Sony Offers AV For The Entire House February 12, 2007
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Most people spend years (decades) putting together a decent audio/video (AV) system around the home. The problem, apart from cost, is one of bits of equipment lying everywhere connected by a massive spaghetti junction of cables running around, and across, different rooms.
Sony [at least in the US] is putting forward its own high-end, full-home AV set up with five systems designed for different budgets.
There are five variations on offer: three offer music storage and management servers while two also offer a DVD management system with a 400-disc changer. The NHS-3030 (pictured) rack at the top end, incorporates the previously mentioned features, an ES A/V receiver and XM Radio. There is also space to add three additional sources, from consoles to HD players.
Each system includes a choice of 1080p HDTVs, such as Sony's Bravia LCDs, Grand Wega rear projection sets or, the VPL-VW50 SXRD front projector. There is a pre-programmed LCD touch-screen remote for the home theater and in-wall LCD keypads with a separate remote for controlling other rooms.
The Sony systems are built into sturdy Middle Atlantic racks and, for the money, you also get them installed. Prices range from around £8,000 to almost £40,000.-Martin Lynch
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