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Manufacturer: Sony Part number: HT-CT150
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- Sony's HT-CT150 sound bar home theater system sounds great and is way ahead of the competition with its three HDMI inputs; however, its IR receiver limits the subwoofer's placement options.
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CNET editors' review
Sony HT-CT150 price range: $199.99 - $433.82
- Reviewed by: Matthew Moskovciak and Steve Guttenberg
- Edited by: John Falcone
- Reviewed on: 08/05/2010
The good: Three HDMI inputs; excellent sound quality for a sound bar home theater system; no AV receiver required; capable of switching between six devices.
The bad: IR receiver on the subwoofer limits its placement options; subwoofer isn't wireless; cluttered remote.
The bottom line: Sony's HT-CT150 sound bar home theater system sounds great and is way ahead of the competition with its three HDMI inputs; however, its IR receiver limits the subwoofer's placement options.
User reviews
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Good if you don't need surround sound!
by Steven1x10 on April 24, 2012
Pros: 1). Sounds surprisingly good, clear and crisp
2). Many audio connection options
3). Lightweight, thin and short
4). Remote works just fine
5). Multiple EQ settings
6). Very easy to set upCons: 1) Remote can only control SONY products
2) No on screen display
3) No mounting kitSummary: I went from a 7.1 channel 1000W Onkyo system with a 10" Sub, to this Sony HT-CT150. So, I lowered my expectations as it is not fair to compare ...
Summary: I went from a 7.1 channel 1000W Onkyo system with a 10" Sub, to this Sony HT-CT150. So, I lowered my expectations as it is not fair to compare a $550 1000W 7 speaker and a hefty receiver system with this unit meant for small spaces. So, I found it good enough. I had bought the Onkyo a few years back when I rented a house, and it was awesome, but in my apartment, I didn't have the space for more than 3 speakers and the sub. 4 of the surrounds were shelved for the last 4 years.
Design
The bar is lightweight, thin and short, making for an inconspicuous array of speakers which you can either mount on a wall above your TV or place it on the stand below the TV. I have it set below the TV. This causes 1 minor problem - the TV's IR port is blocked by the sound bar and I now have to raise my hand for the TV remote to work. The sub is sleek as well, and has a little display on the front, which is good enough to access the minimally available settings. The sub has Power Volume Up Volume Down buttons. The remote works just fine too.
Settings
My Onkyo had so many settings and options that I was constantly tweaking it and wasting time. :) With this, not much choice, which actually lets me watch movies and TV in peace. Pro or Con? For those who like to tweak their system endlessly, this is not good. For those who like plug-and-play with only some available tweaks, this is fine. You get to set the level of the bar from -6 to +6 and the sub too from -6 to +6. I have the bar set to +5 and the sub to +6. I have the system volume set to 21.
Connections
I connected my TV to the sub using an Optical cable. I have a PS3, which is connected to the TV via HDMI. My TV has wifi and I watch NetFlix, Vudu and Hulu directly from the TV, and also listen to Pandora from the TV which is connected to my wireless router. You can also run HDMI to the sub (say, to connect your PS3) and then connect the sub to the TV using HDMI apparently. But, this will not work for me as my TV does all the streaming. Either way, you get some decent options. 1 cable (included) runs from the sub to the bar, 1 optical cable from the TV to the sub and the sub is powered by its own cable. A very simple setup that only takes 5 minutes to finish.
Sound Quality
It sounds surprisingly good for such a small footprint. The soundbar produces crisp, clean sound (I played cable TV and Netflix), and dialog is very clear. The sub .. I am a bit disappointed with, because even though I try not to, I still compare it to the Onkyo sub. This sub is smaller and produces tighter bass, but I found it boomy and not room-filling like the big Onkyo. Again, this sub is about 2/3 the size of the Onkyo, so I shouldn't be comparing them. For my apartment, it fills the living room with crisp, tight bass, but I miss hearing that awesome rumbling effect from the bigger sub. Music sounded fairly decent, but again, this will not satisfy you if you're a big music buff. I listen to Pandora once in a while and do most of my music listening in my car instead. So, if you're a music buff, look elsewhere.
Who is this good for?
If you live in a small house/apartment and want to cut clutter, and wouldn't mind giving up the awesomeness of surround sound, then this is an excellent option. The main advantage of using this system is .. saving space and cutting clutter. If that's more important to you, then this system will not disappoint you.
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Hope my review is helpful.19 out of 19 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Sony Sound Bar Rocks!
by C-Burris on June 1, 2011
Pros: + Installed under ten minutes
+ Sound Quality Good
+ Works well at any level of volume
+ Good looking
+ Quality that is more affordable which is not usual for SonyCons: - Sub is not wireless and has to remain 6' from the bar
- No onscreen settings
- Poorly written ManualSummary: As a college student wanting to enjoy surround sound for movies and games, good stereo sound for music, and great sound for my laptop, there aren't many sound systems ...
