Sony STR-DG920 7.1-Channel Home Theater A/V Receiver

★★★★☆
4.2

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★★★★☆
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Pros

  • Good power output (30)
  • Great sound quality (30)
  • Accurate controls (25)
  • Easy setup (23)
  • Durable (12)
  • 1080p upconversion (1)
  • Better than onkyo txsr606 (1)
  • Great video processing (1)
  • Gui (1)
  • Lots of inputs outputs (1)
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Cons

  • Difficult to set up (6)
  • Limited functions (2)
  • Cumbersome speaker setup (1)
  • Gui (1)
  • Gui is weak (1)
  • Missing switched outlet (1)
  • No anti-aliasing (1)
  • No s holes (1)
  • No s-video port (1)

Best Uses

  • Home theater (31)
  • Large rooms (11)
  • Basic systems (9)
  • Smaller rooms / apartments (8)
  • Audiophiles (4)
  • Blu ray (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-DG920 supports Linear PCM and has four High Definition Media Interface(TM) (HDMI(TM)) 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-DG920, 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 devices) 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) Ready 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.

Specification Description
Model STR-DG920, STRDG920
UPC 027242729896
2:2 Pulldown Receiver Call-In Special
AC Outlets 1
Analog Audio (2) Rear Output
Analog Audio (7) Rear Input
Analog Audio / Video (2) Rear Output
Analog Audio / Video (4) Rear Input
Channels 7.1
Color Black
Component Video (1) Rear Output
Component Video (3) Rear Input
Component Video Input 3
Component Video Output 1
Depth (Inches) 13.9
DMP (Digital Media Port) Rear Input
HDMI (1) Rear Output
HDMI (4) Rear Input
HDMI Yes
HDMI Version 1.3
Headphone Jack Front Input
Height (Inches) 6.25
Multi-Channel 7.1 Channel Input
On Screen Display Yes
Optical (1) Front Input
Optical (1) Rear Output
Optical (3) Rear Input
Radio Frequencies AM and FM
Radio Station Programmable Memories (Presets) 30
Remote Control Included
Satellite Radio XM Radio Ready
Speaker Switching A+B
Speaker Switching A/B
Speaker Terminals 5-Way Binding Post
Speaker Terminals Screw Type
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
Type of Receiver Home Theater Surround
Watts per channel 110
Width (Inches) 16.9

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Last update: Feb 22, 2009

Sony STR-DG920 7.1-Channel Home Theater A/V Receiver Reviews

 
 
 

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★★★★★
5.0
Paired With Aquos LC64D62U and Sony BPS5

"Paired with SHARP LC46D62U & Polk Audio RM6750's this receiver does everything most anyone will need over the next several years. I studied receiver specs for months. Compared capabilities, checked cost fluctuations, visited "ultra high end" home theater dealers, spoke to many so called AV experts, some were called sales associates, combined systems together in sound rooms, paired receivers with speakers,TV's wi..." Read Full Review »

Dec 12, 2008 by GB

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★★☆☆☆
2.0
Very disappointed in Sony

"I was excited when I unboxed this receiver, as it looked great on paper - I had never seen one in the store. Experiance has proven this to be a flawed product. The appearence of the black front panel looks like cheap black plastic because that is exactly what is it. The volume knob feels like something that should come with a $90 HTIB unit, not a $600 receiver. The on screen menu looks nice, but totally blanks o..." Read Full Review »

Aug 20, 2008 by Chrisfl1

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Sony STR-DG920 7.1-Channel Home Theater A/V Receiver Review

Paired With Aquos LC64D62U and Sony BPS5

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Accurate Controls
  • Clean Sound
  • Durable
  • Good Power

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Home Theater
 

"Paired with SHARP LC46D62U & Polk Audio RM6750's this receiver does everything most anyone will need over the next several years. I studied receiver specs for months. Compared capabilities, checked cost fluctuations, visited "ultra high end" home theater dealers, spoke to many so called AV experts, …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Dec 12 2008
GB
Cibolo TX
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  • Audiophile
  • Musically Inclined
  • Practical
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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Sony STR-DG920 7.1-Channel Home Theater A/V Receiver Review

Great Receiver - Great Price!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • 1080p upconversion
  • Accurate Controls
  • Clean Sound
  • Durable
  • Easy To Set Up
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Audiophiles
  • Basic Systems
  • Home Theater
  • Smaller Rooms
 

"Paired with SHARP LC46D62U & Polk Audio RM6750's this receiver does everything most anyone will need over the next several years. I studied receiver specs for months. Compared capabilities, checked cost fluctuations, visited "ultra high end" home theater dealers, spoke to many so called AV experts, …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Dec 13 2008
Glen
Cibolo TX
I am:
  • Audiophile
  • Practical
  • Tech Savvy
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Sony STR-DG920 7.1-Channel Home Theater A/V Receiver Review

Works When Used With Sony Products

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Accurate Controls
  • Clean Sound
  • Durable
  • Good Power

    Cons

  • Difficult To Set Up
  • Limited Functions
  • No S holes

    Best Uses

  • Basic Systems
  • Home Theater
  • Smaller Rooms
 

"I bought this Sony reciever to go with my new forty inch Sony HDTV and new Sony Blu-ray player for the living room.I did not want an incompatable setup.In the past I used JVC home theatre products with RCA TV.This unit syncs with the Sony TV and Blu-ray player.I am also using a JVC SVCR but I have t …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 19 2009
williamkazak
Lansing, Illinois
I am:
  • JVC before this Sony
  • Practical
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Sony STR-DG920 7.1-Channel Home Theater A/V Receiver Review

Awesome sound and picture

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

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

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • None
 

"I have a 52" Samsung, along with turntable, cable box, DVD, VCR, audio tape cassette player/recorder. The surround sound is fantastic (5.1) but the upconvert of the video to 1080 is what is really amazing; it seems like you're in the same room as the actors, even watching an old videotape. I was goi …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 14 2009
Foxland
Indianapolis
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Sony STR-DG920 7.1-Channel Home Theater A/V Receiver Review

This Sony is so easy

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

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

    Cons

  • No DVI or S-Video

    Best Uses

  • Home Theater
 

"Bought to decode the new Blu-Ray codecs. The Sony is very smart. I really don't know how to use it because I hooked everything up and it automatically found everything and started playing. I used the calibration mic and it's done. I never had to learn any ins/outs of the receiver. I may tweak late …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 3 2009
Sezme
Parker, CO
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  • Musically Inclined
  • Tech Savvy
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