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kx11 · 06-08-2008, 08:43 AM

Sony HT-IS100: Home theater system with supertiny speakers

Sony's HT-IS100, a 5.1-channel home-theater system that includes five speakers that are just 1.7 inches in diameter, will be coming to the US next month. If it looks familiar, there are two reasons: The unit was announced for the Japanese market just a couple of weeks ago, and the tiny speakers were first featured in 2007's DAV-IS10, which is still widely available. (Fun fact: Sony calls the speakers "roughly the size of a golf ball" in its press release--an adjective that nearly everyone who covered the IS10 lazily cribbed. The company uses the same golf ball wording in the IS100 press release--but, oddly, included the strawberry photo above.)

Unlike that earlier model, the new HT-IS100 doesn't have a built-in disc player, or even a "head unit"--all of the electronics and amplifiers are consolidated into the system's subwoofer, so there's no need for a separate AV receiver. The IS100 includes three HDMI inputs--so you can toggle among up to three high-def AV sources--a built-in AM/FM radio, and Sony's DCAC autocalibration system. Like most other current Sony audio systems, the IS100 features compatibility with a variety of proprietary Sony accessories, including the S-AIR Air Station speakers (for expanding the audio to a multiroom setup) and Sony's quartet of Digital Media Port accessories. Those who want to eliminate the front-to-back speaker cables can opt for the WAHT-SA10 wireless kit (sold separately).

When the DAV-IS10 was announced, we expressed skepticism that such small speakers could deliver anything but thin sound. But perhaps we were too quick to judge: By and large, IS10 users on both CNET and Amazon give the product high marks. And we were pleasantly surprised by the Sony HT-CT100, which delivered an impressively beefy sound despite its miniscule soundbar (like the IS100, the subwoofer houses the amp, electronics, and jack pack).

The Sony DAV-IS100 will be available in July for US$700.

Reference: CNET Asia - http://asia.cnet.com/crave/2008/06/0...ng-to-america/

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wah... its so small.. like when you need some ambience in your romance.. Its very much unnoticable.. Just like a BGM in a game/anime... hehe ^^

Blu-Malibu2009 · 06-08-2008, 09:57 AM

How many watts is the subwoofer and is there a way to turn it off?

Carlsberg19 · 06-08-2008, 11:17 AM

I have the Sony Dav-IS10, tiny speakers or not they sure give out great sound and the big bastard bass box "feels" fantastic!

MOONPHASE · 06-08-2008, 11:22 AM

they almost look like my add-on speakers to my computer

DarchAmonNagar · 01-13-2009, 04:31 PM

If i were to hook this system up to my PS3 would I get Dolby TruHD and/or DTS HD Master Audio. I only ask because the PS3 can decode them now.

Blu-ray Fanatic · 01-13-2009, 04:51 PM

I can't find a reason on why it wouldn't

Mr. HiDef · 01-13-2009, 04:54 PM

not for me but deff want to hear how they sound

Frank White · 01-13-2009, 04:55 PM

these dont sound too bad even if theyre small lol

OkoPeeKee · 01-13-2009, 05:03 PM

Over-priced junk.

FIDDYPOP · 01-13-2009, 05:06 PM

They have a chance, I guess. Does size matter when it comes to speakers?

gearyt · 01-13-2009, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OkoPeeKee

Over-priced junk.

and you heard them ... where ?????

"The Sony DAV-IS100 will be available in July"

JJ · 01-13-2009, 05:48 PM

I could swear I saw them in Best Buy yesterday. Tiny, tiny speakers that look just like this. I might have to go back and verify. They were from Sony. Playing Blu-ray, too, from a PS3. I mean, they were loud, but I wasn't paying them any attention until I passed by them and realized "this isn't TV sound, where the heck are the speakers?" - "Oh, there they are."

Quote:

Originally Posted by gearyt

and you heard them ... where ?????

"The Sony DAV-IS100 will be available in July"

Mod fail!

The thread is from June 08.

Purplegrasshopper · 01-13-2009, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

Mod fail!

The thread is from June 08.

Another_Dude · 01-13-2009, 06:34 PM

So you want to be MORE like Bose, huh?

Cool, I'll just take my dollars and go stand over there.

gearyt · 01-13-2009, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

Mod fail!

The thread is from June 08.

ahhhh got me

but did he ever listen to them ??

dwaynecheroke · 01-13-2009, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

I could swear I saw them in Best Buy yesterday. Tiny, tiny speakers that look just like this. I might have to go back and verify. They were from Sony. Playing Blu-ray, too, from a PS3. I mean, they were loud, but I wasn't paying them any attention until I passed by them and realized "this isn't TV sound, where the heck are the speakers?" - "Oh, there they are."

Mod fail!

The thread is from June 08.

I've seen them and heard them at BB as well. They don't sound too bad. I didn't stand there to analyze anything either so...

OkoPeeKee · 01-13-2009, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gearyt

and you heard them ... where ?????

