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Sony 3.1 Channel Home Theater Surround System In Black - HT-CT100

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Sony 3.1 Channel Home Theater Surround System In Black - HTCT100

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This amazing system brings simplicity and performance together by pairing a center speaker and subwoofer to create a surround sound experience in a compact package. Bring your movies to life with the HT-CT100.

With three HDMI™ inputs on tap, this system is tailor made for the gamer looking for an easy, quick and great sounding solution for their next gen gaming system . It can playback LPCM from the HDMI™ connection, plus you can listen to your favorite music from the DIGITAL MEDIA PORT that works with various accessories (sold separately). The HT-CT100 can also control a select number of BRAVIA® televisions with BRAVIA® Sync via the HDMI™ interface. With "One Touch Play," operations that took several steps have been reduced to one.

Key Features:

  • HDMI™ Active Intelligence (3in/1out)
    The HT-CT100 can detect and receive the best possible video and audio signals from all connected devices–making connection and performance as simple as plugging in a single wire. Sony®’s HDMI™ Active Intelligence, transmits both audio and video signals through one HDMI™ cable.
  • Accepts 1080/60p and 24p Video via HDMI™
  • LPCM Playback
    LPCM is a method of encoding audio information digitally which can have up to 8 channels of uncompressed audio. This wider bandwidth allows for high resolution audio which is closer to the original.
  • 3.1 Channel
  • S-Force Surround
    By using a powerful 100% digital Sony® S-Master® amplifier and DSP (Digital Signal Processing) technology, realistic surround sound can be generated from just two front speakers. Unlike other “virtual surround” technologies, rear sound is generated from the front two speakers using sophisticated digital sound processing and does not need to be bounced off of side walls. No matter what the size or shape of the room or what’s on the wall, it’s possible to hear sounds from behind you without needing to place speakers behind you.
  • BRAVIA® Sync
    As a leader in products with HDMI™ connectivity, Sony has created BRAVIA® Sync to go beyond simple audio and video transmission. When combined with a select number of BRAVIA® televisions and other Sony audio and video products, control functions will be transmitted via the HDMI™ cable. With “One Touch Play,” operations that took several steps have been reduced to one. Press the PLAY button on the remote, watch the audio and/or the video component(s) turn on then the BRAVIA® television turn on and switch to the correct video input.
  • Portable Audio Enhancer
    A powerful Digital Signal Processor expands the quality of sound from any connected device.
  • DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
    The demand for digital audio and video content continues to be strong. Sony®’s DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMP) interface is a proprietary interface that adds networking and connectivity options to your home theater system. Just connect optional accessories (sold separately) which provide the ability to control and power devices while making set up easy and operation simple to use. The DMP will be compatible with various accessories which will include a PC Client ready device, Bluetooth® adapter and Audio Docking stations compatible with select Network Walkman™ and iPod® products. Regardless of where you store your music.
  • 3 Optical, 1-Coax
  • Dolby Digital/DTS/ProLogic

Specifications:

  • Audio Power Output: 50Wx3 +100 = 250W
  • S-Master™ Amplifier: Yes
  • Sound Fields
    3 Movie Modes (CINEMA/SPORTS/GAME) 2 Music Modes (MUSIC/PERSONAL AUDIO) 1 A.F.D. Mode (STANDARD)
  • S-Force® Pro Front Surround
  • Dolby® Digital
  • dts® Decoding
  • Dolby® Pro Logic® II Decoding
  • LPCM
  • A/V Synch: Yes
  • HDMI™ Connection Input(s): 3
  • HDMI™ Connection Output(s): 1
  • Optical Audio Input(s): 3
  • Coaxial Audio Digital Input(s): 1
  • Digital Media Port (Input): 1
  • Analog Audio Input(s): 1
  • 24p True Cinema: Yes, 1080/24p capable
  • x.v.Color™: Yes
  • LCD Screen: 5x7 dot Seg. FL
  • Sleep Timer
  • BRAVIA® Theatre Sync™
  • HDMI™ Active Intelligence
  • Subwoofer
    Bass Reflex, Magnectically Shielded
  • Speaker Unit
    CENTER: Bass Reflex, Magetically Shielded

Approximate Dimensions:

  • Maine Speaker
    • Height : 2.7"
    • Width: 31.5"
    • Depth: 2.6"
  • Subwoofer
    • Height: 9.7"
    • Width: 6.3"
    • Depth: 14.2"

Approximate Weight:

  • Shipping: 26 lbs

Warranty Information:

  • Manufacturer Warranty (authorized online retailer): 1 year parts and labor
Amplifier TypeS-Master Digital Amplifier
ConnectivityHDMI
Decoders/EncodersDolby Digital, DTS, LPCM, ProLogic
Number of Audio Inputs1
Sound ModesS-Force PRO Front Surround , S-Force surround
Speaker TypeHome Theater Speaker Packages
  

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Sony 3.1 Channel Home Theater Surround System In Black
 
4.1

(based on 38 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (21)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (9)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (3)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (5)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Easy to connect (8)
  • Great sound quality (7)
  • Attractive (6)
  • Compact (6)
  • Good audio (5)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Smaller rooms / apartments (10)
    • Basic systems (6)
    • Movies (3)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Tech savvy (8), Practical (7), Audiophile (5)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    Very good product!

