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Sony 7.1 Channel Black AV Home Theater Receiver

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★★★★☆
4.3

based on 26 reviews  

 

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★★★★☆
4.3

$212.80 - $299.97

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Pros

  • Clean sound (15)
  • Easy setup (13)
  • Accurate controls (12)
  • Good power (12)
  • Durable (7)
  • I highly recommend sony p (1)
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Cons

  • Limited functions (2)
  • Poor sound (2)
  • Difficult to set up (1)

Best Uses

  • Home theater (16)
  • Basic systems (8)
  • Smaller rooms (6)
  • Larger rooms (5)
  • Audiophiles (3)
 
 
 

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Sony 7.1 Channel Black AV Home Theater Receiver

BizRate Rating Outstanding 9.4

$212.80

5% off orders at Abt.com

$218.99

 

$218.99

 

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Last update: Oct 19, 2009

Sony 7.1 Channel Black AV Home Theater Receiver Reviews

 
 
 

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★★★★★
5.0
What a great receiver

"this is a great receiver and even though it cant decode a lot if you have a ps3 that would decode it and play hd sound and sounds great for a cheap prie this is a great receiver..." Read Full Review »

Jul 02, 2009 by Dwayne

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★★☆☆☆
2.0
Subpar Sound - Good Features for Price

"I bought this receiver to replace my recently dead JVC RX-888V. I was looking forward to keeping the sound quality I had but adding HDMI and 1080i upscaling. The unit has great features and tunes the surround channels to room using the microphone very well, but the sound quality is no where near my old JVC. Each sound level sound fine on it's on, but when playing back several demo sequences from movies, voice..." Read Full Review »

May 06, 2009 by EvilBetty

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Sony 7.1 Channel Black AV Home Theater Receiver Review

What a great receiver

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Accurate Controls
  • Clean Sound
  • Durable
  • Good Power

    Cons

  • Difficult To Set Up

    Best Uses

  • Home Theater
  • Smaller Rooms
 

"this is a great receiver and even though it cant decode a lot if you have a ps3 that would decode it and play hd sound and sounds great for a cheap prie this is a great receiver "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Jul 2 2009
Dwayne
jersey city new jersey
I am:
  • Tech Savvy
  • Technically Challenged
Reviewed at:
Price: $229.98
 
 

Sony 7.1 Channel Black AV Home Theater Receiver Review

Don't judge a book by its cover

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Accurate Controls
  • Clean Sound
  • Durable
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Good Power

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Home Theater
  • Larger Rooms
 

"I bought this Sony 7.1 Channel Black AV Home Theater to use with my new Sony Black 1080p Upscaling 5-Disc DVD Changer, the performanve so far is great =) Sound quality is excellent do not buy any receiver lower than 7.1 quality may not be as good. Picture quality is also awsome.... If your looking t …"  Read Full Review »

Oct 19 2009
Tony G.
West Covina, Ca
I am:
  • Movie Enthusiast
  • Practical
Reviewed at:
Price: $212.80
 
 

Sony 7.1 Channel Black AV Home Theater Receiver Review

Subpar Sound - Good Features for Price

★★☆☆☆
2.0

    Pros

  • Accurate Controls
  • Easy To Set Up

    Cons

  • Limited Functions
  • Poor Sound

    Best Uses

  • Basic Systems
  • Home Theater
  • Smaller Rooms
 

"I bought this receiver to replace my recently dead JVC RX-888V. I was looking forward to keeping the sound quality I had but adding HDMI and 1080i upscaling.



The unit has great features and tunes the surround channels to room using the microphone very well, but the sound quality is no where near …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
May 6 2009
EvilBetty
Kansas City, MO
I am:
  • Audiophile
  • Musically Inclined
  • Tech Savvy
Reviewed at:
Price: $229.98
 
 

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Sony 7.1 Channel Black AV Home Theater Receiver Review

Amazing reciever for the price

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Accurate Controls
  • Clean Sound
  • Durable
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Good Power
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Audiophiles
  • Basic Systems
  • Home Theater
  • Larger Rooms
  • Smaller Rooms
 

"the the Sony STR-DH700 Is the center of my home theater i have a5.1 setup right now useing sony speakers The sound is great Even tho i f dont have a sonny tv i can turn the whole sysyem on and make adjustments thru my tv remote

I orginally bought a marantz 5002 refurbished for twice the money …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Jun 2 2009
Spencer
Georgia
I am:
  • Musically Inclined
  • Technically Challenged
Reviewed at:
Price: $219.00
 

Sony 7.1 Channel Black AV Home Theater Receiver Review

Good Reciver For The Price

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Clean Sound
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Good Power

    Cons

  • Limited Functions

    Best Uses

  • Basic Systems
  • Home Theater
 

"I bought this reciever because i needed to find one that had a digital in for my TV, but i didn't want to go too expensive. This is a great mid range reciever with a lot of options if you don't want to be intimidated by options. The sound output is good not great but will make any apartment or hou …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Oct 1 2009
New to Sony
Boynton Beach, FL
I am:
  • Movie Enthusiast
  • Practical
Reviewed at:
Price: $219.00
 
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