Summary: As a college student wanting to enjoy surround sound for movies and games, good stereo sound for music, and great sound for my laptop, there aren't many sound systems out there that fit the bill, let alone fit it affordabley and spacewise (living in a dorm room). This sound system is one of those rare gems that I came across, and I couldn't be happier. The bar itself is very lightweight and can be placed in great places under or over top of a T.V., depending on your mounting options. Its actual sound is amazing, it handles mid-range sounds (talking, music, etc.) extremely well, while the high ranges are crisp and clear (clicks, sound effects, etc.). How it handles a simulated surround sound is amazing as well. As long as you are sitting within 8 feet of the bar (max viewing distance in a dorm mind you) sound extends to your immediate left and right, something I would never expect to be possible from a bar with all the sound emmanating from the same location (I used the movie Salt to test it, there are multiple instances where virtual surround is noticable). On the same note, I'm glad Sony handled the acoustics of the surround well, it doesn't sound cheap or tinny like other surround simulators you may have heard Vizio advertise (like their TruSurround).
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As for the subwoofer, it more than packs a punch, depending on the size of your room, it WILL shake the floor, which actually makes watching action content more enjoyable. Testing the range with a subwoofer test on youtube, it goes down to about 50 or so hertz, below that you can't hear anything. This is to be expected from a 250 dollar sound system, it can't be perfect after all. However, this range is irrelevant for almost all practical applications of this product, you simply won't need to go much lower for anything.
The other important feature this sound system has going for it is its bevy of input options. Something like 3 HDMI (which support Audio Return and 3D!), 2 optical inputs (ideal for 5.1 surround), 2 RCA inputs (great for a stereo sound hookup), a coaxial input, and even the DMPORT input (can hook up an iPod dock for great sound). Unless you are an audiomaniac, you will never run out of connectivity options that this soundbar system offers.
As for addressing a few gripes others have, if you purchase this system, it will not do well in a large home theater room, it is meant for small living rooms/bedrooms/or in my case a dorm room. Another thing, this is not a "true" surround system, some people are dumb, and compare it to an actual 5.1 speaker setup, it is currently impossible for any soundbar to replicate sound coming from behind you, so people really shouldn't be complaining! As for others complaining that the IR reciever is on the subwoofer, yes that COULD be an inconvenience, but if you use this system in the rooms that it is meant for (small, with little obstructions) then you should always be in view of the sub.
As for my own personal gripes, I wish there were an option to turn the different speakers in the soundbar up or down, as I notice in games a lot that the surround sounds sometimes overpower the center channel, where all the important sound effects need to be heard. Also, there should be a speaker test function that allows the user to check the status of all the speakers and the subwoofer to make sure everything is working okay, because lets be honest, if you use this system to play music on (which I will do a lot) you will forget to mute/turn off the system before plugging an iPod in, or hooking it up to a computer. The loud popping noise associated with it can damage ANY speaker, regardless of brand or quality, and I would like to be able to easily run that kind of diagnostic whenever that happens.
On a final note, this is the best system that you can currently own for the money, when you take into consideration the amount of sound it can put out for its size, and for the amount of inputs it can manage on its own. You will not be disappointed!
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Updated on Oct 19, 2011
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Surpising sound for a small bar.
by Vash-the-Stampede on December 21, 2010
Pros: Great all around sound. Very small bar for easy placement under a TV. Deep bass (especially with music). 3 HDMI ports.
Cons: Large subwoofer that must be set up near the TV
Summary: This is a GREAT product for getting great sound without the hassle of running a full surround sound system or if the room isn't large enough for a full ...
Summary: This is a GREAT product for getting great sound without the hassle of running a full surround sound system or if the room isn't large enough for a full system. I love the sound it produces. I have this set up in my living room and it works so well, my wife and I are considering getting another one for our bedroom. I would highly recommend this product.
7 out of 7 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Appropriate price for what you're getting
by jagd32 on October 12, 2010
Pros: Three HDMI inputs and a host of other inputs. Subwoofer hits decently hard for its size, and doesn't overpower the soundbar. The soundbar itself sounds good for its size (32" across). A plethora of options to tweak everything!
Cons: None. It's a $300 out-of-the-box home theater, so don't expect it to sound like a $1000, 7.1 HTIB system, because it just won't happen.
Summary: I'm not an audiophile, but I did my research before getting this soundbar, and I was pleased after having bought it as it meets my needs and expectations. Those ...
