I was going to wait a bit longer but since there's only one more review so far, here is my first quick and dirty shot at Sony DAV-IS50/B system (look for updates as time passes by):

Considering my enthusiasm for HD video and surround sound and lack thereof for extra low and loud thumps, I decided to replace my Logitech THX Z-2300 2.1 speakers and go for a 5.1 surround sound home theater system that can fit my small condominium and similar budget. With prices of soundbars recently going down significantly I was considering them for quite a while, but decided to go for more surround. However, all the HTIB systems seemed too bulky for me until Sony came up with these and until the price dropped to a far more affordable 0 range. It is worth noting that the size of the subwoofer unit is approximately of a PC minitower, but the remaining components are very small and handy.


Pros:
- Very sophisticated looks (I love this, especially when you fire it up and let your friends feel the power behind the ridiculously small and seemingly toyish speakers)
- Wireless connection for back surround speakers can be bought if you don't want to run wires from front to back (still need wires to the wireless amp unit though)
- Additional DVD player if you want to save your PS3 or expensive Blu-ray system from being used for kiddie DVDs
- FM and AM radio receiver
- TDM-IP50 iPod port was included and works flawlessly with iPhone 3G without the annoying airplane mode message. Besides audio, I was also able to view video on TV after pressing the "OPR MODE" button on the port which hands over full control of your iPod or iPhone to the system and remote. However, on a big screen TV, youtube videos and podcasts look bad at a low resolution. I like the way you can use the very same IR remote to control iPhone iPod application and browse through songs, artists and videos. (Warning, some pictures of DAV-IS50 are showing it with the older TDM-IP1 port, so I'm not entirely sure you're getting this TDM-IP50 port, which by the way has shorter cable than TDM-IP1)
- Due to their small size, the speakers can be very easily mounted onto a wall with provided mounts (wall screws not included, but regular drywall screws from local hardware store did well in my case).
- Very good sound considering their size
- Great fit for small apartments and condominiums
- Seemingly proprietary speaker wire connections to the amp (subwoofer) unit can be released and same can be achieved on the speakers' side: after releasing the back screw and moving a lever switch that holds them in place, wires at speaker come loose and can be released and replaced or reconnected.

Cons:
- No HDMI in port (the only HDMI port is HDMI out, used to connect the DVD box to a TV)
- Only one port of each type (one optical so if you have more systems with optical audio out, you need a switch box. In this case I'm lacking second optical audio in so I could besides my PS3 connect my TV for over the air tuner)
- Programming preset radio stations is cumbersome and far from intuitive (I had to read the manual to do this, which I never do)
- No HD radio
- At 9 the price is too high for a product that's just been discontinued by Sony (I bought mine for 9 at local brick and mortar store when it was on sale). However, Sony often does this with successful products and it will provide you with good sound, but do yourself a favor and buy it on sale for 9 or at least not over 0)
- Works great for movies, but with music you can tell where the lows are coming from, because of higher cutoff point, so more mid-low-range sounds ends up in the subwoofer (sounds coming from the ideal subwoofer cannot be located because the cutoff is at frequency so low that humans can't locate the source).

I was skeptical about the sound that can come out of these little "miserable" pieces of nothing, however, they managed to gain my respect when I put my iPhone in the store model and played 320 kbps MP3 file and got the huge store filled with music. After marrying a woman who, although virtually half my size and weight, rules my world, I'm not surprised that these speakers at their size can be this loud and impressive. They cannot be used as a main system for a block party, but if you're into small and sophisticated like I am, you will love these. Bose does similar things, but at a price far more than twice higher and that's why most audiophiles can't stand them. Sony, however, (again) got my respect. Of course middle and low levels can never be superior to those of fully sized speakers, but they are there and if you close your eyes and forget about their size, you might be surprised with the effect. Highs and high mids are quite impressive and so are upper and mid lows. Unlike most THX movie audiophiles who prefer the always and every-reputable-home-theater-present unnatural abundance of artificially amplified extra low frequencies, I don't have a thing for the extra loud thumps, so I'm very happy with this system and I mostly keep it on "Night" settings which additionally lowers the mixing-enhanced bump and thump. On my PS3, driving cars and crashing in Burnout Paradise gives a full 3D experience and impressive sound effects and I don't dare to play with volume set louder than one half (maybe will someday if I want to test whether the neighbors can be provoked into calling the condominium association board president to throw us out).

