Sony STR-DH700 7.1-Channel A/V Receiver (Black)
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Manufacturer: SonyBrand: Sony
Edition: Electronics
Model: STR-DH700
Color: Black
Publisher: Sony
Studio: Sony
Music Label: Sony
Product features:
- 6 HD inputs (3 active HDMI and 3 component inputs)
- Blu-ray audio decoding (linear PCM)
- Wireless multi-room audio ready (S-AIR ready)
- Satellite radio ready (Sirius Radio ready)
- One touch play (BRAVIA Sync)
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Digital camera reviews of Sony STR-DH700 7.1-Channel A/V Receiver (Black)
Digital camera Review: Another great receiver!
Summary: 4 Stars
This is my second Sony Receiver in a row. In fact, the only reason I even upgraded my STR DE697 7.1 receiver was because it didn't have HDMI inputs--aside from that deficiency I was completely satisfied. So after researching the Yamaha (RX-V464BL), Onkio (RX-V463BL), and Sony (STR-DH700) I stuck with Sony and purchased the STR-DH700 7.1-channel A/V receiver. Now, most will say I'm crazy for not going with the Onkio, but I've always been pleased with Sony and I wanted to 1) save some $$$ and 2) avoid a steep learning curve (I'm very used to Sony's products).
PROS: My favorite feature has to be the quick set up for the speakers. With the push of a button in just 30 seconds my speakers were auto calibrated via the calibration mic. GREAT FEATURE!
CONS: The music settings i.e. Jazz, Stadium, Hall, etc. are useless to me due to the fact the subwoofer is excluded from all the settings in this mode except Portable (setting for MP3 players). I'm not sure why Sony did this, but it really stinks since my Polk front channels are rather small and depend on my 8" sub for quality sound. Again, this is my only complaint and because 99% of what this receiver is used for is cinema I'll survive!
Overall I'm very pleased with this entry level receiver. For an extra $100 I could have gone with the STR-DH800 which includes Dolby® TrueHD Decoding, but since I'm only running a 3.1 set-up I figured I'd be okay. I would; however, suggest paying the additional $100 between the STR-DH500 and DH700 because the HDMI connections in the DH500 only carry video, so you'd have to run separate cables for audio.
My Set-up:
TV: Vizio XVT series 42"
RECEIVER: Sony STR-DH700
BLUE RAY: Sony BDP-S360
SPEAKERS: Polk Audio surround RM10 set w/ PSW111 Subwoofer
UPDATE: 2 May 2009 - I'm attempting to edit this post again. Basically, the issue with the music sound fields was due to my assumtion that the auto-calibration would set the speaker size. WHAT WAS I THINKING? Once I changed the speaker settings from LARGE to SMALL everything worked like a champ!
Summary of Sony STR-DH700 7.1-Channel A/V Receiver (Black)
The STR-DH700 7.1-channel A/V receiver delivers the full HD 1080 experience to a home theater system. This newly designed 1080p A/V receiver features 6 HD inputs including 3 HDMI inputs with active intelligence that allow the desire for more HD content to grow. In addition, the STR-DH700 is compatible with 24p true cinema video signals and decodes uncompressed audio (LPCM via HDMI) making it compatible with Blu-ray Disc, the PlayStation 3 and other HD sources. Share your favorite songs wirelessly throughout your home with the optional S-Air transmitter and turn on the AirStation client (sold separately); you can instantly listen to your favorite music in another room or in multiple rooms. BRAVIA Sync provides a one button operation (via HDMI) of your entire A/V experience with a select number of BRAVIA televisions.Combo Receivers
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