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Sony BDVE500W 5.1-Channel High-Definition Blu-ray and DVD Disc Home Theater System (Black) |  | Brand: Sony
Category: CE
Buy New: Too low to display
as of 3/10/2010 04:57 CST details
New (17) Used (4) from $439.12
Seller: Video & Audio Center
Rating:  28 reviews
Sales Rank: 455
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 11.9
Dimensions (in): 16.9 x 16.9 x 3.7
Multiroom
MPN: BDVE500W
Model: BDVE500W
UPC: 027242763623
EAN: 0027242763623
ASIN: B002DEM9KU
Release Date: July 24, 2009
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | Wireless rear speakers using S-AIR technology | | • | Plays your Blu-ray Disc movies in Full HD 1080p | | • | Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio | | • | BD-Live ready | | • | Plays DVDs and upscales them to near high definition |
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Product Description
Immerse yourself in a true cinema-like experience with this phenomenal all-in-one setup. Featuring a Blu-ray Disc and DVD player, 1080p upscaling of DVD media via HMDI cables and BD-Live technology for downloading additional features and network updates, the BDV-E500 takes entertainment to the next level. For powerful sound to enjoy the movie, 1000 watts of crisp audio and deep bass envelop you for one remarkable, cinema-like experience. You can also expand your listening pleasure through the included iPod cradle and rock out to your tunes in a big way.
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 28
 Great buy - Poor assembly March 8, 2010
S. Monty
This was a great buy. I did a lot of research, including reading most of the reviews posted here. The product arrived FAST. The sound quality is terrific and I was very pleased with the price, which was significantly lower than all other places we shopped at the time of purchase. You can't beat this product for the money. My only gripe would be the assembly. We've owned many sound systems, but this would rank last when it comes to instructions and product set-up. It took a good two hours to assemble and instructions were a bit poor. There are additional cables you will need to purchase, as well. Luckily, as I said above, we read previous reviews and purchased ahead of time. Overall, once we got the system set-up, we were very pleased with the end result. We got it just in time to watch the superbowl and felt like we were sitting in the crowd!!!
 Easy to Set-up March 5, 2010
Sam (Bradford, PA USA)
The ease of setting this up was great. S-AIR works great. Had everything set up in less than 90 minutes. I don't really care for the 2 tall front speakers for my living room. Purcahsed Atlantic Satellite 77305018 Speaker Stands (Black), also from Amazon, for the two rear surround sound speakers and it really finishes the set-up.
BDV-E500W March 3, 2010
traveler (Broken Arrow, oklahoma United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I am giving this system a rating of 7 out of 10 because of the following drawback explained below: 1) poor FM radio reception, 2) inability to adjust sound on $250 extra wireless receiver. However, the wireless feature works very well.
I purchased the Sony BVD-E500W a couple of weeks ago because of its wireless feature. I cannot tell you about the blue ray experience because my TV is a 25 years old Toshiba CRT. I bought this wireless system because my attic audio wiring is too old and needs to be replaced, also my old speakers were not part of a "system" and they were putting too much load on my amplifier. I am not an audiophile and I am just reporting as someone who just enjoys listening to songs and music in my home.
Here are some the things I can share with you;
1) Installation - unpacking the components and reading the instructions for a simple hook up took over ½ hour. Installation was simple and color coded cables were a snap to connect. One caveat - the front speakers cables are only 13' long each. This is quite short as the cable needs to go down at least 2' from the table were the amplifier is installed and then back up 3' to the speakers terminals. The center speaker has about 6'8" of cable. The rear speakers have a long cable.
1) I was able to connect my old Toshiba CRT TV to the new Sony system by using only the yellow video wire with RCA jacks. When I played a DVD The picture was excellent and the sound came through the Sony speakers. I also connected the TV's audio out to the Sony's audio in terminals with white and red RCA jacks and was able to play the TV's audio on the Sony's system. I also played CDs on the Sony BDV and was able to enjoy the music on the new speakers. Finally, I connected my old Panasonic DVD/CD player to the new Sony system via RCA jacks and was able to play CDs on the old player and output the sound via the new Sony system.
2) The system offers several different methods to adjust the sound to your own personal taste. There are also bass and treble
adjustments. But I have not used them so far.
3) The wireless system exceeds my anticipation. The sound of the rear speakers is clear and without any static. I have also purchased one additional AIR-SA50R wireless remote speaker. I have a one floor house and have tried to position the additional remote speaker about 60' away in different rooms. The room configurations I have tried can be best described as L, U, and Z shape. By this I mean that the main unit is located on one bottom leg of the U and the receiving unit is located in another room on the other bottom leg of the U with walls in between. Reception is clear, and without interference. My 5.8 Ghz wireless phone and the kitchen microwave have not interfered with the transmission quality. In my opinion, the sound of the remote AIR- SA50R unit is not as pleasant as the sound of the main unit. It seems to lack "color", and it cannot be adjusted in any way other than louder or quieter. The sound is good but, not what you would expect from a $250 unit.
4) My biggest disappointment has been the radio's FM reception. I have an older Sony receiver/amplifier STR-D911 which gives me excellent reception on 26 different FM stations. The new Sony BDV-E500W only gives me good reception for 9 stations when installed in the same location and connected to the same antenna.Sony must be aware of this problem because the manual states "if an FM program is noisy, you can select monaural reception" (page 57). Doing this results only in a very slight improvement.
Sony Surrond Sound Review February 26, 2010
Ryan J. Belmont
This product has performed as advertised. It was very simple to hook-up and configure. Was a little disappointed with the lack of wifi and internet streaming features found on much cheaper BlueRay players. Sound quality is superior and I would recommend this to anyone looking for a fantastic surround sound.
 What's with the remote? February 23, 2010
Paul (Hollywood, CA United States)
I actually got this through the Sony online store. It was delivered within 3 days, very fast. The set up was not as easy as it seems described, had some problems with the wireless speakers. The biggest problem is the remote, which doesn't seem to work when my TV is on. The TV is not a Sony btw, but a Philips. I cannot use it while watching a Blu-ray meaning adjusting the volume is a pain, as is the blu-ray menu. I had the remote replaced once already by Sony, but the new one is doing the same thing. Does anyone have an idea what's wrong with this system,, they don't seem to have any idea at Sony. I might return the system in it's entirety soon. Sound is pretty good though and love the iPod cradle hook-up.
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