Sony DAV-HDX275 Theater System with Wireless Speakers
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- Wireless Speakers: With Wireless Speakers
- Front Speaker: 1 Way
- Main Speakers Power Output: 143 Watts
- Included Components: DVD Player
- Number Of Speakers: 5 Speakers and Subwoofer
- TV Resolutions: 1080p (1125p)
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Sony Performance at a Reasonable Price Point
Pros
Very good sound and DVD images, plus built-in digital media port.
Cons
No true EQ functionality, very deep component, and awfully slow switching between discs.
Recommended it?
Yes
The Bottom Line:
Want a home theater but don't want to spend a fortune? The Sony DAV-HDX275 puts everything you need (though maybe not everything you want) in one affordable box.
When my wife and I invested in a new wall unit, I figured it was time to trade in our hodgepodge of speakers and components for a home theater system. After some comparative shopping (and limited with a relatively tight budget), we chose the Sony DAV-HDX275. Priced at $299 (on sale), it is one of the lower priced "one-box" solutions on the market, but so far it has met expectations.
The system includes five speakers for surround sound, plus a subwoofer. Sony decided to connect the speakers with color coded plugs instead of typical connectors, which helps make sure each speaker is in the right place, but could mean trouble if you ever need to replace a wire. Back in my day, you needed/wanted big speakers for big sound, but the rules have changed. These compact speakers pack plenty of volume and the subwoofer, while smaller than my older model, provides plenty of bass. This system is not designed to shake the plaster off the walls, but it provided more than enough volume for my wife to give me "the look" when I cranked it up during the lobby scene of "The Matrix."
Be warned -- at almost 16 inches, the actual home theater component is DEEP. It might cause you some problems, particularly when you factor in the extra room you'll need to connect speakers and other wires. Make sure you measure, especially if your entertainment center has doors.
The home theater component actually replaced our Pioneer receiver, Sony 5-CD carousel, and JVC DVD player. That means two less remotes and much less real estate in the rack. The DVD player is pretty slow switching between discs, much slower than our old carousel, but I doubt we'll use it much for shuffling between CDs. These days, we tend to use an iPod for music -- and the DAV-HDX275 comes with a digital media port that lets us connect an iPod easily. There's also a built-in AM/FM receiver, which does a very good job receiving stations (you'll need antennas, of course, but they are also included). The included remote is pretty intuitive and provides control of a Sony TV, if you have one.
Perhaps the biggest fault of the system is the lack of an EQ or any real ability to adjust the sound. There is a "night" mode that transfer much of the sound to the center channel, you can increase the bass using a predetermined "dynamic" setting, and you can fiddle with a few surround sound options. But you can't set the treble or bass to your specific taste, nor are there pre-programmed EQ choices like "pop" or "classical" or "concert hall." If you require absolute control over your sound, this is not the system for you. However, for most people, the sound quality will be more than acceptable, and it's hard to beat this combination of audio quality and functionality at this price point.
The system includes five speakers for surround sound, plus a subwoofer. Sony decided to connect the speakers with color coded plugs instead of typical connectors, which helps make sure each speaker is in the right place, but could mean trouble if you ever need to replace a wire. Back in my day, you needed/wanted big speakers for big sound, but the rules have changed. These compact speakers pack plenty of volume and the subwoofer, while smaller than my older model, provides plenty of bass. This system is not designed to shake the plaster off the walls, but it provided more than enough volume for my wife to give me "the look" when I cranked it up during the lobby scene of "The Matrix."
Be warned -- at almost 16 inches, the actual home theater component is DEEP. It might cause you some problems, particularly when you factor in the extra room you'll need to connect speakers and other wires. Make sure you measure, especially if your entertainment center has doors.
The home theater component actually replaced our Pioneer receiver, Sony 5-CD carousel, and JVC DVD player. That means two less remotes and much less real estate in the rack. The DVD player is pretty slow switching between discs, much slower than our old carousel, but I doubt we'll use it much for shuffling between CDs. These days, we tend to use an iPod for music -- and the DAV-HDX275 comes with a digital media port that lets us connect an iPod easily. There's also a built-in AM/FM receiver, which does a very good job receiving stations (you'll need antennas, of course, but they are also included). The included remote is pretty intuitive and provides control of a Sony TV, if you have one.
Perhaps the biggest fault of the system is the lack of an EQ or any real ability to adjust the sound. There is a "night" mode that transfer much of the sound to the center channel, you can increase the bass using a predetermined "dynamic" setting, and you can fiddle with a few surround sound options. But you can't set the treble or bass to your specific taste, nor are there pre-programmed EQ choices like "pop" or "classical" or "concert hall." If you require absolute control over your sound, this is not the system for you. However, for most people, the sound quality will be more than acceptable, and it's hard to beat this combination of audio quality and functionality at this price point.
