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Sony STR-DH800 7.1 Channel Home Theater A/V Receiver

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★★★★☆
4.4

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★★★★☆
4.3

$273.60 - $399.99

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Pros

  • Clean sound (15)
  • Easy setup (15)
  • Accurate controls (14)
  • Good power (13)
  • Durable (8)
  • 4 hdmi inputs (1)
  • Affordable (1)
  • Bravia sync (1)
  • Great sound (1)
  • Hdmi switch (1)
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Cons

  • Limited functions (4)
  • Difficult to set up (1)
  • Lacks input reassign (1)
  • No analog hdmi switching (1)
  • S-air only for analog (1)
  • Sirius not built in (1)

Best Uses

  • Home theater (15)
  • Larger rooms (9)
  • Basic systems (7)
  • Smaller rooms (6)
  • Audiophiles (1)
  • Great av hub (1)
 
 
 

Where to Buy

Sony STR-DH800 7.1 Channel Home Theater A/V Receiver

BizRate Rating Outstanding 9.4

$273.60

5% off orders at Abt.com
BizRate Rating Outstanding 9.0

$280.13

 

$289.00

 

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Product Reviews

Last update: Oct 26, 2009

Sony STR-DH800 7.1 Channel Home Theater A/V Receiver Reviews

 
 
 

Most helpful positive review

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

 
★★★★★
5.0
A Great Home Theater Receiver

"Im using this receiver to upgrade a home-theater setup. For years I used an old Sony amp accepting only analog RCA inputs and stereo speaker outputs, and even that was WAY better than crummy little built-in TV speakers (I cannot >believe< that some people actually use built-in TV sound). This unit, on the other hand, is really a special-purpose computer designed to process data that happens to start and end up a..." Read Full Review »

Aug 25, 2009 by John1Pa

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★★☆☆☆
2.0
Terrible customer service

"Everything seemed great when buying this receiver. First i hooked up the HDMI cables. Everything worked fine at that point. The instruction booklet isn't all that helpful, but if you have a little knowledge with receivers, you can figure it out without the book. When i hooked up the component cables, the nightmare began. I got absolutely no sound or video from the components. After spending an hour and a half wi..." Read Full Review »

Sep 17, 2009 by Dan

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Sony STR-DH800 7.1 Channel Home Theater A/V Receiver Review

You can not beat the quailty and sound

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

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

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Home Theater
  • Larger Rooms
 

"You can not beat the quality and sound for the price you will pay. I have it hooked up to a 5.1 Polk speaker system and as more movies come out with the 7.1 surround sound I will add the extra 2 speakers. The receiver will adjust the speakers to the location that you are sitting so that you get th …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Oct 18 2009
Uncle Roy
Parkville Maryland
I am:
  • Practical
Reviewed at:
Price: $273.60
 
 

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Sony STR-DH800 7.1 Channel Home Theater A/V Receiver Review

Great setup for the price.

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

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

    Cons

  • Limited Functions

    Best Uses

  • Home Theater
 

"PRO: It was a little more than I wanted to spend, but once installed I was very pleased. It was simple to set up.



CON: Although the HDMI ports are assignable, the factory defined ports (TV, SAT, DVD) were all composite. So my wife has to remember that TV is HDMI 1 and DVD is HDMI 2. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Oct 12 2009
Magicman
Pasadena, MD
I am:
  • Practical
Reviewed at:
Price: $296.48
 
 

Sony STR-DH800 7.1 Channel Home Theater A/V Receiver Review

Love it!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

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

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

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

"I am using this receiver for my home theater and music, and it sounds great. It was easy to set up and learn, and the auto sound leveler was great even though I did have to turn up the rears a little. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Oct 12 2009
Bigwig
Birmingham, AL
I am:
  • Audiophile
  • Movie Enthusiast
  • Practical
  • Tech Savvy
Reviewed at:
Price: $296.48
 
 

Sony STR-DH800 7.1 Channel Home Theater A/V Receiver Review

Great reciever!

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

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

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

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

"Bought for upgrade to HDMI and to upgrade SONY PS3 sound and graphics. I am very pleased with the quality and decoding. Makes older mid quality speakers sound great. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Oct 26 2009
Phil
Youngwood, PA
I am:
  • Audiophile
  • Movie Enthusiast
  • Practical
  • Tech Savvy
Reviewed at:
Price: $273.60
 
 

[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Sony STR-DH800 7.1 Channel Home Theater A/V Receiver Review

A Great Home Theater Receiver

★★★★★
5.0

"Im using this receiver to upgrade a home-theater setup. For years I used an old Sony amp accepting only analog RCA inputs and stereo speaker outputs, and even that was WAY better than crummy little built-in TV speakers (I cannot >believe< that some people actually use built-in TV sound). This unit, …"  Read Full Review »

Aug 25 2009
John1Pa
Undisclosed
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Price: $399.99
 
 
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Sony STR-DH800 7.1 Channel Home Theater A/V Receiver

BizRate Rating Outstanding 9.4

$273.60

5% off orders at Abt.com
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$280.13

 

$289.00

 
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