Sony STR-DG820 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver

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Pros

  • Clean sound (35)
  • Good power (33)
  • Easy setup (32)
  • Accurate controls (29)
  • Durable (21)
  • Assignable inputs (1)
  • Attractive design (1)
  • Clear sound (1)
  • Good value (1)
  • Great sound (1)
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Cons

  • Difficult to set up (4)
  • Limited functions (2)
  • "protection" is a pain (1)
  • Confusing remote (1)
  • Didn't really need 71 (1)
  • Eq is limited (1)
  • Hard to troubleshoot (1)
  • Remote a bit cumbersome (1)
  • Remote controller (1)

Best Uses

  • Home theater (36)
  • Larger rooms (15)
  • Audiophiles (8)
  • Basic systems (8)
  • Smaller rooms (7)
  • Electronic hub (1)
  • Entertainment (1)
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Optimized for Blu-ray Disc(TM) and most HD Sources
Sony`s A/V Receivers are engineered to be the ideal Blu-ray Disc A/V receiver, fully compatible with Sony(R) Blu-ray Disc(TM) Players. Superior video switching and audio performance ensure seamless compatibility with today`s demanding HD sources. The STR-DG820 supports Linear PCM and has four High Definition Media Interface(TM) (HDMI) inputs that are capable of accepting resolutions up to 1080p, offering the full video quality that Blu-ray Disc format can deliver.

BRAVIA(R) Sync(TM)
As a leader in products with HDMI connectivity, Sony has created BRAVIA(R) Sync(TM) technology to go beyond simple audio and video transmission. Starting with the STR-DG820, Sony`s A/V receivers will transmit control functions to a select number of BRAVIA LCD televisions as well as new DVD players in the Sony line. With One Touch Play, operations that took several steps have been reduced to one. Press the PLAY button on the remote, watch the A/V receiver turn on, then the DVD player power on and start to play, finally the BRAVIA television turns on and switches to the correct video input. Simple...Easy...BRAVIA(R) Sync(TM).

DIGITAL MEDIA PORT
The demand for digital content continues to be strong. The challenge: how do you integrate music in various forms into a receiver– The answer: Sonys DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMP). Together with one of the DMP accessories (sold separately), this proprietary connection broadens the interface of home theater systems and components, connects with various devices which provide the ability to control and power devices while making set up easy and operation simple. The DMP accessories will include a PC Client Ready device, Bluetooth(R) receiver (for todays Bluetooth enabled mobile phones and other portable devices6) and Audio Docking Stations compatible with Network Walkman and iPod(R) products. So regardless of how you store your music, Sonys DIGITAL MEDIA PORT offers a point of access to integrate your portable music into a traditional home theater system.

HDMI(TM) Active Intelligence
Powerful HDMI(TM) connectivity combined with Active Intelligence offers automatic detection of optimal video and audio signals from all connected components with convenience of a simple one wire connection.

XM(R) Connect and Play(TM) Ready1 with 5.1 Neural Decoding
A world of digital radio is at your fingertips. Connect the optional Connect-and-Play antenna, sign up for XM service and enjoy the variety of digital radio with the superior sound quality of an A/V receiver.

Digital Cinema Auto Calibration
Now the optimal speaker settings for your living room are only a press of button away. Simply place the included microphone in your listening position and allow the strength of Sony`s Digital Signal Processing to take over. Speaker placement, distance, and delays are all calibrated automatically to ensure a worry free listening experience.

Digital Cinema Sound(TM)
Sony`s original Digital Cinema Sound technology uses exclusive DSP technology to recreate the precise environment of three Hollywood Dubbing Stages where your movies are created. True theater sound in the home from the source.

