Sony DAV-DZ170 5.1 Channel DVD Home Theater System
The Sony DAV-DZ170 5.1 Channel DVD Home Theater System just might be the ultimate DVD home theater system. It's certainly got the features, specs and that famous Sony quality to be a leading contender for the title.
Start out with 1000 watts of audio power. Crank it up to full power (not recommended) and the people down the street will complain about the sound—even if you live on a farm. At more reasonable volume levels you can enjoy a wide variety of compact discs and DVD formats—the kind you buy and the ones you burn yourself.
Of course the DZ170 can upscale your DVDs to near high definition quality. If you don't tell your friends that your new home theater is playing DVDs some of them will assume you're showing Blu-ray discs.
Another "of course" on your checklist has to be surround sound processors (codecs). The DZ170 has DTS and several Dolby variations plus a few of Sony's own sound modes, including one that improves the sound of highly compressed MP3 files.
You've probably never heard of D.C.A.C. but it's going to greatly enhance your listening pleasure. It stands for Digital Cinema Auto Calibration, which is how your DZ170 truly becomes yours. No two listening environments are the same. Sound waves are absorbed by curtains and carpets and they ricochet off bare walls and floors.
To customize your DZ170's sound to your listening room you place the included calibration microphone where you usually sit and after a couple of presses on the remote control your DZ170 knows just how to process the signals it sends to each speaker to create the optimal listening experience for you. Add or remove furniture or move your DZ170 to another room and you can quickly and easily repeat the process.
You'll find the USB port comes in handy in a couple of ways. First it's your connection to your iPod or iPhone. You don't need a dedicated dock to move music between your DZ170 and your portable music player. In fact, you can rip whole CDs to USB devices. You can plug in a portable music player or a USB flash drive so you transfer music to your PC or Mac.
If you own other Sony products you've probably heard of BRAVIA Sync. That's the feature that lets you control any compatible device that's connected to your DZ170 by HDMI cable from a single remote. And the DZ170's remote is pretty smart. Even without using BRAVIA Sync you can switch between watching TV, listening to the built-in FM radio, watching a DVD disc or playing back MP3s from whatever you've attached to the USB port with just one touch of the remote.
With such a rich set of features it's understandable that you may think setting up your DZ170 may be awfully complicated. Not to worry; an Easy Set-up DVD walks you through the whole process. Now we know exactly what you're thinking: How can I learn how to set up the system from a DVD if the system has to be already set up to play a DVD? It's easy. Sony includes a one page guide that shows you how to set up the system far enough to at least play the set-up DVD. After you've watched the DVD you'll soon be enjoying the full capabilities of your DZ170.
Like we said, if the Sony DAV-DZ170 5.1 Channel DVD Home Theater System isn't the ultimate DVD home theater, it's right up there. Buy it and try it and we think you'll agree.
- 5.1 Channel Surround Sound for Cinema at Home
- Replicate the theater experience in your own home by immersing yourself in 5.1 channel surround sound. You can position the speakers throughout your space to bring your favorite music and movies to life with heart pounding soul stirring cinematic sound, transforming your living room into the ultimate home theater.
- Precision Cinema Progressive Technology
- Many other DVD players detect image changes at the scan line level—the DZ170's Precision Cinema Progressive (PCP) system detects them at the individual pixel level. The picture is more faithful to the source—whether film or video—because separate, optimized algorithms are used to handle the differing pixel behavior. Separate algorithms are also used to process the moving and still parts of an image, resulting in sharp backgrounds with moving objects that are virtually free from motion artifacts.
- Multiple Format Disc Playback
- View movies and photos and listen to music on your DZ170 with multiple format playback. Your DZ170 plays DVD, DVD (VR Mode), DVD+R DL, DVD+R, D+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW, Super VCD (PCB, CD (CD-DA) and CD-R/RW discs and it can handle WMA, AAC, and JPEG files too.
