Sony DAV-IS10 micro surround sound system preview

Sony DAV-IS10

Claiming to deliver a big sound in a small package, Sony has introduced the DAV-IS10 micro home theater system.

The 5.1 channel home-theater-in-a-box system features five tiny speakers each about the size of a golf ball.  The system, matched with a compact, single disc DVD/CD player/receiver, includes a unique subwoofer that helps the tiny speakers create sounds typically reserved for full size speakers.

Although the system features small speakers Sony claims that it packs all the power of conventional home theater-in-a-box systems with 450 watts of total system power. The system is specially tuned to deliver a natural sound field that takes the focus off the subwoofer while supplementing mid range and lower frequencies.

The DAV-IS10 micro home theater system also features Sony’s new BRAVIA Theatre Sync technology, which utilizes the HDMI interface to communicate with select Sony BRAVIA televisions.  With the touch of a button, users can automatically turn on and switch inputs, synchronizing connected devices making operation easier.

The system’s compact DVD/CD player can upscale DVDs to 720p or 1080i output when connected via HDMI to a compatible high-definition television. The DVD/CD unit features touch sensitive controls that illuminate and disappear on touch for navigating DVDs and CDs without using the included universal remote control.

The DAV-IS10 micro home theater system is also equipped with Sony’s Digital Media Port input.  This makes the system compatible with various optional accessories, including a PC WiFi client for streaming digital music, a Bluetooth receiver that allows users to connect various Bluetooth-enabled devices to the system, and audio docking stations compatible with select Network Walkman and iPod products.

Additional features include Sony’s Digital Cinema Auto Calibration (DCAC), which simplifies multi-channel surround sound setup with the use of an included microphone for a balanced home theater experience.

The DAV-IS10 system will cost you around $800 when launched.