Not just for small rooms, this is for your home theatre!
354854
We love this sound bar and wireless sub!  Works great with our projector and the receiver is great as we use that for our "hub" that feeds out one HDMI cable to our projector, which the Onkyo 2.1 couldn't do. The bluetooth on this system works great too. Can't really be more pleased. Tested out all the sound bars at Best Buy and this one by far sounded the best and once we got it hooked up at home we were not let down.
3583426
We owned a Bose 321 for several years and used the unit in our family room.  Over time the Bose was dying in slow motion, we recently had to have the volume set at 80+ for the same movie we used to listen to at 40.  We had other issues as well.

In any event,we were looking for a simple solution, that would not make our family room look like a frat house with giant speakers everywhere, and ideally would use or easily incorporate a Blu Ray player. We found everything we wanted and more in this system.

It arrived right on time (had to sign for delivery, no problem with that).  It was nicely packaged, and clearly labeled.  It was interesting to me, one of the selling points of the Bose system was how "easy" it was to set up, and it was, but I can tell you this Panasonic system is so well laid out and so intuitive, it is just as easy.

The surround speakers are a bit larger than we expected, but can be tucked out of sight.  The wireless "base" module for the surround speakers is quite small and easily fits under an end table totally out of the way.  The speakers themselves give great sound!  It is amazing how much better, richer and fuller this is than the 321.  Dialogue is crystal clear and the "true" surround really creates a theater like effect.

The Blu Ray itself is amazing, even watching old non blu ray DVD's it is great, very clear and sharp.

We are using this with the Oppo HDMI switch, which is another 5 star product if there ever was one.

Overall, if you are not going for the true audiophile experience, and are interested in a simple, great sounding Home Theater solution with a Blu Ray player, look no further, THIS IS IT!

I recommend this without hesitation or reservation.
3671093
It's hard to imagine that anyone could have a collection of old and new hi-fi peripherals that couldn't be hooked up to this beast.  Check out the back panel view above.  The only problem is you will need to carefully plan your hookups, because once a set of jacks is surrounded, you'll never get something plugged in or out of it (at least with just fingers).  Mine handles a phonograph, 2 VCRs, an LD player, a DVD player, and a CD player.  There are jacks available for a tape deck or other audio recorder.  All video hookups are your choice of composite, s-video, component, or HDMI.  The DG-1000 will do any conversion you need from one to another automatically.

Flexibility is great.  You can reassign digital audio inputs (optical and coax) as needed.  The rear surround channels (useless, IMHO) can be setup to provide secondary entertainment in another room, or can be used to bi-amp your front speakers.

Automatic setup is terrific.  I found that half my speakers were out of phase.  It measures the relative power, distance, and phase of all your speakers, then automatically stores adjustments.  So you should easily get extremely well-balanced sound. Thank goodness for the on-screen setup, because it is complicated.  But it just takes some manual reading to get it.

Another reviewer said he upgraded from a 1998 STR-DE925, which I did also.  I really liked it, but this STR-DG1000 just has so much more.  I'll be growing into it for a while.  A very worthwhile investment, and I see the price has already dropped $11 in 2 weeks.
3990562
If you already have a DVD player, or you don't want to get locked into a DVD player that doesn't have all the features you want, this is a good home theater system for you.
Since it doesn't include a DVD player, it's a lot less expensive than one that does have one, and you can get a DVD player with features like Progressive Scan to add to this great system to really make your home theater watching experience look and sound terrific.
Overall, quality from Sony has always been high, and this unit is no exception.  The 100 watts of power is ample for a home theater unit in all but the largest rooms.  The integrated Dolby sound processing makes sure that your audio experience will be as pure as digital sound can make it.  It's fairly easy for even an amateur to set up and use.  And the SubWoofer will blow your socks off.  The stereo AM/FM tuner that's included has enough presets for the whole family.  And it has more than enough inputs and outputs for all but the most demanding audio/video connoisseur.
5.1 Surround Sound can only be appreciated in person, in a room set up correctly. One of the things you will really enjoy is how the sounds seem to come from in back of you and then zoom around to the front. But its fairly small size makes it easy to set up, even in an apartment. You won't believe your ears when you hear it, and you won't believe the price when you see it. It's the only complete system in a box for this price.
I don't think I could recommend this system any higher for those who already have a DVD player and want to add the home theater experience, or for those who want to get a DVD player with different features than a whole package deal. I'm now recommending this unit, which is still available, over my original choice of the Sony HT-DDW740 which is no longer available.
3390751
I recently upgraded my  5.1 THX home theater system by adding a replacement AV Receiver and this gem of a subwoofer.