Audiophiles won't buy these and neither will I once I move to a house, but they are great for the rest of us when in or around the 0 price range and I'm not one bit sorry I bought them for this condominium (soon to be sold with them). However, I think I'll replace them with HT-IS100 I just ordered (found them on sale at same price 9) because of the lack of HDMI inputs. For the average user who doesn't have too many inputs and just wants to watch a DVD once in a while, these would suffice and actually could be more desirable because they also provide the extra DVD player at approximately the same price... I already have a PS3 and I like my home theater to have more available HDMI inputs.

Bottom line: At 9 these were a steal. If you can get them under 0 with shipping and tax, go for it.

(to be continued when I Half-time found - IS100 to the ...).

Sony DAV-IS50/B 5.1-Channel Micro Satellite Home Theater System (Black) Features

• Compact design with slot load DVD player
• S-AIR capability for wireless speaker configurations
• HDMI connectivity delivers upscaled DVD video
• Uses Sony¿s digital signal processing technology and an included microphone to optimize audio playback for your room
• Includes RM-ADP018 remote and TDM-iP50 cradle for iPod

Sony BDVE300 5.1-Channel High-Definition Blu-ray Disc Player/DVD Disc Home theater System + Free HDMI Hook Up Kit Features

• Plays your Blu-ray Disc movies in Full HD 1080p
• Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio
• Plays DVDs and upscales them to near high definition
• 5pc Hi-Def TV Hook Up Kit

I have had a blu ray drive on my computer but this is my first component blu ray drive. It was incredibly easy to setup. The menus were a little confusing at times, but with the manual I could find everything I wanted to tweak. I must say I was impressed until I started listening to music and watching blu rays. The Bass was great from the sub, and the surround speakers immersed you in the product. But the fronts were just too weak and tinny sounding. I decided I would experiment with my old speakers from my DVD HTIB. They are 6ohm 100watt speakers that are a little bigger and wooden. OMG! the difference was astounding! I wanted to post this review just to let everyone know to grab a pair of your old stereo speakers and watch this baby soar.

The Ipod connection was a little disappointing. I plugged my itouch and iphone in (works with airplane mode). The sound was fine, but nothing really translated onto the screen. It just let you advance, play and stop from the remote. In the end I still would control it from the ipod. The only difference from the line in jack is the few remote buttons and it charges while the system is on. Panasonic does a much better job with this. Maybe a firmware upgrade will change this. Also if your system is stuck in muting when you plug ipod in, a reboot fixes it. I found this online.

Finally, with Internet connectivity you would think they could integrate Netflix and Pandora. But not yet. I am hoping a firmware upgrade will add them.

All in all, as a Blu Ray home theater in a box it is superb. I set it up with HDMI and Optical connections all around and it paid off. But I would have given it a 4.5 or 5 if the front speakers hadn't been so weak out of the box. But not a deal breaker as cheap bigger speakers really added the oomph it was missing.

Sony BDV-T11 Home Theater System Features

• Dolby TrueHD And DTS-HD Master Audio Surround Sound
• 800 Watts Maximum Output
• IPod Cradle Included For Digital Media Port
• BD-RE, BD-R, DVD-R/+R (DL), CD-R /-RW (MP3/WMAfiles), JPG

The Sony BDV-E770W is the company's flagship Blu-ray home theater for 2010 and it's outfitted with just about every feature you could think of. It can stream media for a ton of online sources (including Netflix, Amazon VOD, Pandora, and Slacker) and it comes with a USB Wi-Fi dongle so you don't need Ethernet in the living room. A wireless rear-speaker package is also included, which is a welcome plus now that many manufacturers don't include this even on high-end systems. You can connect an E770W directly to the USB port of the iPod and BDV, OSD refers to using music. Built-in Blu - ray player is a 3D compatible. This allows all surprisingly, E770W BDV is missing features that are available Samsung HT system of competing - C6500, but the system cheaper LHB535, LG is: HDMI input. Because BDV E770W, this is unfortunately, the disk read speed, excellent quality, includes the rest of its features and stylish designHTIB speed (). If you can avoid the lack of an HDMI input, this theater is very impressive at home BDV E770W Blu - ray also Suremasu in the system 600. However, please check the buyer said Samsung's HT - C6500 is providing sound a little better competition, one 2 HDMI inputs and low price tag.



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I have been using this system for about a year now and have been very pleased. Every once in awhile I still find myself looking in the direction of the speakers thinking a sound was coming from the living and not the speakers.

