Sony HTP-BD3IS review

Recession causing you to rethink your cinema outlay, or just want a small-room system?

Our Score 3

Last reviewed: 2009-06-12June 12th 2009

Home cinema systems Review

Price at launch	£678.99
Product Type	Home Theater System
Player/Recorder Type	Blu-ray Disc Player
Speaker Configuration	5.1
Ethernet	Yes
HDMI	Yes
RMS Output Power	450 W
Component Video	Yes
Number of Digital Optical Outputs	1
Subwoofer Type	Active
Sound System	Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby TrueHD, DTS, DTS-HD Master Audio, DTS HD, Dolby Dual Mono
Brand Name	Sony
Features	1080p Upscaling, BD-live, Child Lock, Parental Control, Screen Saver, Sleep Timer
Manufacturer	Sony Corporation
Video Formats	BD Video, DVD Video, AVCHD
Scanning Modes	Progressive Scan
Frequency Band	AM, FM
Ethernet Technology	Ethernet
Operating Power Consumption	115 W
Media Formats	BD-RE, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, CD-RW
Number of Digital Coaxial Outputs	1
Front Speaker Height	55 mm
Front Speaker Width	45 mm
Front Speaker Depth	40 mm
Rear Speaker Height	55 mm
Rear Speaker Depth	40 mm
Rear Speaker Width	45 mm
Center Speaker Height	55 mm
Center Speaker Width	45 mm
Center Speaker Depth	40 mm
Number of HDMI Inputs	3
Number of HDMI Outputs	1
Total System Weight (Approximate)	15.00 kg
Height	19.0 mm
Width	46.0 mm
Depth	45.0 mm
Station Presets	20 x FM, 10 x AM
Number of Discs	1
Image Formats	JPEG
Audio Formats	CD-DA, MP3
Product Model	HTP-BD3IS
Product Name	HTP-BD3IS Home Theater System
Manufacturer Part Number	HTPB350ISFI.YG
Manufacturer Website Address	www.sony.co.uk
Marketing Information	Our most advanced home theatre setup yet. Enjoy High Definition movies on Blu-ray disc with incredible room-filling surround sound from speakers no larger than a golf ball!
Package Contents	HTP-BD3IS Home Theater System Remote Control 1 x Optical Cable (TV)
Remote Control	Yes
Standard Warranty	1 Year
Weight (Approximate)	150.0 g - Main Unit, 14.50 kg - Subwoofer, 70.0 g - Rear Speaker, 70.0 g - Centre Speaker, 70.0 g - Front Speaker