Compare Prices : Sony DAV-IS10

Review summary: Even the stylish main unit, which carries a front-loading disc drawer and touch sensitive controls for an integrated DVD player, measures only 21cm wide. The diminutive dimensions of the surrounding system are granted by a larger powered system that ...

Pros: Stylish and discreet design, ease of use, superb sound and picture performance

Cons: No 1080p upscaling

Review summary: 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 ...

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

Cons: No 1080p upscaling

Verdict: 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

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

Pros: Pictures ; Sound ; Easy to use ; Small satellite speakers

Cons: Price ; No SACD playback ; Lacks upscaling to 1080p

Verdict: 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

Award: Recommended!

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

Verdict: 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 ...