Sony 7.1 Channel Black AV Home Theater Receiver

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Pros

  • Great sound quality (16)
  • Easy setup (13)
  • Good power output (13)
  • Accurate controls (12)
  • Durable (7)
  • I highly recommend sony p (1)
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Cons

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

Best Uses

  • Home theater (17)
  • Basic systems (9)
  • Smaller rooms / apartments (6)
  • Large rooms (5)
  • Audiophiles (3)
 
 
 

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Sony 7.1 Channel Black AV Home Theater Receiver - STRDH700/ 105W x 7 Power Output/ HD Film Quality With 24p TRUE CINEMA Video Signal Via HDMI Technology/ Blu-ray Disc Audio Decoding (Linear PCM)/ Wireless Multi-Room Audio Ready (S-Air Ready)/ Digital Cinema Audio Calibration/ Dolby Digital Dolby Digital EX Dolby Pro Logic II Dolby Pro Logic IIx Dts Dts-ES Dts 96/24 Dts NEO:6 Decoding/ 30 AM/FM Memory Presets/ Black Finish

Specification Description
Model STR-DH700, STRDH700
UPC 027242753532
Analog Audio (2) Rear Output
Analog Audio (5) Rear Input
Analog Audio / Video (1) Rear Output
Analog Audio / Video (3) Rear Input
Channels 7.1
Component Video (1) Rear Output
Component Video (3) Rear Input
Depth (Inches) 12.6
DMP (Digital Media Port) Rear Input
HDMI (1) Rear Output
HDMI (3) Rear Input
Height (Inches) 6.2
Optical (2) Rear Input
Radio Frequencies AM FM and Sirius Option
Radio Station Programmable Memories (Presets) 30
Remote Control Included
Speaker Switching A/B
Speaker Terminals Push type
Speaker Terminals Screw Type
Surround Modes DTS
Surround Modes DTS 96/24
Surround Modes DTS ES
Surround Modes DTS ES Discrete 6.1
Surround Modes DTS ES Matrix 6.1
Surround Modes DTS NEO:6
Surround Modes Digital Cinema Sound
Surround Modes Dolby Digital
Surround Modes Dolby Digital EX
Surround Modes Dolby Pro Logic
Surround Modes Dolby Pro Logic II
Surround Power Rating (watts) 105
Tuner AM
Tuner FM
Tuner Sirius Satellite Radio Ready
Type of Receiver Home Theater Surround
Watts per channel 105
Weight (Pounds) 17.6
Width (Inches) 16.9

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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
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Jul 2 2009
Dwayne
jersey city new jersey
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Price: $229.98
 
 

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
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May 6 2009
EvilBetty
Kansas City, MO
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  • Audiophile
  • Musically Inclined
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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
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Jun 2 2009
Spencer
Georgia
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  • Musically Inclined
  • Technically Challenged
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Price: $219.00
 

Sony 7.1 Channel Black AV Home Theater Receiver Review

great value

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

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

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Home Theater
  • Smaller Rooms
 

"I finally had to upgrade my receiver (which was a Sony of similar power). After almost 15 years of impeccable service, its coax port bit the dust, making my Blu-Ray soundless. I tried to find another one like it, and was happy to find this one. HDMI means easy connections, and the sound is notice …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Aug 25 2009
TJHeagney
Holliston, MA
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Price: $219.00
 
 

Sony 7.1 Channel Black AV Home Theater Receiver Review

STR-DH700 is an excellent product

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Accurate Controls
  • Clean Sound
  • Good Power

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Home Theater
 

"I had a previous Sony system and really liked it as well. The main reason for purchasing this unit was to have as good as or better AND I NEEDED THE INTERNAL HDMI SPLITTER. My Sony HDTV is old enough it only had 1 HDMI port so rather than buying a splitter this unit allows me to connect my HD DVR, …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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May 9 2009
John
Kansas City
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  • Tech Savvy
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Price: $229.98
 
 
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