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Sony BDV-IS1000
$1,000.00
Released September, 2008
The Pros:Blu-ray player - can play the latest high definition optical media. Attractive aesthetics. S-AIR technology - wireless rear speakers.
The Cons:Expensive for the majority of consumers. Not as versatile as if you built your own system with separate Blu-ray player / A/V receiver. Rear speakers can be difficult to pair properly.
The Sony BDV-IS1000 is a Blu-ray disc, 5.1 speaker home theater system offered by Sony. The main unit is a Blu-ray disc player (profile 1.1) capable of playing virtually any disc format and is wireless multi-room audio ready allowing you to listen to your favorite music in any room with the optional S-Air transmitter and AirStation client.
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There are dual HDMI inputs as well as composite and component inputs for other devices and features an HDMI output with with 1080p upscaling. 5.1 surround sound is provided by a passive 100W subwoofer and five golf ball sized speakers. The included WAHT-SA10 S-AIR wireless receiver eliminates wire clutter accross the room for a clean surround set up. Sony’s digital media port allows you to listen to music from an iPod, Walkman, Bluetooth device or PC with ease. For an easy and optimized speaker setup, simply plug in the included microphone and place in your prefered listening position, push a single button and delays are automatically adjusted based on your speaker arrangement.
Features / Specifications
- Blu-ray disc player (Profile1.1), (profile 2.0, Upgrade)
- BRAVIA Sync direct key remote control
- AM/FM Tuner
- AM/FM Memory Presets : 20 FM - 10 AM
- Power Consumption : 100W
- Power Consumption (in Standby) : 0.3W
- Power Requirements : 120V AC, 60Hz
Subwoofer
- Active/Passive : Passive
- Cabinet Material : Wood
- Cutoff Frequency : 800Hz
- Enclosure Type : Closed/Bass reflex
- Front Grille/Material : Fixed
- Input Terminal : Screw/2 pairs
- Model name : SS-ISW1
- Rated Impedance : 4ohm/4ohm
- Speaker System : 1 way
- Speaker Unit : 12cm/16cm
- Supplied Cable : 3.5m x 2
Surround/Center Speaker
- Enclosure Type : Closed
- Front Grille/Material : Fixed
- Model Name : SS-IS15
- Rated Impedance : 10ohm
- Speaker Unit : 1
- Type : Micro Sat (Golf Ball Size)
Inputs and Outputs
- Analog Audio Input(s) : 2 (SAT/CABLE, TV)
- Coaxial Audio Input(s) : 1 (Sat/Cable)
- Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr ) Input(s) : 1 (SAT/CABLE)
- Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s) : 1
- Composite Video Input(s) : 1 (SAT/CABLE)
- Composite Video Output(s) : 1
- D.C.A.C. (Auto Calibration) : Yes (Mono Mic.)
- DIGITAL MEDIA PORT : Yes (1)
- HDMI™ Connection Input(s) : 2
- HDMI™ Connection Output(s) : 1 (Upscale to (1080p) for DVD)
- Headphone Input(s) : Yes (3.5mm @Surround Unit)
- Optical Audio Input(s) : 2 (SAT/CABLE, TV)
- S-Video Output(s) : 1 (BD/DVD only)
- Speaker Terminal : 2 (Front); 1 (Center); 2 (Subwoofer-1 mid & 1 bass)
User Reviews (3)
Pros & Cons
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Blu-ray player - can play the latest high definition optical media
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S-AIR technology - wireless rear speakers
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upscales SD content to 1080p
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HDMI inputs for use with other home theater / gaming equipment
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powerful for such tiny speakers
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expensive for the majority of consumers
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not as versatile as if you built your own system with separate Blu-ray player / A/V receiver
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rear speakers can be difficult to pair properly
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no internal storage for Profile 2.0 features
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not truly 100% wireless - need to be plugged into a S-AIR surround amplifier, power
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rear speaker connection is low quality - crackly or even dropping out intermittently
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small speakers psychically cannot match larger ones in terms of frequency response or power
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