Product Description

A wireless dream from Sony’s DAV-FX100W Wireless DVD Dream System2 allows you to place the component speakers and subwoofer in your living room without the visibility of hanging stereo wires. The DAV-FX100W features a 5 disc DVD/CD/SA-CD changer6, 1000 Watts total system power5 handling and a sleek, silver aluminum finish sure to compliment your favorite room in the house.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #39704 in Consumer Electronics
• Brand: Sony
• Model: DAVFX100W
• Dimensions: 17.00" h x 38.00" w x 24.00" l, 38.00 pounds

Features

• Complete home theater system with 5-disc DVD changer and integrated AM/FM receiver
• Wireless DIAT system to rear speakers ensures pure audio reproduction without deterioration
• Provides 1000 watts of total power (143 watts per channel, 285-watt subwoofer)
• 2 composite in, 1 composite out, 1 S-Video out, 1 component out, 1 HDMI out, 1 coaxial audio in, 1 optical audio in
• Compatible with DVD movie, CD audio, SACD, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, CD-R/RW, and VCD discs; MP3 and JPEG

Amazon.com Product Description
If you dream of a world without wires, the SONY DAV-FX100W Home Theater Dream System will make your dreams become reality with a wireless connection to the rear speakers. It features a 5 disc DVD/CD/SA-CD changer, 1000 watts total system power handling, and a sleek, silver aluminum finish sure to compliment your favorite room in the house. Sound enhancements like the S-Master Digital Amplifier processes HDTV digital audio sources for clear sound reproduction while the HDMI connection carries uncompressed audio and video signals for uncompromised sound and picture reproduction as well as selectable 720p or 1080i output.

The DAV-FX100W provides 143 watts to each of its five channels and 285 watts to the subwoofer, which features an 8-inch woofer for low-tone bass and smooth, powerful effects. This system will adapt to fit any room with adjustable floor-standing speakers that you can place in a variety of positions.

Sony's Digital Infrared Audio Transmission (DIAT) system enables you to enjoy the full power of 5.1 channel surround sound without running wires from the front of the room to the rear speakers (other speakers connect via cables). The advanced DIAT technology transfers digital audio signals without compression or compromise to sound quality. It ensures pure audio reproduction without deterioration that might be present in other wireless transmission methodologies. DIAT's unique build insures that the system is not vulnerable to interference by other wireless information or data transmitted from common hold-hold items such as microwaves and cordless phones.

The DAV-FX100W's 5-disc changer is compatible with DVD movie, CD audio, DVD-R/RW, DVD+R/RW, CD-R/RW, and VCD discs as well as digital MP3 and JPEG content. It can also play the latest Super Audio Compact Discs, for the ultimate in stereo and multi-channel sound quality. It's also compatible with Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Digital, DTS, Digital Cinema Surround sound formats. Sony's Digital Cinema Sound processing technology brings unbelievable clarity, richness, and realism to this home theater system, recreating true movie theater sound in your home. It includes a digital AM/FM radio tuner with 30 total presets. Other features include a highly readable dot matrix fluorescent display and a preprogrammed, full-function remote control. It offers the following video and audio connections:

• Composite Video In: 2 (Rear)
• Composite Video Out: 1 (Rear)
• S-Video Out: 1 (Rear)
• Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Out: 1 (Rear)
• HDMI Video Out: 1 (Rear)
• Analog Audio In: 2 (Rear)
• Optical Audio In: 1 (Rear)
• Coaxial Audio Digital In: 1 (Rear)
• Headphone In: Headphone Jack (3.5mm)

What's in the Box
DVD changer/player, six speakers (subwoofer, center channel, two front, two rear), remote control (with batteries), speaker cable, composite A/V cable, printed operating instructions

Customer Reviews

Great system
Overall, this is a great system. The sound is fantastic; the setup was easy, and nearly six months after I bought it, things are still working quite nicely.

Other reviewers have done a good job describing the product -- the one thing I wanted to touch on was the "wireless" aspect. The only wires this system does not have that other "wired" systems do are the ones that run from the receiver unit to the back speakers. The IR devices (one in front, one in back, which you have flexibility in positioning) transmits the signal from the receiver to the back speakers. One of your rear speakers will need to be plugged into a power outlet (because of its powered amplifier -- which, unlike other systems, allows the rear speakers to be as clear and powerful as the front ones), and you'll need to run a speaker wire (provided, of course) between the two rear speakers.

BOTTOM LINE: If you're trying to reduce clutter, this system may not be as wireless as you're hoping for (between the power cords for the IR receiver/transmitter, speaker wire between the rear speakers, plus all the normal wires save the ones running from front to back). BUT, if you don't want to run cable through your walls or have speaker wire running from the front to back of your room; then these are a great option that I would strongly recommend.

Why haven't they made more HTIB's like this before?
It's about time that (relatively) affordable wireless home theater systems have started becoming available. As someone who's never been thrilled by running wires across the living room--or even worse, under carpet or through walls--to the rear speakers, this system really was a dream come true. I chose the Sony system over others on the market because it sends infrared rather than RF signals to the rear speakers. Other RF-wireless systems use the same crowded 2.4GHz frequency band shared by Wi-Fi networks, cordless telephones, and microwaves, so the IR technology really cuts down on interference if you (like me) have a wireless home network.

The sound from this setup is great for an HTIB, and I haven't noticed that the wireless aspect of the system degrades rear-speaker sound quality at all. An earlier reviewer complained about the low-end power (or lack thereof) of the non-powered subwoofer, but I've actually noticed the opposite--sometimes the bass actually seems a litte *too* powerful.

My only two complaints aren't major and are to be expected, given the type of system this is. First, even though the system offers an HDMI output (quite rare among HTIB's, for the most part), it only offers two composite (yellow, red, white) A/V inputs. There are, however, both optical and coaxial digital audio inputs. Also, as another reviewer has noted, the slot-loading disc changer takes quite awhile to switch between discs, and the proper method for inserting and switching discs takes a little while to perfect. Overall, however, these are minor gripes which are to be expected from a "lifestyle"-type HTIB.

Great out of the box solution
I started searching for wireless surround speakers due to the configuration of my apartment. A wired solution simply would not work due to the location of my couch and the distance from my TV. After searching for a while, there were only a couple options available: the Sony DAV-FX100W, a system by Panasonic that had an optional wireless option, and a wireless receiver kit made by Kenwood. After looking at reviews of all of the different options, the Sony DAV-FX100W appeared like the best choice. I'm very happy with that decision. DVDs look great on my HDTV with the 1080i upscaling feature. Be forewarned, if you wish to use this feature you will need to purchase a very expensive HDMI cable and your TV will need to be support it. I bought a 3ft Belkin cable (instead of Monster) and it was still over $100. DVDs also sound terrific; the surround is impressive for a wireless solution. Like any stereo, it is important to adjust to levels for each speaker, and I pumped up the surround speakers a little as well as the center channel. The subwoofer, as others have stated, is pretty powerful for a passive speaker. There could be more depth to the sound, however, it is an out of the box solution and I think it sounds good enough as long as the standard output is kept at it's default sound level. Others have complained that CDs don't sound good; I disagree. I've played several CDs and I think they sound great. I also input my iPod through the Video1 audio inputs, and that sounds pretty great too. Again, like any receive, you'll need to play with the settings and audio fields to enhance the sound to your liking. Overall, I'm very happy with this system.