Sony HT-CT550W 3D Sound Bar System

FEATURES:

• 2.1 Channels, 400 watts of power
• 3 HDMI inputs
• Wireless subwoofer
• Simulated 3D surround sound
• Dolby TrueHD and DTS Master Audio HD enhanced audio
• HDMI standby passthrough
• Wall mountable
• Bravia Sync capable

REMOTE: RM-AAU113

RATING: 3.8 out of 5 stars

Welcome to a review of the Sony HT-CT550W 3D Sound Bar System. Experience cinema-like surround sound in your own home with Sony’s HT-CT550W Sound bar system. Equipped with 400 watts of power to rock the house, you can enjoy watching movies, sporting events or playing video games with simulated surround sound. This system was made to work with TVs that are 40 inches or larger. With 3 HDMI inputs, you can connect your blu-ray disc player, gaming console, cable box or any other HDMI capable device. To fully experience all that this system has to offer, it is recommended that you purchase high-speed HDMI cables to make your connections. Set-up and installation is easy and takes very little time. The subwoofer is wireless therefore can be placed anywhere in the room for optimal output. Before set-up, it is also recommended to read the manual carefully to understand how to set up your system so that it delivers the most impact. In other words, don’t go with the default settings, read the manual thoroughly on how it can be improved and adjust the settings accordingly, you won’t be sorry, it will deliver incredible, powerful sound with little to no distortion.

The part# for the remote control that comes with this sound bar system is RM-AAU113.

This system comes with an FM tuner that comes in very clear You can preset up to 20 stations and give your stations individual names. Equipped with HDMI pass-through, you can enjoy 3D blu-ray disc movies, games and other 3D content using compatible devices and TVs. Sony’s default settings for audio output have been noted as less than adequate. In order to truly experience all that this unit has to offer, one must manually adjust everything and read the manual carefully. For many people, this is time consuming and annoying. It has also been noted that a longer cord should be provided to connect the receiver to the soundbar.

For the low price of this sound system, it delivers a powerful punch and is worth the money.

PROS:
• Powerful, simulated surround sound
• Inexpensive
• Easy set up and installation
• Sleek, contemporary design

CONS:
• Should come with better default settings for audio output
• Sony could provide longer cord to connect the receiver with the soundbar

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