Specification Description
Model STR-DG820, STRDG820
UPC 027242727465
AC Outlets Rear Input
Analog Audio (2) Rear Output
Analog Audio (4) Rear Input
Channels 7.1
Color Black
Component Video (1) Rear Input
Component Video Rear Output
Component Video Input 3
Component Video Output 1
Composite Video (1) Front Input
Composite Video (1) Rear Output
Composite Video (3) Rear Input
Depth (Inches) 12.25
DMP (Digital Media Port) Rear Input
HDMI (1) Rear Output
HDMI (4) Rear Input
HDMI Yes
Height (Inches) 6.25
On Screen Display Yes
Optical (1) Rear Output
Optical (2) Rear Input
Radio Frequencies AM FM and XM Option
Radio Station Programmable Memories (Presets) 30
Remote Control Included
Satellite Radio XM Radio Ready
Speaker Switching A/B
Speaker Terminals 5-Way Binding Post
Speaker Terminals Spring Terminals
Subwoofer Preamplifier Rear Output
Surround Modes DTS
Surround Modes DTS 96/24
Surround Modes DTS ES
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 Modes Dolby Pro Logic IIx
Surround Power Rating 110 Watts x 7
Tuner AM
Tuner FM
Tuner XM Radio Ready
Type of Receiver Home Theater Surround
Watts per channel 110
Weight (Pounds) 17.4
Width (Inches) 16.09

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Last update: Nov 11, 2009

Sony STR-DG820 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver Reviews

 
 
 

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★★★★★
5.0
Sony STR-DG820...More Bang for your Buck

"I'm an avid home theater guru and I recently wanted to upgrade my home theater from the Sony STR-DG800 to the STR-DG820. I thought the only differences was that the 820 had 4 HDMI inputs instead of 2 and the 800 only aloud video to pass through the HDMI and not sound. And the 820 has HDMI 1.3 which dealt with the lip sync issues that the 800 had with video/audio timing. Well, the 820 has all these and a littl..." Read Full Review »

Jul 19, 2008 by SAEFrog

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★★★☆☆
3.0
STR-DG820 - Good bang for the buck

"The STR-DG820 was a replacement for a previous SONY receiver I had for 8 years. I considered upgrading and purchased more expensive Denon and Onkyo for eval. When evaluating both, I discovered digital sources (Coax/DVD, Optical/CATV box) could not be routed to Zone 2 or the 'B' set of speakers on either of the units. This Sony has a basic feature offering but it does offer the ability to route ALL inputs to Spea..." Read Full Review »

Dec 14, 2008 by Bob V

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Sony STR-DG820 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver Review

Sony STR-DG820...More Bang for your Buck

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

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

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Audiophiles
  • Home Theater
  • Larger Rooms
 

"I'm an avid home theater guru and I recently wanted to upgrade my home theater from the Sony STR-DG800 to the STR-DG820. I thought the only differences was that the 820 had 4 HDMI inputs instead of 2 and the 800 only aloud video to pass through the HDMI and not sound. And the 820 has HDMI 1.3 whic …"  Read Full Review »

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Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 19 2008
SAEFrog
Wichita, KS
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Sony STR-DG820 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver Review

Solid receiver, better than expected

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

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

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Home Theater
 

"This receiver is the hub of my home theater. It replaced my previous Sony receiver, which died after almost a decade of daily use. It was very easy to set up, thanks to the wicked-cool auto calibration feature. It comes with a wired microphone, which you can mount to a tripod and place it at ear lev …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 11 2009
jonnieoh
Syracuse, NY
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Sony STR-DG820 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver Review

great sound at a good price

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

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

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

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

"replaced my sony str-de845 with the sony str-dg820 7.1. very easy to set up, sounds great, well worth the money. Sony make a great product that is affordable. I have used their equipment for 22 years, from cameras to TVs and audio equip. I will continue to buy Sony in the future. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Dec 9 2008
Timekeeper
shippensburg Pa.
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  • Practical
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Sony STR-DG820 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver Review

Awesome Receiver

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

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

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Audiophiles
  • Home Theater
  • Larger Rooms
 

"the options and tuning on this receiver are awesome, the only thing that keeps it from being a 5 star is that the unit will not upscale component (RGB) and Composite (YRW) to hdmi, (although no other unit in this price range will either, you need to go up to the >920 for that option, you'll also get …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jun 18 2009
Joe Tech-guy
Iowa
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Sony STR-DG820 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver Review

Good value for the money

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

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

    Cons

  • CONFUSING REMOTE

    Best Uses

  • Home Theater
  • Smaller Rooms
 

"Excellent receiver. This has many of the features I wanted including 7.1 (which Blu-Ray is coded in). 4 HDMI inputs and one HDMI output going to the 1080p flat screen make this the center of my home theater setup. The only downside to this receiver is the remote is from the stone ages. Every time I …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Nov 11 2008
Music and Movie Fan
Fullerton, CA
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  • Practical
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