Sony BDV-E3100 5.1 Channel 3D Blu-ray Disc Home Theater System with Built-In Wi-Fi
Ranking on the top bestseller list for home theater systems sold online, the Sony BDV-E3100 is a great entry-level system for those new to this kind of set-up who want to upgrade from their built-in TV audio capabilities.
It puts out 1,000 watts using several speakers and a subwoofer. Plus, it has full HD 1080p so if you have a regular DVD player, you get a boost to almost HD level qualities.
The home theater system is more than just an increase is audio, though. You have a built-in WiFi system so you can tap into Netflix, Pandora or Hulu and stream it right through your TV flawlessly.
The Sony BDV-E3100 also lets you use Bluetooth gadgets to stream music through the system with a simple touch of a button. So with music, movies and gaming ñ you'll never fall short on entertainment.
The system lets you utilize over 100 services ñ from YouTube to Amazon Instant Video. It even has the ability to let you stream images and video files from your tablet or smart phone device right onto your TV screen using an app called the Sony TV Side View.
If you use your TV for some fitness regimens, then you'll be happy to know that this home theater system has something special for you. It's called the My Sports & Fitness app and it helps you with your fitness journey.
Sound-wise, this system is a definite upgrade from built-in speakers thanks to the Dolby TrueHD audio. And they've added I/P noise reduction capabilities so that you don't have the playback noise sometimes associated with Blu Ray discs.
Here's something else cool that this system does for to take movie watching to the next level: it gathers notes for you about the things you're watching! Use Gracenote to get all kinds of information about the show.
And if you're the type of person who likes to chat while you watch TV or play games, then you can use the Socialize app to mix movie watching with Facebook and Twitter.
The system has a front USB port you can use and a party streaming mode that connects to speakers throughout your home, instead of confining it to just one room.