Size does matter, but in the home-theater-in-a-box content it's a petite form factor that rules above all. In most cases, home consumers eyeing these all-in-one kits have little hesitation trading compactness and aesthetics for A/V performance. In this respect, Sony has seemingly hit the right chord with it upcoming DAV system, a golfball-sized speaker-equipped super micro offering almost everything but the kitchen sink.
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While quite possibly the smallest speakers we have ever seen, the Sony DAV-IS10 is actually a very effective parlor trick. What you get in the box is a set of five satellite loudspeakers measuring at just 40mm square, with a small, Apple Mac mini-sized DVD receiver unit. In addition to these svelte components, you also get a rather large but unassuming-looking subwoofer with integrated multichannel amplifier. Yes, the five satellites do pump out some information, but most of the work is done by the subwoofer.You could probably put the sub behind a couch, but this is apparently a no-no according to Sony. The manual is very specific about its placement--"do not place the subwoofer under a desk", for example--and for a very good reason: There is actually a vocal-centric midrange speaker in the top of it. While this solves a lot of problems associated with tiny drivers and the limited frequencies they can produce, it also causes all sorts of new ones as you'll soon see.
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