powerful
Cons
- will not produce the sound of a real speaker system
- only produces 3.1 sound
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