first , let I start by say ; I seldom review product online . I really enjoy have good feedback from other before purchase this product and think it be a good idea to provide similar information for other . the good : - nice system out of the box . clean appearance , ample connection for most home theater setup -lrb- remember , you no longer need a hdmus for the bluray player as it be build in -rrb- . - extremely simple to setup . probably the most `` plug-and-play '' system I have ever see ... right down to the speaker connection . - rear channel wireless speaker . okay , I know ... they encode\/decode and sound quality be lose , they have a limited range , they still have wire -lrb- from rear receiver to speaker -rrb- ... but still ... worth it . I live in a ranch house and have use these at both end of the house -lrb- about 55ft from the receiver -rrb- and the sound be still pretty good . I like these speaker mostly because we entertain a great deal . this provide we the flexibility to connect a ipod and listen in both the living room and kitchen . then on movie night , they return to the living room . just a add bonus to a system like this . the Bad : - proprietary speaker connection , so forget about swap out Sony speaker with a better ... say ... center channel speaker . what you get in the box be the one you have to use . - small sound ... relatively . Let 's face it ; while bigger be not always better ... in the speaker world be do make a difference . I be no audiophile , but this system will leave you want if you be look for uniform low across the whole field . all bass originate in the subwoofer and the other speaker sound a bit under-powered , cover only the high and high-mid range of the spectrum . now the caveat : if this system be for watch bluray and tv on a casual basis , it be a very solid system . if you watch a movie a night and really like to immerse yourself in sound ... you should be think component system . overall , I would recommend this system to anyone who be look for the versatility of a wireless compatible htib . I enjoy that the whole setup take no more than 10 minute and that the overall picture and sound quality be on the higher end -lrb- for what it be -rrb- . it will never compete with a purpose build custom system . if that be what you be look for , this be not a substitute . if you be goal be to purchase a solid htib with wireless rear channel , this product be a great choice .