Sony BRAVIA DAV-HDX265 Home Theater Product Description

Let your select Sony HDMI components play in harmony with the simple setup and connectivity of the DAV-DX265 theater system. Highly advanced BRAVIA Theater Sync technology allows you to easily control select HDMI devices with one touch on the included remote control. And you’ll be enjoying music and movies in no time with automatic digital cinema calibration that optimizes sound from every speaker. For crystal-clear video, the integrated high-performance 5-DVD/CD changer upscales standard 480p DVDs to 1080i resolution (requires compatible television) and conveniently features a dedicated Digital Media Port (DMP) for connecting optional DMP-compatible accessories. System automatically optimizes sound characteristics for movies or music Digital Media Port (DMP) - Integrate a wide variety of music with your home theater system. The DMP allows you to play music from a PC client device, Bluetooth receiver, audio docking station, Network Walkman(R) or iPod digital music player Digitally-tuned AM/FM radio with up to 30 selectable station presets

Sony BRAVIA DAV-HDX265 Home Theater Technical Details

  • 5-disc DVD/CD/SA-CD player
  • Powerful 1000-watt RMS rating
  • BRAVIA Theater Sync technology for flawless picture and sound
  • Digital Media Port lets you expand your home theater’s capabilities
  • Seamless HDMI upscaling to 720p/1080i of DVD media

Sony BRAVIA DAV-HDX265 Home Theater Reviews

From Amazon.com

Great sound, no digital inputs

I spent weeks listening to high end audiophile systems and was dismayed to learn that to be happy with these systems I had to spend over $3000 on amp and 2 speakers, which I had no intention of doing. On the way home I bought one of these for under $300 and was shocked to find I liked it better!

The sound is quite good, amazing on DVDs and very good on CDs. The speakers are attractive and unobtrusive. However, there are some drawbacks:

1. no digital audio input. Multi-channel audio is limited to the built-in 5 disc changer, no chance for upgrading to new DVD formats or to connect a digital input from a satellite receiver.

2. the style of the main unit left me wanting something different (your tastes may vary)

3. the speaker wire uses proprietary connectors- need a few more feet than are included in the box? you’ll be splicing.

4. I read that the digital audio connector to computers only plays windows formats- no iTunes connectivity.

5. The 5-disc changer loads one at a time and takes a long time to switch; I found myself forgetting what was in each slot and it took a long time to switch around and find out.

But, like I said the sound is very good. So if you can live with the feature limitations this is a very very good deal for the price…. read more ….

From Epinions.com

Well Researched… This is the one you want for under $300

Pros: Surprisingly refined. Upconverting to 1080i dvd changer. Upgradable to wireless rears.
Cons: Only one pair of RCA audio ins. Choppy sound switching.
I looked at many home theater systems for under $300. I found this one at Sears online for $249.99. Listened to all, went to six stores. The DAV-HDX265 outperforms all the competition. Already received two complaints from the neighbors. The most full encompassing frequency range for the money. Will rattle your windows….read more….