Pros: Excellent movie performance, in both picture and sound; small unit; DTS & DD 5.1; radio Cons: Distortions at peak volume level.
If you think a home cinema costs £1000 plus, think again. This Sony DAV-S300 includes everything you need for home cinema. When I first got this I was very impressed, the first DVD I ran of it gave sharp vibrant images, and plenty of options for DVD's....
Pros: Relatively easy to set up. Very compact. Cons: Really small, cheap speakers. Low amp power. Not the best audio performance.
If you want a home-theater surround-sound audio system but the thought of connecting a DVD player to an A/V receiver intimidates you, then Sony's got the perfect product for you. With the DAV-S300 "DVD Dream System," the DVD player and the A/V receiver...
Pros: Excellent price, awesome sound, overall great DVD player Cons: Limitations of input/outputs, Can't play CDRs, All-in-One systems can get outdated more quickly.
I was originally pricing around for a basic DVD player when I came across the Sony DAV-S300. For a little bit more than your average priced DVD player (I paid roughly $475), you get an entire home theatre! For a smaller sized room the DAV-S300 is...
Pros: All-in-one system with a little size, DTS and a great price Cons: Lack of input/outputs.
A month ago, when I begun to look some home theater packages, I started looking at some big systems like Onkyo, Pioneer and Yamaha, all composed by the DVD reader, the AV receiver and the kit of high speakers. I asked for some demos of this devices, and...
Pros: Tiny form factor, big sound, featurific Cons: Quality control issues
When I first saw this system I had to have it. Tiny form factor, high tech look and it matched my Sony WEGA Flat Screen. I bought it and brought it home immediately. Setup took about 30 minutes for the most part, it doesn't get much easier then this...
The Sony DAV-S300 is an all-in-one system from Sony. The Sony DAV-S300 includes a DVD/CD player, with a reciever/amplifier. This isn't like other home theater systems. Most home theater systems use recievers that don't have built in DVD or CD players,...
Pros: complete all-in-one system in a sleek silver design Cons: mediocre remote control and documentation
The Sony DAV-S300 is my baptism into the realm of DVD and Dolby Digital Surround Sound and I must admit it was quite an impressive experience. I have been quite hesistant to jump onto the bandwagon of DVD for the longest time primarily because of the...
Pros: Price, performance, versatility, features/functions, appearance Cons: can't play all CD-R's, passive subwoofer (only a problem for larger rooms though)
When I began searching for an all-in-one, plug-n-play DVD home theatre system I didn't quite know what to expect. On one hand I wasn't certain if I should simply buy the seperate componentry and abandon the idea of an ideal out of the box system,...
Pros: Small, relatively high value Cons: Eggs in one basket, busy remote
I like this system (Sony calls it the Dream System) a lot -- but it's got some shortcomings that will matter to some consumers. The short answer is that it's a good value and that you should consult Mikemac's review as well -- I agree with most...
Pros: All-in-one design, ease of use, value, unique look Cons: Underpowered, a little pricey, few inputs
This system is being advertised as The Sony Dream System, and I can see why. It is one of the easiest systems to like, and it is clearly aimed at a niche of the market between the true "entry-level" systems and the...
Pros: sleek & stylish, simple, ideal for small room, Dolby Digital & DTS Cons: no component out, not for audiophiles
If you're reading this review then you've done more research into home-theatre-in-a-box systems than I did before purchasing the Sony DAV-S300. Can't really say I regret getting this particular system though.
Pros: DVD playback with surround sound, size, all-in-one Cons: lack of inputs/outputs, upgradeablility
The DAV-S300 is a complete home theater package. It includes a DVD player, receiver, 5 speakers and a subwoofer. I will discuss all aspects in this review.
1. DVD player - I have been very pleased with DVD playback. It is certainly a step...
Pros: Stylish sleek sliver box, great sound, easy setup. Cons: Could use more power for speakers.
About 2 months ago I was looking for a DVD surround sound system for my apartment (since my roommate moved out and took all of his stuff) when I came across the DAV-S300. At first I was really attracted to the small silver box purely for its looks but...
Pros: Awesome sound, great price, all in one.. Cons: Not powerful enough for bigger rooms, but its not meant for that...
I bought this product because I was looking for another DVD player to buy for my bedroom. I figured why spend another $300+ for another Sony dvd player? When this one only cost $540.00. And what you get for it is well worth it. Its a dvd/cd and am/fm...
Pros: Excellent system for an excellent price! Many more features than I expected. Great Sound! Cons: The set-up is very high tech but once you know how it's a cinch.
Excellent system for an excellent price! Many more features than I expected. Great Sound! Excellent remote; you don't need to stand up for much more than to change the CD/DVD with this one! The remote control "opens" to display specialty buttons so...
Pros: sleek, compact, great value, rich and accurate sound, good video Cons: lose the remote = lose 75% of the functions, minor decoding bugs
This system has a lot to offer for the price you pay.
The video is good, and the the audio is very competitive with other receivers. When I play DTS dvds, this system really shines. The entire audio spectrum is played very well and...
Pros: Price, look, features, useful remote. Cons: No separate bass / treble controls.
I initially began shopping for a DVD player to replace the good ol' VCR. The more I read and spoke to people, it seemed that a tuner with surround capabilities was the way to go. I began looking at the usual places (Good Guys, Best Buy, Circuit City,...
Pros: Good sound/picture for size, OK remote, easy setup, good manual Cons: No CD-R support, trendy but hard to read display
Update: While most of what I wrote about this system is still true, I have to add that this system is not really suitable for music listening. It's designed for cheap home theatre, and at that it does well.
Pros: Great price, compact unit, great sound/picture. Cons: All-in-one unit, not upgradable.
I NEVER thought I would buy an all-in-one system. That was, until I realized I did not want a big, unsightly rig in my small Manhattan apartment. I really wanted to eliminate the multiple components and the stand I required to house them, but wanted a...
Pros: Price, simplicity, flexibility, sound quality Cons: No active subwoofer, limited speaker-level adjustment.
>>Why did you buy this product?
I didn't. I got it as a Christmas present. But I got it as a Christmas present because I wanted a home stereo system with a DTS decoder for DVD watching. My 10-year-old Aiwa mini-system just wasn't...
Pros: Sleak and stylish design and interface. Very easy to use and operate. Cons: Needs alittle more wattage.
When I was getting ready to order my new television (Sony Trinition Wega), I wanted to add a killer home theater to it but the cost of the television was going to be leaving me short on the cash. I was looking for something with performance, power and...
I purchased this system initially because I decided that it was time to take the DVD plunge. I'm actually returning it but not because of dissatisfaction with the quality, it just won't do what I need.
Pros: A Great Surround Sound System provided by Sony! Cons: none
The Sony Dream System is a hole lot of components put to get to from this thin 180 watts DVD/CD/Receiver. It come equipped with six speakers. Five matching satellite speakers :Front, Center, and Surround. The speaker are perfect for some with limited...
Pros: all there in one box minimalist dream Cons: no cdr's
I had people say to me that must be a powered sub...it sounds to good not be.
Well people it isn't and it sounds great...I have mine in a large room 24x16 and it the DAV-S300 fills it up with sound like the large towers and 300 watt stereo it...
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