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Sony HT-CT150

Price range:

$189.95 - $249.99

Summary: A 3.1-channel soundbar.

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Type: Soundbars

About - Sony HT-CT150
The Sony HT-CT150 is part of the home theater system test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, home theater system models like the HT-CT150 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below. Sound quality: Sound quality represents tonal accuracy and ability to reproduce fine sonic detail of the front speakers, subwoofer, center-channel speaker, and surround speakers. Sound quality judgments are made with the system optimized using its own auto speaker set-up function (if so equipped), and with its own tone controls and/or pre-set tone settings (if any) adjusted for most balanced sound. Ease of use: Ease of use indicates how easy it is to set up the system and use controls on front panel and remote. Versatility: Versatility score is based on the presence or absence of useful features. The inputs and outputs shown are on the receiver. (Does not include outputs on the video player, if that is separate.)

About - Sony HT-CT150

The Sony HT-CT150 is part of the home theater system test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, home theater system models like the HT-CT150 are rated on multiple criteria, such as those listed below.

Sound quality:: Sound quality represents tonal accuracy and ability to reproduce fine sonic detail of the front speakers, subwoofer, center-channel speaker, and surround speakers. Sound quality judgments are made with the system optimized using its own auto speaker set-up function (if so equipped), and with its own tone controls and/or pre-set tone settings (if any) adjusted for most balanced sound.
Ease of use:: Ease of use indicates how easy it is to set up the system and use controls on front panel and remote.
Versatility:: Versatility score is based on the presence or absence of useful features. The inputs and outputs shown are on the receiver. (Does not include outputs on the video player, if that is separate.)

About This Brand
Sony, one of the world's most-recognized electronics brands, sells home-theater products in a wide range of categories, including 1.1-virtual surround-sound sound-bar systems and 5.1- channel systems that incorporate a 3D Blu-ray player and have wireless connectivity. Sony products cover the market, from low to high, with models for nearly every price category.

About This Brand

Sony, one of the world's most-recognized electronics brands, sells home-theater products in a wide range of categories, including 1.1-virtual surround-sound sound-bar systems and 5.1- channel systems that incorporate a 3D Blu-ray player and have wireless connectivity. Sony products cover the market, from low to high, with models for nearly every price category.

Features & Specs - Sony HT-CT150
Video player disc capacity The number of discs that the video player can handle. Video player disc capacity	NA
Active subwoofer Has a built-in amplifier and typically has a bass level control (independent of controls on a receiver). Active subwoofer	Yes
Wireless subwoofer Yes' indicates that the model comes with a powered wireless subwoofer. "Optional' indicates that accessories (transmitter and wireless amplifiers) are available that allow signals to be wirelessly transmitted the amplifers that power a subwoofer. 'No' indicates that the models does not provide for wireless operation of a subwoofer. Wireless subwoofer	No
Receiver OSD Receiver OSD Onscreen display lets you view the receiver's menus on a TV screen, a squint-free alternative to using the receiver's LED or LCD display. Receiver OSD	No
Auto speaker calibration System comes with a microphone to automatically adjust speaker sound levels, delays, and possibly more to balance the surround effect for your room size and speaker setup. Auto speaker calibration	No
Plays 3D Blu-ray discs Plays 3-D Blu-ray discs; for 3D operation, it requires a 3D TV and 3D glasses, as well a 3D Blu-ray movie. Plays 3D Blu-ray discs	NA
Analog to HDMI video conversion Can convert analog video input signals (Composite, S-Video, Component) to digital and output them via the HDMI connection. Analog to HDMI video conversion	NA
3D capable HDMI switching Will pass a 3-D video signal when switching HDMI cable connected 3-D source devices to a 3-D TV. 3D capable HDMI switching	Yes
FM tuner Receiver has a built-in FM radio tuner. FM tuner	No
AM tuner Receiver has built-in AM radio tuner. AM tuner	No
Internet streaming access Can receive audio or video streams from various online entertainment services, such as movies from Netflix or Amazon Video on Demand, or Pandora Internet radio. Requires a broadband internet connection and -- depending on the service -- a subscription. Internet streaming access	No
Stereo analog audio (in/out) Stereo analog audio (in/out) lists the number of stereo (two-channel) analog audio input and output connections. These are useful for connecting two-channel analog audio devices such as a TV, set-top box, non-integrated video disc player, etc. Stereo analog audio (in/out)	2/0
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General Information
Manufacturer	Sony Corporation
Manufacturer Website Address	www.sony.com
Product Model	HT-CT150
Product Name	HT-CT150 Home Theater System
Product Type	Home Theater System

User Reviews - Sony HT-CT150

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By Crynausarus

from Suburban St. Louis

4.0

Improves TV Experience

1/21/2013

Pros

Easy To Set Up

Interfaces Well With TV

Cons

Confusing Remote

Poor Interface

Best Uses

Living Room

Movies

Television Shows

Comment:

The HT-CT150 is a good, basic system that improved our viewing experience by providing richer and clearer sound as compared to the internal TV speakers.<br />The Bravia Sync worked better than expected considering the confusing description in the manual. I have a Sony BD player attached through HDMI to the HT-CT150 which is then attached to a Sony TV in the HDMI port that used to have the BD connection. When the TV is turned on, the HT-CT150 wakes up and I can control the volume with the TV remote. I connected the TV back to the HT-CT150 using the included digital optical cord to permit listing to the devices still connected to the TV (cable box, video game) and can still control the volume of the HT-CT150 using the TV remote.<br />As I have found with all of my Sony products, the remote is a mess, with many similar sized, unintuitive, multifunctioned buttons, that make me feel that I am missing out on some exciting features since I can't figure out or remember what they do.<br />One unexpected drawback of the HT-CT150 is that the display, remote sensor, and input/output connections are all on the subwoofer, which means that the subwoofer has to be in a prominent place in your TV setup instead of being tucked away in a corner of the room. I have sufficient room for the unit next to the TV stand but those with a wall mounted TV or a shelved component cabinet might not have a tidy spot for it.<br />For the ease of setup, the Bravia Sync, the improved sound over TV, and a decent price, the HT-CT150 is a good choice for upgrading your viewing experience.

How long have you owned it:

A month or less

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

By CRs biggest fan

from Boston, MA

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

A great product if you like Sony.

6/25/2012

Pros

Easy To Set Up

Good Remote

Interfaces Well With TV

Intuitive Controls

Cons

250 price tag

Best Uses

BD playing

Living Room

Television Shows

Comment:

Using it for almost a year, I appreciate the ease of use provided by the Bravia Sync technology. The seamless blending of technologies when switching inputs be it the BD player, PS3, TV or SAT box is automatic and idiot proofed. CR's sound bar characteristic evaluation is very accurate so expect a good sounding TV like speaker that satisfies a 500 square foot room. In my application, tones are accurate and sound good to me in all modes besides analog. Using analog input sounds seems softer so I have to turn up the gain 10 percent higher in this mode.

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

By Gatun

from TX

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Good system / Bravia Sync

1/6/2011

Pros

Bravia Sync

Clear Sound

Easy To Set Up

Interfaces Well With TV

Small Footprint

Cons

Best Uses

Living Room

Smaller Rooms

Comment:

If you have all Sony products with Bravia Sync, this products seamlessly links up with them. Easy to setup, unobtrusive and the sound is clear. I'm able to control the sound with my Tivo remote.

How long have you owned it:

A month or less

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

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