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Sony HT-SS2300 5.1-Channel Home Theater System

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★★★★☆
4.1

$249.99 - $314.99

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Pros

  • Easy setup (11)
  • Clear sound (10)
  • Interfaces well with tv (8)
  • Thundering bass (4)
  • Confusing / difficult controls (3)
  • Attractive design (2)
  • Great sound (1)
  • Matches blu ray player (1)
  • Moderately easy to set up (1)
  • Plenty of hdmi inputs (1)
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Cons

  • Missing speaker wires (1)
  • Must use multiple remote (1)
  • Poor interface (1)
  • Thin speaker wires (1)

Best Uses

  • Movies (11)
  • Surround sound solution (10)
  • Living room (9)
  • Smaller rooms (6)
  • Larger rooms (5)
  • Television shows (3)
  • Blu ray players (1)
  • Gaming units (1)
  • Pretty good for movies (1)
 
 
 

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Blu-ray Disc Player Matching Component Home Theater System Upgrade your entertainment room with the HT-SS2300 component home theater system. This slim receiver, designed to look great alongside your Blu-ray Disc player. Upgrade your entertainment room with the HT-SS2300 component home theater system. This slim receiver, designed to look great alongside your Blu-ray Disc player, combines great styling with unparalleled performance and includes a 5.1-channel A/V receiver thrusting 1000 watts of power (RMS). In addition, the A/V receiver's HDMI interface transmits both audio and video while offering 1080p resolution and full bandwidth sound tracks (LPCM) support through a single cable. You can also integrate your portable music into a traditional home theater system while providing enhanced audio quality with the Portable Audio Enhancer. Designed to sync with Sony Blu-ray Disc components, the HT-SS2300 offers one-touch operation of compatible Sony HDMI components which eliminate the need of multiple remote controls.Blu-ray Disc Player sold separately.BRAVIA SyncAs a leader in products with HDMI connectivity, Sony has created BRAVIA Sync technology to go beyond simple audio and video transmission. When combined with a select number of BRAVIA LCD televisions and other Sony audio and video products, control functions will also be transmitted via the HDMI cable (sold separately). With "One Touch Play", operations that took several steps have been reduced to one. Press the PLAY button on the remote, watch the audio and/or the video component(s) turn on, then the BRAVIA television will turn on and switch to the correct video input.Digital Media PortPlay and control your favorite stored music seamlessly from your home theater system. Connect accessories to play back music from Bluetooth-enabled mobile phones, networked computers or select iPod or Network Walkman digital music players (optional accessories sold separately). The DMP accessories include a PC Client Ready device (TDM-NC1), Bluetooth receiver (TDM-BT1) and Docking Stations compatible with select Network Walkman players (TDM-NW1) and iPod products (TDM-iP10).HDMI "Active Intelligence"The receiver detects and receives the best possible video and audio signals from all connected devices; making connection and performance as simple as plugging in a single wire. Sony's HDMI "Active Intelligence" produces both audio and video through one HDMI cable (sold separately).Digital Cinema Auto CalibrationConnect the microphone and push a single button, the speakers are automatically adjusted to your favorite listening position.S-Master Digital AmplifierSuperb accuracy using a digital-to-digital process. Clear separation of signals and balanced sound reproduction.Portable Audio Enhancer with Front Audio InputSony's Component Home Theater Systems are ideal for today's portable audio players. A powerful Digital Signal Processor expands the quality of sound from any connected device. Simplified front-side audio and video connections make it easy to play music stored on portables through the receiver.Slim Receiver Design to Match Blu-ray Disc Player (sold separately)Accepts 1080p signal and Linear PCM via HDMIA/V Receiver with HDMI Active Intelligence (3 In/1 Out)5.1 Channel Home Theater System1000W RMS Rating (1KHz,<10%THD)Digital Cinema Auto Calibration (Mono Mic Included)Specifications:Surround Speaker:Speaker:• Speaker Type : Enclosure- Bass ReflexAudio Features:• 96k/24bit PCM : Yes• Audio Modes : 13 (3 Movie, 4 Music, 5 A.F.D., 1 2ch)• Digital Amplifier : Yes (S-Master Digital Amplifier)• Digital Cinema Sound Technology : Yes• Dolby Digital Decoding : Yes• Dolby Digital EX Decoding : no• Dolby Pro Logic Decoding : yes• Dolby Pro Logic II Decoding : Yes• dts Decoding : Yes• dts-ES Decoding : no• LPCM : 2CH/5.1CH thru HDMIInputs and Outputs:• Analog Audio Input(s) : 3 (Rear)• Coaxial Audio Digital Input(s) : 1 (Rear)• Digital Media Port (Input) : 1 (Rear)• HDMI Connection Input(s) : 3 (Rear) up to 1080/24p• HDMI Connection Output(s) : 1 (Rear) up to 1080/24p• Optical Audio Input(s) : 2 (Rear)Audio:• Audio Power Output : 1000W (143w x 5 + 285w (1KHz, 10% THD))• Impedance : 3 ohmsAmplifier:Inputs and Outputs:• Digital Media Port (Input) : YesSubwoofer Speaker:Speaker:• Speaker Type : Enclosure- Bass Reflex• Speaker Unit : Magnetically ShieldedGeneral:Convenience Features:• Digital Cinema Auto Calibration : Yes• HDMI Active Intelligence : YesInputs and Outputs:• HDMI Connection Input(s) : YesAudio:• Channel Power Rating : 5.1 Channel• Sound Enhancer : Yes (Portable Audio Enhancer)Center Speaker:Speaker:• Speaker System : bass reflex• Speaker Type : Enclosure- Bass ReflexTuner:Inputs and Outputs:• Antenna Terminal (AM Loop) : Yes• Antenna Terminal (FM 75 Ohm) : YesAudio:• Tuner Frequency Range : AM: 530-1,710 kHz, FM: 87.5-108.0 MHz• Tuner Type : AM, FMFront Speaker:Speaker:• Speaker Unit : Magnetically Shielded• Speaker System : bass reflex• Speaker Type : Enclosure- Bass Reflex

