Product ReviewsSony BDV-E3100 5.1 Channel Home Theater System

Incredible system for the money

I didn't give the system a 5 star rating because of the quality of sound. Don't misunderstand me, it sounds great especially for the price. However it has it's limitations but to have paid less than $150 for a 5.1 1000W system that absolutely rocks my 900 sq. ft. unit I'm blown away. Back in the day of bigger houses and huge systems I spent hundreds of dollars just for a sub not to mention thousands on receivers, tape players, turntables, amps, laser disc players, DVD players, subs and speakers. This little system does a great job of providing more than a pleasurable experience. Sub shakes the walls and the speakers transmit sound clearly (see below).

My only 2 issues, and they are small considering the price I paid, are the limitations of settings and the sound from the center channel speaker. I wouldn't say the sound is bad at all, but the clarity of reproduction leaves a little bit to be desired. Remember these small criticisms come from a true audiophile who loves his music and home theater experiences so take them for what they're worth. I would have bought this system for the retail price and still felt like I got a great deal, but to spend what I did on a used but fully functional set-up I feel like I stole something. If you're looking for a home theater system that gives you apps, Bluetooth, 3D and Blu Ray/HD movies/TV flexibility and much more buy the BVD-3100 with confidence. You won't be disappointed.Read full review...

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: tech-trade-whol...

Design problem

The video seems to have a design problem. I have had 2 of these and both did the same thing. the video would cut out from time to time. Sometimes just a flicker, sometimes it would be gone Long enough for the tv to think it had just turned on. Audio is fine. I eliminated all other possible causes such as cables, disks, hdmi inputs etc.Read full review...

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: newopenbox

great sound

the sound is awesome, once I learned how to go into settings. setting up the system was easy. If I had to fault something, the wires could be a bit longer. Again the sound is great. the system is very user friendly, and feature rich.Read full review...

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: new | Sold by: secondipity

Good Replacement

This type of combo blu-ray and surround sound is no longer made. The used unit I purchased seems to be in good shape overall except it takes much longer for the sound to start after turning it on than my original unit. I didn't have to invest in new speakers, AND they actually have a better sound than my original system.Read full review...

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: tgcollections

Great value, excellent sound and features

Very happy with all the features and more importantly the sound. Like being in a movie theater. Lot of bass for a small system. Works great with blue tooth, feeding audio from my Tivo is excellent as well as DVD.

Only reason not a 5 star is that setting up the internet access was funky (had to call support twice) and the user interface is slow and kind of clunky. But once set up it works very well. And Tivo functions negate the need for some of the interface.Read full review...

Great system.

The Sony BDV-E3100 5.1 Channel Home Theater System is a GREAT system. I'm so glad I purchased this item. The family and myself included cannot get enough of it. It's just a GREAT system to have. We LOVE our movie nights a lot more now thanks to the GREAT Sony BDV-E3100 5.1 Channel Home Theater System. GET ONE YOU WILL LOVE IT.

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Powerful low profile system that plays multiple media and streaming

My purchase was a used console to replace mine that got wet and malfunctioned.
I stuck with it, because this system works great for a big sound in small-medium size rooms with ability to play physical (DVD, CD) and streaming media (Netflix, YouTube...). Easy to use and understand.
In replacing it, I found that the speakers for the various models are proprietary, so I had to repurchase the exact model console to match my speakers’ impedance etc..Read full review...

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: teddysdeals

Great features

This system was easy to set up and had new features.

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: oldhousesouth1860

Value not yet determined

The product might be good but without proprietary speaker connectors which cannot be bought and easily replaced, the system has not been tested or used to date. Three of these connectors are missing including one for the sub-woofer. Also missing are the FM wire antenna, the calibration mic, the video cord, the HDMI cable, and the owner's manual.Read full review...

Verified purchase:  Yes | Condition: pre-owned | Sold by: jewelstreasures222

Great Design and Superd Performance

I cannot find all the words to say about this product, but to describe it as a beautiful piece of work done by Sony. It works well for me, It has a superb sound quality which makes whether listening to radio, or music or movie, an enjoyable experience.Read full review...