Sony DAV IS 10

Advantages: Looks fantastic
Disadvantages: The inevitable spaghetti at the back!

...What a dream! I picked up my multi region Sony DAVS888 from Richer Sounds at a real bargain price of under £500! This was a special promotion and was about £150 cheaper than anything I could source on line. The connecting up of the system was not perhaps as simple as one would like, but considering I have a TV, video, DVDR and PS2 running into the amp its hardly surprising that I was a little "wired"! As for the sound and picture quality, for this money you would be hard pressed to find a better system. The slimline amp looks sleek and sexy, and the column speakers add some simplistic style. Crystal clear picture quality and with a booming bass from the sub-woofer, you gotta buy this!... Read review

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Advantages: looks nice
Disadvantages: poor reliability. poor sound. no scart connection/terminal.

...In late 2003 I purchased a Sony TV, video and surround sound system. I chose Sony because I'd heard that their reliability was legendary & I limited my choice to the Sony brand for compatibility. I searched their range for the best deals and researched several review sites - eventually choosing an KD32DX40 IDTV, a DAV-S 500 home theatre system and an SLV-SE820 VCR. Within 12 months the processor in the VCR failed. 12 months later my DAV-S surround sound system stopped playing dvds & cds and would not eject the inserted music cd. I have been told that the DVD controller board is faulty and will cost in excess of £120 to fix + engineers time. The dvd player played ok at first - it wasn't the awesome, breathtaking cinema type performance I was led to expect, but a rather more faded affair - the rear speakers seemed incredibly feeble... Read review

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Advantages: Picture, Sound, Design, Small Speakers
Disadvantages: Price

...I have owned this Home Cinema System for a couple of months now (it replaces a £200 JVC system). I run it with a Samsung 37" LCD TV (connected via HDMI cable). I purchased it for £365, where some places were selling it for £599!!! (before you buy, shop around). I wont talk about the specification, because it can be viewed on the Sony website. What Attracted Me To This System? I wanted something that was modern looking and sophisticated. It was highly rated by What Hi-Fi? The speakers are very "subtle" and wall mountable - I didn't want large in your face speakers. Sony is a quality brand that I rate. I wanted something that gave good sound quality from music CD's (I use it as a Hi-Fi as well). My Verdict? Whilst I wouldn't class myself as a "tv/vision/hi-fi" buff, the sound and picture that this produces is superb. The music... Read review

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