Price range: £549.99
What is it: Virtual surround-sound speaker system and TV stand
What we think: It looks good and works well, but the sound quality isn't the best it could be and the price is high
What you need to know
Reviewed on: 23 July 2007
Tags: sony, dvd player, speakers, speech
We like:
Styling; two HDMI inputs; all-in-one remote control
We don't like:
Lack of mid-range sound; price; music performance
You might also need:
HDMI cable
CNET.co.uk judgement:
A good-looking stand that will go well with any modern flat-panel TV. The Sony RHT-G800 offers a good all-in-one solution to having surround sound without loads of speakers all over your front room
Latest user reviews
September 9, 2008
Posted by: bholleman
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August 13, 2007
Posted by: Sanjeev Kamalanathan
"Pricey but worth every penny"
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