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503 of 512 found the following review helpful:
 Dont even worry..... Jun 23, 2010
By J. Spencer
I was skeptical I admit
I moved out of my house into a much smaller townhouse and I had to give up my Klipsche 2 series 5.1 system.....I HATED giving up surround sound. I have been bouncing back forth between this one and the CT350 model. I was scared that this wouldn't be as loud as I would like it........wow was I wrong. The room I have it in is only 11 X 15 (system on short side) and this thing is fantastic. It has a max volume of 50 and I find 24 to be more than enough. Is it true 5.1....no... but it has great surround effects and very full sound.....you will feel like the action is going around you which is what we all want anyway isn't it?
I tested it with Avatar Blu Ray..... Lord of the Rings ROTK Disc 2 DVD......Invictus ON Demand (for the accents.....hard on TV speakers).....was blown away each time
I turned up the center to +5 to bring out the dialog a little more and set the sub at +2
I also mounted the speaker ABOVE the TV which I feel really helps to bring out the surround effects because they don't get lost down near the ground around the furniture
It is a little slow switching inputs but that is to be expected......the remote will only control Sony products....so if you have non Sony stuff invest in a Harmony remote
If you are planning this for a really large room and you are going to be sitting 17 or more feet away maybe you should consider the 400W 350 model..... but for a normal room you will be thrilled by this unit.
I couldnt be more happy with this purchase
170 of 175 found the following review helpful:
WAS a skeptic. keyword: WAS! Jul 05, 2010
By jane
i was really skeptical about going with a sound bar at first, but all of those thoughts were out the window as soon as the system got broken in (about 1 or 2 day period to fully break in the system). coming from the traditional 5.1 systems (have had systems ranging from home theater in a box-type of setups to bose lifestyle 5.1's to martin logan set ups), i was really surprised at how well this 1 speaker set up simulated "surround sound". i found myself looking over my shoulder every now and then, while watching movies, because i was hearing things from alot of different places, other than just in front of me. the CT150 was supposed to be a temporary set up for me, but after about a month of use, i'm really considering sticking to soundbars. the simplicity and ergonomics just cannot be compared to by big, traditional 5.1 systems.
as for sound quality, the vocals are nice and crisp. i know the CT100 had a vocal problem, but i can hear everything crystal clear on my CT150 (center channel set at +5). i have my CT150 in a very open living room (about 20x35), so i have my subwoofer level set at +5 (settings go from -6 to +6). the bass levels would be comparable to my bose lifestyle 25 system, with the CT150 having a slight bass advantage. all in all, a great little package. i really couldn't think of a better, more ergonomic set up for a smaller living room or bedroom. i might just stick with soundbars from now on and just upgrade to bigger/better soundbar set ups.
245 of 261 found the following review helpful:
Audio Dad likes his new toy! Aug 15, 2010
By M. Esmond
Background: I am an audio enthusiast with 3 small children. My previous audio system, run by 3 Carver stereo amps, is in boxes in the basement, as I did not want little hands breaking things or blowing up pieces. The old system had more spent in Monster Cable wiring then this system cost. Life changes and the wife did not want speakers and wires everywhere so I made a compromise.
Current Setup:
Sony Bravia TV (2006)
Sony HTCT150
Sony Digital Media Port TDM-iP10
Sony PS3 - Original 60gig
Nintendo Wii
Leap Frog - Zippity
At the time of this review I have owned the HTCT150 for just over 2 weeks and have been quite impressed with the results. The main reason I got the system is for movies and TV watching and being able to hear and control the sound. The output range is good and it does a nice job with lows and high end. I liked that the system could be passive as the PS3 is our main DVD player and entertainment source, i.e. Netflix streaming. I have the PS3 hooked up via HDMI. HDMI up to the TV and from the TV I have both optical out and RCA. The TV will not do ARC (audio return channels) though HDMI and the TV will not convert analog audio (Wii and Zippity) to optical. I let the TV handle the analog audio, RCA switching and have the RCA's go into SA-CD/CD, seems on the HTCT150 the TV RCAs will only work without optical in hooked up.
I have both an older 80gig iPod video and the iPhone 3G that I have hooked to the system using the Digital Media Port TDM-iP10. I use the video iPod for audio only and have full control over it using the remote for the HTCT150. I did a brief test with the iPhone by putting it in iPod mode, it worked as an audio source and had control of it with the remote. I did try to display pictures and it would not pass images or work as a video source. It seems the TDM-iP10 is audio only but you do get control with the HTCT150 remote.
One of the big reasons for my purchase was for nighttime watching and dynamic compression. The system has 2 layers of compression you can use to keep the sound even and not wake the kid. Woke the oldest already before turning on the compression. The system has NIGHT MODE, this is compression in the digital amp of the HTCT150 and limits all sources. Audio DRC (Dynamic Range Control) only works in Dolby Digital, but that covers the TV and PS3 and has 3 levels, None, Standard, Max. With turning both NIGHT MODE and Audio DRC on I can watch TV or movies and hear no volume difference between show and commercial or dialogue and explosions, this is important for us Mom's and Dad's.
