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Sony HT-CT100

Sony HT-CT100
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Samsung HT-X810T

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Sony Bravia Theater DAV-HDX500 - home theater system - 5.1 channel

Sony Bravia Theater DAV-HDX500 - home theater system - 5.1 channel
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Price $246 to $299 at 8 stores $309 to $399 at 19 stores $449 to $699 at 13 stores $299 at 1 store $599 to $999 at 3 stores
CNET editors' rating
4.0 stars Excellent
3.5 stars Very good
3.5 stars Very good
3.5 stars Very good
3.5 stars Very good
Average user rating 3.5 stars out of 9 reviews 4.5 stars out of 2 reviews 0 stars No reviews, write one! 3.5 stars out of 5 reviews 4.0 stars out of 4 reviews
Release date April 07, 2008 March 17, 2008 May 26, 2008 April 15, 2007 June 19, 2006
The Bottom Line Sony's HT-CT100 soundbar/subwoofer audio system is a phenomenal value that sounds great with movies and music. With a five-disc changer, wireless rear speakers, and an integrated iPod dock, the Panasonic SC-PT760 offers a solid value for anyone looking for an affordable all-in-one home theater solution. While we've heard better virtual surround sound, the Samsung HT-X810T's easy setup and dearth of wires will appeal to those searching for simplicity and a minimalist aesthetic. The DAV-HDX500 delivers the best combination of features and value in Sony's Bravia home theater system line. The sound quality of the Onkyo HT-S990THX is among the best you'll get from a home-theater-in-a-box system, but the lack of HDMI video is a disappointment.

Basic specs

Features See What's the Same or What's different
DVD type None
DVD changer
DVD player
DVD changer
None
Surround System Class 3.1 channel
5.1 channel
Info unavailable 5.1 channel
7.1 channel
THX certified Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable Yes
CD System None
None
None
None
None
Surround Sound Effects S-FORCE Front Surround Sound
S-FORCE Pro Surround Sound
Info unavailable Info unavailable Info unavailable DTS ES Matrix
DTS Neo:6
Dolby Digital EX
DTS decoder
DTS 96/24
Dolby Pro Logic IIx
DTS ES Discrete
Cassette System None
None
None
None
None
Digital Player (Recorder) Info unavailable Info unavailable WMA
MP3
Info unavailable Info unavailable
Radio None
Radio tuner - AM/FM
Radio tuner - FM - 15 preset stations
Radio tuner - AM/FM - 30 preset stations
Radio tuner - AM/FM - 40 preset stations
Components AV receiver
Speaker system
DVD changer / AV receiver
Speaker system