After first whipping it out of the box, we were sceptical about the DAV-IS10's ability to produce the sort of power needed for an awesome home cinema experience. But after hearing the loud and sophisticated sound bursting from these diminutive speakers, o...
Published: 2007-08-24, Author: Mike , review by: techcrunch.com
Abstract: The Sony Bravia DAV-IS10 is the stealth bomber of home theater systems. You won’t even know it’s there, thanks to five tiny micro-satellite speakers, each of which is about the size of a baby’s fist. The desktop PC-size subwoofer sits in...
Abstract: Sony is muscling in on the pint-sized speaker segment of the home-theatre-in-a-box market with some success, although buyers should be prepared for some shortcomings. Designed for tight living quarters, this DVD home theatre system is built arou...
Abstract: Sony is muscling in on the pint-sized speaker segment of the "home theatre in a box" market with some success, although buyers should be prepared for some shortcomings. Designed for tight living quarters, this DVD home theatre system is built around a...
Flat mid range and treble, not a big sound, receiver lacks features The Final Word If you live in a space constrained environment, Sonys DAV-IS10 may be a great home theatre solution for you. While the audio quality isnt incredible it is definitely...
If you live in a space constrained environment, Sonys DAV-IS10 may be a great home theatre solution for you. While the audio quality isnt incredible it is definitely above average, and the tiny speakers will fit in basically any location, bringing su...
Want home cinema without making your living room look like a recording studio? This sophisticated lifestyle system scores a hole in one. The golfball-sized satellite speakers perch elegantly on bookshelves while the touch-sensitive smoky black DVD player...
The subwoofer might rock like a bat out of hell, but it also labours with the proportions of Meatloaf at his most sweat-acular, and a (relatively) short 3m cable. And while you can connect an iPod to enjoy your digital music, you’ll need to buy a pa...
You’ll love the near-HD video quality and seismological bass, your other half will love the unobtrusive satellite speakers, and everyone will appreciate a classy disc unit that doesn’t look like it was designed by a ten-year old. Classy. Sony...
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Published: 2008-03-28, Author: Richard , review by: CNET.co.uk
Diminutive design; automatic calibration; ease of use; integrated video upscaling; outstanding sound and picture quality
No 1080p upscaling
Sonys DAV-IS10 is almost a wonder of modern technology. Its an unbelievably small system that doesnt make any compromises when it comes to large scale performance ...
Pictures, Sound, Easy to use, Small satellite speakers
Price, No SACD playback, Lacks upscaling to 1080p
Sonys latest cosmetic quirk could land it a place in the Guinness Book of Records. The DAV-IS10 features the smallest satellite speakers ever seen on a home cinema system, each one being the size of a golf ball, so they can be discretely integrated in...
Abstract: Even after two weeks of testing we still find it hard to get over the size of the DAVIS10s speakers. These miniature marvels can be hidden around your living room easily, and guests will wonder where the sound is coming from. The speakers do have s...