Audiophile Time: I have played with the system with the LPCM and BluRay audio out and have been able to hear a difference. As they say " you are only as good as your source" . Dolby Digital bit rate out is around 960Kbs and Dolby True is around 7Mbs. By going into the Video Setup of the PS3 (go figure) and changing the audio output from bitstream to LPCM you can get the better sound. Bitstream outputs the encoding on the DVD/BluRay, LPCM has the PS3 do your decoding.
Overall impressions: The audio performance for a system under $300 is very impressive I feel. The surround effect is very weak, however if you have a good 5.1 or 7.1 mix as source there is a more open feel to the audio. I just have not felt like it has replaced a true 5.1 system. It completely has met the "Wife Acceptance" Factor that we all know is very important. I am very happy with this system and I am not afraid that little hands will destroy it and if they do, oh well it wasn't that expensive.
34 of 35 found the following review helpful:
Sound Bar review Sep 22, 2010
By JCHawks
I write this review with an open mind. When I first placed the order, and received it from the manufacturer, the sub-woofer was broken. I had to return it and request a replacement. That in itself is a major pain in the you know what. I received my replacement yesterday and plugged it in and was underwhelmed by the sound. Once I read through the owners manual and configured the settings..... HOLY COW! What sound! Coming from such a small sound bar and medium sized sub-woofer! I've got a 52" Phillips HD TV that sounded decent by itself. With this added sound, it's literally like a movie theater experience.
The 3 week wait for a working product seems to be worth it. I recommend this to anyone and hopefully you receive a working product on your first go-round.
27 of 27 found the following review helpful:
A great device if your expectations are realistic. Jan 07, 2011
By AceSpeed
My setup:
- PC50C7000 Samsung 3D TV
- XBOX 360
- BD-C5900 Samsung BluRay Player
- Everything is connected via HDMI to CT150 unit and from there HDMI cable to TV.
- Optical cable from TV to CT150.
DESIGN:
Simple and black.
The sound bar is all black with no accents and the sub-woofer is glossy black on top. If you want chrome accents, flaming skulls or other forms of bling, look elsewhere.
SOUND QUALITY:
(Much has been said about this by others, so I'll keep it short.)
Basically the unit sounds very well - monumentally better than the TV speakers - with deep bass and very nice and crisp front speaker sound. You will want to play it loud and you will be able to, although I did find that my XBOX was considerably louder than the movie I tested (Avatar 3D).
SURROUND SOUND QUALITY:
Well, if you want 5.1 sound, get a 5.1 system. This isn't it.
I was not able to perceive any surround effect from the CT150, and to be honest I didn't expect to. So even though the box says otherwise, as far as my perception goes, it's not there. Since I didn't expect it, this is not a negative point for me.
CONNECTIVITY:
3 HDMI inputs. 2 Optical inputs. 1 Coax digital input. 2 L/R (red/white) audio inputs... In a sound bar??? This is one of the things where this system has others beat by a mile. Excellent connectivity for the price.
3D COMPATIBILITY:
3D passthrough works perfectly. This system is fully compatible with 3D.
EASE OF USE:
First of all, installing this thing (not MOUNTING mind you) is extremely easy. Plug in the cables and you're done. Simple as that. And this is not even the best part.
I'm not sure why or how (perhaps DLNA?) but this unit works seamlessly with my Samsung TV with just ONE REMOTE; the TV's. Let me explain...
Powering on the TV doesn't power on the CT150. That's the one negative point.
But powering off the TV does power off (standby) the CT150.
When the TV and the CT150 are both on, the TV automatically disables its own speakers and uses the CT150. When you press the volume keys on the TV remote, you'll see a dual (and a bit annoying) prompt on screen letting you know the volume of the unit* which is what you'll be adjusting.
So you can basically control everything with just the TV remote. This was quite an unexpected surprise for me as I expected otherwise considering the units are from different vendors.
You do, however, have to change inputs with the CT150 remote or the button on top of the unit. So for example, if you have the BluRay and the XBOX on at the same time, you need to choose one of them by selecting it on the CT150. This is obvious because the TV remote can only control the input of the TV.
Sadly I can't guarantee that you will have the same experience as I since I don't know which TV you would pair the CT150 with. In fact if you have a non-Samsung Bluray it may be nicer for you since the device won't "take over" when you switch to that input**.
OVERALL:
I am extremely pleased with the CT150. For the price I don't think there's a better choice. I really like the sound, the convenience, the ridiculous ease of use and the design.
NOTES:
* = CT150 volume is displayed multiplied by 2 on the TV - if volume on CT150 is 20, TV will say 40. This is because the TV works on a scale of 1-100 while the CT150 goes from 1-50.
** = Because the TV and BluRay are current Samsung models, the TV powers on the BluRay as soon as you select the input where it's connected to. This is nice. Except what happens when you want to use something else??? In those cases, you have to manually select the other device on the CT150 and then power off the BluRay.
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