All about the Sony HT-CT150
The Sony HT-CT150 is a luxurious home theater system composed of of only a 3D sound bar plus a woofer. If you don’t want to mess up your space with loudspeakers, yet benefit from excellent multichannel surround sound, this is the model for you. The 32″ bar can be moved around easily and positioned on a shelf, hung on the walls or mounted directly onto select versions of Bravia Televisions. Several 3D or HD devices can be coupled using only one HDMI cable for each device, and the system has three HDMI inputs.
The salient aspects of this unit are the fantastic quality of audio, and no requirement of an AV receiver. You can easily switch in between six devices, and all HDM devices can be accessed without activating the receiver.
Even though the Sony HT-CT150 is amongst the very best designs among sound bar units, it does have certain downsides. The main one is that the subwoofer isn’t made wireless, and it doesn’t have an IR receiver. This certainly limits its placement options, as there’s a power wire plus a wired link to the sound bar. The user must restrict the sub woofer placement somewhere nearby the Television as all the units are attached to it. Second, the IR receiver is housed inside the sound bar, which again confines its placement in positions where the remote can be aimed. So, if you are planning to get this cutting-edge sound system be sure to plan, and see if it fits your home theater setup.
Review of LG LHB336
The LG LHB336 is Wireless ready, fully featured 1100W home theater system with Three Dimensional Blu- ray player, and Smart Television interface. The player offers 1080p Full HD, for all 3D Blu- ray discs, and you can have fun with high definition for normal Blu- ray discs. DVD watching is also enhanced to nearly HD quality. Powerful 1100W amplifier delivers a stunning 7. 1 channel surround sound in exceptional quality. The Smart TV user interface provides access to the web including a huge selection content ranging from movies, apps, and videos.
The LG LHB336 primarily scores on great display quality and fantastic multichannel surround sound which has a realistic enveloping effect. The Smart TV, of course is an added benefit, which provides almost limitless content, from a single effective interface. The remote has an easy design and isn’t cumbersome to use.
The downside is the disappointingly high price tag, which was rather expected from LG, but one can find quite a bit of lower price from certain internet vendors. Another weak point is the restricted connectivity with a single HDMI input at the back. Additionally, it lacks an extra audio output for connecting the system to another room or amp. Even though it can handle USB 2. playback the codec support is pretty limited for a superior media player. The guide states the product is WiFi ready, but it doesn’t come with the adapter, and you have to invest additionally for one. Nevertheless, every one of these drawbacks can be overlooked if you think about the key features of exceptional image and sound.
Both home theater systems, the Sony HT-CT150 and the LG LHB336, are in amazon’s top ten top pick list.