I vehemently doubt that one can successfully talk about electronic devices without mentioning Sony in the mix. Sony, an household name in the history of electronic devices? If a home does not own a Sony television, then they will own a Sony DVD player or at least a Sony wireless speaker. So it is in the light of this, that we are bringing you all you need to know about a Sony Multi Channel Home Theatre, as it is one of the best buys in the market of home theatres.
About the Sony Brand (Sony Corporation)
Sony Group Corporation which the majority simply know as Sony is a Japanese multinational conglomerate corporation that majors in the manufacturing of consumer and professional electronic products.
Sony operates in 46 countries, has 61 office locations and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
The company began as an electronics shop in 1946 by Masaru Ibuka with a total of eight employees(what they say about humble beginnings), and was known as Tokyo Tshushin Kogyo Limited from inception to 1957. Then, after it began to gain popularity and non-Japanese were unable to pronounce its name, it was then changed to Sony Corporation in 1958 and still bears so till date. Sony is 75years going strong(Wow, that’s hooooge!).
Apparently, the name Sony came from two words. One was the Latin word “Sonus” which is the root word of sonic and sounds and the other was “Sonny”, which was a common slang term in the 1950s America to call a young boy.
It happened, that Japan loaned the word and came up with ” Sonny boys” which connotes smart and presentable young men, which was a suitable way to describe the young men who founded Sony, Akio Morita and Masaru Ibuka.
The Sony brand believes that organizational culture is synonymous with customer satisfaction and this emphasis on customer satisfaction shows the company’s efforts in understanding and addressing what customers needs or wants. They do this while considering three major factors(customer’s viewpoint, voice of customer, and customer’s expectation).
The following characteristics are the pillars of Sony’s organizational culture;
- Reliable (customer’s viewpoints and expectations).
- Credible(customer’s viewpoints and voice of customers).
- Cordial (voice of customer and customer’s expectation).
Now, did you know? That Sony is remarkably well known as the largest video console manufacturer and the largest video game publisher? Well, now you know(if you didn’t already).
Although Sony corporation is the electronics business unit and the parent company of the Sony Group as it primarily conducts planning, designing, and marketing for electronics products. The corporation has other subsidiaries under it and they include;
- Sony Electronics
- Sony Semiconductor Solutions
- Sony Pictures, Sony Music
- Sony Interactive Entertainment
- Sony Financial Holdings, and others.
Thereby, making Sony the most comprehensive multimedia company in the world that has been considered to be a conglomerate.
In addition to that, as an electronics manufacturer who has gone above what many other electronic companies have, Sony has brought us many great inventions that have benefited mankind. So here are some of her products.
Popular Sony Electronic Products
- Televisions
- Cameras
- Mobile
- Video Cameras
- Audio (Headphones, MP3 Players, High-resolution audio, Wireless speakers, Audio systems, Digital voice recorders, Boomboxes, Radio and portable CD players, and of course Home Theatres, which is the focus of our post today).
Sony Mult-channel Home Theatre
Crafted to perfection, Sony home theatre systems have been elegantly designed to complement your home. Their sleek and bold lines give these Blu-ray disc players and speakers a sophisticated look, adding a touch of class to your home entertainment.
Has been described before in our previous posts, a Multi-Channel Home Theatre System simply means that the sound system can handle multiple audio channels and consolidate each channel into one.
So, here are some of the Sony Multi-Channel home theatres. Their specifications and the basics you should know about them.
1. Sony Multi-system Home Theatre System – Dav – TZ715.
This is one Sony product you really should look forward to owning, provided the price doesn’t pose a challenge as it is an all-in-one product. It weighs 6.5kg with a 2years warranty(Apparently, whatever happens to the product within two years of purchase and usage is on the company, now that’s very encouraging).
The Dav – TZ715 supports USB playback function which means you can enjoy your favourite videos and songs by connecting your USB flash drive to the DVD.
It has a total power output of 600watts, making it highly powerful and suited to give you optimal performance.
Also, this home theatre, has been integrated with Dolby Digital and BRAVIA Synchronization which makes it very compatible with all other Sony smart devices for you to enjoy maximum entertainment.
It also comes with a one- disc capacity DVD player that plays CDs, DVDs, and VCDs(the all-in-one capacity) designed for your ease and enjoyment.
What more, it features an HDMI port that allows you connect with your TV for easy views of high definition contents.
Features/Specifications
- The speaker terminal has front, centre, surround and a subwoofer.
- Has a decoding format for sound (MP3, WMA9, AAC)
- The decoding format for picture is JPEG
- Has high quality home cinema in full HD.
- A smart and simple, compact home theatre system.
- HDMI Output (Upscale 1080p for DVD)
- USB movie playback (Xvid and MPEG4 simple profile)
- 4 tallboy speakers and subwoofer.
- Total Power Output of 600watts
- USB Play, so you can play from ypur laptop or memory card.
2. Sony DVD Home Theater System Dav-TZ140
The Dav TZ140 has a powerful cinematic surround sound(you could kindly check previous posts to better understand what a surround sound does), that allows you bring home the sound of the movie theater as it has a 5.1channel surround sound including micro-satellite speakers and a compact subwoofer.
It also allows you, to watch DVDs in high definition and also comes with an HDMI upscaling.
Just like the TZ715, the TZ140 is equally USB enabled which means, that you can conveniently play a wide variety of files directly from your memory stick or a hard drive.
The remote control is one thing home theatres cannot do without, so having one that is easy to navigate does a whole lot of good which is one advantage of the TZ140. Moreover, frequently used buttons are larger for convenient access.
