Sony DAV-IS10 Expert Reviews

Sony's DAV-IS10 5.1 home theatre system offers the ideal balance between discreet aesthetics and outstanding performance. It includes a compact upscaling DVD player and an integrated amplifier. Plus, with its tiny speakers, it won't take over your living

Diminutive design; automatic calibration; ease of use; integrated video upscaling; outstanding sound and picture quality

No 1080p upscaling

Sony's DAV-IS10 is almost a wonder of modern technology. It's an unbelievably small system that doesn't make any compromises when it comes to large scale performance

The DAV-IS10 is a stylish, living room friendly system that delivers powerful sound

Pictures; Sound; Easy to use; Small satellite speakers

Price; No SACD playback; Lacks upscaling to 1080p

Once you've hooked it all up, you can optimise the speakers for your room using the system's superb automatic calibration mode, which sets the speaker distances and channel levels in about 30 seconds

Sony is muscling in on the pint-sized speaker segment of the "home theatre in a box" market.

It's a lovely little system, so let's hope the other half agrees.

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...

Good bass, tiny speakers, nice surround

Flat mid range and treble, not a 'big' sound, receiver lacks features

If you live in a space constrained environment, Sony's DAV-IS10 may be a great home theatre solution for you. While the audio quality isn't incredible it is definitely above average, and the tiny speakers will fit in basically any location, bringing surro...

Ultra-compact yet surprisingly rich in features, this Sony HTIB is a dream come true in today's tight-quarter urban living.

Ultra-compact yet surprisingly rich in features, this Sony HTIB is a dream come true if space is an issue.

We've seen home cinema systems with small speakers, but Sony has come up with what are probably the tiniest yet - five of them are used with the company's Bravia Theatre DAV-IS10 system, due in the shops in September at around £700.

A blindingly innovative and effective solution to one of home cinema's perennial problems

Some price rivals with bigger boxes can beat it for scale and detail

The most ridiculously small satellite speakers we've ever seen; great usability; very good performance

A blindingly innovative and effective solution to one of home cinema's perennial problems

The most ridiculously small satellite speakers we've ever seen; great usability; very good performance

Some price rivals with bigger boxes can beat it for scale and detail