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Sony STR-DH800 7.1-Channel Audio Video Receiver (Black) |  | Brand: Sony
Category: CE
List Price: $399.99
Buy New: $274.95
as of 3/10/2010 14:21 CST details
You Save: $125.04 (31%)
Seller: Amazon.com
Rating:  reviews
Sales Rank: 426
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Number Of Items: 1
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 18.3
Dimensions (in): 12.6 x 16.9 x 6.2
dolby trueHD
auto speaker setup
MPN: STR-DH800
Model: STR-DH800
UPC: 000272427543
EAN: 0000272427543
ASIN: B001YQ9T8I
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| Features:
| • | 7.1-channel A/V receiver | | • | 7 HD inputs (4 active HDMI and 3 component inputs) | | • | Enhanced color range (Deep Color and x.v.Color technology) | | • | Blu-ray audio decoding (Dolby TrueHD/ DTS Master Audio/Linear PCM) | | • | Wireless multi-room audio (S-Air ready) |
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Product Description
Complete the HD experience with the STR-DH800 7.1-channel A/V receiver. This newly designed full HD 1080p A/V receiver features 7 HD inputs so you can take full advantage of all your HD components. In addition, the STR-DH800 is compatible with 24p True Cinema video signals and decodes uncompressed audio formats including dts Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD and LPCM via HDMI. Featuring One Touch Play, simply place the included microphone in your listening position, push a single button and speaker placement, distance and delay are automatically adjusted. This receiver is also equipped with S-AIR technology so you can listen to your favorite songs wirelessly throughout your home. Easily connect your iPod or Walkman MP3 player by using the Digital Media Port connection. This model is also SIRIUS Satellite Radio ready.
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| Customer Reviews:
 Well worth the money March 10, 2010
Bryan Harrison (Rochester, NY)
You really can't beat this receiver based on the price alone. Readily interfaces with a variety of AV equipment (love the 4 HDMI inputs) and can accommodate most sound demands. The tricky part is getting used to the menu and understanding the different sound output options; patience is a virtue required (but not included) for operating this device.
I would recommend this receiver for beginners and intermediate audiophiles.
 No brain choice March 6, 2010
John A. Sibell (MN, USA)
This is a true no brainer. I have a sony HD tv and a sony blueray. It made sense to keep it all sony so the devices would have a better chance of working well together. Well the receiver works better than I thought it would and the sound quality was higher than comparable units. While I am not an audiophile I like very good sound and you get champaigne quality at a beer budget on this model. Easy set up is a plus and sony equipment just works with little hassle. I couldnt be happier to get a better receiver You would have to pay $100s more for the same quality.
great item for the price. March 3, 2010
J. J. Last (Anaheim, CA United States)
after about 3 months of trying to understand what the heck i needed to get to have a decent sound system that would support all the latest and greatest gadgets....i chose this. mainly for the price. the ONLY thing it doesn't feature that i realized would be nice...is upconverting to 1080i. meaning, if you don't have an upcoverting DVD player, you should go get one to use with this (they are cheaper than the cost to upgrade to a higher reciever model). or i have a nintendo wii, here it would be nice to have upconverting, but for the $100+ more it costs to obtain this in a reciever....not a big deal to me. otherwise it's got plenty of HDMI jacks to support a cable box, blue-ray player, PS3, X-box, etc....as well as a ton of other digital and analog inputs. more than i know what to do with.
i use this more for a home theater set up, so audiophiles may think the sound is lacking, but i think it's just awesome. i even have a computer running through it too. so i can enjoy movies and tv....and then with a flick of a button turn over to itunes....or nintendo wii.
one feature i don't think gets talked about enough, is it has a "night mode"....which is perfect if you live in an apartment like me. it basically turns down the bass and puts more through the center channel. i only have a 3.1 speaker setup running right now, as i haven't hooked up the rear speakers yet....but honestly, i am happy with just that too. if you are looking for something simple, and not too expensive....i highly recommend this sony model. get at least a center channel to go with your left and right speakers though.
Sony STR-DH 800 Audio Video Receiver Review March 1, 2010
R. Lujan (Southern California)
Purchase of this unit necessitated by Sony Wega being worn out after 10 years of service. We upgraded to an LCD Sony Bravia Z 5100 series TV with 240 hz motion flow technology which as with most TV's on market today offer use of HDMI cable connections. After reading reviews I was pleased to learn that the HDMI cables provide both audio and video through same connection thus reducing the need to purchase additional cable connections.
Our current set up has Directv satellite (NFL Sunday Ticket fan) with the Bravia Z TV, the new 7.1 A/V unit along with an upgrade to Sony Blue Ray N460 model and we are continuing to use five speaker system from previous Sony home theater.
Although currently not utilizing HD input, decided to take leap and experience latest technology where many praised the sound and picture quality, thus requiring purchase and upgrade of audio receiver to take advantage of HDMI performance and also the Bravia Sync technology which allows for easy set up.
With the exception of spending a weekend figuring out by process of elimination problem with a faulty Insignia brand HDMI cable hookup for Blue Ray player to function, the rest of the set up was performed rather effortlessly.
This Sony AV Receiver has a higher sound output that we noticed right away. Really easy and convenient feature is utilizing the auto calibration for your home theater system sound by connecting supplied microphone to the AV and performing installation steps noted. Looks like we will also make the switch to downloading movies from service providers since both this Bravia Z-series TV and AV system offer built-in capability. Additionally the AV receiver offers built-in satellite radio service capability...nice and convenient features for sure !!!
The key for any home theater system is following the size recommendations for sizing up your TV for optimum viewing per specifications listed on most product data sheets and matching AV capability based on the size of your room where you will listen.
Very solid performer but not super easy to setup February 27, 2010
C. Cioffi (Old Dominion, USA)
This is a very nice little receiver. Good feature set and great sound. There are 2 comments I'd like to make.
1. If you read the other reviews on this many people complain about how hard it is to hook up the speakers due to tight spacing of the posts. This receiver is NOT setup for bare wire speaker connections. Get yourself some nice banana plugs (I got the GLS Audio 10-pack: http://www.amazon.com/GLS-Audio-Chrome-Connector-Banana/dp/B000QIZXHG/ref=pd_ys_iyr1) and you'll have no problems.
2. I'd like to echo the complaints about the poor manual and the lack of on-screen menus. This is a receiver designed to be hooked up to a HD TV, the very least Sony could have done was taken advantage of the nice big screen they would have access to. The lousy manual just adds a bit to the setup frustration.
Once you have it setup, however, this is a very nice receiver that offers a lot of bang for the buck.
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