Sony STRDG720 7.1 Audio Video Receiver - Black
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Manufacturer: SonyModel: STRDG720
Color: Black
Product features:
- 7.1 Channel Audio/Video Receiver
- 105 Watts X 7 Amplifier Power (8 ohms, 1Khz, 1.0% THD)
- Accepts 1080/60p and 24p video signal via HDMI
- 1080p HDMI w/ Active Intelligence (3in/1out)
- BRAVIA Sync (HDMI CEC)
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Digital camera reviews of Sony STRDG720 7.1 Audio Video Receiver - Black
Digital camera Review: For the price, worth it.
Summary: 3 Stars
I bought the Sony STR DG720 because I noticed that there was a sweet deal on an Onkyo 7.1 speaker set that I was really interested in. At the time, I had been using my Panasonic's TV speakers for sound for my movies and video games and had always been unsatisfied.
I chose the receiver based on the low price, inclusion of HDMI inputs (for DVD Player and Xbox 360), and the fact that it was 7.1 compatible.
I figured I'd upgrade eventually, but I would be satisfied enough with the receiver until I could get the funds to upgrade my system.
Satisfied is the best way to describe my relationship with the machine. It does the things that I want it to (send sound to my speakers and video to my TV). The box itself does not feel well-built, the front panel looks dated and programming the machine is a tremendous hassle. The remote is awful, thank god for Harmony remotes. The sound quality is a drop from the previous Onkyo amp that I was using to play music with, but I figured that would be the case as I was not looking for a high-end machine. The lack of upconverting is a minor annoyance, but I knew about it going in.
The pluses to the machine are the price, satisfying sound and volume for a smallish living room, and decent amounts of inputs.
One can't go wrong with the system at this price level. It's competition is easily 1-2 hundred more, which in a bind can be the decision making factor. I'll be sticking with the system for a while, my next purchase being better speaker wire, hoping that that makes enough of a difference to persuade me not to buy the Pioneer VSX-1019AH-K just yet.
Summary of Sony STRDG720 7.1 Audio Video Receiver - Black
The STR-DG720 7.1 Ch. A/V Receiver delivers the Full HD 1080 experience to a home theater system. This new 1080p A/V Receiver features HDMI with "Active Intelligence" and 1080/24p signal capability thus making it compatible with Blu-ray Disc Disc, the PlayStation 3 and other HD sources. Need more HDMI inputs- The STR-DG720 features three HDMI inputs that allow the desire for more HD content to grow. Speaking of an enhanced experience, the STR-DG720 decodes uncompressed audio (LPCM via HDMI) so you can hear the original mix of your favorite BD titles. Looking for simplicity- BRAVIA Sync provides a one button operation (via HDMI) of your entire A/V experience with a select number of BRAVIA televisions. Because no room is perfect, Sony's Digital Cinema Auto Calibration (and its supplied microphone) simplifies speaker set up and optimizes speaker performance with the push of one button in just 30 seconds. Do you want to connect your iPod or Walkman- Would like to listen satellite radio- Well, the STR-DG720 features a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT connection which expands its flexibility to playback music from various audio sources (i.e. iPod, Walkman, PC, etc?) with one of the various accessories (sold separately) whereas the XM Connect-and-Play Ready feature provides the ability to access XM satellite radio programming in surround sound.Cameras and Photo
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