Sony HTCT500 Home Theater System

★★★★☆
4.0

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★★★★☆
4.1

$381.99 - $499.99

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Pros

  • Attractive design (3)
  • Easy to connect (2)
  • Compact (1)
  • Crisp sound (1)
  • Easy setup (1)
  • Great sound quality (1)
  • Powerful (1)
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Cons

  • Center channel volume (1)
  • Falls short in some areas (1)
  • Not very powerful (1)

Best Uses

  • Basic systems (2)
  • Home theater (2)
  • Smaller rooms (2)
  • Entertainment (1)
 
 
 

Provided by MacMall

Sound Bar and Subwoofer Experience surround sound with fewer speakers and wires. This sound bar delivers impressive, room-filling audio without the need for rear speakers. Add more dynamic sound to your TV without the clutter of a traditional surround sound system. The HT-CT500 sound bar and subwoofer is a simple surround sound solution for your bedroom or small footprint apartment. This 3.1-channel speaker system comes with a built-in A/V receiver, 5 HD inputs (3 HDMI and 2 component) and icon based GUI with video upscaling to 1080p from analog standard definition sources. This sound bar is also equipped with S-AIR wireless technology for multi-room listening.Features:Icon based GUIIcons appear on-screen and give simple feedback on use and set up features.S-AIR - Multi-room listening readyAdd on accessory simple to use and inexpensive allows people in other rooms to listen to music from the system.400 W powerPlenty of power to support movies, video games and music.BRAVIA SyncPerfect match to BRAVIA TVs.Analog Video Upscaling to 1080p via HDMIThis type of technology is usually only found in A/V receivers, gives customer the same benefit without the traditional receiver. Better image = more enjoyment and new life to standard definition sources.Analog upconversion to HDMIOnly need one HDMI cable to connect to the TV. Without this feature any non HDMI connected devices would have to have additional cables sent to the TV i.e. component.HDMI blendingAccess or adjust system setting while watching movies or TV.3 HDMI inputs ( 5 HD inputs total)Offers simple solution for consumers to access, connect and manage HD sources.TV stand mount - W series onlyDisplay the sound bar with TV, reduces footprint.Digital Media Port control on screenOn-screen navigation and control gives the user additional versatility when using digital media port.

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Sony HTCT500 Home Theater System Review

Good for the apartment

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Attractive Design
  • Easy To Connect

    Cons

  • Not Very Powerful

    Best Uses

  • Basic Systems
  • Home Theater
  • Smaller Rooms
 

"This is not going to replace your 5.1 or 7.1 surround system, but it'll do fine in an apartment, or in a house that you don't plan on living in for the rest of your life. Very easy setup, loud (to a degree), and clear sound. It's just not really surround sound. The sound bar gives it a great try, …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 27 2009
robk64
Enterprise, AL
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Price: $439.00
 
 

Sony HTCT500 Home Theater System Review

Pretty close to surround sound

★★★☆☆
3.0

    Pros

  • Attractive Design
  • Compact
  • Easy To Set Up

    Cons

  • Falls short in some areas

    Best Uses

  • Basic Systems
  • Entertainment
  • Smaller Rooms
 

"I moved into a house with a smaller living room. The layout was not speaker-in-the-corner wire friendly, so I looked for a less invasive alternative. After checking out a similar system at a local retailer, I decided I would try the sound bar and subwoofer option. I have owned a 7.1 JBL surround …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 8 2009
robk64
Enterprise, AL
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Price: $439.00
 
 

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Sony HTCT500 Home Theater System Review

3.1 of pure bliss

★★★★★
5.0

"I would surely recommend to friends for sound quality and design. I had the ct100 and upgraded to the ct500 best decision I"ve made. Sound is outstanding for flatscreen in bedroom. "

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Jul 5 2009
Kempster61
Brooklyn, NY
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Sony HTCT500 Home Theater System Review

Great but not perfect

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Attractive Design
  • Crisp Sound
  • Easy To Connect
  • Great Sound Quality
  • Powerful

    Cons

  • Center Channel volume

    Best Uses

  • Home Theater
 

"The sound is great and very easy to install. The one draw back I find sometimes is the center channel (voice) not always at a good volume even after the adjustments in the GUI "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 25 2009
John
Bridgeport, CT
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Price: $399.00
 
 
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