Dec 8, 2008
Categories: Sony
If you’re thinking about a simple upgrade from your current television speakers and want to enter the wonderful world of home theater ownership, you really can’t go wrong with the Sony HTDDWG700 component home theater system. For around two hundred dollars you get a receiver and five high quality speakers with an 8 inch active subwoofer for 5.1 surround sound. The unit produces a healthy 900 watts of power, which is perfect for a smaller room or if you don’t plan on making your neighbor’s teeth rattle. One of the added bonuses of this unit is the included iPod dock, which is a great feature to have considering the low price of the HTDDWG700.
If you’re thinking about purchasing the Sony HTDDWG700, know that it is definitely not for audiophiles. The receiver has limited capabilities and while the speakers do a great job, they are definitely not top of the line. The receiver also does not have HDMI input, so if you’re looking for a receiver to handle true HD pass through in the future, this is certainly not the one you’re looking for. The HTDDWG700 does have both coaxial and optical digital input, which offers two options for great sounding 5.1 surround sound from a standard DVD player. One common complaint with the HTDDWG700 is that they receiver seems a bit large for the performance it gives, so those with space concerns might want to look for a slimmer unit.
Overall the Sony HTDDWG700 offers a great value for what it offers at a low price, but those looking for more features should look elsewhere.