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$398.00  
400 Watts Total Power/ 2.1-Channel Sound Bar/ Wireless Subwoofer/ Three HDMI Inputs/ HDMI 3D Pass-Through/ Dolby TrueHD And DTS Master Audio Decoding/ 3D Surround Sound/ BRAVIA Widget Control/ Audio Return Channel/ HDMI Standby Pass-Through/ BRAVIA Sync Capable/ Black Finish
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Sony Black 3D Sound Bar Home Theater System With Wireless Subwoofer, Model HTCT550W

Powerful sound and an easy-to-place wireless subwoofer distinguish the Sony HT-CT550 sound bar. Three HDMI™ inputs offer flexibility and future-proof with 3D pass-through. Easy operating features include BRAVIA® Sync unified control and BRAVIA Widget on-screen interface with compatible Sony televisions. HDMI standby pass-through and Audio Return Channel1 are also included.

Features:

  • 2.1-channel sound bar
    The fast and easy way to add great sound to any HDTV, this sound bar matches the design of Sony® televisions and is the perfect complement for 40” and larger televisions
  • Wireless Subwoofer
    Place the subwoofer just about anywhere in the room. Sony’s clever input/output box enables the sound bar to offer both a wireless subwoofer and HDMI™ connections to other equipment
  • Three HDMI™ inputs
    Connect three HD sources via HDMI™ and easily switch between them.7 HDMI connections combine the quality of pure digital-to-digital signal transfer with the simplicity of a single connection for audio, video and control
  • HDMI 3D Pass-Through
    Enjoy 3D Blu-ray Disc™ movies, video games and other 3D content with compatible players and HDTVs
  • Dolby® TrueHD and dts® Master Audio
    Experience theater-like sound in your home with Dolby® TrueHD and dts® Master Audio HD enhanced audio
  • 3D surround sound
    Using Sony’s S-Force® Surround technology, the HT-CT350 can deliver simulated surround sound from just the bar and the subwoofer. You get a powerful surround sound effect without the need to connect multiple speakers throughout the room
  • BRAVIA® Widget Control
    Controlling sound bars just got easier. With select 2011 BRAVIA HDTVs, you can pull up a menu on the TV screen to make comprehensive audio adjustments
  • 400 Watts for powerful sound
    Hear everything with incredible impact. The sound bar delivers 400 Watts total power (133 Watts x 2 +134 Watts, measurements at 3 Ohms, 80 Hz – 1 kHz with a THD of 1%)
  • Audio Return Channel
    Eliminate the need for extra cables connected to your TV. Send audio from a compatible TV to the sound bar through the same HDMI™ cable already being used to send audio and video to your TV
  • HDMI standby pass-through
    Conveniently access all your HDMI™ sources without having to power on the sound bar
  • BRAVIA® Sync Capable
    Easily control an entire system with one remote. Operates Sony® equipment connected via HDMI™ cables, including compatible Blu-ray Disc™ players, BRAVIA® HDTVs, Handycam® camcorders and Cyber-shot® digital cameras

Specifications:

Amplifier

  • Advanced Auto Volume: Yes
  • DSP: Yes
  • Equalizer(F/C/Sur/Sur B): Bass,Mid,Treble: Bass(+-6), Treble(+-6)
  • Night Mode: Yes
  • Number of amp. channels: 2 + 1ch
  • S-Force PRO Front Surround 3D: Yes
  • Sound Field Program
    • 2CH STEREO: Yes
    • DRAMA: Yes
    • GAMING: Yes
    • MOVIE: Yes
    • MUSIC: Yes
    • NEWS: Yes
    • SPORTS: Yes
    • STANDARD: Yes
  • Speaker Level Control: Center (+-6), Subwoofer (+-6)
  • Speaker Terminal: Colores Speaker Clips
  • Sub Woofer X' Over: Fixed 200Hz (Measured using the Standard Sound Mode)
  • Type: Digital