    I purchased this to give us more sound in a very large room where it is nearly impossible to run a traditional surround sound system's cables in a hidden manner. The room is nearly 600...Read complete review

    I purchased this to give us more sound in a very large room where it is nearly impossible to run a traditional surround sound system's cables in a hidden manner. The room is nearly 600 sq feet and has a vaulted ceiling. Setup and configuration was easy after reading the manual.

    The sub-speaker is only on the right side and I noticed that if the sub-woofer was placed near an object that obstructed the speaker, then the sound wasn't as good. After moving the sub-woofer to another location, the sound improved so I recommend placing the sub where you don't obstruct the speaker on the right side.

    The speaker "bar" comes with a 10' cable that has a DB-9 end. It was easy to extend the cable by using a good quality male to female DB-9 computer serial cable. You want to use a cable that has good large conductors (the wires in the cable) so that there's no loss. I had a 6-foot cable laying around that worked well. Basically, if you buy a cable that is equally as round as the Sony cable, you should be good to go.

    After installation and some very minor "tweaking" the sound was simply awesome. It doesn't completely emulate a 5.1 or 7.1 system, but it adds a full, rich sound to our large room.

    When we play games and DVD movies from our Playstation that's connected to this system, the sound is great! It has so much better sound than the speakers in our Sony Bravia 42" television.

    The *only* problem I have with the product is that our cable box (a hi-def DVR from COMCAST) doesn't have a good input sound level so we find that we're turning the volume very high on the Sony system to hear movies loud. So I wish the amplifier was able to give us a little more punch, or if there was a way to make adjustments to compensate for the lower sound input from the cable box. Since games and DVD's sound good, the issue has to be with the DVR box, not this product.

    We have enjoyed the sound so far, and would recommend this to people looking for an easy alternative to wanting more sound in a room that's hard to wire for a traditional surround sound system.

    The sound to price ratio is very high in my opinion. You simply can't beat the price you pay for the sound it makes.

    Hope you find this helpful.

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    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    Fuller sound, but not louder

    So close and yet so far is what I have to say about this system. The setup was easy, the design is slick, the price seemed good especially since I bought a refurbished model...Read complete review

    So close and yet so far is what I have to say about this system. The setup was easy, the design is slick, the price seemed good especially since I bought a refurbished model. The speakers will never give you a true surround sound and I am fine with that. The sound that comes from this system is much fuller sounding then the speakers in my plasma. However, they aren't really any louder. If you were looking for a much louder booming system then this is not the system for you. I highly recommend checking it out in a retail store before purchasing. The volume maxes out way too early, the speakers seem like they have a lot more to give. Even my wife (who cares nothing about sound quality) said, "Is that as loud as it gets?" Very disappointed. If the speakers could belt out louder audio I'd give this system a much higher rating, I just don't understand why Sony limited the way it did. I'd still recommend it if you have a small room and you are not looking for a loud system but merely something to provide a more complete/full/rich sound.

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    1.0

    Won't buy refurbished again

    By CHSblue

    from Charleston, SC

    Pros

    • Decent sound

    Cons

    • Audio drops out when switching sources

    Best Uses

      Comments about Sony 3.1 Channel Home Theater Surround System In Black:

      Bought this system to improve upon sound coming from tv speakers. While certainly an improvement, the quality of the components makes me unlikely to purchase from Sony again. I cannot switch from my Sony Blu-ray player to satellite without the audio completely shutting off. I need a hard restart of the HTCT100 to have audio turn back on. This occurs everytime I switch sources. Sony support was no help.

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      1.0

      What a piece of junk

      By nortonrider

      from templeton ca

      Pros

      • None

      Cons

      • Broken in box

      Best Uses

        Comments about Sony 3.1 Channel Home Theater Surround System In Black:

        face of bass was hanging off right speaker was not working on speaker bar

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        5.0

        Great Purchase

        By Jdan

        from Brooklyn, NY

        Pros

        • small and powerful

        Cons

        • none

        Best Uses

          Comments about Sony 3.1 Channel Home Theater Surround System In Black:

          i think everyone should own one

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          4.0

          Great value!

