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Синтрон-9VRSP
01.04.2015
10/10
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This is my second Sony Home Theater Receiver. I love this thing. All of my video sources run through it first. The on-screen display helps when setting it up and is really nice that it unobtrusively shows the volume level when you change volume and then only for a couple of seconds. The sound is great with my Bose cube speakers. The connectors for speakers are greatness. That is a vast improvement over my old Sony, Pioneer, and Yamaha HT Receivers. You can use either "banana clips" which are available on Amazon or you can do what I did and just twist the ends of your wire and screw down the terminals. This receiver really holds these down securely. Switching between inputs is very easy and it is nice that you can rename the input other than "HDMI 1" etc.
Pros: Great sound.
Four HDMI Inputs.
Speaker Wiring is easy.
On-screen display.
Easy to use and set up.
Cons: It comes with a microphone that allows you to set up the sound in an automated fashion. I have not used this since it say in the instructions that it is very loud so you should remember children and ***NEIGHBORS*** (emphasis mine). If it is going to disturb my neighbors, I don't want to be in the room when it is running.
Pros: Great sound.
Four HDMI Inputs.
Speaker Wiring is easy.
On-screen display.
Easy to use and set up.
Cons: It comes with a microphone that allows you to set up the sound in an automated fashion. I have not used this since it say in the instructions that it is very loud so you should remember children and ***NEIGHBORS*** (emphasis mine). If it is going to disturb my neighbors, I don't want to be in the room when it is running.
Спектроник-6OXVQ
01.04.2015
2/10
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Ужасно
What a pile this thing is!!!! So, 1st off, found out after I purchased this that if you have any legacy equipment, IE satellite box, Wii, whatever, that used composite video, you can't use the HDMI connection to your TV. You are supposed to run a separate monitor out to the TV. Spent a few hours with sony "support" on the phone figuring that gem out. BTW, that means no onscreen menu, no upscaling, ETC. I suppose that would be acceptable, if it werent for the fact that once you do that, every time you try and adjust the volume, it jumps back over HDMI. Oh, and then the real kicker. Literally after 2 hours of use, the remote control failed. Luckily, I still had sony support on the phone when that happened. All I have to do is send my remote back, and 7-10 days after they receive it, sony will send me a replacement. Mind you, we never got the receiver functioning properly, because the remote didn't last long enough! So, if I wait what will be roughly 2 weeks, the receiver will still be a piece of crap, but I will have a new remote! I thanked her for that option, and told her I would be boxing this thing back up and sending it back to Amazon! This would be 0 stars if possible. Shame on you sony!
Гиперион-8GJME
27.10.2014
8/10
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Хорошо
I purchased this receiver to provide 5.1 channel audio for a portable backyard theater system. The guts of the system consist of a Viewsonic PJD7820HD projector, an LG BP540 Blu-Ray player, and this receiver. I'm using it with inexpensive "Dual" brand indoor/outdoor speakers rated at 6 ohms mounted on home built portable speaker stands and a BIC PL-200 sub. One of the major considerations for selecting this receiver was the use of banana plug compatible outputs for the 5 main channels at its relatively inexpensive price. As I've configured the system to be easy to set up and take down given its "special occasion" nature, these connections facilitate this over the more common spring loaded connections found at this price point. Performance wise, I've no complaints. The receiver accepts and decodes all common audio tracks over HDMI and outputs very acceptable sound over the admittedly inexpensive speakers. Video signal pass through over HDMI also works properly; there's no degradation in resolution and 3D works as advertised with the projector.
The receiver meets my needs at a very acceptable price. However, there are a few caveats. The remote control is overly complicated and cheap feeling. The On Screen Display is archaic. Monochromatic and text only. I almost expected to see "C:\>" at the bottom of the screen. Build quality is somewhat disappointing. The weight of the unit, the front panel, and knobs all feel cheap. These observations, unfortunately, are not exclusive to Sony. Most mass market consumer receivers seem to share these shortcomings these days. That being said, the receiver performs as advertised and absolutely fulfills the purpose I selected it for.
The receiver meets my needs at a very acceptable price. However, there are a few caveats. The remote control is overly complicated and cheap feeling. The On Screen Display is archaic. Monochromatic and text only. I almost expected to see "C:\>" at the bottom of the screen. Build quality is somewhat disappointing. The weight of the unit, the front panel, and knobs all feel cheap. These observations, unfortunately, are not exclusive to Sony. Most mass market consumer receivers seem to share these shortcomings these days. That being said, the receiver performs as advertised and absolutely fulfills the purpose I selected it for.
