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A perfect complement to Blu-ray Disc format movies and advanced gaming platforms, this slim, surround sound receiver system offers simplicity in set-up and connectivity. Experience the full benefit Blu-ray Disc technology sound was developed for with three HDMI inputs. Connect HD sources with a single cable and directly access them through the systems remote contro. One button control is also available with BRAVIA Sync technology and the system cosmetically compliments Blu-ray Disc players and TVs.
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- Surround sound home theater system optimized for HD- 3 HDMI inputs with Active Intelligence
- Cosmetically compliments BRAVIA TVs and Sony BD players
- BRAVIA sync
- iPod and other sources playback, with DMPORT accessories
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By Judy Naples (USA)
This system is GREAT! It is easy to set up, and easy to work. We have a small livingroom, and the sounds are great! I have a Sony DVD player, so everything tied in nicely. I highly recommend this item to anyone that wants a really big sound for a reasonable amount of money.
By DayWalkerSC400
I was searching for a great little home theater system for very little money. I also needed something with A LOT of HDMI connectivity which could pretty much handle anything I could throw at it. I found that with the Sony HTSS360! Many people consider a home theater in a box to be of minimal quality; I would say this is the exception. I was also considering one of the onkyo systems but for the price I just could not beat the Sony. I am by no means an audiophile but this sound is amazing. My parents have a Bose system and I can honestly say Sony's system is almost on par. I say on par because some factors do come into play. I am in a much smaller room than theirs (I have a one bedroom apartment) but this system is more than enough to fill the space with sound.
I did have some issues with the system. At first the rear speakers did not sound as good as I expected and I thought it was due to the wireless system I have set up (I am using the rocketfish universal rear speaker kit and it works amazing). But when the right rear speaker started popping I knew I had a problem. I called up amazon and they were more than willing to accommodate me. They replaced my system at no charge and upped the shipping so the new system was here in one day! After the initial setup (which is a breeze) I was up and running again. The new system is MUCH better than I could have hoped for. I went from being satisfied with the Sony system (the broken one) to being BLOWN AWAY by the incredible sound.
The sound is crystal clear and although the sub woofer is passive it is more than enough to give you that little rumble in your chest we all love so much!
Overall, I would say if you are looking for a great home theater system at an amazing bargain I don't think there is a better choice out there(I spent A LONG TIME researching).
Pros:
-Easy set up.
-Stylish system.
-Great for a small to medium sized room.
-Works perfectly with the Rocketfish universal wireless rear speaker kit.
-Plenty of HDMI connectivity.
-Perfect Price.
-Works flawlessly with the Playstation 3 and X-box 360.
Cons:
-First system I got was broken (I know this won't happen to everyone but it should be mentioned).
-Sony does use the proprietary cables (only connecting to the amp though which is a plus). so if you are looking to upgrade in parts this is not the system for you. But for the price I don't see this as being a huge issue.
By Douglas Burkett (Central FL)
As someone who was in the process of purchasing my first blu-ray player I was looking to upgrade my older Sony surround sound system as well. I was looking for a couple of things in a new system: One, that it had plenty of HDMI inputs and two, that it had a high-quality sound for the price point.
As for the most important item, the sound, this is a great system. People have said it is like listening to a $500-1000 system. I don't know if it sounds as good as a $1000 system, but I would say it does sound wonderful like a $500-700 system so for the price it can't be beat. The highs sound very clear and crisp and the bass is deep with depth without losing too much 'punch' or getting too 'muddy'. The only minor issue I have with sound is that when dialogue gets loud the center speaker (on rare occasions) 'flinches' and has the slightest sound like feedback. It could be the case itself vibrating as I have it sitting against the T.V. base/stand so this could be the problem as well.
Out of the box the system takes a little time to set up (as does any surround system with the speakers, etc). This system looks sleek and is identical to the companion blu ray player I purchased to go with it; they have a matching black color, are matching in size and are similar in faceplate size and in overall sleek design. The receiver for this unit is about half the height and depth as my old Sony one, leaving me more space to add other components into my rack.
The speaker wires are thin and the speakers each have proprietary connections going into the receiver but it sounds so good I don't feel any need to replace the wires so this is a moot point for me.
Once the system is arranged and the speakers all connected there is a little microphone you can plug into the back of the unit, place it in what would be the ideal listening spot in the room and using the remote you can access a little sequence of sound tests in the menu to have the unit self-calibrate itself. This is a nice feature to use to get started but I found tweaking was needed to get the best possible sound...the bass was way too loud using the self-calibration. However, in all other aspects as far as distance of the individual speakers and the volume level of each speaker, the self-calibration did very well and was pretty accurate in these areas.
