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Manufacturer: Sony Part number: HT-CT100
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- Bottom Line:
- Sony's HT-CT100 soundbar/subwoofer audio system is a phenomenal value that sounds great with movies and music.
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CNET editors' review
Sony HT-CT100 price range: $225.00 - $331.23
- Reviewed by: Steve Guttenberg
- Edited by: John Falcone
- Reviewed on: 06/04/2008
The good: Superslender soundbar home-theater system eliminates the need for an AV receiver; comes with a potent subwoofer; three HDMI inputs; supereasy setup.
The bad: Subwoofer-based connection jacks may require creative placement or cable runs; only supports four AV sources (plus Sony's proprietary DM Port accessories).
The bottom line: Sony's HT-CT100 soundbar/subwoofer audio system is a phenomenal value that sounds great with movies and music.
User reviews
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Big upgrade over TV Speaker. Surround effect minimal.
by bfarr on December 30, 2008
Pros: Relativeley low price. Lot's of HDMI connections. Good sound from bar and sub. Big upgrade of TV speaker
Cons: Surround effect is minimal. Subwoofer placement is limited and can be tricky depending on your setup. User manual is not great.
Summary: Overall I am pleased with the HTCT100. Sound quality is good and the sub adds some nice bass. I wanted a soundbar becuase my room is an odd shape and ...
Summary: Overall I am pleased with the HTCT100. Sound quality is good and the sub adds some nice bass. I wanted a soundbar becuase my room is an odd shape and placing surround speakers wasn't going to be easy. While the soundbar is a big upgrade in both quality and power over the TV speaker, the surround effect is minimal but I hope to squeeze more out of it with some tweeking. I really didn't expect it to be great at surround given the reviews I read before purchase. I picked the Sony becuase of it's lower price compared to other units and it's four HDMI inputs. The setup is easy if you can place the sub close by the bar itself. The manual is not great so trial and error in using the unit is required. I kept my expectations low with the HTCT100 but it certainly has met or even exceeded them. I am happy with the HTCT100 given the price. If you are looking for great , emersive surround sound, look elsewhere. If you are looking for a big upgrade to your TV speakers for movies and games and want to be able to control HDMI devices from one box, the Sony is a good, inexpensive choice.
Added a harmoney remote to my setup and it works great with the HTCT100. Still happy with the sound although surround effect is still minimal even with tweaking. I am not disappointed with my purchase and would recommend this to anyone looking for a big improvement over the TV speaker and an inexpensive way to control a few devices through one component.
Updated on Jan 26, 20091 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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No Volume - No Reason to purchase!!!!
by ergo_tu on November 29, 2008
Pros: None - The lack of volume defeats all other features in this unit.
Cons: Don't buy this unit unless you have the sharp hearing of an owl. This unit is a joke. I even went to the Sony Shop and the salesman complained about its lack of volume.
What a screaming joke - STAY AWAY FROM THIS UNIT IT STINKSSummary: I bought this unit after reading and listening to the CNET review. The reviewer never listened to this unit in a medium sized room. Otherwise, his review would have turned ...
Summary: I bought this unit after reading and listening to the CNET review. The reviewer never listened to this unit in a medium sized room. Otherwise, his review would have turned pointedly negative.
1 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Walmart online has these for $250
by sdlsjl on February 6, 2010
Pros: Yeah for the price it's not a bad system and walmart.com has them for $250 now.
Cons: Not sure yet but hoping these will last a while.
Summary: Good system for the price
Summary: Good system for the price
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Great Soundbar, Excellent Price, Connectivity Galore
by nc4sc21 on January 26, 2010
Pros: 3HDMI's, 3 Opticals, 1 RCA, 1 Sony DM, Quick set-up, Nice Highs and Deep enough lows.
Cons: Remote sensor is on the bar, but read out is on the sub.
Summary: I have thoroughly enjoyed the added depth and richness of sound in the movies, music, and football games I've watched and listened to with the soundbar. At first, I ...
Summary: I have thoroughly enjoyed the added depth and richness of sound in the movies, music, and football games I've watched and listened to with the soundbar. At first, I was having difficulty with the optical connection to my DVD player. I later discovered that I needed to turn on the optical output. Sound was decent, but not very loud. Then I noticed I needed to turn on the Dolby Digital and DTS on the DVD player as well. Then I was blown away. So far I have very few complaints. The preset equalizers for sports, movies, music, and standard all suit their genre well. I also appreciate the readout, though a bit retro, much better than a system of blinking dots.
I was first in the market for an ipod docking radio, then thought for $100 more I could pick up a low end HT system. I am so glad I went this route. -
Wonderful minimalist system!
by BookHockey on January 8, 2010
Pros: Design; versatility; simplicity
Cons: Time consuming audio tweaks from function to function
Summary: More than anything, I love the simple one connecting cord design and digital readout. This is a perfect system to upgrade television set speakers without going all out on expensive ...
Summary: More than anything, I love the simple one connecting cord design and digital readout. This is a perfect system to upgrade television set speakers without going all out on expensive surround sound. Especially in small to medium rooms where speaker placement is ill suited. Best sound for the price!
