Sony HTSS360 5.1 channel Home Theater System (Black)
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Manufacturer: SonyBrand: Sony
Edition: Electronics
Model: HTSS360
Color: Black
Publisher: Sony
Studio: Sony
Music Label: Sony
Product features:
- 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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Customer Review: Great sound system for this price range
Summary: 5 Stars
I have purchased and setup three of these so far (2 for family members, and now 1 for me) and would highly recommend them to anyone looking to get a great home theater sound system without spending a fortune on it.
SETUP
Honestly, the setup for a home theater system is incredibly easy, especially relative to some of the other complicated setups out there. The speaker wires are color coded on the end that plugs into the console, so you know exactly which goes where, without having to eyeball the cord all the way back to the speaker. The speakers themselves are also labeled, so you know exactly where to place them once they're hooked up in the back.
I am definitely taking advantage (as you should) of the HDMI switching, since I have an Apple TV, Xbox and DVR hooked up to my system. I bought several 6' cables, plugged them all into the console and ran 1 cable from that to my TV, and it's done! Now whenever I switch my input on the Sony, it automatically updates both sound (obviously) and the output on my TV. I eventually plan to get a HDMI projector, which works great with a system like this, since all it will require is a single HDMI cable connected to it to work.
SOUND QUALITY
The sound quality is really pretty good--especially considering you are spending <$300 on the system. The sub woofer, although not individually powered, still puts out great bass for movies, games, etc. The center channel puts out crisp voice, and isn't muffled at all by all the other sounds going on. I've watched blu-rays using this sound system (at my brother-in-law's house on his system) and it's great, when using HDMI.
BEST FEATURE
Again, as I keep saying, the best feature on this system is the 3 HDMI inputs that support automatic switching. I have greatly simplified/cleaned up the amount of cables running in my home theater system, because all I need now is 4 HDMI cables (3 for the devices, 1 for the tv.) Just switch your input on your AV remote and your television/projector updates automatically. Also, since it's HDMI, you are ensured the best possible sound/picture for your system.
CONS
There are obviously some cons here, but they are not deal breakers at all. The biggest one I can think of is that the subwoofer is a passive sub, but again, the quality is still good enough, that it shouldn't make you hesitate to purchase the sound system.
Another con is that the cables are proprietary, due to the whole plug-in-play style of how they work. (One end on the speaker side is your typical black/red connection ,but on the other side is a plug that you just hook into the base system.) So this means that if your surround speakers dont quite go far enough in your room, you are mostly screwed. You'd have to splice in some extra speaker wire to get it to work. This is an unfortunate oversight by the Sony crew...So just make sure you dont have any special speaker placement needs, or at least, be prepared to do some tweaking.
CONSENSUS
Buy this system! If you only have about $300 to spend and have several HDMI devices already, then it's honestly the best system you can get.
Description of Sony HTSS360 5.1 channel Home Theater System (Black)
Take advantage of the advanced audio capabilities of Blu-ray Disc movies with this dynamic surround sound system. The HT-SS360 features a sleek, slim receiver with all you need to enjoy the dramatic sound quality you crave. A perfect complement to your Blu-ray player and advanced gaming platforms, this you'll appreciate this system's simplicity in set-up and connectivity. Three HDMI inputs are included for connecting HD sources with a single cable and directly accessing them through the remote control. One-button control is also available with BRAVIA Sync technology, maintaining the proper settings for each component and allowing you to focus on the entertainment.Digital Cameras and Photo Categories
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