I like the upscaling ability from normal dvd 480us to 1080p . but you have to use the hdmus . it doesent give you much of a option to fine tune the sound . it have preset . and they be not of the best quality . the system sound ok . but it have a echo effect if i turn my tv volume up . i guess i should have just buy a sony t.v. well everybody be ` nt able , sony . and my tv volume shouldnt come out the tv before the sound come out the surround sound . you can only sync the sound when you be play dvd 's on this system . it have deep rich bass . but the rear speaker volume cant be adjust separately from the front . matter of fact you cant individually change the volume on any channel like i can do on my cheap surround system from walmart -lrb- $ 40 -rrb- . its a decent piece . but you get what you get when you only pay $ 200 for a sony surround sound system . do you homework . or try to save up a little more cash and get something better .