Кварковец-2RBTO
03.11.2014
8/10
Оценка пользователя
Хорошо
This Receiver is perfect for someone who has a above average setup, to a good setup. I own a Samsung 60" 3D LED TV 1080p/240hz, 3D Bluray player, PS4, and XOne. I purchased this receiver to run my Onkyo 2 front chn floor speakers, and Klipch 5.1 channel surround speakers, makes up 7.1 ch total. I also purchased Monster 14g Copper speaker wire for the little extra boost in effects. All my components are ran through MONSTER Hyper speed and Ultimate Speed HDMI cables (don't believe that all HDMI cables are the same, absolutely not true).I plugged it in with a regular HDMI cable i purchased from Walmart, and it sounded great, but was missing some effects while watching blu-ray movies, especially when watching 3D. So i purchased a Monster hyper Speed cable, holy cow did i notice the difference. The sound this receiver puts out is incredible, and it also improved my picture quality that the receiver passes through. I was surprised at how great this sounds for only $250. If you own a set up, similar to mine, and are looking for a receiver, don't go looking any further, this is the one you want, trust me. I've been looking for months, compared many other mid-level receivers, and this one always comes out on top.
If you own a real high quality home theater, then I suggest you look for something better. MAGNOLIA Is the way to go. It will run you around $1500, but the sound you get is just absolutely stunning. Just make sure you also have high quality speakers that can handle the sound. If you spend a lot of money on your home theater, and want something top class, then this receiver isn't for you. Although it does provide great sound, DD Logic HD, DTS-HD and L-PCM, it could be better.
If you own a real high quality home theater, then I suggest you look for something better. MAGNOLIA Is the way to go. It will run you around $1500, but the sound you get is just absolutely stunning. Just make sure you also have high quality speakers that can handle the sound. If you spend a lot of money on your home theater, and want something top class, then this receiver isn't for you. Although it does provide great sound, DD Logic HD, DTS-HD and L-PCM, it could be better.
МехаРейнджер-3MVZM
01.11.2015
10/10
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Великолепно
Many reviews have had different opinions on this product. I have owned Sony products for many years. In my opinion, still an excellent product! From their Blu-Ray player to this receiver. I can honestly say I have never had a problem with any of their products. My first purchase was a VCR in the early 1980's when they started to make VHS. Always, relieve and good prices. Yes you can spend a lot more. But, I am very happy with all my Sony products.
Астероид-5SVQK
16.11.2015
2/10
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Ужасно
First one broke within 3 weeks so Amazon replaced it ( Thanks Amazon)!! Second one broke 4 months later with the same (no sound) issues. Unrepairable according to the only Sony service center in NY. Refund is on the way and they reimbursed me the $50 shipping cost. When it was working it sounded good. Didn't like the screw type speaker connections.
ОмниКод-9MPFZ
15.01.2016
10/10
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Великолепно
Sony Home Theater Performs well. Sound is extremely clear, and is above my expectations. Excellent purchase....Sony is the best.........
Пандорец-2QQNQ
12.08.2015
8/10
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Хорошо
This receiver has treated me well since I got it a few years back now. It's 4k pass through works beautifully, it delivers rich 7.1 surround sound in my home theater and I love that it connects to my TV and they talk to each other, displaying the volume on my screen and letting my TV remote change it's volume as well.
The only problem is that once every 2 to 4 months I need to unplug it because it only outputs a blank 480p signal with the sound. It's not a huge hassle since I have it's plug marked with a label. Also for the price it's not a big problem. I've recommended it to friends and I love that 7.1 DTS sound is available at such a low price.
The only problem is that once every 2 to 4 months I need to unplug it because it only outputs a blank 480p signal with the sound. It's not a huge hassle since I have it's plug marked with a label. Also for the price it's not a big problem. I've recommended it to friends and I love that 7.1 DTS sound is available at such a low price.
Плазмоид-8JCUY
26.12.2015
2/10
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Ужасно
Crap. One of the hdmi ports no longer transmits audio. Also, the BD port skips out for about 2 to 3 seconds every 5 to 10 minutes during use. Last Sony product I ever buy.
НоваГость-2ORIO
23.09.2015
10/10
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Великолепно
Had a problem with it making popping sounds from time to time, but it turns out that if you have it set to automatically come on when the HDMI port is activated, sometimes it'll be confused by what your sources are doing. In my case it was an xbox one that was sending a stay alive signal every 45-90 seconds, even when it was off.
Once I turned off the wake on HDMI feature it was flawless, and even that one flaw wasn't really it's own fault.
Once I turned off the wake on HDMI feature it was flawless, and even that one flaw wasn't really it's own fault.
Плазмоид-1OITQ
17.11.2015
10/10
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Великолепно
Took some time to figure out, but that's because I tried to set it up without reading the instructions (i.e. read the manual before setting up). Good quality receiver, good price, and came well packaged and in good condition. Highly recommend.