Decoding Format(s)

  • 96k/24Bit PCM: Yes
  • DTS 96/24: Yes
  • DTS HD/DolbyTruHD/Dolby Digital+: Yes/Yes/Yes
  • Dolby Digital/DTS: Yes/Yes
  • Dolby Dual Mono: Yes
  • LPCM (2CH/5.1CH/7.1CH) thru HDMI: Yes/Yes/Yes 192kHz

General

  • Auto Standby: Yes (30min/OFF)
  • Hotel Mode: Yes
  • Input Selector
    • TV
    • BD/DVD
    • GAME
    • SAT/CATV
    • VIDEO
    • LINE IN
    • TUNER FM
  • Pin Jack: Nickel
  • Power Consumption: STR-CT550WT:50W/ SA-WCT550W:30W
  • Power Requirement: 120V, 60Hz
  • Power Stand By: 0.3Watt
  • Remote Control: RM-AAU113

HDMI™ Specs

  • 3D signal pass thru: Yes
  • Audio Return Channel: Yes
  • BRAVIA® SYNC™ (CEC Control): Yes
  • HDMI Pass Through: Yes
  • Home Theatre Control: Yes
  • Position Control Sync: Yes
  • Scene Select Sync: Yes
  • TV Theater Mode: Yes

Inputs and Outputs

  • Analog Audio In(Inc TV CEC)/Out(excl. tuner)/TV(CEC): Single Line In
  • Coax.: 1 Input
  • HDMI In/Out: (Front input): 3 In / 1 Out
  • Opt. In/Out/TV(CEC): incl Front input & TV (CEC): 2 In

Tuner

  • Direct Tuning: Yes
  • FM MODE: MONO/STEREO
  • Preset Channel (Sirius/XM/FM/AM): 20 FM
  • Station Name: Yes

Video

  • 1080/24p: Yes
  • 1080p: Yes
  • A/V SYNC: Yes(Fixed)
  • A/V Sync Time(msec): ON(70ms)/OFF
  • Deep Color: Yes
  • x.v.Color (xvYCC): Yes

Approximate Dimensions:

  • Soundbar
    • Height: 3"
    • Width: 37-3/8"
    • Depth: 1-5/8"

Approximate Weight:

  • Soundbar: 5 lbs 2 oz
  • Shipping: 42 lbs

Warranty Information:

  • Manufacturers Warranty(authorized online retailer): One Year Parts and Labor
  • Extended Service Warranty Available: Click the warranty tab above for details

Footnotes:

  1. Requires sources connected with HDMI™ cables (sold separately) and compatible HDTV. Sound quality will vary depending on source
  2. 3D viewing requires 3D content, 3D-ready HDTV and high speed HDMI™ cable. Other 3D accessories (including 3D glasses and emitter) may also be required for 3D viewing
  3. Works with other BRAVIA® Sync or Theatre Sync™ labeled home audio/video products when connected via HDMI™ interface
  4. BRAVIA Widget unified control can be used only when receiver is connected to a Sony XBR-EX620, EX630, EX720, EX820, EX830, NX830, HX820, HX830, or HX930 series BRAVIA HDTV via HDMI™ cable (sold separately)
  5. Dolby® True-HD and dts®-HD Master Audio decoding require HDMI™ cable and capable source device (both sold separately)
  6. Measurements at 4 ohms, 180 Hz -20 kHz with a THD of 1%
  7. HDMI™ cable required, sold separately

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Sony Black 3D Sound Bar Home Theater System With Wireless Subwoofer
 
3.5

(based on 21 reviews)

Ratings Distribution

  • 5 Stars

     

    (9)

  • 4 Stars

     

    (4)

  • 3 Stars

     

    (2)

  • 2 Stars

     

    (0)

  • 1 Stars

     

    (6)