Having AT&T U-Verse I was concerned that the wireless speakers would interfere with the U-Verse system but this was not the case. Worked perfectly on the default setting. It is very easy to setup for your cable system as well. This system does include a FM antenna wire that works great for me even stuffed behind the receiver. The system does include a microphone that helps automatically calibrate your system based on the size of the room and the seating position. When I moved from an apartment into a new home I forgot to re-calibrate for several months, but once I did there was a clear sound improvement.

Shopped around a lot before purchasing this and couldn't find another system comparable in price or quality with wireless rear It is recommended that I buy Knight (+ BD is - the site), Ray [Blu-ray to the first - the speaker, you own the first DVD], it (like me), the difference is amazing, the film seems to be different.

Sony BDVE500W 5.1-Channel High-Definition Blu-ray and DVD Disc Home Theater System (Black) Features

• Wireless rear speakers using S-AIR technology
• Plays your Blu-ray Disc movies in Full HD 1080p
• Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio
• BD-Live ready
• Plays DVDs and upscales them to near high definition

Before I purchased this system I read mixed reviews all across, Hence was very doubtful before I went for it.
The options for me also were very limited as I was looking for a HT system with
1. Component out(as my TV is very old first generation Plasma and did not have HDMI),
2. Blu ray player with Web connectivity and USB.
3. Wireless rear speakers.(Please make note that when they say wireless it means there are no wires running from the receiver to the rear speakers, however the Rear speakers are connected through wire to a wireless Adapter.)
I would recommend this system for small living room kind of setup. I have owned this system for a month now, so far I am loving it.
Pros:
1.Setup was very easy.
2.Sound quality very good.
3.Lot of good features.
4.Wireless rear speakers work very very well(contrary to many reviews I Read). I moved them across to another room (40 ft away from the receiver, with wall in between) and still they play well (Actually I did not notice any difference).
5.Wireless internet connectivity and streaming over the internet is excellent.(Contrary to some reviews where ppl said it was breaking up). I think the speed of your internet and kind of wireless modem you use also matters.
6.Looks pretty neat too with the glossy black finish.

Cons:
1. Speaker specific controls not available in case you want to customize,however there are different modes and effects provided.
2. When changing from DVD input to Dish Input sometimes the remote does not work after the switch. Had to manually do it at the receiver(would work if you re-start the receiver)
3. Has just one USB out which is used for wireless, I had to buy a USB extender where I can connect multiple USB devices to the Unit. With this setup sometimes my External USB hard disk has to be power cycled to be recognised.
4. Due to the Black Glossy color Dust shows easily, needs regular Powder:).

Samsung HT-BD3252T/XAA Blu-ray Home Theater System (Black) Features

• Integrated Blu-ray
• HDMI out with CEC + 1080p
• Wireless rear included MP3 / Divx /JPG viewer playback
• HDMI out with CEC plus 1080p
• Blockbuster, Netflix, YouTube & Pandora

Summary: A quality, full-featured Home Theater in a Box (HTIB) well worth its current retail price, especially if used with the optional Panasonic DY-WL10 wireless LAN adapter (or hard wired).

Caveats: This HTIB is connected to a 720P 42" Panasonic TV purchased in late 2007. I have never previously owned a HTIB, so I have nothing to compare it to apart from stereo systems. Used in a medium-sized living room.
I possess average-to-high tech savviness. Several reviewers have had much grief with the wireless rear speakers. Mine worked out of the box, but only after I remembered to insert the digital transmitter into the main unit. I have been drinking throughout this review.

Setup: Assembly and setup were reasonably simple. Connections were very clearly marked. I may or may not have successfully used the auto speaker setup microphone due to my own stupidity.
The sound levels of each speaker are easy to adjust manually, however. Unlike other reviewers, I was able to play normal TV broadcasts through the system speakers by connecting the optical audio out on my cable box to the digital optical audio in ("D-IN 1") with a Toslink cable (more below!).

Sound: I'm no audiophile, but the system sounds great to my ear whether playing music from an iPod/Pandora, movies on DVD/BD's, or even Youtube. Full spectrum with excellent bass. The subwoofer really makes the room shake. It needs to be set pretty low most of the time.
The tiny rear speakers produce excellent ambient sounds during movies and hold their own if I use with other sources.

Picture: Bluray discs look very good, as expected, excellent in fact. Upscaled DVD's also look very good.

