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Sony HT-CT260

Price range:

$40.97 - $327.00

Summary: A 2.1-channel soundbar.

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Type: Soundbars

About - Sony HT-CT260
The Sony HT-CT260 is part of the home theater system test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, home theater system models like the HT-CT260 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-CT260

The Sony HT-CT260 is part of the home theater system test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, home theater system models like the HT-CT260 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-CT260
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	Yes
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	NA
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)	1/0
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General Information
Manufacturer	Sony Corporation
Manufacturer Website Address	www.sony.com
Product Model	HT-CT260
Product Name	HT-CT260 Surround Sound Bar
Product Type	Speaker System

User Reviews - Sony HT-CT260

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Movie lover

from

Northern Virginia

4.0

A fine soundbar, but buy with 6 ft cable

1/29/2013

Pros

Clear Sound

Good Remote

Interfaces Well With TV

Intuitive Controls

Thundering Bass

Wireless Woofer Great

Cons

3 Ft Cable Too Short

Buy With 6 Ft Cable

Difficult To Set Up

Stretching 3 Ft Wrecks It

Best Uses

Larger Rooms

Movies

Simple Addition To Tv

Television Shows

Turn Down Tv Use This

Comment:

We bought this to go with our new AG 55 inch flatscreen. Hookup was simple until I tried to link the sound-bar to the TV. That stretched the 3 ft. Digital Audio cable that came with it, and wrecked it. After an hour on the phone with a very helpful Sony customer service rep, we figured out the problem, I went to Radio Shack, bought a good 6 ft. digital audio cable, and hooked it up easily. It sounds great. Sony should not sell this product with the flimsy, thin 3 ft. cable they include in the package.

How long have you owned it:

A month or less

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

Tiger Frank

from

Taylors, SC

(6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Very good for the money

1/4/2013

Pros

Clear Sound

Easy To Set Up

Good Remote

Interfaces Well With TV

Just The Right Bass

Very good sound

Cons

Best Uses

Live Video Concerts

Living Room

Movies

Comment:

This soundbar is a great alternative to the cumbersome surround sound system that requires wires to be run all over the house. The surround sound effect is probably not as good a multi speaker wired system, but is a great improvement over the TV speakers. Very simple hookup with one coaxial cable (not provided) to the blue ray and one small cable (provided) to the TV. Wireless sub-woofer works great.

How long have you owned it:

A month or less

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

SteveR

from

San Diego, CA

(19 of 19 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Absolutely Perfect

11/25/2012

Pros

Clean Lines

Clear Sound

Easy To Set Up

Good Remote

Interfaces Well With TV

Intuitive Controls

Looks Great

Cons

Best Uses

Living Room

Movies

Smaller Rooms

Surround Sound Solution

Television Shows

Comment:

This is perfect for anyone who wants good sound, easy installation, and simple operation! We are absolutely delighted with every aspect of this unit. Just so you know, it replaced a Bose Lifestyle Surround System and sounds light years better than the Bose.

How long have you owned it:

One-to-three months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

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