88%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Good audio (8)
  • Easy to set up (6)
  • Interfaces well with TV (5)
  • Powerful bass (5)
  • Energy efficient (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Living room (5)
    • Television shows (3)
      • Was this a gift?:
      • No (5)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    Great Systen

    Shopping for awhile for a Home Theatre System,that was a reasonable price. for our new 3D HD TV .We compared Bose with this System..It was same performance and half the price.....Read complete review

    Shopping for awhile for a Home Theatre System,that was a reasonable price. for our new 3D HD TV .We compared Bose with this System..It was same performance and half the price..We are very happy,Sounds like a Movie Theatre ...Looks elegant and modern..
    You will be happy if good quality sound is what you are looking for...

    VS

    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    HT-CT550W

    I went to the Sony Style store at the Stanford Shopping Center on Saturday May 21, 2011 to audition the Sound bar. The system layout is very simple and intuitive. The sound bar had...Read complete review

    I went to the Sony Style store at the Stanford Shopping Center on Saturday May 21, 2011 to audition the Sound bar. The system layout is very simple and intuitive. The sound bar had a clear, crisp audible sound. Unfortunately I could not say the same about the woofer. The woofer sounded muffled and had a lot of distortion. Sony should rework the woofer and give its customers the opportunity to make a no cost trade for a better engineered woofer.

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    5.0

    Works great with my SONY TV

    By Jim

    from Lockport, NY

    About Me Technically Challenged

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Clear Sound
    • Easy To Set Up
    • Interfaces Well With TV
    • Thundering Bass

    Cons

      Best Uses

        Comments about Sony Black 3D Sound Bar Home Theater System With Wireless Subwoofer:

        I just use it to watch normal TV shows

        • Was this a gift?:
        • No

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        4.0

        Nice sound improvement over my TV alone.

        By CoffeeGuy

        from New Hampshire

        Comments about Sony Black 3D Sound Bar Home Theater System With Wireless Subwoofer:

        I purchased and installed my CT550W last summer. It is paired with a 46" Bravia, BDP S580, and HD cable TV. We love the sound improvement and also use it for music via Pandora on our TV. It makes a huge difference over the regular TV audio. All I really wanted was a better speaker system for my TV, but this is more of a mini-home theater system. All components connect to this AV system and the AV system then connects to the TV. The system has intelligence built in, so it responds to and manages Sony devices as it thinks it should based upon conditions. Like when I put it in standby mode, it tells the TV to switch to internal TV speakers (which I really don't want). I suspect I can fix that with some settings, but I haven't spent that much time going though the menus on all of the devices. Generally it isn't too bad, but it does seem slow to respond as a result. The AV system is communicating with the others devices and waiting for responses (I assume). Overall, the wireless has been reliable, but I did have a problem this week where the wireless connection to the sub-woofer stopped working. I was able to get it back by powering them both off and restarting them in sequence. And I do mean power off, not "standby". The controller will also control other Sony devices, so I can use one controller for the AV system, BD player and TV, but I haven't yet checked to see if I can train it to run my DVR from Comcast (Explorer 8300HD). Overall I'm very happy I purchased this system and we enjoy it every day. It is smaller than a full home theater system, offers great sound and cabling simplification.

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        4.0

        Very good sound with a few compromises.

        By KevinS

        from Columbus Ohio

        Comments about Sony Black 3D Sound Bar Home Theater System With Wireless Subwoofer:

        I like the CT550W. It's a neat installaton that doesn't require running wires. It provides a theater style sound, and I can follow movie dialog much easier with the forward facing speakers. But don't expect it to provide a surround sound effect. I had to put my Sony 40in LED TV up on blocks because the stand is too low. The sound bar blocks the remote control receiver, the motion sensor and it blocks the bottom directed speakers from the TV making it harder to hear. It's a very good choice for apartments and people that don't want their decor invaded by lots of audio gear, If you can mount it to the front of your TV stand, or on a shelf, that would be best.

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        5.0

        great sound bar

        By woody

        from Pa.