Specification Description
Model HT-SS2300, HTSS2300
UPC 027242730106
Analog Audio (3) Rear Input
Disc Player Optional
DMP (Digital Media Port) Rear Input
HDMI (1) Rear Output
HDMI (3) Rear Input
Main Features Radio and Receiver
MP3 or iPod Connectivity iPod Dock optional
Optical (2) Rear Input
Play Modes Surround (5.1 Channels)
Radio Bands AM/FM
Speakers 5 Satellites + Subwoofer
Stereo Power per channel (Watts) 140
Surround Power Rating 143 Watts x 5
Timer Modes Clock and Timer Modes
Tuner AM
Tuner FM

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Last update: Sep 9, 2009

Sony HT-SS2300 5.1-Channel Home Theater System Reviews

 
 
 

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[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★★
5.0
Sounds like a $1,000 system at a fraction of the $

"I purchased a $1,200 system but returned it because it sounded horrible after it was home and connected. For that much money I expected a "Wow" effect, but was very disappointed. So, back to researching what one store told me was not possible. I just bought a Blu-ray player that I am very happy with and a Sony 46" Z series LCD TV so I didn't want a system with a DVD player or Blu-ray player. I also didn't want a..." Read Full Review »

Aug 26, 2008 by KimW

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★★★☆☆
3.0
sony ht-s2300

"I bought this unit on black friday 2008. Set-up was not bad. I had a blue ray hook to it. The center, front, and rear sound ok. The subwoofer is very poor for a $400 system. Also not wireless rear either. There is not an available wireless sony transmitter to work with this unit that can be purchase through bestbuy,circuitcity, or RCwilley to make it wireless. I returned it the next day. I've done some more home..." Read Full Review »

Dec 06, 2008 by yeej

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Sony HT-SS2300 5.1-Channel Home Theater System Review

Sounds like a $1,000 system at a fraction of the $

★★★★★
5.0

"I purchased a $1,200 system but returned it because it sounded horrible after it was home and connected. For that much money I expected a "Wow" effect, but was very disappointed.

So, back to researching what one store told me was not possible. I just bought a Blu-ray player that I am very happy with …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Aug 26 2008
KimW
Alexandria, VA
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[4 of 4 customers found this review helpful]

Sony HT-SS2300 5.1-Channel Home Theater System Review

Great flexible system!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Clear Sound
  • Easy To Setup
  • Interfaces Well With TV
  • Intuitive Controls
  • Thundering Bass

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Living Room
  • Movies
  • Surround Sound Solution
 

"My tech friends told me not to buy an all-in-one speaker system because I would have connection problems and the audio wouldn't play with my regular tv viewing, only when I watched movies. I didn't think so and did some research on the set-up and it works great! I happen to have a Sony Bravia TV a …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jan 21 2009
NJGirl
Clifton, NJ
I am:
  • Musically Inclined
  • Practical
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Sony HT-SS2300 5.1-Channel Home Theater System Review

Expectations met !!!

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Clear Sound
  • Easy To Setup
  • Interfaces Well With TV
  • Intuitive Controls

    Cons

  • Missing speaker wires

    Best Uses

  • Larger Rooms
  • Living Room
  • Movies
  • Smaller Rooms
  • Surround Sound Solution
 

"I chose this unit mainly because it would interface well with my other Sony components. It is really nice only needing one remote at a time. Audio thru HDMI is a really nice feature also. cuts down on the amount of connections needed.



I was sceptical about the performance of this unit due to its …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Aug 11 2009
Agent Orange
Princeton, WV
I am:
  • Audiophile
  • Practical
  • Tech Savvy
Reviewed at:
Price: $299.00
 
 

Sony HT-SS2300 5.1-Channel Home Theater System Review

You get what you pay for.

★★★★☆
4.0

"I picked this up and set it up last night. It's strengths and weaknesses being readily apparent. First off this is my first surround system but I know from fortunate experiences what high end audio sounds like and have worked in my mispent youth with very large very expensive PAs.



I picked this up …"  Read Full Review »

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Mar 11 2009
Frimmel
Eastern Ohio near I-70
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Price: $299.99
 
 

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Sony HT-SS2300 5.1-Channel Home Theater System Review

Great system

★★★★★
5.0

"This is not the first home theater system I have owned, but it may be the best. I am extremely impressed with the sound quality and the way the system interacts with my TV and Blu-Ray. My system is in a rather sizable room and it fills the room with vibrant sound. Not only will you hear thunderous e …"  Read Full Review »

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Jan 4 2009
DieHardCubbie
Iowa
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Price: $299.99
 
 
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