Нейрон-7AAPX
30.03.2015
8/10
Оценка пользователя
Хорошо
My Setup:
Lenovo Q190 HTPC
Project Essential II Turntable and Schiit Mani Preamp
Sony STR-DH740 Receiver
2x Paradigm Monitor 11 v7
The Good:
Supports DTS-HD MA audio decoding
Excellent value (especially since it's now outdated)
Supports 4K passthrough
Plenty of HDMI ports
Decent amount of power (@2 channels, anything more and it's going to struggle)
Can use banana plugs
Standby passthrough (Watch video with the amp off, perfect for headset gaming on a PS4)
Bi-amp!
The Bad:
Noise floor is absolutely terrible, you're always going to have a bit of hissing.
System menus are a little clunky but it's pretty set and forget
Sound quality isn't amazing, but it's acceptable
Summary:
The STR-DH740 is a good entry level receiver, I have only used it in two channels but it has met my expectations for that application. It delivers a good amount of power for it's price, decodes movies very well, and overall is a good buy.
Lenovo Q190 HTPC
Project Essential II Turntable and Schiit Mani Preamp
Sony STR-DH740 Receiver
2x Paradigm Monitor 11 v7
The Good:
Supports DTS-HD MA audio decoding
Excellent value (especially since it's now outdated)
Supports 4K passthrough
Plenty of HDMI ports
Decent amount of power (@2 channels, anything more and it's going to struggle)
Can use banana plugs
Standby passthrough (Watch video with the amp off, perfect for headset gaming on a PS4)
Bi-amp!
The Bad:
Noise floor is absolutely terrible, you're always going to have a bit of hissing.
System menus are a little clunky but it's pretty set and forget
Sound quality isn't amazing, but it's acceptable
Summary:
The STR-DH740 is a good entry level receiver, I have only used it in two channels but it has met my expectations for that application. It delivers a good amount of power for it's price, decodes movies very well, and overall is a good buy.
Аэронавт-6FQDC
31.07.2015
2/10
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Ужасно
After a couple of months, the unit would rapidly shut off, then back on, over and over again. It took Sony weeks to finally reply, they decided I should send it in for repair. It took a lot to get Sony to provide a prepaid shipping label so i could ship this defective unit (under warranty) for repair. Well it took more weeks to hear from the repair company who said they estimate 6-weeks for them to receive the part. Sony notified me a week later that I have a choice to either wait for repair or accept a check for purchase price. Its been two weeks and I'm still wait for that check.
Зета-Орион-1ZWYV
27.05.2015
8/10
Оценка пользователя
Хорошо
Sounds great, I use it primarily for audio. NIce amp, clear signal, lots of ins / outs. Love the USB function, just plug in a flash drive full of tunes and send your CD collection to the pawn shop :) Knocked off 1 star because it crashes Silverlight when I run my laptop through it to watch Prime. Also was a little miffed by the pass-through feature ... you have to enable pass-through manually, and even then you need to have the receiver set to the correct input to pass the signal when receiver is not in use and powered off. Also the built in display (not using a TV) is very basic. Oh, and the remote is a little sketchy (owned a couple of months and I still can't figure out how to switch albums on USB function). Still, it makes my cheapo 5.1 system rock like new, so still worthy of 4 stars.
Нейрон-4ZARU
29.08.2015
4/10
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Ужасно
I purchased this product while on deployment in Feb. 2015 and returned home the beginning of august. After initial setup, I noticed that the sound presets would intermittently switch to whatever preset it felt was right at the time. Of course since I purchased while deployed, my return window has expired, so now I'm at the mercy of the maintenance dept at sony. Its unfortunate that this system is flawed. I had high hopes for this Recvr, PS4, Bravia trifecta.
Эксопилот-2CCMB
04.09.2015
2/10
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Ужасно
A month ago I may have rated this as a 3 or even 4 star item. The unit worked more or less as I would expect with the exception of not passing my PC signal through. However, after only using this for 5 months, the HDMI ports have completely stopped working. Sony's customer service is like jumping through hoops. I highly do not recommend this product and I will be upgrading with a different brand in the future.
Астрон-9WBGB
10.04.2015
8/10
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Хорошо
I have always had very good luck with Sony products and this looks and sounds like a good quality item by them as well. Easy to set up and operate. The only problem I have is with the power ratings of most Hi-Fi gear these days, which is a truthful, but sneaky way of claiming the higher output wattage ratings of their amps. This one it rated at "1015 Watts Total System power (145W x 7 @ 6 ohms', which is true if 6 ohm speakers are used, but unless one purchases their loudspeakers at a high-end specialty audio store the majority of loudspeaker systems on the market are rated at 8 ohms, which means the true watts per channel of this receiver if around (90-95 W x 7 @ 8 ohms), not the manufacturer claimed (145W x 7 @ 6 ohms). Still 90-95 Watts is fine for a home system at this price, it's the somewhat dishonest trickery they use to impress customers with the higher wattage ratings that I don't care for.