- Digital Cinema Auto Calibration "Fingerprints" Your Audio Environment
- Wherever you sit is now the best seat in the house. D.C.A.C. makes sure you're hearing optimal sound by automatically configuring the speakers and subwoofer. Simply place the D.C.A.C. microphone next to your favorite viewing spot, press the D.C.A.C. button on your remote control, and then experience audio nirvana.
- Upscale DVDs to Near HD via HDMI
- Upscale your standard definition DVDs into higher resolution DVDs (480i standard resolution to 480p enhanced resolution). Your favorite DVDs will feature brilliant details and rich, robust colors more like those you've come to enjoy from the high definition content on your HDTV.
- Smart Remote Control
- How smart is it? Well it can't do long division but it does offer convenient, one-touch access for key activities like watching your TV, listening to the radio, watching a DVD, or playing back MP3s from the USB port.
- BRAVIA Sync (HDMI CEC) Capable
- You can operate and control all your HDMI-connected BRAVIA Sync devices with one remote including: Blu-ray disc players, BRAVIA HDTVs, home theater products, Handycam camcorders and cyber-shot digital cameras.
- Rip CDs to Your USB Flash Drive
- Your DZ170 offers easy MP3 ripping to your USB drive so you can take your favorite songs on-the-go.
- FM Radio With 20 Station Presets
- Let your DZ170 auto scan for stations or set your favorite stations manually. The kit even includes a 75 Ohm FM wire antenna.
| DVD Player/Receiver Combo | |
|---|---|
| System | NTSC |
| Region | 1 |
| No. of Channels | 5.1 |
| Playback Formats |
DVD DVD (VR Mode) DVD+R DL DVD+R DVD+RW DVD-R DVD-RW Super VCD (PCB) CD (CD-DA) CD-R/RW |
| File Formats |
MP3 (MPEG 1 Audio Layer-3) WMA (USB Device Only) AAC (USB Device Only) JPEG MPEG4 |
| Tray Type | Single Disc, Horizontal |
| Digital Media Slot | USB x 1 |
| Input 2 |
Optical Digital x 1 Coaxial Digital x 1 Audio (RCA L/R Pair) x 1 Antenna (Coaxial 75 Ohm FM) x 2 Digital Cinema Auto Calibration Microphone x 1 |
| Output 2 |
HDMI x 1 Component (Y, Pb/Cb, Pr/Cr) x 1 Audio (Stereo Mini Plug) x 1 Speaker Connectors (For 5.1 Audio) x 6 |
| AM/FM Presets | 20 FM Only |
| Stereo RMS Power | 334 Watts (167 Watts x 2) |
| Surround RMS Power | 1000 Watts (167 Watts x 5 + 165 Watts x 1) |
| Audio Processing |
Dolby Digital Dolby Pro Logic (Music And Music Modes) DTS A/V Sync |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 17 x 2 5/8 x 15 1/4" (430 x 66 x 385 mm) |
| Weight | 9 lb 12 oz (4.4 kg) |
| Speakers | |
|---|---|
| Configuration | Left, Center, Right, Surround Left, Surround Right, Subwoofer |
| Shielded | Center Speaker Only |
| Connector Type | Push Type to DAV Clips |
| Speaker Type |
Front: Full Range Bass Reflex Center: Full Range Bass Reflex Surround: Full Range Bass Reflex |
| Enclosure | Wood |
| Drivers |
Front: 2 5/8"(65 mm) Cone Type Center: 2 5/8"(65 mm) Cone Type Surround: 2 5/8"(65 mm) Cone Type |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) |
Front: 4 1/8 x 6 1/2 x 3 3/8" (103 x 164 x 85 mm) Center: 10 1/2 x 3 3/4 x 2 7/8" (265 x 94 x 70 mm) Surround: 4 1/8 x 6 1/2 x 3 3/8" (103 x 164 x 85 mm) |
| Weight |
Front: 1 lb 2 oz (0.5 kg) Center: 1 lb 6 oz (0.6 kg) Surround: 1 lb 2 oz (0.5 kg) |
| Sub-Woofer | |
|---|---|
| Power Output | 165 Watts |
| Driver | 6 3/8" (160 mm) Cone Type |
| Speaker Type | Subwoofer Bass Reflex |
| Impedance | 3 Ohms |
| Enclosure | Wood |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 8 7/8 x 15 5/8 x 12 1/2" (225 x 395 x 315 mm) |
| Weight | 11 lbs 11 oz (5.3 kg) |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Color | Black |
| Power Requirements | 120 V AC 60 Hz |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 20 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Good audio (18)
- Easy to setup (17)
- Interfaces well with TV (13)
- Powerful bass (10)
- Good remote (9)
Cons
Best Uses
- Surround sound solution (13)
- Movies (12)
- Living room (9)
- Smaller rooms / apartments (9)
- Television shows (8)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Tech savvy (10), Movie enthusiast (9), Practical (8)
- Was this a gift?:
- No (14), Yes (4)
Most Liked Positive Review
More fun than I imagined.
