Sony’s HT-CT 100 is a great sound bar home theater system and is one of the only affordable ones that offers extensive HDMI connectivity. I’m a fan of sound bars sine I can’t hang any speakers in my place. They are easy to set up, have great sound, and they’re small with a clean look. What else could you ask for?
But wait, don’t buy just yet! Now Sony has just announced two new successors to the HT-CT 100 that will be available in May. The HT-CT 150 and HT-CT 350 will now have an upgrade to the HDMI 1.4 that will allow for 3D pass-through. Via CNET News, here are the key features of the new sound bars mentioned in Sony’s press release.
Key features of the Sony HT-CT150:
- 3.1-channel sound bar home theater system
- 340 watts of total system power
- 32 inches long
- Three HDMI inputs, all 3D-compatible
- HDMI pass-through in standby mode
- Two digital audio inputs (one optical, one coaxial)
- Price: $300
Key step-up features of the Sony HT-CT350:
- 400 watts of total system power
- 40 inches long
- Includes wall-mount bracket
- Price: $400
Photo credit: Sony (HT-CT 150)