you could spend a lot more for the functions\/features available on this model , but you would be waste you money . after open the box and follow the very simple instruction , we be watch we Theater within a hour . the calibration microphone be pretty cool to watch work -lrb- automatically -rrb- the remote be small but very functional . the sound quality be excellent , the picture be just what you would expect from a Sony . we do not feel the need to break window when we watch a movie or listen to the FM tuner , but the unit handle higher volume very well .