Why a Home Theater in a Box? The answer is Entertainment. Movies, music, radio stations, TV/cable ready...what more do you need. With a price this low loaded with some ...Read complete review
Why a Home Theater in a Box? The answer is Entertainment. Movies, music, radio stations, TV/cable ready...what more do you need. With a price this low loaded with some serious features, you can't go wrong.
I had a surround sound system hooked up to my Sharp Aquos (via computer and HDMI cord)and it was nice but the Sony Home Theater System just blew it away! The surround sound is so realistic that when I am watching a movie, I sometimes pause for a moment to determine whether or not sounds are from the movie or from around the house...even outside!
My wife once got up to answer our phone only to realize that the ringing sound originated from the movie that we were watching.
The video quality is so good that I question whether or not Blu-ray could make a noticeable improvement.
The 1000 watts of sound is more than I need. I maxed out the volume a few times just for the heck of it...lowered the volume after just a few seconds. Talk about overkill. Trust me, you need a very large room if you want to max-out the volume, it is DEAFENINGLY LOUD!
This system really brings Action/Adventure/Horror flicks to life. The sound is way above average both in quality and power. If you never had a home theater system and you have a HD television with a HDMI connection...What the heck are you waiting for?!
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Most Liked Negative Review
Does its job.
Better sound environment, tinny TV speakers. More pleasure from My viewing and listening experience.
I can just listen to FM content from Direct TV over 100 stations. Fantastic listening experience.
Better sound environment, tinny TV speakers. More pleasure from My viewing and listening experience.
I can just listen to FM content from Direct TV over 100 stations. Fantastic listening experience.
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Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Setup
- Energy Efficient
- Interfaces Well With TV
Cons
Best Uses
- Living Room
- Movies
- Smaller Rooms
- Surround Sound Solution
- Television Shows
Comments about Sony DAV-DZ170 5.1 Channel DVD Home Theater System:
Before purchasing this product I read a lot of reviews and everything that was said about this product was correct. Bottom line is this product is a great value.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Setup
- Interfaces Well With TV
Cons
Best Uses
- Living Room
- Movies
- Smaller Rooms
- Surround Sound Solution
- Television Shows
Comments about Sony DAV-DZ170 5.1 Channel DVD Home Theater System:
This is a great product for the price. You can compare this to any other home theater systems in this price range and they don't come close. I am very happy with the purchase.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Setup
- Good Remote
- Interfaces Well With TV
- Intuitive Controls
Cons
Best Uses
- Living Room
- Movies
- Surround Sound Solution
- Television Shows
Comments about Sony DAV-DZ170 5.1 Channel DVD Home Theater System:
I recently bought this product and am very satisfied with how the entire thing sounds. I did not want to spend big dollars on a pricey system and this system has big sound without the big price!
