The latest in Sharp Electronics' growing line of high-performance, high-convenience sound bar products, the newly-announced HT-SB500 3.1-Channel Sound Bar is clearly "one better" than their surprisingly good 2.1-channel HT-SB300 model. The wide, slender housing of the HT-SB500 contains the left and right speakers in addition to a dedicated center channel, along with the subwoofer.
The sleek unit neatly complements just about any big-screen flat-panel, providing a sonic step-up from the standard TV speakers. The redesigned front panel control uses Sharp Touch Panel technology for simple yet elegant operation, with installation far easier than a traditional home theater sound system. This 32-watt sound bar features decoding for Dolby Digital and DTS soundtracks, plus Dolby Pro Logic II processing and the benefit of Dolby Virtual Speaker, to create the illusion of 5.1-channel surround sound without the need for multiple speakers in the front of the room, and none whatsoever in the rear.
The HT-SB500 also utilizes SRS TruSurround HD processing for a convincing multichannel surround effect complete with respectable bass and high frequencies. A remote control, mounting feet and wall-mounting plates are all included. Look (and listen) for the HT-SB500 in December, retailing for $349.99.
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