Further more, you can play CDs as well as DVDs and you can play these CDs in room-filling audio and save them to USB for playback on- the – go.
Lastly, if your space is small, then this home theatre will be a good choice because it is space – saving as the speakers can be hung on the wall.
Features/Specifications
- It has a 5.1 Channel surround sound experience.
- 30Watts per Channel.
- Upscales DVDs to high definition quality.
- Allows you enjoy movies and music from a USB stick.
- It supports for Dolby digital and Prologic.
- It is a space-saving home cinema.
- Has an HDMI connectivity.
- Has an FM antenna.
- Also has a one-year warranty.
Sony Multi-System Home Theatre with Bluetooth and DVD – DAV – DZ350
The Sony DAV-DZ350’s design draws inspiration from gems to give it a timeless look. This stylish home theatre system delivers excellent picture quality and crystal-clear sound with whatever you’re watching. Its Bluetooth connectivity also lets you view content from your mobile devices on a big screen.
As typical of 5.1 channel systems, it has three front speakers – left, center, right and two surround speakers placed on the sides of the room. The subwoofer supplies a low – frequency effect and low bass, giving you a cinematic surround sound in the comfort of your home.
With the DAV-DZ350, you can now listen to music from your mobile devices with superior quality sound on your home theatre system by simply connecting your smartphone wirelessly via Bluetooth and letting the music play.
More so, this particular Sony home theatre system comes with karaoke support, so you can play your favorite songs and enjoy singing along to them with your family and friends(Now, what could be more relaxing).
To even make it much better, its BRAVIA Synchronization, allows you simply connect via an HDMI cable to manage both your BRAVIA Sync-compatible LCD TV and Sony home theatre system, thereby making it easy to operate, navigate and manage.
Features/Specifications
- A 5.1 multi-channel
- 1000 watts output power
- Synchronized with Dolby digital
- Has 1 USB port
- Has no HDMI
- Has an FM tuner,
- 5 speakers
- A wireless Bluetooth
- One – year warranty
4. Sony HT-RT3 5.1 Ch Dolby Digital Soundbar
One very unique and thing about the HT-RT3 is, it is almost ready to go, straight out of the box. All you need do is plug it in following the color-coded connections, and voila! Enjoy the 5.1channs of real surround sound.
To make it even easier, all your cables automatically run into the subwoofer, so everything can be kept neat and tidy without cables running across each other.
The HT-RT3 also comes with an HDMI ARC output. ARC means Audio Return Channel which as the name implies, means that audio is carried back to your soundbar from compatible televisions, without the need for an extra audio cable.
The HT-RT3 then has a USB port for stable connections of smart phones and tablets. Of course, the port allows you to charge your devices as well and also play your MP3 files.
Features/Specifications
- The Dolby Audio allows you enjoy dramatic, high – quality surround sound from 5.1 separate audio channels.
- It has 5.1 channels of real surround sound, rear speakers and an external subwoofer.
- Has a 600watts power output that puts you right at the heart of the action.
5. Sony STR-DN1080 7.2-Channel Home Theater AV Receiver Bundled with Active Subwoofers.
This home theatre has a 4K pass-through feature that allows data to pass through the receiver without compromising image quality and is HDCP 2.2-compatible.
What you should expect to see in the box are;
- Sony 7.2 Dolby Atmos Wi-Fi Network AV Home Theater Receiver with Sony SSCSE Dolby Atmos.
- Enabled Speakers.
- Sony SSCS5 3-Way 3-Driver Bookshelf Speaker System
- Sony SSCS8 2-Way 3-Driver Center Channel Speaker, Sony 10-Inch Active Subwoofer. a
- Sony SSCS3 Stereo Floor-Standing Speaker (2-Speakers)Featuring flexible speaker solutions, DTS:X, and Dolby Atmos support. The STR-DN1080 delivers mighty, cinematic surround sound that perfectly adapts to you and your environment.
You can turn up the volume, skip to the next track, or stop the music, all without lifting a finger once you get it all set up.
Meanwhile, for smaller rooms with only 2 speaker settings, virtual surround with S-Force front surround are ideal but a larger room can experience full 360-degree surround sound with the phantom surround background speaker settings.
Now that we have gotten familiar with some Sony Multi-Channel Home Theatres, let us move on to discuss why you need a Sony Home theatre in your house.
Why you need a Sony Multi Channel Home Theatre
1. Sony’s Home Theatres are one of the Best
Without mincing words, Sony home theatres are one of the best you can get for your home. If you’re looking for a good home theater system to give you the best sound quality to your televisions and other audio appliances, then Sony’s broad selection of sound devices is what to choose from. They are especially known for the Sony 5.1 ”all-in-one” surround sound home theatre system.
2. Reliability and Durability
When we purchase anything, one thing we look out for is its capacity to serve us enough for the money spent on getting it.
For that singular fact, you should go for a Sony because when it comes to reliability and durability, Sony home theaters have it all.
The producers have put up features in this sound device to meet the classification, price, and demands of users’ standards. Since they are the oldest producers of home theater brand, their long years of experience in this discipline gives them an edge over the competition.
3. Sony Multi Channel Home Theatres give your Home theFacelight your Deserve
Imagine furnishing your space with all the beautiful home decors but you haven’t gotten a Sony home theatre yet, something will be missing. If you will be honest, you will agree that the living room will still have some sort of emptiness about it. Well, until you get your home theatre set up and running.
Also, having a home theatre makes home – time (the time you spend at home), much more worthwhile because what’s a home without some entertainment.