  The Sony SA-WM250 Subwoofer replaces 2 Boston Accoustics passive subwoofers (huge, heavy mothers).  The result is way beyond my expectations.  When I listen to Music DVD concerts or watch DVD movies I now hear the bass channel as I never heard it with my other subwoofers (To be fair,  I blame that partially on my old AV receiver and Amp, and partially on the passive subwoofers).

  This Subwoofer is about half the size of just one of my old subwoofers, and there is no setup required other than plugging it in, connecting a speaker cable from the AV receiver, and adjusting the bass control to suit yourself.

  I have to say that the addition of this little gem has made a very significent improvement in the sound of my home theater system for such a small investment of money.
2970124
I bought ONE, figuring at worst I could use it for a stage monitor for my bigger rig.
My intent was to use this as a 'top' for an EV 12" powered sub, with an eight channel mixer . . . and it SHINES for that reason alone!
Small rooms (10+ people) up to medium sized rooms (50 + or - people), the music is pretty even throughout without being 'too much' at the first few tables.
The sub allows me to not push too hard for lows and between the mixer and this speaker controls I can adjust for most any room.

WARNING: DO NOT USE THE 1/4" AND XLR INPUTS AT THE SAME TIME! Upon reading the complete manual you'll find you will/can damage this unit by doing so, and the resulting damage is not covered under warranty.

As for the NO-HANDLE-ISSUE, I search for padded bags and they were$189! Thinking outside the box, I was flipping through a harbor-freight and found a blue padded (bottom only) tool bag on sale for $9.99 and bought two of them. . . because I plan to buy a second B208D very soon. This bag has two handles, AND a shoulder strap.
4106509
Recently, my family has been using the front living room as a home theater.  We've thrown together an Epson EX5210 projection unit, a laptop and a set of speakers together.  Quite frankly, my living room wall has never been more awesome!!  To provide the soundtrack, we borrowed the speakers from my home office, but playing Candy Crush without sound had taken it's toll on my sanity; it was time for a new set of home theater speakers.

After doing some shopping around, and comparing various speakers in the store I tried out the Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 package.  The store sample music just sounded more "rich" through the Klipsh speakers.  I'll admit, the THX certification might have played a part in convincing my ears that these sounded better, but I decided that these truly sounded much better than the logitech and others available.

Set-up was simple.  Some other reviews here mention issues with the DIN connector, but I didn't have any problems.  The DIN cord is even clearly labeled to prevent issues with connecting it.  The sattelite speakers connect to the subwoofer via push-lock speaker connectors.

Volume and subwoofer "level" are easly controlled from the knobs on the sattelite speaker.  We tried a few YouTube videos, then popped in a DVD and sat down for a movie.  After all, that's why we needed some awesome speakers  :)

With the volume knob turned up approximately 1/3 max volume, the 200 watts of THX certified sound filled my simple home theater.  The room is 15x20 with vaulted ceilings.  These speakers easily filled the room with vibrant and rich sound, a huge improvement over the logitech 2.1 system I had employed before.

The only negative thing that I can say so far about these speakers is that I found that with the subwoofer turned all the way up, there was a significantly noticible amount of distortion, but having the subwoofer turned up that high was just silly anyway.

