Sony RHT-G800

77% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Great design, neutral sound range makes it suitable for most audio, wide array of inputs

Slight loss of clarity at higher volumes, expensive option for those who don't need a TV stand or home entertainment cabinet, no support for DTS-HD or Dolby TrueHD

This is a great product in itself, however its price may make it unsuitable for those who don't need everything it delivers. Nevertheless, it's an incredibly attractive alternative to a standard 5.1 system for those looking to save space.

Styling ; Two HDMI inputs ; All-in-one remote control ; HDMI cable included

Lack of mid-range sound ; Price ; Music performance

Conclusion The G800 will suit people who would like a proper cinema-style experience at home, but don't want to sacrifice the clean lines of their front room. Decent styling makes it a good place to plonk your TV, but bear in mind you won't be getting...

Fairly expensive, still no replacement for a decent 5.1 set-up

Rather flat picture, with less vivid colour and contrast

1. Act as a receiver with 2 HDMI input ; 2. Pass through 1080p ; 3. Virtual surround actually works ; 4. Looks great

1. Not as good as true surround ; 2. Not useful if you already have a tv stand ; 3. LCD display at the top instead of in front of the set, makes changing menu and viewing the display information cumbersome as you need to get out of the couch to look at...