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Amazing sound for small spaces
by srinib4u on December 25, 2009
Pros: super solid sound. cool look, can place it right in front of tv.
more suitable for small rooms.Cons: Did not find any, for the price.
Summary: I bought a refurbished soundbar from sonystyle, was doubtful about the product's efficiency. when i hooked it up, it was stunning. the hookup is easy(USE ONLY HDMI cables). ...
Summary: I bought a refurbished soundbar from sonystyle, was doubtful about the product's efficiency. when i hooked it up, it was stunning. the hookup is easy(USE ONLY HDMI cables). saves lot of space and wires. subwoofer is nice. I dont think going for a higher end model is advisable, if one is looking for a soundbar for small rooms. this is a perfect choice.
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Great product for a low price.
by Ricrodriguez on December 14, 2009
Pros: HDMI Connections make the set up very easy. I have a Sony Bravia Flat screen and the Bravia sync works as intended. Adjust automatically from 2.0 to 5.1 when HD movies/programs play or games on the xbox. Center speaker and sub woofer are adjustable.
Cons: No EQ and sound quallity is not consitent, volume is limited.
Summary: For the price this is a great product, HDMI connections make things very easy and works great with other sony products. My living room is 16x24 and it is plenty ...
Summary: For the price this is a great product, HDMI connections make things very easy and works great with other sony products. My living room is 16x24 and it is plenty loud enough for all my needs. Xbox, IPod, HD Cable and HD Movies.
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Just what I was looking for!
by ceknight on December 9, 2009
Pros: Love the ease of setup and the sound is AWESOME without having to run speakers and wires all over the room. Perfect for our needs because we are typically in front of the screen anyway.
Cons: Wish the menus were on screen.
Summary: Had been hemming and hawing over what to choose for a long time with this system being right up there. The deal was sealed when I saw it pop up ...
Summary: Had been hemming and hawing over what to choose for a long time with this system being right up there. The deal was sealed when I saw it pop up on Amazon for $189.00 with free shipping!!!! Well worth the wait.
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Good system and does not require a lot of wires
by chaplyn on September 10, 2009
Pros: No wires running all over the place
Cons: The system does not come with an HDMI cable, but no one seems to tell you this until you get home and realize it and then have to drive all the way back to the store to spend an additional $35.00 plus dollars for the cable
Summary: I have only had the system less than a week and it seems to be doing well. My wife who cannot normally tell the difference between the television speakers, but ...
Summary: I have only had the system less than a week and it seems to be doing well. My wife who cannot normally tell the difference between the television speakers, but can with this system and really loves it and if she is happy with it I am happy with it. It is a bit pricey for what you get, but then again it's a Sony product
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Great value for price
by donatello77 on July 30, 2009
Pros: Great design and ideal for smaller rooms, the price and excellent sound.
Cons: not so easy set-up
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Sony
- Part number: HT-CT100
- Description: With three HDMI inputs on tap, this system is tailor made for the gamer looking for an easy, quick and great sounding solution for their next gen gaming system. It can playback LPCM from the HDMI connection, plus you can listen to your favorite music from the digital media port that works with various accessories (sold separately). The HT-CT100 can also control a select number of BRAVIA televisions with BRAVIA Sync via the HDMI interface. With "One Touch Play," operations that took several steps have been reduced to one.
General
- Product Type Sound bar speaker system
- Dimensions (WxDxH) & Weight Speaker system : 31.5 in x 2.6 in x 2.7 in,
Speaker system : Subwoofer : 6.3 in x 14.2 in x 9.7 in Audio
- Components Speaker system
- Surround System Class 3.1 channel
- Amplifier Output Details 50 Watt - 3 channel(s) ( Front ),
100 Watt - 1 channel(s) ( Subwoofer ) - Sound Output Mode Surround Sound
- Built-in Decoders Dolby Pro Logic II,
Dolby Digital,
DTS decoder - Surround Sound Effects S-FORCE Front Surround Sound,
S-FORCE Pro Surround Sound - Digital Sound Processor (DSP) Yes
- DSP Presets Game,
Music,
Cinema,
Sports - Output Power (Total) 250 Watt
- Additional Features BRAVIA Sync,
Magnetic shield,
Bass-reflex Speaker System
- Speaker(s) Sound bar,
Subwoofer DVD / Blu-ray
- DVD/Blu-ray type None
Tuner
- Tuner Type None
Inputs & Outputs
- Connections 1xHDMI output,
3xHDMI input,
3xDigital audio input (optical),
1xComponent video input,
1xAudio line-in - Coaxial Digital Input Yes
- Optical Digital Input Yes
Display
- Built-in display Fluorescent
Accessories
- Second remote control type None
Miscellaneous
- AV Furniture None
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Sony
- Address:
16765 W. Bernardo Dr., San Diego, CA 92127 - Phone: 1-877-865-SONY
- Email: contact@sel.sony.com
- Fax: 941-768-7790
