Sony HT-SS1000 reviews: 5.1 Surround Sound Home Cinema System

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+ This home cinema system scores high on range of features. - It scores poorly on sound quality.

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Sony HT-SS1000: No Disc Drive, With HDMI See full product description

Ease of setting up	9.0
Ease of use	8.8
Sound quality	8.0
Design	8.5
Performance	8.2
Surround sound effect	9.2
Clarity of instruction manual	8.3
Range of features	9.0
Value for money	8.9
Overall rating	8.8

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Score 10.0/10

Good points:: Reliable, good range of input devices all with the option of SPIDF input too, and sounds good with lots of options for manually switch between different modes e.g. Dolby/Non-Dolby, 2 channel, 3 channel, 5 channel etc
Bad points:: It seems almost pernickerty to say, but it can be a little slow to start-up sometimes (5-10 seconds), however this may part of the Sony intelligent communication to determine which device has just been turned-on.

Value for money	10.0
Overall rating	10.0

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Review date: 22 Jun 2010

Steve, maldon

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Sounds amazing, I have a Bravia TV but this enhances the sound amazingly.
Bad points:: Reviewer left no comment

Value for money	8.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Review date: 20 Jul 2010

Colin, N E Lincs Retired

Score 8.0/10

Good points:: As long as you read the manual, the setting up of the speakers is easy, although there are caveats (see bad points). I like the feature of setting the speaker output to the tv and a separate output for the tuner etc.so you don't have to reset when switching. The sound can be very powerful, especially the woofer. The centre speaker gives a clear dialogue, and sits unobtrusively on the tv stand. .
Bad points:: The unit can be difficult to set up due to the display, even on its brightest, being hard to see. Also the setting up options via the buttons are not user friendly. The main L and R speakers are not quite matched to the powerful woofer which can overwhelm the listening. . I have changed the main L and R speakers as I only use these ,with the woofer, for radio listening.

Value for money	7.0
Overall rating	8.0

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Review date: 16 Apr 2010

Jade, London

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Simple set up, sound is all that I wanted and then some,
Bad points:: None that I have found.

Value for money	9.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Review date: 16 Apr 2010

Matt, Leicester

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Only needed system with speakers & receiver only, not one with built-in DVD/Blu-Ray.
Easy set-up,using auto method, took approx 15-20 mins.
Stylish, 3 HDMI ports, sync's well with stand alone DVD/Blu-Ray player.
Sound quality excellent
Bad points:: Can't think of any - only tuned to 1 radio station at the moment, bought more for the surround sound aspects of product , as i'm not one for the radio.

Value for money	9.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Review date: 14 Jun 2010

Simon, Cambs

Score 8.0/10

Good points:: Excellent sound for everyday TV compared to standard TV speakers. When you crank it up for films or music from other sources good sound quality is still there. Auto set up is easy with supplied mic. and standard settings are fine. Able to use headphones through TV outlet and mute surround speakers at amp. (TV same make as HT-SS100).
Bad points:: None really. No headphone socket on unit but still able to use them

Value for money	8.0
Overall rating	8.0

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Review date: 10 Apr 2010

Craig, Harlow Essex

Score 9.0/10

Good points:: Ease of use and setting up great sound quality
Bad points:: Poor radio reception.

Value for money	9.0
Overall rating	9.0

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Review date: 07 Jun 2010

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Product Features

Sound channels	5.1 surround sound

Built-in disc player	No Disc Player
Some products come with built-in DVD players or Blu Ray players.
Wireless system	Wired
Some models come with wireless-enabled speakers, meaning you don’t need wires trailing across the room.
Connections	USB

Connections	HDMI

Playback formats	MP3
As well as playing your DVDs or Blu-Rays, some devices can also play video in a variety of formats (DivX, WMA etc.) and audio in a variety of formats.
Playback formats	CD
As well as playing your DVDs or Blu-Rays, some devices can also play video in a variety of formats (DivX, WMA etc.) and audio in a variety of formats.
Playback formats	Super Video CD
As well as playing your DVDs or Blu-Rays, some devices can also play video in a variety of formats (DivX, WMA etc.) and audio in a variety of formats.
Audio technology	Dolby Digital and DTS

Upscaling	No
Upscaling DVD players use video processing techniques to improve the quality of a standard definition image from a DVD to a near high definition (HD) image.
Number of scart ports	0
Scart sockets are places where you can connect other devices to your TV. If you already have a DVD player, a VCR and a Playstation you might want to make sure your new TV has enough Scart interfaces so you don’t have to keep crawling round the back of the TV.
3D	No

Number of speakers	6

Power (W)	1000

Width in cm	43

Release date	2009-11-16
The date the product was originally made available for purchase.

Also known as: SonyHTSS1000, Sony HTSS1000, SONY HTSS100, Sony HT-SS100

Manufacturer's Description

Features

5.1- channel amplifier with 1000W total power output (RMS)
32-bit S-Master Digital Amplifier
Digital Cinema Auto Calibration (DCAC) – automatic sound optimisation
HDMI switcher for a high-quality digital picture
FM/AM radio tuner
Digital Direct Twin subwoofer
Dolby Digital and DTS decoder
A/V Sync for perfect sound and image synchronisation with flat panel TVs

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What is the price of this system

Gandhimathy asked on 13 Jul 2011
1. Price when purchased was £399. I bought when on special offer at Argos, approx £269?
  Might be discontinued line now though!
  
  Matt replied on 13 Jul 2011
When playing the volume does not seem to function correctly. I do like to play music loud but even normal volume for TV etc shows 48 on the display. What should be showing in the display panel at a normal listening volume. A friend of mine has a sony surround system and when the display shows 8-10 the sound is more that sufficient. Your comments would be appreciated.

Keith asked on 16 Aug 2011
1. 48 on the display! Mine only goes upto 40.
  What other components are connected upto the system?
  All I can suggest is to check that all components are connected up securely & correctly.
  When listening to TV my volume is between 12-15,(mind you i'm bit deaf).
  Are you using HDMI cables?
  Carry out 'Auto calibration' again.
  Have you still got the instruction manual?
  
  Matt replied on 21 Aug 2011
Is is possible to continue to use the surround sound system without having the TV turned on. Say for instance, I'm listening to the radio on Sky and I have the TV turned off to stop the blue backgrounds sticking to the TV screen.

Robert asked on 28 Aug 2011
1. Yes, just turn the TV off, and press 'tuner' button on the remote!
  
  Matt replied on 29 Aug 2011

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