This 5.1-channel home theater system from Sony wouldn't take so much place in your house with these tiny satellite speakers measuring about 43mm x 43mm. Also note that you can get optional speaker stands (WS-FV11) for a retail price of $155/pair.

The A/V receiver includes an on-board DVD player compatible DivX, JPEG, MP3 and a built-in AM/FM tuner is present. You can stream music via the Digital Media Port directly from Bluetooth or WiFi using optional Docks. The high-efficiency amplifier "S-Master Digital Amplifier" delivers a power of 5x45W + 1x100W to the 6 speakers.

The system is "BRAVIA TheatreSync" certified and the D.C.A.C (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) will set the optimum surround parameters in just 30 seconds.

Sony Japan has announced the DAV-IS10 on October 20th and the price is still unknown at the moment.

Sony Japan has announced a new 5.1-channel home theater package on November 11th for an unknown price.

The HT-SF2000 system gets an AM/FM radio tuner but no DVD player in this model, you have to buy the DAV-IS10 or DAV-DZ220 package to get the player. The fully digital amplifier "S-Master" incorporates 3x HDMI inputs and 1x analog output, 3x analog inputs and 2x optical digital inputs.

The speakers are supplied by a maximum power of 980W (Front: 143W+143W, Center: 143W, Surround: 143W+143W, Sub woofer 265W). Also the "D.C.A.C" (Digital Cinema Auto Calibration) function will help you out to setup your speakers in your room by an automated process.

After the new Bravia screens series X7000/X5050/X5000/W5000/V5000/V3000/J5000/J3000, Sony plans to launch for them 2 new add-ons, the BRX-A250 and the BRX-NT1.
The BRX-A250 (on the left) is a Digital recorder with a 250GB HDD able to record up to 70 hours of High-Definition television and gets an additional digital tuner (Digital Hi-Vision Tuner) with an HDMI output for a fully digital transmission.

The BRX-NT1 (on the right) is a Network TV Box with the ability to connect itself to VoD Services (Video on Demand) via the LAN terminal and the system adopts Sony's XMB interface for an easier navigation. The box gets 1x HDMI output, 1x optical output, 1x LAN connector and 1x USB port.

The Sony BRX-A250 and the BRX-NT1 will start shipping in Mid-November in Japan but at the moment we don't know is Sony will release these add-ons outside the Japan.