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I purchased this unit to complement a Samsung LN52a550 HDTV. Didn't feel there was enough sound from the unit to complement the samsungs outstanding video. Shopped for reasonably priced HTIB units and decided (despite cautions that most didn't perform) to give this unit a try. In my wildest expectations I never thought this unit would perform up to its marketing description. Placed in a den of that is approx. 15 x 25 and playing a Dolby DVD, it placed me in a cinema that provides sound effects that truly astounded. I'll qualify this by saying that I'm a audio neophyte but for this sound at this amount of money I am truly impressed.

Be aware that this Sony unit is being used with a Samsung HDTV and consequently the transition between DVD usage & HDTV usage (must change input source) is a bit bothersome. I found that in order to obtain full surround sound from the unit when receiving audio only from you TV (not from the DVD) you must purchase a digital optical cable.

Hope I haven't misled any one but if you select this unit I don't believe you'll be disappointed.

This Home theater system is great. The wireless system is nearly perfect, so far only a couple of weird click noises, but I have been using this 24/7 and it has worked beautifully. The design is really elegant for the price. Before getting this system I tried a Panasonic SC-PT660 5 DVD Home Theater System, the Sony BRAVIA DAV-HDX587WC 5.1 Channel Theater System and the Sony HSS360 component system. And this system beats all of them by a mile. Highly Recommended.

Got this system a couple days ago, and it just blows me away. The sound is amazing, the sub really kicks out deep bass, its looks great and the picture is crystal clear also. The rear wireless has been flawless, microwave, cordles phone does not interfere with it at all. I have this system in a medium room and sounds wonderful. Has a 5 dvd/cd changer, am/fm tuner, ipod cradle included, input in front for headphones and mp3 player, hdmi, component, composite video out and coaxil and optical input also.The romote is not universal but works only for Sony Bravia lcd's only. For the price, i recommend this unit to everyone.

Pros.
Inexpensive- sounds way more then it's worth

Convenient- The easiest and quickest time I ever had hooking up a system. Everything is clearly labeled, including the wires! The two rear speakers are wireless and all you do is plug them into the amp then plug in a wireless card and their good to go. If you have room mates and can't be blasting games or movies at night the amp has the ability for head phones. It's amazon prime so It only cost me 3 bucks to have it next day!

Cons.
I got this system pretty much for my PS3 and 360 but their are very few inputs only one coaxial and one optical and only one hdmi out. So I have to settle using normal audio cords on my 360* but other then that it's great.

*UPDATE.
I did buy this optical splitter http://www.amazon.com/Shoptronics-SWOPT2-Optical-Splitter/dp/B0002MQGR2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1253161807&sr=8-1 and it works fine switching between my PS3 and 360

we ordered this product online due to the predominently positive reviews and we are quite pleased. Install is pretty easy. (If you have an older TV, run it through another DVD or VCR/DVD combo if you have one..if you get stuck.) Otherwise, Sound effects from movies are very good. Music sound is awesome, bass is unbelievable (but you can turn it down or it has a night mode if you don't want to bother the neighbors.)
I would definatelty recommend the product and buying it from here. You save a good deal of money & sales tax!