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Sony HT-CT260

Price range:

$40.97 - $299.99

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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By ESP

from Longmont Colorado

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great System For a 2.1 System

4/1/2013

Pros

Clear Sound

Easy To Set Up

Energy Efficient

Good Remote

Interfaces Well With TV

Intuitive Controls

Just Darn Good

Cons

NONE

Best Uses

Larger Rooms

Living Room

Movies

Smaller Rooms

Television Shows

Comment:

After doing weeks of research and show-room testing of multiple products, I kept coming back to this one. Now, after several months of ownership, I decided it was time to place a review. What's great? Yeah, I mean it really serves its purpose well. Great definition in sound, nice layers when watching TV, when in concert with our 3D TV and watching movies, the system really brings the movies to life... Watched several movies WITHOUT sound-bar over the past months and kids did not jump at certain part... Same movie with added sound definition, depth, layering and bass that the sound-bar offered and they were literally jumping from their seats. This unit does an excellent job at immersing you into the emotion of the plot. We watched Titanic last night in 3D and (after watching the movie countless times), my wife commented on how she was impressed with the background noises bring a 4th dimension to he experience. Is this as good as a 7.1, 800 watt $2000 unit? Probably not but you get great quality, ease of use, depth of texture for $250 / $300. I'll take the savings and the reduced hassle of running cables any day. Would I recommend to a friend? Absolutely? Would I buy again? Yup. SO much so, I am buying one for our rear room tomorrow. Also, the Bluetooth works great! Can't go wrong!

How long have you owned it:

More than six months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

By Tommy2

from Peninsula,Oh

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great Product

3/19/2013

Pros

Clear Sound

Easy To Set Up

Energy Efficient

Good Remote

Interfaces Well With TV

Intuitive Controls

Thundering Bass

Cons

Best Uses

Larger Rooms

Living Room

Movies

Television Shows

Comment:

Great sound without a huge cost.

How long have you owned it:

One-to-three months

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

By Pross

from St. Louis, Missouri

5.0

Sony sound bar

3/4/2013

Pros

Clear Sound

Easy To Set Up

Good Remote

Interfaces Well With TV

Intuitive Controls

Thundering Bass

Cons

Best Uses

Larger Rooms

Living Room

Movies

Surround Sound Solution

Comment:

Just bought it last night and hooked it up within minutes. I love the new sound and how good it sounds.

How long have you owned it:

A month or less

Bottom Line

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend.

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