Summary: I'm not an audiophile, but I did my research before getting this soundbar, and I was pleased after having bought it as it meets my needs and expectations. Those that complain about this product didn't research it enough before investing in it and, therefore, had unreal expectations, which in turn led to disappointment and disillusionment with the product. Some of the key facts to know about this soundbar are 1) the sensor is on the subwoofer, 2) the subwoofer has all of the jacks on it, and the soundbar has none (except for audio hook-ups to the SW), 3) the SW has 3 HDMI inputs (and the Samsung soundbars have none!) , 4) the audio menu isn't intuitive to the point where you can sit down and figure all of it out, however, there are many options that can be tweaked. It took me maybe 30 minutes at most of reading through the manual before I'd finished tweaking the various options (ie - the bass, treble, center channel level, SW level, etc.) as I wanted them. If you don't like to read a manual then you'll likely have little trouble setting it up, because it works great right out of the box, but you'll probably miss out on a multitude of options that could enhance your listening experience. Overall, I am supremely content with the sound, as it is a vast improvement over the cruddy speakers on my 42" LCD.
7 out of 7 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Greatly enhanced sound from the TV - great value!
by JWindc on August 2, 2010
Pros: Great sound, discrete profile, makes movies and sports events sound completely new.
Cons: Something of a trial to set up, not at all intuitive (to me) - fortunately, Sony tech support was right there and fixed the problem quickly.
Summary: As stated, I really like the sound and the low profile of the sound bar. Probably not as good as a decent surround system, but for the money, seems like ...
Summary: As stated, I really like the sound and the low profile of the sound bar. Probably not as good as a decent surround system, but for the money, seems like a great value.
6 out of 6 users found this user opinion helpful.
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For A Smaller Bedroom - Great Sound Solution.
by Airbus300 on September 19, 2010
Pros: Everything. Easy set up. Doesn't take up a lot of room. Excellent sound, especially the bass! Wow. Quite happy with this purchase.
Cons: One tiny annoyance. When using via the cable companies issued remote powers everything up, the Sony sound bar system has a longer delay for the sound to come on once it is ON. We also have the Sony HDTV Bravia series XDL32XBR4 hooked to it.
Summary: You won't be sorry. Great sound and the price is very reasonable. The TV's speakers still will never be of such an enjoyable experience. Excellent alternative to this....
Summary: You won't be sorry. Great sound and the price is very reasonable. The TV's speakers still will never be of such an enjoyable experience. Excellent alternative to this.
I should have said this before that we have had his now since January '09 AND it is the HCT100 model.
Updated on Sep 19, 20104 out of 4 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Pleasantly Surprised!
by JTinOrlando on July 14, 2011
Pros: Great Sound, takes up minimal space
Cons: Somewhat of a confusing interface for setup. Once your initial preferences are set, you're good to go.
Summary: I did more research on a soundbar than i did my LED television (Philips 40" @ Walmart $599). I will say when I pulled it out of the box and saw ...
Summary: I did more research on a soundbar than i did my LED television (Philips 40" @ Walmart $599). I will say when I pulled it out of the box and saw how narrow the soundbar was (about 2.5") I thought there is just no way this is going to sound good. Before I go into that, let me just say the one thing i could not find out online was whether or not there were some kind of mounts on the back of the soundbar so that i could hang it on the wall. What Sony did in this case was there are 2 screw-type opening, the kind you would find on the back of a picture frame. To wall mount you will need to put 2 screws into your wall and then stick the soundbar over the screws. As long as you measure correctly, you'll be ok. You do not need to go out and purchase an expensive soundbar mounting contraption. 2 screws will do it.
So when I plugged in the equiptment and turned it on, my heart just sank becuase the sound was so hollow, the soundbar was so loud and the S/W was basically non existant -- BUT WAIT, i quickly learned that you need to set your peramiters such as S/W level, bass, treble, master soundbar volume. It took me about 20 minutes to get things to my satisfaction which is wall shaking deep bass and sound that has some bite to it, and WOW - I could not be more satisfied!!
I read a 1 or 2 reviews that said the sound was terrible and I honestly believe these people may have never set their sound preferences becuase it does sound so terrible out of the box. One thing i will say is that the interface is a bit confusing. It took me several attempts to get the hang of it regarding the initial setup & programing.
I cannot imagine me having another sound system for my wall mounted TV. I have limited space and this is just awesome. You won't be disapointed.2 out of 2 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Not what I expected
by Stogie37342 on July 16, 2010
Pros: Looks good and sounds ok
Cons: Remote reciever is in sub.
Summary: After reading the review on the HTCT100 here I found a good buy on the new upgraded model the HTCT150. Cool, more power and hopefully better sound. Well it was ...