If you need big sound from a compact system, this is the speaker set for you.  I am very happy with my purchase.  A 5-star product!
1145303
This is a truly amazing soundbar!  Hook up was a breeze; two RCA jacks for in and out inputs, the 3D feature turned on, and voila!  The room seemed to have been engulfed by sound.  I had a Panasonic 5.1 with wireless rear speakers, which were not really wireless, and I had nothing but hassles with it. This Coby just delivers; sound to the sides, up, down, no matter, the sound is there.  I have mine mounted over the HD TV and you can literally feel the sound bounding off the walls and ceiling.  By the way, my rec room is about 20 by 14, so this soundbar probably does a much better job in a smaller enclosed area.  The built-in subwoofer opens to the bottom of the unit; it is OK as well; perhaps not as deep-sounding as my former Panasonic's but it's remarkably good, picking up all the firepower in Avatar, for instance, without missing a beat.  One word about the "stereo" feature:  skip it, forget it.  Stick to the 3D; you'll see the difference immediately. In fact, I don't know why they have it in the first place; I'd bet if a poll is taken, nobody uses it.  One last item, the remote can not be easier to handle.  It's so small it easily fits in a shirt pocket - just has sound up, down, 3D, stereo, and off and on buttons.  I don't use it since I have a Logitech 670 and they have the codes for the Coby. Overall, a very good, easy to setup, no hassles soundbar that for me has done as advertised.
1135028
I am no audiophile, but I believe I recognize good sound when I hear it.  I've experienced numerous HT systems and can distinguish between good and bad.  That said, I have three young children and a decor that does not allow for a traditional home theater.  I'm so constrained that I literally must fit everything into my Amish-built oak entertainment center.  That's right, I fit the center channel AND the subwoofer INSIDE my entertainment center!  While many of you sneer, I have no choice.  And this is where the review begins.

Despite the generally favorable reviews of this system, I had low expectations.  Just how good could a tiny system sound?  I tried it out of box, and I was impressed. Very impressed.  The range of the center channel is excellent, considering you're probably dealing with paper cones.  Highs are met well and lows are dynamic enough, when complimented by the sub, to add oomph to your viewing and listening experience.  My reference blu-rays, Hellboy 2 and The Dark Knight, were the first tests.  Explosions were felt in my gut, and the film came alive.  This despite me having the subwoofer BEHIND my TV in the entertainment center.  The bass in the sub is absorbed well by the sub cabinet, so I don't get awful rattling effects.  In fact, there is no vibration other than the bass you WANT to hear.  Dialogue was crisp, and the mid-range was full.

Another note: my living room is LARGE with 20-foot vaulted ceilings.  The Ct-100 is the only system I have, so it's not a "backup." I literally threw everything at this system and put it in situations where it SHOULD have failed.  But it didn't.  It filled the room and created a nice sound field.  Don't expect 7.1, but you won't be disappointed if you're comparing this to any other soundbar below $500.  It has enhanced my movie-viewing experience, and I don't think anyone looking for a budget system could go wrong.  The price is right and the performance is beyond anything in the price range or soundbar lineup.

Happy viewing!
4643836
I bought the DV11 three months ago after a good deal of research on home theater systems.  It exceeded even my best hopes.  I unpacked it and plugged it into the wall.  Then I looked agape at the 12' wide perfect image (opening sequence of 'Serenity') thrown on my living room wall. I confess I dragged several neighbors in my apartment building over to take a look, and they were all similarly impressed (several offered to move in).

The DV11 image is quite good, particularly considering the price point.  Movie images are amazingly bright and clear even on a white wall.  The unit itself it quiet, and the built-in speakers surprisingly good.  I can convert either my living room or my bedroom into a small movie theater by simply unplugging the unit and moving it into the next room.

The mobility and all-in-one nature of the DV11 are attractive to anyone who may not want to hide wires or speakers or have a projector permanently installed in their living room -- renters, people in small apartments, etc.  When company comes you can put it away in a box.

Overall, a great product, executed remarkably well.  Highly recommended.
3198846
Awesome sound, better than having a home theater.
3691994
this thing will rattle stuff off the walls but with a clean, tight sound.  If you have a HUGE home theater room than this may not be the best for you, but for 95% of rooms this will be more than enough.  I've had more than one person say "look at that cute little subwoofer" but after hearing it they're blown away.  It scares the hell out of my dog.  If listening at wall-rattling levels keep an eye on it because it WILL walk across the room (I'm serious). Having said all this, I think it's the MSRP and current pricing is obscene--get it used for around 6 bills (or 5 like I did) and you will be amazed.
3923191
I wanted a home theater in a box but was nvervous about getting all the right features.  This is a great buy because it has everything you need to be current -

- HDMI out

- Fiber-optic audio in (allows you to listen to TV in 5.1 surround, not just DVDs) (it also has RCA input in case your tv doesn't have optical.. i'd note that if you have digi coax you can get a converter for that too).

