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The Sony BRAVIA HT-IS100 features a compact design, with exceptionally small satellite speakers. The 5.1 surround system has 450 RMS watts of output power and supports Sony S-AIR technology (sold separately) for wireless rear speakers. The receiver features 3 HDMI inputs for disc media players as well as a dedicated Digital Media Port for use with DMP-compatible accessories that can connect with PCs, iPods, and Bluetooth devices. As a Sony BRAVIA product, it also features BRAVIA Sync, which allows it to interface quickly and simply with any Sony BRAVIA HDTV, with easier set-up and playback. The HT-IS100 also features Sony’s Digital Cinema Sound technology that uses digital signal processing to accurately recreate movie theatre-style sound.
MSRP $699.99
Release date June, 2008
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Features
- Exceptionally small satellite speakers for true 5.1 surround sound
- Versatile signal routing options (including three HDMI inputs)
- Digital Media Port for networking with other devices
- BRAVIA Sync for connectivity with Sony BRAVIA HDTVs
- Automatically calibrates audio to maximize sound quality
- Digital Cinema Sound DSP technology for a theatre-like experience
- Supports S-AIR wireless speakers
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Sony HT-IS100
• Sony HT-IS100 BRAVIA Theater Micro-System (Set of Six, Black)
• HT-IS100 BRAVIA Home Theater System
UPC: 027242731332
EAN: 027242731332
MPN: HT-IS100
Competitors
MSRP $699.00
Released July, 2008
Pros
- 4 x HDMI inputs
- Includes excellent receiver, similar to the popular TX-SR606
- Great price for so many features in a HTIB
Cons
- included speaker wire is poor
- No switched AC outlet
- Runs mighty hot!
Sony HT-IS100
vs.
Onkyo HT-S6100
MSRP $649.95
Released July, 2008
The Yamaha DTX-CS870 is centred on a 5-disc DVD changer and supplys 900 watts RMS of 5.1 surround sound. The receiver supports both Dolby Digital and dts Digital Surround technology, and uses HDMI cables for minimum compression and signal loss. The player is compatible with DVDs, CDs, SA-CDs, and features PlayXChange, which allows discs...
Sony HT-IS100
vs.
Yamaha DTX-CS870
MSRP $649.95
Released February, 2008
Yamaha's YHT-690 home theatre system is centred on a 1-disc DVD player with 1080p upscaling via HDMI that allows for high definition viewing of standard-resolution DVDs, and pairs it with a full 5.1 surround speaker system. The receiver supports both Dolby Digital and dts Digital Surround coding, but also features Yamaha's proprietary CinemaDSP processing,...
Sony HT-IS100
vs.
Yamaha YHT-690
MSRP $649.00
Released May, 2008
The DHT-488XP is a home theater sound system from Denon that offers the AVR-488 A/V receiver and the SYS-57HT 5.1 matching speaker system. The system features 5.1 channels, with a powered subwoofer, altogether outputting 475 watts of power. The system is capable of decoding Dolby Digital, DTS, DTS Neo6, and Prologic II sound signals....
Sony HT-IS100
vs.
Denon DHT-488XP
Reviews
June 1, 2009
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2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Wireless connectivity gives more flexibility in placement
- Speakers are ridiculously small
- 3 x HDMI inputs
- Speakers are loud enough for most rooms
- includes AM/FM receiver
- good sound for the size of the speakers
- clear, comprehensive manual
- quality construction
Cons
- Speakers can't compete with higher end offerings
- Integrated woofer/receiver limit flexibility
- subwoofer requires careful positioning
- wireless kit is sold separately
- sound gets worse the farther you go from the speakers
- speakers are very light and get knocked over easily if placed on a table
- 1 year warranty
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Wireless connectivity gives more flexibility in placement
- Speakers are ridiculously small
- 3 x HDMI inputs
- Speakers are loud enough for most rooms
- Center channel includes IR receiver
- includes an iPod dock
- Bravia Sync for easy use with other Sony components
- includes AM/FM receiver
- fairly easy setup/installation
- very small satellite speakers(all 5 fit in my hand),that can be so easily concealed
Cons
- Speakers can't compete with higher end offerings
- Integrated woofer/receiver limit flexibility
- Receiver doesn't offer many options or freatures
- small satellite speakers means poor frequency range
- poor value - quite expensive
- subwoofer requires careful positioning
- chunky bass
- does NOT upscale output
- the woofer control unit is very large and heavy (14kg)
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July 31, 2008
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Pros
- Wireless connectivity gives more flexibility in placement
- Speakers are ridiculously small
- Speakers are loud enough for most rooms
- Center channel includes IR receiver
- Woofer is also the receiver reducing the number of components
Cons
- Speakers can't compete with higher end offerings
- Integrated woofer/receiver limit flexibility
- Receiver doesn't offer many options or freatures
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May 1, 2009
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Pros
- Wireless connectivity gives more flexibility in placement
- includes an iPod dock
- Bravia Sync for easy use with other Sony components
Cons
- Speakers can't compete with higher end offerings
- Integrated woofer/receiver limit flexibility
- small satellite speakers means poor frequency range
- poor value - quite expensive
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August 5, 2008
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Pros
- Wireless connectivity gives more flexibility in placement
- Speakers are ridiculously small
- 3 x HDMI inputs
- Center channel includes IR receiver
Cons
- Speakers can't compete with higher end offerings
- Integrated woofer/receiver limit flexibility
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August 11, 2008
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Pros
- Wireless connectivity gives more flexibility in placement
- Speakers are ridiculously small
Cons
- Speakers can't compete with higher end offerings
- Receiver doesn't offer many options or freatures
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November 1, 2009
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Pros
- Speakers are ridiculously small
- 3 x HDMI inputs
- includes an iPod dock
Cons
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August 1, 2009
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Pros
- Woofer is also the receiver reducing the number of components
Cons
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