Vieracast: You are doing yourself a serious disservice if you purchase this and don't take advantage of the internet features available with this unit.
You'll need to purchase a Panasonic DY-WL10 dongle (about today, weeks ago when I purchased) or a wired LAN connection, but there's a ton of content out there that make it worthwhile.
In short, Vieracast is Panasonic's proprietary internet streaming service. It currently offers Netflix, Youtube, Pandora (a music service), and a few lesser lights like Bloomberg news, Picasa, and a German news channel, Tageschau (wuh?). Fox Sports and Twitter are still "Coming Soon!"
The Vieracast interface is a little clumsy in appearance and makes annoying chiming sounds as you click between content.

It sometimes takes more than than one attempt to get started (could also be the fault of the dongle or my router or some other piece of hardware), but it's dropped a connection exactly-only-once.

Regardless, a Netflix account alone makes Vieracast (no fee) worthwhile in view of the numerous and varied "Watch Instantly" offerings. Examples: My father came to the TV show "Lost" a few seasons late, so he recently bought the first few seasons on DVD to catch up.
Well, all but last season are currently available instantly on netflix.
More and more recent offerings are available, lots of kids' stuff and documentaries, older classics . . . On a whim I googled a list of "the best movies of all time" and found that most of the top 15 were available for instant viewing ("Battleship Potemkim" - er, great!)

There are some negatives with Netflix. Unlike a DVD/BD, the streaming audio doesn't appear to automatically separate to 5.1, but you can easily use the "surround" and "sound" buttons on the remote to choose the combination of speakers. Still blows your TV speakers away.

I found the video quality of streaming video on a 42" plasma to be very good (and it transmits 16:9), but it's not Bluray or even HD. But I'm also old enough to remember when TV nirvana was watching S-VHS on a 36" tube set. If you're rockin' a 60" set, sit three feet from the screen, and can't remember the 80's, your mileage may vary.

Youtube is rife with possibilities that I haven't fully exploited, mostly because I haven't had the patience to figure out my account settings for playlists and favorites on Youtube itself. A 12 year old should be able to do things stranger than i can imagine.
You enter your Youtube account name/password and your lists, etc. should appear. One cool thing I managed to do was create extensive playlists (e.g. old live Dead, Zeppelin, etc.) and put them on continuous play. This is very awesome. Video quality is obviously limited by the source (whateva), the sound too, but I'm listening to it right now and it's pretty good.

Pandora radio is a great internet music service that I have on iPhone. Enter the name of an artist or genre and it will continuously play music from that artist/genre. It's like an artist/genre specific radio station.
If you have a (free) account as I did, just enter username/password. Sound quality is excellent.

iPod dock: Excellent feature built into the main unit. The interface can be a little clumsy, however, lots of scrolling with the remote if you're looking for That Particular Song. If you have playlists like the rest of the sane, no worries.

TV Broadcasts: As noted above, and in contrast to other reviewers, cable/satellite broadcasts can be played through the unit's speakers with a Toslink cable (which costs less than a Big Mac).
I have a cablebox (HD with modern connections) and it took a little experimentation to get it to work. The unit's instructions read like, well, stereo instructions, and were not particularly helpful. Each must find his own path, but I was easily able to play normal TV broadcasts through the system speakers by connecting the optical audio out on my cable box to the digital optical audio in ("D-IN 1") with the Toslink cable.

FM radio: Does anyone really care? Well, if you're so inclined, it receives FM transmissions pretty well, much better than my last (1998-ish) receiver, and has auto pre-sets available (just like a rental car!) Worked well. Also plays SD cards, another useless thing that these things all do. Useless unless you want to subject someone to a slide show, which was a peculiar form of torture back in the day.

Conclusion: This device sounds great and has opened up a whole new world of content on the TV. The four stars is for interface clumsiness, and the remote, which I don't feel Likes to eat, but I'm not currently in the price of this unit is not like a mistake.

Panasonic SC-BT730 Blu-ray DiscTM 5.1 Home Theater System Features

• Receiver has BD - DVD - CD player and FM Tuner
• Connections - HDMI Out - 1; Video Out - 1; Digital Input - 2 (optical); Audio Input - 1 AUX (Stereo Mini Jack, 3.5mm)
• Speaker System - Front Configuration - 2-way 3-speaker, Bass-reflex Woofer - 1-3/8 x 4 Cone Type x2 Tweeter
• Pure Direct Sound Speaker - Yes (front, center)
• Advanced Bamboo Cone - Yes (front, center) Approximate Dimensions