Sony HT-IS100

 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.

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MSRP $699.99
Release date June, 2008
Brand Sony
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Pros & Cons

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5 reviews
55
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2 positive
3 mixed
0 negative

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Pros:
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Wireless connectivity gives more flexibility in placement
+6agreedisagree

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Speakers are ridiculously small
+4agreedisagree

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Speakers are loud enough for most rooms
+3agreedisagree

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Center channel includes IR receiver
+3agreedisagree

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3 x HDMI inputs
+3agreedisagree

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Bravia Sync for easy use with other Sony components
+2agreedisagree

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includes an iPod dock
+2agreedisagree

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includes AM/FM receiver
+2agreedisagree

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fairly easy setup/installation
+1agreedisagree

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very small satellite speakers(all 5 fit in my hand),that can be so easily concealed
+1agreedisagree

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good sound for the size of the speakers
+1agreedisagree

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clear, comprehensive manual
+1agreedisagree

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quality construction
+1agreedisagree

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Woofer is also the receiver reducing the number of components
-1agreedisagree

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Speakers can't compete with higher end offerings
+6agreedisagree

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Integrated woofer/receiver limit flexibility
+5agreedisagree

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Receiver doesn't offer many options or freatures
+3agreedisagree

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small satellite speakers means poor frequency range
+2agreedisagree

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poor value - quite expensive
+2agreedisagree

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subwoofer requires careful positioning
+2agreedisagree

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chunky bass
+1agreedisagree

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does NOT upscale output
+1agreedisagree

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the woofer control unit is very large and heavy (14kg)
+1agreedisagree

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wireless kit is sold separately
+1agreedisagree

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sound gets worse the farther you go from the speakers
+1agreedisagree

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speakers are very light and get knocked over easily if placed on a table
+1agreedisagree

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1 year warranty
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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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ralli

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June 1, 2009
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ProSCORE
53
negative
mixed
positive
8 pros
7 cons
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Wireless connectivity gives more flexibility in placement
  • Speakers are ridiculously small
  • Speakers are loud enough for most rooms
  • 3 x HDMI inputs
  • 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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vsaxena911

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May 23, 2009
ProSCORE
53
negative
mixed
positive
10 pros
9 cons
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Wireless connectivity gives more flexibility in placement
  • Speakers are ridiculously small
  • Speakers are loud enough for most rooms
  • Center channel includes IR receiver
  • 3 x HDMI inputs
  • Bravia Sync for easy use with other Sony components
  • includes an iPod dock
  • 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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Omar

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July 31, 2008
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
62
negative
mixed
positive
5 pros
3 cons

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

Did you find this review helpful? Yes  /  No

Yale

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May 1, 2009
approved
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ProSCORE
43
negative
mixed
positive
3 pros
4 cons

Pros

  • Wireless connectivity gives more flexibility in placement
  • Bravia Sync for easy use with other Sony components
  • includes an iPod dock

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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Erik

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August 5, 2008
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
67
negative
mixed
positive
4 pros
2 cons

Pros

  • Wireless connectivity gives more flexibility in placement
  • Speakers are ridiculously small
  • Center channel includes IR receiver
  • 3 x HDMI inputs

Cons

  • Speakers can't compete with higher end offerings
  • Integrated woofer/receiver limit flexibility

Did you find this review helpful? Yes  /  No

dlee83

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August 11, 2008
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
50
negative
mixed
positive
2 pros
2 cons

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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