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

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7 HD Inputs compatible with HD video
The STR-DH800 has ample HD connections compatible with various HD signals including Blu-ray Disc™. Being the central hub of your audio and video sources, the STR-DH800helps to create compatibility with today’s demanding HD sources.

HD Film Quality with 24p TRUE CINEMA technology
Most of all Hollywood movies are shot at 24 frames per second, and Blu-ray Disc™ movies are mastered at 24 frame per second, so it is only fitting that the STR-DH800can output your films at 1080/24p for a true film-like experience at home.

Blu-ray Disc Player Audio Decoding
The STR-DH800 enhances your Blu-ray Disc experience by decoding uncompressed audio (Dolby TrueHD/DTS Master Audio/LPCM via HDMI™) so you can hear the original mix of your favorite BD titles.

Wireless Multi-Room Audio Ready
Share music from room to room with ease. Simply plug in the optional S-Air transmitter and the AirStation client (sold separately); you can instantly listen to your favorite music in another room or in multiple rooms.1

Enhanced Color Range
x.v.Color™ and Deep Color technologies work together to produce ~2x the number of colors while expressing the subtleties within each color for a greater HD expression.5

Satellite Radio Ready
A world of digital radio is at your fingertips. Connect the optional accessory antenna, sign up for Sirius service and enjoy the variety of digital radio with the superior sound quality of an A/V receiver.

One Touch Play
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 input2.

Multi Function Audio Input
Sony’s DIGITAL MEDIA PORT plays back music from various audio sources whether it is stored on an iPod®6, Walkman®, Bluetooth device or PC (Player and cradles not included).

Quick Speaker Set Up
An ideal listening experience is only a button away. Simply place the included microphone in your listening position, push a single button and speaker placement, distance and delays are automatically adjusted.

Specification	Description
Model	STR-DH800, STRDH800
UPC	027242754379
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
Coaxial Digital Input	Yes
Color	Black
Component Video	(1) Rear Output
Component Video	(3) Rear Input
Composite Video	(2) Rear Output
Composite Video	(3) Rear Input
Depth (Inches)	12.6
Dolby TrueHD	Yes
DTS (usually referred as ’dts’)	Yes
HDMI	(1) Rear Output
HDMI	(4) Rear Input
HDMI	Yes
Height (Inches)	6.2
Optical	(1) Rear Output
Optical	(2) Rear Input
Optical Digital Input	Yes
Radio Frequencies	AM FM and Sirius Option
Radio Station Programmable Memories (Presets)	30
Remote Control	Included
Satellite Radio	Sirius Satellite Radio Ready
Stereo Power Rating (watts)	110
Subwoofer Preamplifier	(1) Rear Output
Surround Modes	DTS
Surround Modes	DTS 96/24
Surround Modes	DTS ES
Surround Modes	DTS NEO:6
Surround Modes	DTS-HD
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 Modes	Neural THX
Surround Power Rating (watts)	110
Tuner	AM
Tuner	FM
Tuner	Sirius Satellite Radio Ready
Type of Receiver	Home Theater Surround
Watts per channel	110
Weight (Pounds)	18.3
Width (Inches)	16.9

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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 »

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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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Lack of accurate info from Sony

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4.0

"The only gripe I have with this purchase is that Sony gave me inaccurate information regarding the difference between this and my old STR-DG900 system, which I gave to a friend. I called Sony and checked to see what the differences were between the two Amps. The rep said they were the same only the …" Read Full Review »

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You can not beat the quailty and sound

★★★★★

5.0

"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

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Great functionality for the price.

★★★★☆

4.0

"This receiver finally ends the "switch TV input, switch stereo input" hassle. Just run HDMI cables from each of your components, run one hdmi cable to your TV, and you have an elegant solution. Hit "hdmi 1" on your remote, and the sound and video for your TV shows up.

It could be more elegant, ho …" Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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Good Strong Product with Few Downsides

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4.0

"For the price this is a great product. Sound is great, input labeling is useful and 4 HDMI inputs is plenty for most set-ups. If you plan on running just a HDMI cable through the wall to your TV and expect to switch and display any input that is connected to the unit think again. Composite inputs …" Read Full Review »

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