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Setup
- Intuitive Controls
- Thundering Bass
Cons
Best Uses
- Movies
- Smaller Rooms
- Surround Sound Solution
Comments about Sony DAV-DZ170 5.1 Channel DVD Home Theater System:
Awsome sound! Awesome value! Easy to set up and use.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Interfaces Well With TV
- Thundering Bass
Cons
Best Uses
- Smaller Rooms
- Surround Sound Solution
- Television Shows
Comments about Sony DAV-DZ170 5.1 Channel DVD Home Theater System:
Better sound environment, tinny TV speakers. More pleasure from My viewing and listening experience.
I can just listen to FM content from Direct TV over 100 stations. Fantastic listening experience.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Setup
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Sony DAV-DZ170 5.1 Channel DVD Home Theater System:
I use this speaker system in a rather large dorm room. It is more than sufficient to provide good quality sound for the room.
The only potential issue I could have is the speaker wires provided. They have their own special plugs into the head unit. This was not a problem since the speaker wires were long enough for my purposes. However, if I had wanted to use my own speaker wire, this could have caused problems.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Setup
- Interfaces Well With TV
Cons
Best Uses
- Surround Sound Solution
Comments about Sony DAV-DZ170 5.1 Channel DVD Home Theater System:
The set up was easy enough to install in few hours, not complicated!
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Setup
- Good Remote
- Intuitive Controls
- Thundering Bass
Cons
Best Uses
- Smaller Rooms
- Surround Sound Solution
Comments about Sony DAV-DZ170 5.1 Channel DVD Home Theater System:
Got a great deal on this system from B&H just before Christmas. My daughter wanted a "boombox", but I got her this and it is so much better. We are just using it for Audio currently - CDs, radio, and iPod. She loves how the remote controls her iPod. The sound is incredible - it totally fills her room. Later we can add an HDMI monitor and she can watch DVDs.
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Setup
- Thundering Bass
Cons
- None that i have found
Best Uses
- Living Room
- Movies
- Television Shows
Comments about Sony DAV-DZ170 5.1 Channel DVD Home Theater System:
i bought this system when i purchased my new t.v. it has an awesome sound that i never expected and the bass will make your chairs vibrate. i never expected to get such a great sound for such a great price.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Setup
- Good Remote
- Interfaces Well With TV
Cons
Best Uses
- Surround Sound Solution
Comments about Sony DAV-DZ170 5.1 Channel DVD Home Theater System:
bought it to hear the NFL games. was easy to set up liking it so far
- Was this a gift?:
- Yes
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Setup
- Energy Efficient
- Good Remote
- Interfaces Well With TV
Cons
Best Uses
- Larger Rooms
- Living Room
- Movies
Comments about Sony DAV-DZ170 5.1 Channel DVD Home Theater System:
This product is value for money.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Setup
- Energy Efficient
- Good Remote
- Interfaces Well With TV
- Intuitive Controls
- Thundering Bass
Cons
Best Uses
- Living Room
- Movies
- Smaller Rooms
- Surround Sound Solution
Comments about Sony DAV-DZ170 5.1 Channel DVD Home Theater System:
I love this Home Theater System, the sound is great, the features are awesome, and it works great with my Sony Bravia TV.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Setup
- Good Remote
- Interfaces Well With TV
Cons
Best Uses
- Smaller Rooms
- Surround Sound Solution
Comments about Sony DAV-DZ170 5.1 Channel DVD Home Theater System:
Using this unit in my bedroom, easy setup, straight forward directions.