          By Nostalgia88

          from Long Beach, CA

          Pros

          • easy to setup & use
          • Quality sound
          • Slim Design

          Cons

          • Complicated remote
          • proprietary DM Port is the only way to hook up an MP3 player

          Best Uses

            Comments about Sony 3.1 Channel Home Theater Surround System In Black:

            I don't shy away from refurbished products, and am rarely disappointed by my purchases. This Sony system is no exception - it looks great, works just fine, and is easy to set up and use. My only gripe is that the remote has WAY too many buttons & controls, most of which only work if you've got other Sony components (TV, DVD/Blu-Ray player) hooked up to the HT-CT100. I don't, and so the remote is about 25% utilized.
            If you want to hook up an MP3 player (an excellent use of this product), you will have to purchase Sony's DM cradle - would have been better if this had a USB port that one could just plug an iPod right into.
            Peripherals aside, the system is fantastic at delivering what it's supposed to - a good quality sound experience at a low price.

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            5.0

            LOVE THE REFURB PRODUCT

            By Mactoy

            from Great state of Illinois.

            Pros

            • Easy to set up
            • sounds great.

            Cons

            • Manual hard to understand.

            Best Uses

              Comments about Sony 3.1 Channel Home Theater Surround System In Black:

              Since I bought a new Sony LCD, I've been looking at the Sony Sound Bar for a while for a little home theater experience, then saw a refurbished one on SonyStyle.com. Fast delivery (just a couple/few days). Was packed great with lots of extra padding in the box to make sure it arrived safe. Hooked up the enclosed optical audio cable to the Sony TV, then two HDMI cables, one from the Sony Blu-ray to the sound bar, then one from the sound bar to the TV, and in five minutes I was up and running. After readng the manual for a couple minutes, got the BRAVIA SYNC running, so turning on and off the three Sony items (TV, Blu-ray and Sound Bar) only need to press one button. Love that Sony refurb product, and will certainly buy again.

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              1.0

              Dissapointing audio adjustment

              By mluu510

              from alameda, ca

              Comments about Sony 3.1 Channel Home Theater Surround System In Black:

              i would love this speaker if it had built in audio normalization. i am having a ridiculously hard time listening to my movies because the dialog volume are too low. if i turn up the volume, the action scenes are ludicrously loud. i tried every adjustment the book. center speak is +6, sub -6. DRC standard. i fiddled with the sound field. no luck. i am returning it and eating the ship cost. OUCH! please don't buy this if you like to listen to movies at a reasonable volume. i'll have to find another sound bar with audio normalization.

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              4.0

              Good Sound--Not Great

              By Rick

              from Chicago IL

              About Me Practical

              Pros

              • Clear Sound
              • Interfaces Well With TV
              • Intuitive Controls

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Movies
                • Television Shows

                Comments about Sony 3.1 Channel Home Theater Surround System In Black:

                I chose the Sony sound bar because it had a variety of connections. I was able to connect my cd/dvd, television, and turntable. The sound is about what I expected not great, but good enough for me and much better than the tv alone.

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                1.0

                Disappointed

                By Anonymous

                from Portland, OR

                Comments about Sony 3.1 Channel Home Theater Surround System In Black:

                My wife bought me this unit for Christmas so we could enjoy BD DVDs that we watch with our SONY VIAO on the TV as well. Day one it worked great. Day two no audio form any of the HDMI inputs. Drove it to Sony's warranty repair shop and am just now in the middle of February able to pick it up due to parts being on backorder. Hopefully it's fixed, but I'm not holding my breath.

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                5.0

                Sounds awesome. Rumbles ...

                By Anonymous

                from Des Moines, IA

                Comments about Sony 3.1 Channel Home Theater Surround System In Black:

                Sounds awesome. Rumbles the walls. After about 2 weeks of research online and in person I took the chance on this one. Not disapointed at all. I had a full 6 speaker surround sound system and got tired of looking at wires hanging all over the place. Decided on soundbar and I got to say best thing. This sounds better than my previous one. Alltough the box said AM/Fm tuner in it and it isn't there or at least I've not found it, it is ok. I have XM sat radio on my tv so when I want to listen to music I will just do that. Overall great buy and would be a great addition to any tv.

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                5.0

                Sound Great!

                By David

                from Collegeville

                About Me Practical

                Verified Buyer

                Pros

                • Clear Sound
                • Easy To Set Up

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Living Room
                  • Movies

                  Comments about Sony 3.1 Channel Home Theater Surround System In Black:

                  HI, I use the product for Sports and movies it sound great. I have the hdmi cable hook to my cable box to the tv so my kids could watch tv without turning on the sub woofer.My blue ray is hook directly to my subwoofer but you can not use the tv sound if you hook the hdmi cable directly to the subwoofer you only can hear sound through the sony speaker.That is why I have the cable to tv so I can use tv sound and the sony speaker sound and the other advantage is if you dont want you kids to touch the system it does not need to be turn on to watch TV.[...]

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                  Sony 3.1 Channel Home Theater Surround System In Black

                  Sony 3.1 Channel Home Theater Surround System In Black

                  UPC Code: 027242729605
                  $274.55 Sale Price
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