Sony STRD-G1200 ES 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver

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Pros

  • Easy setup (5)
  • Great sound quality (5)
  • Accurate controls (4)
  • Good power output (4)
  • Durable (3)
  • Great upscale feature (1)
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Cons

  • Difficult to set up (1)
  • Not enough connection options (1)
  • Pricey (1)

Best Uses

  • Home theater (6)
  • Audiophiles (3)
  • Large rooms (3)
  • Basic systems (1)
  • Ps3 games (1)
  • Smaller rooms / apartments (1)
 
 
 

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Add dynamic stereo sound and superior digital entertainment options to your home theater with the STR-DG1200 7.1-channel A/V receiver. Using Xross Media Bar inspired GUI and Faroudja DCDi Cinema technology, this receiver also upscales all standard definition video sources to 1080p. It even decodes the latest audio formats from dts and Dolby Labs. Boasting plenty of connectivity options, there are also four HDMI inputs, a Digital Media Port input for use with MP3 players, and XM and Sirius Satellite Radio inputs. Additionally, the STR-DG1200 features Digital Cinema Auto Calibration which simplifies speaker set up in 30 seconds with the push of a single button. TV & Home Entertainment Home Audio Components STRDG1200

Specification Description
Model STRDG1200
3D Virtual Surround Yes
Audio Inputs Yes
Channels 7.1
Coaxial Digital Input Yes
Component Video Input Yes
Component Video Output Yes
Dolby Digital EX Surround Yes
Dolby Digital Surround Yes
Dolby Pro Logic Surround Yes
HDMI Yes
Optical Digital Input Yes
Radio Frequencies AM FM and Sirius or XM Option
Radio Station Programmable Memories (Presets) 32
Type of Receiver Home Theater Surround
Video Inputs Yes
Watts per channel 110

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Last update: May 2, 2009

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Sony STRD-G1200 ES 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver Review

Great AV Receiver

★★★★★
5.0

"I just set up the STR-DG1200, and am really pleased with its performance. The local audio store warned me against Sony, but I have always been pleased with their AV units. This one is no exception. Even with HDMI inputs, it took a while to set up a 5.1 system, but it was easy. Once everything was co …"  Read Full Review »

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Apr 24 2009
Saturn26
Albuquerque, NM
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Sony STRD-G1200 ES 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver Review

Solid performance

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

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

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Audiophiles
  • Home Theater
  • Larger Rooms
 

"This unit replaced another Sony Amp (5.1). That amp produced a good sound. After an easy GUI set up I fired it up and played some SACD's. Very clean sound. The next test was to watch and listen to a few Blue Ray DVd's.. Great!!! I was getting happier by the minute. This amp is hooked up to a Pione …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mar 17 2009
Hank
Wichta, KS
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  • Audiophile
  • Musically Inclined
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Sony STRD-G1200 ES 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver Review

A very good mid-range receiver

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

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

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Home Theater
  • Smaller Rooms
 

"A very good mid-range receiver with a ton of optical and coaxial inputs. This receiver actually has more digital inputs then most similarly priced receivers. Four HDMI inputs is about right for this price point. I dont use any legacy inputs but one thing I dont understand is why sony dropped the S-V …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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May 2 2009
KAL
Philadelphia, PA
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  • Musically Inclined
  • Tech Savvy
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[5 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

Sony STRD-G1200 ES 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver Review

GREAT RECEIVER!!!

★★★★★
5.0

"THIS IS THE BEST SONY RECEIVER I HAVE PURCHASED.IT HAS A GREAT AMOUNT OF POWER AND THE SOUND IS TRULY AMAZING!!!I HAVE A SONY BLU-RAY PLAYER AND 65 INCH MITSUBISHI TV HOOKED TO IT AND I NEVER HAVE TO GO TO A MOVIE THEATER AGAIN. "

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Jan 3 2009
SONYNUT
LOS ANGELES
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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

Sony STRD-G1200 ES 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver Review

Remote promises but doesn't deliver

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Accurate Controls
  • Clean Sound
  • Durable
  • Good Power

    Cons

  • Difficult To Set Up

    Best Uses

  • Audiophiles
  • Basic Systems
  • Home Theater
  • Larger Rooms
 

"Fairly easy to physically set up. Universal remote control extremely hard to set up. Cannot be set up to control cable box power and options even with the proper set up codes. Macros hard to set up and only work with other Sony products. "

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Feb 17 2009
Bob
Long Island, New York
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  • Practical
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