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Compare Philips HTS8100 Theater System to Sony HT-CT100 Theater System

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Philips HTS8100 Image
Philips HTS8100 Theater System

Sony HT-CT100 Image
Sony HT-CT100 Theater System
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Product Description   
 
Featuring Ambisound, the HTS8100 delivers full multi-channel surround sound in any sort of room. The 1-piece integrated system fits into the home with ease, providing a full home theater... More
Featuring Ambisound, the HTS8100 delivers full multi-channel surround sound in any sort of room. The 1-piece integrated system fits into the home with ease, providing a full home theater experience with excellent sound and picture quality. Less
This amazing system brings simplicity and performance together by pairing a center speaker and subwoofer to create a surround sound experience in a compact package. Bring your movies to life... More
This amazing system brings simplicity and performance together by pairing a center speaker and subwoofer to create a surround sound experience in a compact package. Bring your movies to life with the HT-CT100. Less
Product MPN   
MPN HTS8100/37 HT-CT100
Key Features   
Included Components   What is "Included Components"? Receiver • DVD Player TV Display
Number Of Speakers 2 Speakers and Subwoofer 3 Speakers and Subwoofer
Front Speaker 2 Way 1 Way
Main Speakers Power Output   What is "Main Speakers Power Output"? Unknown 50 Watt RMS
Subwoofer Power Output Unknown 100 Watt RMS
Audio   
Surround Sound   What is "Surround Sound"? Dolby Digital® • DTS® • Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Digital® • DTS® • Dolby Pro Logic II
DVD   
Number of Discs   What is "Number of Discs"? 1 Unknown
Progressive Scan   What is "Progressive Scan"? Unknown With Progressive Scan
TV Resolutions 720p (750p) • 1080i (1125i) • 1080p (1125p) 1080p (1125p)
Inputs Analog Audio x 1 • RF (TV) x 1 • Digital Audio (Coaxial) x 1 Analog Audio x 1 • Digital Audio (Coaxial) x 1 • Digital Audio (Optical) x 3 • HDMI x 3
Front Panel USB 1.1 • MP3 Line-in Unknown
Outputs Composite x 1 • Component x 1 • HDMI x 1 HDMI x 1
Playback Features   
Playable Disk Types DVD Video • VCD • SVCD • DVD-R • DVD-RW • DVD+R • DVD+RW • CD (Audio) • CD-RW Unknown
Playable File Formats MPEG2 • DivX • MP3 • WMA • MPEG1 Unknown
Remote Control   What is "Remote Control"? Yes Yes
Receiver   
Rear Input Connectors Unknown Digital Coaxial x 1 • Digital Optical x 3 • HDMI x 3
Rear Output Connectors Unknown HDMI x 1
Tuner   
Built-in Radio Tuner   What is "Built-in Radio Tuner"? AM • FM Unknown
Miscellaneous   
Product ID 42715026 53620419
Release Date Unknown February, 2008
UPC 609585127272 027242729605
 
Product Reviews
Philips HTS8100 Image
Philips HTS8100 Theater System
1/5 stars
1 review
Sony HT-CT100 Image
Sony HT-CT100 Theater System
4.5/5 stars
3 reviews

Looks good BUT badly designed

by aguruge , Jun 18, 2007
Pros: Looks impressive.
Cons: Connections badly designed, sound quality C-, component video does not work.
This reviewer does not recommend this product.
Review: Just bought and installed a HTS8100/37 along with a Philips 47" LCD.

Not thrilled.

User guide EXPLICITLY states to use Component Video for best quality if connecting to a Progressive Scan TV. Tells you to turn Progressive Scan...
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Author's Rating: 1/5 stars  
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Excellent Sound...with some limitations

by lovehifi , Nov 30, 2008
Pros: Very simple.  3 HDMI inputs.  1 HDMI output. Very smooth clean sound. Not expensive.
Cons: 3.1 design.  Cannot perform as well as true surround sound with separate speakers.
The Bottom Line:

Excellent sound.  Much less expensive than the competition.  Aesthectically very pleasing.  Don't believe all the negative reviews.

This reviewer recommends this product.
Review: I did a great deal of research prior to buying the Sony HT-CT100 Sound Bar system.  I read so much misinformation that I very nearly decided against making this purchase.

I am going to furnish a very detailed review of this product, as I feel...
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Author's Rating: 5/5 stars  

Can ya hear me now?

by dalesky , Dec 1, 2008
Pros: Relatively inexpensive for this type of home theater system. Truly excellent sound.
Cons: Another remote, and losing the TV speakers. Maybe - see update
The Bottom Line: For great sound, easy connections, and simplicity this system is hard to beat at this price.
This reviewer recommends this product.
Review: Having recently purchased a new big screen TV, I found the sound lacking that mid and lower end punch needed for realistic viewing experiences. I feel that sound is at least 40 percent of the total package when watching TV or movies. I also wanted...
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Author's Rating: 5/5 stars  
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