Sony BRAVIA DAV-HDX500 Theater System

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Product Details

• Item Weight: 60 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 62 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item can only be shipped to the 48 contiguous states. We regret it cannot be shipped to APO/FPO, Hawaii, Alaska, or Puerto Rico.
• ASIN: B000OGA85M
• Item model number: DAV-HDX500
• Batteries: 2 AA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #43,044 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: March 27, 2007

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Watch movies, listen to your entire music collection and play XM® satellite radio with the Sony DAV-HDX500 BRAVIA® Theater System. And with the touch of a button on the included remote, BRAVIA® Theatre Sync lets you manage select Sony HDMI™ components quickly and effortlessly. You can also enjoy simplified integration of portable music players and other optional Digital Media Port (DMP) accessories with the DMP and front-mounted connections that enhance audio with Digital Signal Processing. The DAV-HDX500 even features a 5-DVD/CD changer that upscales standard 480p DVDs to 1080i resolution (requires compatible television). In addition to playing from a wide range of music sources, the DAV-DX500 boasts automatic calibration that delivers optimal sound from speakers, no matter where they are placed.

Product Description

BRAVIA Theater Sync --- As a leader in products with HDMI connectivity, Sony has created BRAVIA¿ Theater Sync to go beyond simple audio and video transmission. When combined with a select number of BRAVIA¿ Televisions and other Sony audio and video products, in addition to audio and video transmission, control functions will be transmitted via the HDMI cable. With One Touch Play, operations that took several steps have been reduced to one. Press the PLAY button on the remote, watch the audio and/or the video component(s) turn on then the BRAVIA¿ television turn on and switch to the correct video input/Simple/Easy/ BRAVIA¿ Theater Sync. DIGITAL MEDIA PORT --- As the demand for digital content continues to be strong, here's the challenge: how do you integrate music in various forms into a home theater system? The answer: Sony's DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMP). This proprietary interface adds networking and connectivity to the options of home theater systems and components, connects with various devices today and in the future, provides the ability to control and power devices while making set up easy and operation simple to use. The DMP will be compatible with various accessories which will include a PC Client device, Bluetooth receiver and Audio Docking Stations compatible with Network Walkman and iPod® products. So regardless of how you store your music, Sony's DIGITAL MEDIA PORT grants access, provides control and integrates your portable music into a traditional home theater system.HDMI¿ Output with 720P/1080i upscaling of DVD Media--- Reads the data on a standard DVD at 480P and maximizes the video resolution to best fit your HDMI compatible TV. This allows for you to enjoy the best in video performance while delivering digital Video and Audio over one simple cable.

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Customer Reviews

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43 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pleased as Punch, May 2, 2007

By	Lynn Sabin (Nebraska) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

One caveat on this review: I'm neither an audiophile nor an expert on home theater systems.

I purchased the Sony Bravia DVD Home Theater System commensurate with selection of a Samsung LN-S4695D 46-inch LCD television. After setting up the television, I opened the Sony box, noting the contents were carefully packed. The instructions were straight-forward, though mostly unnecessary, even for me. From start to finish, assembly of the front speaker stands and setup required about 40 minutes. I've recently installed a laminate floor, purposely holding off on quarter-round so I might conceal speaker cables. This was a good decision, and I was pleased to find supplied cabling for the rear speakers was adequate for my large room.

As I suggested at the onset, I'm a novice with home theater systems; notwithstanding, after consulting the Samsung manual, I had the system up and running within five minutes. Proper calibration was facilitated by a microphone, which Sony provides for this purpose. The results: I was blown away. My first DVD was Pearl Harbor and the sound was better than my recollection of that in the movie theater--when I closed my eyes, it was like Zeroes and P-40s flying about me. Tremendous!

Today, I connected my iPod via an Apple-made cradle. Again, this installation was easy and intuitive and, though I've heard people say home theater systems are inadequate for enjoying music, I am more than satisfied.

In summary, the Sony Bravia HDS 500 comes well packed, is most attractive, and I'm exceedingly pleased with the ease of configuration and sound quality. I feel comfortable that I made a good purchase decision in the context of price and quality. I should add too that I am ecstatic about the performance of my Samsung TV.

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great combination of design and features, June 22, 2007

By	A. Mathias (Chicago, IL USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have the HDX501 (costco/sams club) which is this model with the wireless speakers and ipod dock.



Sound quality is great. Assembly took 20 mins (keep a screwdriver handy), setup took less than 5 minutes. It auto calibrates the sound based on your speaker setup.



HDMI control (HDCP) works with my Panasonic plasma, which means if I put a DVD into the Sony, the Panansonic TV switches to the HDMI input on the TV to start showing the DVD.



The remote control is great and well designed (compared to other HTIB's).



Simple to operate, great sound.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A long awaited Reward!, August 19, 2007

By	Sheri S. Helmueller "A+ teacher" (Upland, CA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have spent the last year on and off converting my existing garage to living and office space. The reward for the hard work was to set up a home theatre system. I searched for the past year and picked the Sony systems. My new 40" LCD Bravia with the theatre package is wonderful.

The system is very easy to set up - I had wired my room already for surround sound speakers. Hook up took less than an hour and the speakers are light weight and easily hung from the wall. The set up was so easy and microphone that set up the sound made a big difference in the speaker output.

Only notes on the system - Speakers are lightweight and do not feel that sturdy. Expected a more solid feel. Front speakers are very tall. I fit them hanging from the wall. Again OK, but not as streamlined of look for my room.

We love the sound and feel of our movies. Simply amazing how these systems have improved.

Enjoy!