"The Sony DAV-IS100 will be available in July"

No, I have not heard them but I can tell you that I don't want to rely on just my sub for bass. This is a gimmick, another attempt by a company to be novel and have the smallest speakers in the world. You will get ZERO low end out of the golfballs or whatever you want to call them. This reminds me of when Blose came out with their tiny speakers that were trendy for awhile but then most people realized they were junk. If people want to pay $700.00 for that, it's a free country.

Mr. HiDef · 01-13-2009, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OkoPeeKee

No, I have not heard them but I can tell you that I don't want to rely on just my sub for bass. This is a gimmick, another attempt by a company to be novel and have the smallest speakers in the world. You will get ZERO low end out of the golfballs or whatever you want to call them. This reminds me of when Blose came out with their tiny speakers that were trendy for awhile but then most people realized they were junk. If people want to pay $700.00 for that, it's a free country.

most people still buy Bose

Purplegrasshopper · 01-13-2009, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. HiDef

most people still buy Bose

Indeed...my 19 year old cousin just spent $2000 on a Bose system. No amount of my reasoning could compare with the Bose marketing brainwashing hype.

OkoPeeKee · 01-13-2009, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Purplegrasshopper

Indeed...my 19 year old cousin just spent $2000 on a Bose system. No amount of my reasoning could compare with the Bose marketing brainwashing hype.

I am baffled by this as well?!?!

06-08-2008, 08:43 AM	#1
kx11 Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:28	New Sony Theater System w/ Golf Ball Sized Speakers ^^ Sony HT-IS100: Home theater system with supertiny speakers Sony's HT-IS100, a 5.1-channel home-theater system that includes five speakers that are just 1.7 inches in diameter, will be coming to the US next month. If it looks familiar, there are two reasons: The unit was announced for the Japanese market just a couple of weeks ago, and the tiny speakers were first featured in 2007's DAV-IS10, which is still widely available. (Fun fact: Sony calls the speakers "roughly the size of a golf ball" in its press release--an adjective that nearly everyone who covered the IS10 lazily cribbed. The company uses the same golf ball wording in the IS100 press release--but, oddly, included the strawberry photo above.) Unlike that earlier model, the new HT-IS100 doesn't have a built-in disc player, or even a "head unit"--all of the electronics and amplifiers are consolidated into the system's subwoofer, so there's no need for a separate AV receiver. The IS100 includes three HDMI inputs--so you can toggle among up to three high-def AV sources--a built-in AM/FM radio, and Sony's DCAC autocalibration system. Like most other current Sony audio systems, the IS100 features compatibility with a variety of proprietary Sony accessories, including the S-AIR Air Station speakers (for expanding the audio to a multiroom setup) and Sony's quartet of Digital Media Port accessories. Those who want to eliminate the front-to-back speaker cables can opt for the WAHT-SA10 wireless kit (sold separately). When the DAV-IS10 was announced, we expressed skepticism that such small speakers could deliver anything but thin sound. But perhaps we were too quick to judge: By and large, IS10 users on both CNET and Amazon give the product high marks. And we were pleasantly surprised by the Sony HT-CT100, which delivered an impressively beefy sound despite its miniscule soundbar (like the IS100, the subwoofer houses the amp, electronics, and jack pack). The Sony DAV-IS100 will be available in July for US$700. Reference: CNET Asia - http://asia.cnet.com/crave/2008/06/0...ng-to-america/ --------------------- wah... its so small.. like when you need some ambience in your romance.. Its very much unnoticable.. Just like a BGM in a game/anime... hehe ^^

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06-08-2008, 09:57 AM	#2
Blu-Malibu2009 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Texas Blu-ray collection:207	How many watts is the subwoofer and is there a way to turn it off?

06-08-2008, 11:17 AM	#3
Carlsberg19 Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Donegal, Ireland Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:58 Blu-ray reviews:7	I have the Sony Dav-IS10, tiny speakers or not they sure give out great sound and the big bastard bass box "feels" fantastic!

06-08-2008, 11:22 AM	#4
MOONPHASE Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Location:California 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:520 DVD collection:820 Blu-ray reviews:18 Trading Score:29	they almost look like my add-on speakers to my computer

01-13-2009, 04:31 PM	#5
DarchAmonNagar Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Scotland Blu-ray collection:496 Trading Score:2	If i were to hook this system up to my PS3 would I get Dolby TruHD and/or DTS HD Master Audio. I only ask because the PS3 can decode them now.

01-13-2009, 04:51 PM	#6
Blu-ray Fanatic Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:San Antonio Blu-ray reviews:1	I can't find a reason on why it wouldn't

01-13-2009, 04:54 PM	#7
Mr. HiDef Expert Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Fox Lake IL Blu-ray collection:89	not for me but deff want to hear how they sound

01-13-2009, 04:55 PM	#8
Frank White Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:San Francisco Home Theater Gallery:20 Blu-ray collection:3 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:28	these dont sound too bad even if theyre small lol

01-13-2009, 05:03 PM	#9
OkoPeeKee Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Maryland Blu-ray collection:11 Blu-ray reviews: 8	Over-priced junk.

01-13-2009, 05:06 PM	#10
FIDDYPOP Expert Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Chi-Town Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:444 Blu-ray reviews:1	They have a chance, I guess. Does size matter when it comes to speakers?

01-13-2009, 06:34 PM	#14
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