Has good sound for a cheaper end unit, was looking for a little more than the built in speakers on my 47" LCD TV. I was pleased with the surround sound, the center speaker and also the Sub bring out even more detail
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Came with all needed wire
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Setup
- Good Remote
- Has mp3 player input
- Interfaces Well With TV
- Thundering Bass
Cons
- No bass control
- Poor Sound Quality
Best Uses
- Living Room
- Movies
- Smaller Rooms
- Surround Sound Solution
- Television Shows
Comments about Sony DAV-DZ170 5.1 Channel DVD Home Theater System:
[...] I'm using 4 different speakers from my old surround system having said that this thing jams. I use it in my living room and i'm happy with it. the sound is great for the price and it gets nice and loud too. If this is all you have to spend you will be very happy, I looked around online for all most a month before i bought this an i am very happy with my system.The one thing i don't like about this system is there is very little sound control. The sub woofer has no control at all. I had to literally shove a towel in the hole to damping the bass. And the sound quality of the radio could be better but i haven't used it much.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Setup
- Thundering Bass
Cons
Best Uses
- Movies
- Surround Sound Solution
Comments about Sony DAV-DZ170 5.1 Channel DVD Home Theater System:
Great bang for your buck. Unbelievably good for the price.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Setup
- Energy Efficient
- Good Remote
- Interfaces Well With TV
- Intuitive Controls
- Thundering Bass
Cons
Best Uses
- Movies
- Smaller Rooms
- Surround Sound Solution
- Television Shows
Comments about Sony DAV-DZ170 5.1 Channel DVD Home Theater System:
Everything is great....Great Sound, Easy Installation.......
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Setup
- Interfaces Well With TV
- Thundering Bass
Cons
Best Uses
- Living Room
- Movies
- Television Shows
Comments about Sony DAV-DZ170 5.1 Channel DVD Home Theater System:
use on family tv has nice sound really easy to set up
con can find none at this time
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- Clear Sound
- Easy To Setup
- Good Remote
- Interfaces Well With TV
- Thundering Bass
Cons
- None that i have seen
Best Uses
- Living Room
- Movies
Comments about Sony DAV-DZ170 5.1 Channel DVD Home Theater System:
[...] It was very easy to set up, everything is labeled so there is no need for instructions, until you go to set up the surround sound.
- Was this a gift?:
- No
Pros
- HD movie viewing
- Screen Quality
- Set up a breeze
Cons
- Sound system ok
Best Uses
- HD movie viewing
Comments about Sony DAV-DZ170 5.1 Channel DVD Home Theater System:
The screen is fantastic. Color fidelity excellent. Sound system so, so. The speakers for the sound system are in the base of the screen projecting sound down and not out. It often requires the sound to be louder than it should. I have since acquired a theater surround sound system(not an expensive one) from Sony that makes a huge difference when watching movies. I should add that the HD quality of the screen makes watching HD movies a real thrill. While the "HD" shown on TV has always had a rather odd characteristic to it making the projected images seem fake, the lighting flat and the production quality like that of a low budget documentary. Not a product of the screen but a product of the produced HD productions.
Pros
- Easy to set-up
- Excellent Surround Sound
- Good Quality
- Low Price
Cons
- Buttons are dated
Best Uses
- Home entertainment
- In-house Parties
Comments about Sony DAV-DZ170 5.1 Channel DVD Home Theater System:
Why a Home Theater in a Box? The answer is Entertainment. Movies, music, radio stations, TV/cable ready...what more do you need. With a price this low loaded with some serious features, you can't go wrong.
I had a surround sound system hooked up to my Sharp Aquos (via computer and HDMI cord)and it was nice but the Sony Home Theater System just blew it away! The surround sound is so realistic that when I am watching a movie, I sometimes pause for a moment to determine whether or not sounds are from the movie or from around the house...even outside!
My wife once got up to answer our phone only to realize that the ringing sound originated from the movie that we were watching.
The video quality is so good that I question whether or not Blu-ray could make a noticeable improvement.
The 1000 watts of sound is more than I need. I maxed out the volume a few times just for the heck of it...lowered the volume after just a few seconds. Talk about overkill. Trust me, you need a very large room if you want to max-out the volume, it is DEAFENINGLY LOUD!
This system really brings Action/Adventure/Horror flicks to life. The sound is way above average both in quality and power. If you never had a home theater system and you have a HD television with a HDMI connection...What the heck are you waiting for?!
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What's in the Box
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- 4 x Satellite Speakers
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- Quick Setup Guide
- Operating Instructions
- Easy Setup Disc (DVD)
- 2-Year Sony Parts and Labor Warranty
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