Sony Receiver Reviews

"Tell us what you like about this product...For those models with analog-to-digital video conversion, you'll need to make sure the system also has a good video processor (just like a DVD player...Tell us what you don't like about this product..." read more »

"The new $2,000 STR-DA5400ES is one of Sony's latest and most feature-laden receivers...Does the STR-DA5400ES measure up to the elevated standard...The STR-DA5400ES is positioned one place below the top of the line STR-DA6400ES...The STR-DA5400ES is loaded with features such as Sony's own room correction and speaker set-up system, called Digital Cinema Auto Calibration, which, like Audyssey, can automatically determine and set speaker size, distance, polarity, angle, height and recommended equalization...I watched Heat (Warner Home Video) and the Sony did a good job with separation and detail when it came to the hectic gun battle, as well as doing great with dialogue intelligibility, even when the characters were whispering..." read more »

"Confirm all merchandise and price information with the vendor, including the model (whether it is a US or non-US model), the condition of the product (whether it is new, refurbished or remanufactured), what accessories are included and what the warranty covers...If you are unable to obtain satisfaction after notifying the seller of your problem, contact the consumer protection agency in the seller's state...Report a product or pricing error on the Sony STR-DA2400ES Home Theater A/V Receiver..." read more »

"S ony has a long history of producing the best A/V products with its highly regarded ES (Elevated Standard) line and many still consider these components to be among the best available...We set our crossover frequency at 80Hz as recommended by the THX specification..." read more »

"Our new A/V receivers provide a simplified approach to high-definition home theater control,” said Tyler Ishida, director of marketing for Sony’s Home Audio Division...The flagship STR-DN1000 receiver features a new piano black gloss design ideal for matching with Sony’s new BDP-S360 and BDP-S560 Blu-ray Disc™ players...Additionally, the STR-DN1000 has an icon-driven menu system, allowing for simple device and content navigation..." read more »

"Relatively inexpensive 7.1 AV receiver; three HDMI inputs; three component video inputs; automatic speaker calibration; Sirius-ready....Subpar sound; no onscreen display; no onboard decoding for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio....It's not a bad clicker, but it has a cluttered look and important buttons like the volume rocker aren't as large as we'd like...But since we usually have to reset the sub volume after autosetup anyway, we really didn't mind that..." read more »

"If you've been looking for receivers in this price range you know there isn't a huge variety so with that in mind I would recommend this receiver over any other similar priced model with the Onkyo being the exception...For the money you can't go wrong, everything I play sounds very good and there is no distortion even when turningthe volume up considerably loud...If you are on the fence about this, do what i did, buy it and try it out and if you don't think it is worth the price you can always return it, that's the great thing about Amazon, no hassles!! Anyway, I highly recommend the Sony STR-DH100..." read more »

"The 5.1 channel STR-DH500 model offers 100 watts of power per channel (@ 8-Ohms, 1 kHz, 1% THD) and accepts 1080/60p and 24p video signals via HDMI (3 in / 1 out...The new 7.1 channel STR-DH800 (110 watts power per channel @ 8-Ohms, 1kHz, 1% THD) A/V receiver also supports the latest advanced audio codecs..." read more »

"The STR-DA4400ES continues Sony`s heritage in providing an ES AV Receiver that will distribute high definition content to a 2nd room of the home...These multi-room features are accompanied by custom control connections (i.e...The STR-DA4400ES ES 7.1 Channel AV Receiver utilizes Sony`s xross media bar™ inspired GUI with Faroudja DCDi Cinema® Technology that can upscale all video sources to 1080p in an intuitive environment for even the most novice of AV enthusiast...Finally, the STR-DA4400ES features BRAVIA® Sync™ for Theater with "One Touch" control, DIGITAL MEDIA PORT input for use with MP3 portable players or personal computer (accessories sold separately) and is compatible with XM® and Sirius Satellite Radio® making this unit completely SAT Ready..." read more »

"This is a fantastic price for a mid-range Sony STR DH800 receivers...Almost all of all Hollywood films are shot at 24 frames per second, and Blu-ray Disc photos are mastered at twenty-four frame per second, so it is only fitting the Sony STR DH800 can output your films at 1080 / 24p for a real film-like experience at your home...Simply plug in the alternative S-Air transmitter and the AirStation customer..." read more »