        About Me Audiophile, Movie Enthusiast

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Clear Sound
        • Easy To Set Up
        • Energy Efficient
        • Good Remote
        • Interfaces Well With TV
        • Intuitive Controls
        • Thundering Bass

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Living Room
          • Surround Sound Solution
          • Television Shows

          Comments about Sony Black 3D Sound Bar Home Theater System With Wireless Subwoofer:

          sound

          Service and delivery comments:

          yes to all

          • Was this a gift?:
          • Yes

          Comment on this review

           
          3.0

          Poor mounting

          By AC_DC

          from Marion IA

          About Me Practical

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Clear Sound
          • Easy To Set Up
          • Energy Efficient

          Cons

          • Does not attach to TV

          Best Uses

          • Living Room

          Comments about Sony Black 3D Sound Bar Home Theater System With Wireless Subwoofer:

          The sound bar and TV are both Sony. Why would they not have mounts on the TV for the sound bar. Glad mine is not wall mounted.It came with the TV or I would not purchase this unit for the price asked.

          • Was this a gift?:
          • No

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          4.0

          Good soundboard for $$$

          By Handy Andy

          from Chicago, IL

          About Me Tech Savvy

          Pros

          • Clear Sound
          • Easy To Set Up
          • Interfaces Well With TV
          • Thundering Bass

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Living Room
            • Movies

            Comments about Sony Black 3D Sound Bar Home Theater System With Wireless Subwoofer:

            It's a great sound bar once you take the time to tune it properly. I use this in my bedroom for movies, gaming, and music. I find that for movies and gaming it does well... But music can be some what tricky to find a good balance for different genres. Otherwise the system works well and the wireless sub is great and easy to move around.

            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

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            5.0

            Awesome

            By Scott Augie

            from Chicago, IL

            About Me Movie Enthusiast, Practical, Tech Savvy

            Pros

            • Clear Sound
            • Easy To Set Up
            • Interfaces Well With TV
            • Thundering Bass

            Cons

            • Confusing Remote
            • Poor Interface

            Best Uses

            • Living Room
            • Movies
            • Surround Sound Solution
            • Television Shows

            Comments about Sony Black 3D Sound Bar Home Theater System With Wireless Subwoofer:

            I'm buying 2 more for my other TV's.

            • Was this a gift?:
            • No

            Comment on this review

             
            5.0

            "Don't judge a book by it's cover"

            By cycling grand pa

            from alta loma ca

            About Me Technically Challenged

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Clear Sound
            • Easy To Set Up
            • Energy Efficient
            • Good Remote
            • Interfaces Well With TV
            • Intuitive Controls
            • Thundering Bass

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Living Room
              • Television Shows

              Comments about Sony Black 3D Sound Bar Home Theater System With Wireless Subwoofer:

              Good quality and not cumbersome

              Service and delivery comments:

              Very fast delivery!!! Excellent service!!!

              • Was this a gift?:
              • No

              Comment on this review

              (2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

               
              1.0

              Poor service... went bad in less than 2 months

              By Hangman

              from Glen Allen, VA

              Comments about Sony Black 3D Sound Bar Home Theater System With Wireless Subwoofer:

              My SW stopped working after 2 months. Worse yet, I'm supposed to pay for shipping it back to the repair center (likely over $f100 just for S/H) yet it's in-warranty? Terrible! I won't buy anything Sony after this experience.

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              5.0

              Sound Bar fixed two Issues

              By Anonymous

              from Boston, MA

              Comments about Sony Black 3D Sound Bar Home Theater System With Wireless Subwoofer:

              Have an older HD TV with only one HDMI input. Need to connect three devices. Also, needed to replace older surround sound system that had failed. This sound bar was able to fit the bill for both. Gave me the flexibility to connect all my devices via the turner and gave back the sound that I was missing with out my our system. Found it very easy to set up and connect. Just navigating the tuner menu takes some time to get use to.

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