When it comes to home-theater-in-a-box systems, the Sony BDV-E780W Blu-Ray Disc Player Home Entertainment System (Black) is one of the most popular models currently available.

With so many on offer recently, it is wise to have a brand you can trust. The Sony BDV-E780W is certainly that and will be a excellent acquisition.

For this price, the Sony BDV-E780W Blu-Ray Disc Player Home Entertainment System (Black) comes widely respected and is always a regular choice with many people. Sony have included some great touches and this means good value for money.

It is very reasonable, but does not look cheap in its sleek black design. Extra features like wireless rear speakers, HDMI inputs and Wi-Fi connectivity makes this an even more attractive option, but is it really worth the money?

Disadvantages of the Sony BDV-E780W

Easy installation: One of the advantages of an all-in-one systems like the Sony BDV-E780W is that all parts connect seamlessly. On this particular model, you will find all the cables are color coded to make it easy to know what happens there, even if you are not familiar with home theater systems.

There is also a microphone to perform a simple sound check, which will adjust all levels for you automatically. If you want to make more advanced adjustments to sound just right so you will need to devote more time to go through the manual.

User Interface: Although not essential, Sony BDV-E780W features Gracenote's disc identification software. This means that you insert a DVD or Blu-ray Disc, the player will display their artwork and additional information, which is a nice touch.

Design: One of the best things about the Sony BDV-E780W is its design. All elements are extremely slim and will fit any room. The minimal black design means that it will pretty much match any HDTV, you already own.

Internet Service: Sony BDV-E780W allows you to connect to Sony's online services. This is useful if you want to access online content directly on your TV, you will be able to use Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, YouTube and Hulu Plus. You'll also be able to stream music via Pandora and more.

Sound Quality: The sound quality on the Sony BDV-E780W is good for such a value package. The kit delivers 1000 watts of total power that is enough to ruime living. It is not perfect, but given the price range this is a good alternative for those who want better sound quality, but may not consider themselves audio experts.

Wireless rear speakers: As with other systems that offer wireless speakers, they are not completely wireless in the sense that you must connect the rear speakers to an amplifier. However, the fact that the Sony BDV-E780W comes with "wireless" rear speakers means you do not need to run wires across your living room. Simply the amplifier behind your couch and you will not even be able to see the wires.

IPod dock: Sony BDV-E780W comes with an iPod iPhone dock is included for those who want the ease of playing music from their device while charging. Note that this dock is not fully integrated into the system: It comes in the form of a separate container place.

Manufacturer Description

Watch Full HD 1080p Blu-ray Disc movies and immerse yourself in powerful 5.1 channel HD surround sound with the integrated Sony BDV-E780W 3D Blu-ray Disc Home Theater System. Wirelessly stream movies, TV episodes, music and live sports events from Netflix, YouTube, HuluPlus, Pandora, and more. Plus enjoy the convenience of wireless rear speakers, 2 HDMI inputs, and a universal remote. This incredible system combines premium sound with the convenience of easy connectivity and control.