- Upconversion to HD for DVD's

- EZ to set-up (I got the whole thing wired in hardly any time, flipped the switch and *presto*  I honestly wired the entire thing and turned it on and watched a movie without once opening the instruction manual.  I will now read it though as i want to customize the surround sound further -- though it really sounds amazing on the default settings.

-The rear speakers can be used in almost any direction -- you can sit them upright on a table and they actually look good.  likewise they can be aimed forward, and/or stand-mounted

-Came with plenty of speaker wire, nicely labeled, for getting the entire system running.  i got all my wires hidden easily, given there was plenty of wire.

-Even comes with an AM and FM antenna if you want to use the built-in radio

Remote will be tricky to master - tons of features - but all in all the entire thing is intuitive.

The sound is awesome -- it totally changes watching movies and shows with real surround sound...  doors opening behind you, music coming from your right, etc. etc.

The bass is fantastic.  fills the room, plenty of thump for dramatic soundtracks and action/bomb sequences.

For the money you can't beat this.  Yes, part of me wants a component system, but i don't want anything too big.. all the component systems just take up too much room unless you have custom cabinetry.. and then you can't use the remote unless it's all visible which means all the compenents would need to be showing.. whereas this thing takes up no space and packs a punch.  to have such an awesome unit that is so compact is worth giving up on component system.

visually, the dvd is awesome on my LC HDTV.  i am constantly blown away.

again, the sound is awesome, and tons of power out of the sub and speakers.
4535733
I chose this product after much review. My 52 inch Samsung was very hard to hear in my room which has a 25 foot ceiling with an L shaped loft, fireplace, hardwood floors and many glass doors and windows. My old Sony RXD5 helped, but it was very difficult to watch a movie without having the sound so loud the walls shook. I realize this is not true surround sound, but for my situation, without having speakers and wires all over the room and a major price tag, it is a very significant improvement. I can now watch TV and hear dialogue! The wireless feature of the acoustimass and it's smaller size is a big plus. I  have it placed 25 feet from the TV, hidden in the loft. This is a very good option for people with similar situations or for those who hate the clutter and appearance issues with true surround systems. This unit may be high priced for what it is-but it is Bose, and excellent design and quality.
337405
This unit may not be for everyone, or those expecting the absolute best in high fidelity and the deepest base.  After all, you get what you pay for.  However, dollar for dollar this unit beats most "sound bars" around the same price hands down.  For me it was perfect for my family room setup and exceeded my expectations.  I consider myself an audiophile.  I already have a separate dedicated home theater room with 110" screen, projector and 4,000 watts of power.  I already own McIntosh, Sunfire, Martin Logan, Ayon, fancy expensive cables, power cleaners, etc. etc.  This unit will obviously not accomplish what my other setup will, but is also does not cost $1000's of dollars.  This ZVOX unit is very substantial, delivers clear crisp audio, more than adequate base for casual movie watching  and music listening, and a surprising amount of base and volume as well.  If you need more base you can add a separate subwoofer.  If you want to connect wirelessly you can hard a wireless module for $30.  However, as-is I am thrilled with this unit and do not hesitate to recommend it to everyone who wants substantial improvement over the stock cruddy sound that comes from present day flat panels.  This one is a keeper!
2468701
Energy 5.1 Take Classic Home Theater System has a Big Sound in a very small package.  The price is also right.  All of the professional reviews are spot on.  You will be amazed!
3157466
real quick, real simple, This unit is amazing. If you are looking for a sound bar, or a simple unit to take over the duty of sound from the crappy speakers companies are putting in tv's, this is it. If you have the space for it, its just amazing. When you are watching a movie and the actors/actresses are speaking quietly, it has a dialog enhancement mode to punch up the volume. Now I am not an audiophile, but I will take this audio over the tv speakers any day. Now I do not have some cheap Costco, big box brand TV. I spent xxxx = way too much money for my Bravia XBR top of the line TV back in the day when 120Hz imaging was new. Will this replace a surround sound, 5.1 7.1 speaker system no. Will it allow a medium size living room excellent sound reproduction with ample bass, yes. One day I will have a full 7.1 sound system. But only when I am ready to drop 10k. In the mean time, this works pretty well.