Sony intros HT-CT100 sound bar / subwoofer combo

by Darren Murph, posted May 22nd 2008 at 4:53PM

If Sony's diminutive new HT-IS100 HTIB is still too large for your hole in the wall, the HT-CT100 is probably your last hope at "surround sound." The sound bar itself is designed to be mounted beneath one's flat-panel and packs a trio of drivers which receive 50-watts each. As for the subbie, it gets a respectable 100-watts of its own. The system handles Dolby Digital / Dolby Pro Logic II / DTS signals and comes with three HDMI / optical digital audio jacks, a coaxial digital audio port, analog audio connectors and a remote to boot. Not a clue if this one's coming to America (though we have all ideas it will in time), but those in Tokyo can snag one in mid-July for ¥50,000 ($491).

[Via Impress]

Update: Seems this one's new for Japan only.

Filed under: Speakers, Sony

Tags: audio, HT-CT100, sony, sound bar, SoundBar, speaker, speakers, surround sound, SurroundSound

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Tyrone Biggums @ May 22nd 2008 5:52PM

The HT-CT100 has been available in the US since late March for $299.99:

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&XID=O:ht-ct100:dg_ggldf&kw=ht-ct100&lp=8198552921665361523&productId=8198552921665361523

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Dan Treuter @ May 22nd 2008 10:24PM

Hmmm... did you bother to research this at all prior to posting. It's been available for months.

http://avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1000281

http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/productDetail.do?oid=210978

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Brian @ May 23rd 2008 9:48AM

I've had mine for a week now. It is perfect for my condo. Super easy set-up using HDMI cables. Oh yeah, it sounds great too... If you already have the DVD or PS3/Blue-ray it makes sense to not to pay extra for the complete home theater and just go with the sound bar and sub if that's what you're looking for. It was exactly what I was looking for and I love it.

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Vic @ May 23rd 2008 10:27AM

Anyone else own this and have any more thoughts? Seems like it would work great for someone who lives in an apartment and needs an alternative to buying a 5.1/7.1 audio system. I've considered rear-wireless speaker systems but would be willing to give this setup a try for the cost. Thanks.

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Vic @ May 23rd 2008 11:06AM

Nevermind guys...tons of posts regarding the HT-CT100 on the AVS Forum link provided by DT above.

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