Summary: After reading the review on the HTCT100 here I found a good buy on the new upgraded model the HTCT150. Cool, more power and hopefully better sound. Well it was all welland good until I set it up. Sony moved the remote reciever to the sub and off the sound bar. ***??? I now have to have the sub in front of the TV to make it work. The review here pointed out that they liked it because the reciever was in the bar. It seems that Sony went backwards with this new model. I mean it sounds ok but it looks like hell. Also the remote has to be aimed directly at the sub for it to work. Why did they change a good design when they had it right the first time?
5 out of 10 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Great buy for the price.
by skidmarkmike on April 29, 2011
Pros: Great sound, nice compact design, easy installation. Hard to find a better buy at the price range.
Cons: Could be louder especially in a larger space. But should still do the job.
Summary: Bought this product expecting an upgrade to my Sony LED TV. Was pleasantly surprised by the enormous boom from a small setup. Very pleasing for watching television and playing games. ...
Summary: Bought this product expecting an upgrade to my Sony LED TV. Was pleasantly surprised by the enormous boom from a small setup. Very pleasing for watching television and playing games. Movies can sometimes be hit or miss, blu-ray works outstandingly well. If you're on the fence about this product, BUY IT!
1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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Very Poor Sound Quality
by jordansymonds on March 12, 2011
Pros: Good connectivity options and HDMI support, good price
Cons: Very poor sound quality, wired subwoofer, on all settings background music drowns out any vocals making it hard to hear.
Summary: I loved the review of this upon reading it, as well as the price so I went out and bought it. I had recently just bought a Polk Audio Surroundbar ...
Summary: I loved the review of this upon reading it, as well as the price so I went out and bought it. I had recently just bought a Polk Audio Surroundbar 3000 IHT so thought it would be neat to compare the 2 and pick the best 1. After setting up the Sony unit and figuring out the large and complicated remote I got it running. I found it lacking bass, and overall poor sound quality compared to the Polk unit. For an extra $100 dollars the unit I stuck with (Polk Audio) sounded far superior using only a digital optical cable. It also had a wireless subwoofer.
I think there are far better units than this Sony unit available for only a little more money.1 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Sony
- Part number: HT-CT150
- Description: Complete your 3D home entertainment experience with simple, yet powerful surround sound. The HT-CT150 32" 3D sound bar home theater system features 3D compatibility and can also be turned into your entertainment hub by connecting multiple HD or 3D devices using a single HDMI cable per device. In addition to the advanced audio decoding technology, this beautifully sleek sound bar can be easily mounted directly to select BRAVIA TVs, hung on your wall, or placed separately on a shelf.
General
- Product Type Sound bar speaker system
- Dimensions (WxDxH) & Weight Speaker system : 31.5 in x 2.4 in x 2.6 in / 2.9 lbs,
7.7 in x 16.1 in x 17.7 in / 23.1 lbs Audio
- Components Audio bar,
Wireless subwoofer - Surround System Class 5.1 channel
- Amplifier Output Details 4 Ohm,
75 Watt - THD 1.0 % - 2 channel(s) ( Front ),
75 Watt - THD 1.0 % - 1 channel(s) ( Center ),
75 Watt - At 100 Hz - THD 1.0 % - 1 channel(s) ( Subwoofer ) - Sound Output Mode Surround Sound
- Built-in Decoders Dolby Digital
- Surround Sound Effects S-FORCE Pro Front Surround Sound
- Digital Sound Processor (DSP) Yes
- DSP Preset Qty 8
- Output Power (Total) 200 Watt
- Bass Control Yes
- Treble Control Yes
- Additional Features Audio Return Channel (ARC),
Auto power off,
BRAVIA Sync Speaker System
- Speaker(s) Home theater sound bar system with wireless subwoofer,
1 - External - 4 Ohm - Wired,
1 - 4 Ohm - Wired - Driver Details Full-range driver,
Center channel speaker : Full-range driver,
Subwoofer : 1 x Subwoofer driver - 130 mm DVD / Blu-ray
- Additional Features 3D pass-through
Inputs & Outputs
- Connections 1xHDMI output-Rear,
3xHDMI input-Rear,
2xSPDIF input-Rear,
1xSPDIF input-Rear,
2xAudio line-in-Rear,
1xDigital Media Port-Rear - Coaxial Digital Input Yes
- Optical Digital Input Yes
Signal Processing
- HDMI Switching Yes
- HDMI Repeater Yes
- HDMI features Up to 1080p
Display
- Built-in display Fluorescent
- Display dimmer Yes
Accessories
- Type of remote control Universal remote control - Infrared
- Supported Devices DVD player,
TV - Included accessories Universal remote control,
Audio (optical) cable - Cables Included Audio (optical) cable - 8 ft
Miscellaneous
- Built-in clock Sleep timer
- Timer Sleep
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Power AC 120 V
- Power Consumption Operational 75 Watt
- Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.3 Watt
Environmental Standards
- EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 1 year warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - Parts and labor - 1 year
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
