When we first saw Sony's DAV-S300 system at the Consumer Electronics Show, we couldn't believe our eyes. The full-range, wraparound Dolby® Digital sound was like a magnet pulling us into the nearest chair to enjoy the movie. But where were the big speakers? Where was the Dolby Digital receiver? Could this robust sound possibly be coming from the 4" satellites and inconspicuous subwoofer? That's when the guy holding the remote control lowered the volume and filled us in on Sony's astonishing DAV-S300.
The heart of the system is the combination DVD player/receiver. A single slender, silver box plays your DVDs and music CDs, and provides Dolby Digital, DTS, and Pro Logic™ decoding for your DVDs, VHS tapes and stereo TV broadcasts. With 180 watts of power driving the efficient satellites and subwoofer, there's plenty of sound to fill any small- to medium-sized room. Setup and use is easy thanks to color-coded speaker connectors and a multibrand A/V remote control.
Details:
DVD/CD player/receiver:
- plays DVD-Video discs and CDs
- built-in Dolby Digital, DTS and Dolby Pro Logic decoding
- Class T-type digital amplifier (30 watts x 6 channels)
- 3 Digital Cinema Sound modes
- 1 A/V input/output (composite video)
- 1 A/V input (composite video)
- 1 monitor video output (composite video and S-video)
- tuner with 20 FM/10 AM station presets
- multibrand A/V remote with One-Touch Play
- on-screen GUI
- optical digital input for a compatible DBS system
- mini headphone jack
- color-coded speaker connectors
- 14-1/16"W x 2-7/8"H x 16-1/2"D
Subwoofer:
- 7" driver
- ported enclosure
- 6-3/8"W x 14"H x 14-1/8"D
Satellite speakers:
- 2-3/4" full-range driver
- 3-7/8"W x 4-1/8"H x 4-1/4"D
System specs:
- system frequency response 40-20,000 Hz
- warranty: 1 year
- designed for use with "Region 1" coded DVDs
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