The unit's set-up and menu is all accessed by remote and uses kind of a branching mode in which to reach all of the individual settings. You have to look at the little screen on the receiver and this can be tedious but is easier once you are familiar with how to access the various areas of the menu. An on-screen menu would have been a great addition for this unit (but of course would also have raised the cost).
The HDMI connections for me were great. I have a blu ray player, a cable/satellite tuner and a 5-disc DVD upconverter/CD player all using HDMI cables for optimal performance...being able to run all 3 of those into the receiver and then running just one HDMI cable from the receiver to the HDTV cut back on the spaghetti of cables and gave me the best signal performance possible from all of my components. When you select the input on the receiver (blu ray player, cable, etc) that is what the receiver will play as far as audio and is the signal that will be sent to the HDTV as well.
However, there are two issues with this HDMI set up. First, you will not be able to use more than one component at a time. For instance, you can not listen to a CD while at the same time watch video from your cable or satellite because you will not be able to choose more than one input to play at a time UNLESS you connect them directly to each other instead of running them all through the receiver. Then you could play a CD through the receiver and play video from the cable or satellite box directly to the TV (bypassing the video around the receiver).
The second problem is that the audio and video does not always output correctly with the selection of the input on the receiver. For example, I have noticed that on occasion I may select the cable/satellite on the receiver and the audio will be there but I will not get a picture on the HDTV even though the TV is tuned to the right setting. If I turn the input on and off on the receiver or turn the TV itself on and off suddenly the picure miraculously comes on. Other times I will play a blu ray disc and I can get the picture on the TV but the audio will not be recognized or played back by the receiver (even though the picture and sound are going through the same HDMI cable) and I will have to either turn the receiver on and off or the blu ray player on and off to get the audio going. I can't figure out any particular pattern this follows but it does happen frequently...other times it works correctly with no problems. Perhaps this would not happen if all of my equipment was Sony and the components all 'talked' to each other better (my HDTV is not a Sony brand). I'm still trying to figure this out as it is annoying. I am always eventually able to get everything working together-it just might take a couple of extra buttons to get there.
One other very important piece of info is that this unit will accept a linear PCM channel for audio. This means you can playback the True HD Dolby and HD DTS Master lossless sountracks on blu ray discs AS LONG AS the blu ray player you are using has the processing for those formats built into it. The companion Sony player (the S360) as well as many newer ones do have the HD soundtrack processing in them.
In the end the performance and sound far outweigh the rare issue with the center speaker and the quirky HDMI input/output problems. If the price of the system was in the $500-600 range I would have to move it to just 3 stars. But the price is great for the quality of sound this unit produces resulting in my 4-star review.
By Chicago Pro (Chicago)
I've had other systems in the past, mostly Yamaha, which were excellent AVR systems....and some pretty expensive Axiom speakers. For the price, this unit does exceptionally well. I bought it for the TV, not for overall music playing. I have a PS-3 and an HD Cable box, both connected with HDMI and HDMI to the TV. The PS-3 has a quirk in that it feeds already decoded digital audio out, so the Sony unit doesn't automatically know quite what to do with it and ends up selecting stereo...but you can manually select a 5.1 channel process, which it handles nicely with full surround. There was no problem with the cable box - worked like a champ on the first try. I wish the wires were a tad heftier, but they are adequate. So is the subwoofer, even though it's passive. The room this is set up in is smallish, so I can't speak to how it will perform in a larger room.
It would be nice if the rear speakers were wireless :)
By W. Marshall (Houston, TX USA)
I have only had this Sony HTIB surround sound system (HTSS360) for a few days, but so far it is as good as expected. I also purchased the matching Blu-Ray player (BDP-S360) and they work and look great together (designed to match each other). The only complaint I would make about the HTIB is that Sony used proprietary plugs on their speaker wires which means you have to use them, especially with the sub which has the cable attached inside the sub box. The sound however is excellent, highly adjustable, and has great bass. Plus, the price for the two on Amazon.com is $250 below retail and $100 below the next best price I could find on the net, and that doesn't include the free shipping, a big plus. I placed my order on the 25th and both were at my door on the 28th; you can't ask for better from free shipping (or even for shipping you pay for). Anyone on a buget who wants a HTIB(and a Blu-Ray player), and likes Sony, could not do much better.
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