Синтрон-3CACE
19.11.2015
2/10
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Ужасно
After exactly 2 years after purchase, and they extended warranty went out, it now malfunctions. It just cuts off right in the middle of a movie.
НеоВояжер-2ZFWR
29.10.2015
2/10
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Ужасно
After one year, the HDMI failed. In and out. That is the reason I bought this. All the stupid reviews, I had it 1 day, I love it. How lame. What kind of review is that? I loved it. Junk. amazon reviews stink.
Фотон-3EULL
20.08.2014
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
This is currently a last-gen receiver, so some features on brand-new receivers (like bluetooth, airplay, etc) are absent. However, for the price these are being sold for, this is a smoking deal on getting a good receiver that has all the features that actually matter for a great audio/visual experience, including:
-7 channels to drive speakers (or the option to bi-amp 2 and drive a total of 5)
-2 outputs for subwoofers (the passive sub from your HTIB won't work with this)
-145W per channel (when driving all 7, don't let numbers from competitors fool you when they're only talking about driving 2 speakers)
-Great audio quality, no distortion even at uncomfortable volume levels
-Name brand manufacturing, and the benefits that come with it like customer support, resale value, etc
-4K resolution support, great for future-proofing
-iPod support through USB (though it doesn't seem to work with Android, but used iPod classics are cheap)
The only criticisms I have:
-Protection feature can be a bit intrusive. Loud bangs like gunshots can sometimes trigger this if your volume's up very high, causing the system to shut down
-No conversion of analog to digital, so you cannot go composite in and HDMI out. Only an issue really if your TV doesn't support composite video, or if changing the source on your TV is a big hassle to you
-No support for component cables. This means that the only way that you can get HD is to go digital, like HDMI
That said, I wholeheartedly recommend this receiver. It's at least $100 less than anything that competes with it, and it has all the features that actually matter, nitpicking aside
-7 channels to drive speakers (or the option to bi-amp 2 and drive a total of 5)
-2 outputs for subwoofers (the passive sub from your HTIB won't work with this)
-145W per channel (when driving all 7, don't let numbers from competitors fool you when they're only talking about driving 2 speakers)
-Great audio quality, no distortion even at uncomfortable volume levels
-Name brand manufacturing, and the benefits that come with it like customer support, resale value, etc
-4K resolution support, great for future-proofing
-iPod support through USB (though it doesn't seem to work with Android, but used iPod classics are cheap)
The only criticisms I have:
-Protection feature can be a bit intrusive. Loud bangs like gunshots can sometimes trigger this if your volume's up very high, causing the system to shut down
-No conversion of analog to digital, so you cannot go composite in and HDMI out. Only an issue really if your TV doesn't support composite video, or if changing the source on your TV is a big hassle to you
-No support for component cables. This means that the only way that you can get HD is to go digital, like HDMI
That said, I wholeheartedly recommend this receiver. It's at least $100 less than anything that competes with it, and it has all the features that actually matter, nitpicking aside
ХроноГость-4UXHX
03.11.2015
2/10
Оценка пользователя
Ужасно
I bought this last February, It hasn't lasted a year .... No warranty, No help from Amazon . If you're looking to buy you a AV system I would steer clear of this.
Супернова-1RVGZ
25.05.2015
2/10
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Ужасно
Had it for 6 months and realized that it does not switch off even though I here switches switching and the On/Off L.E.D.(light) turn a different color. Noticed the unit was very warm while off for hours. I confirmed the unit was drawing 240 Watts in the off position. The specification is 0.3 Watts!!!! Anyone who has purchased a SONY receiver should verify their receiver ASAP as this is wasting a ton of energy!!! Now in the process of dealing with SONY customer service as Amazon will not help you after 30 days. Not advisable to purchase electronic equipment fro Amazon. Now I have to probably pay for shipping to a service center and not have my receiver for a month. Should have purchased at FRY's.
Квазар-2DBVF
27.07.2015
8/10
Оценка пользователя
Хорошо
Overall it's a good piece of equipment. Everything works as expected, video throughput and audio system does its job. One star for UI configuration takes a bit to get used to, with no access to handle it via the receiver. Also, my base is on its own for power source and I'm on my own handling the fact that the base ticks off when there is no base being pushed via the receiver at some times during movies/shows. (a power click in the middle of quiet scenes is definitely a nuisance.
НаноРейдер-2ZNMB
14.03.2015
10/10
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Великолепно
This Receiver is AMAZING.
Purchased this earlier this week and finally received it yesterday evening and was able to do basic setup just to get sound out of it and it was alright to say the least as I couldn't go through the proper setup (only had one HDMI from my fire box). I had an older JVC unit (purchased 10yrs ago) that worked just fine except for the sound bugged out occasionally so I dealt with it until I could get another HDMI.
Let me tell you the difference in sound once I was able to get this thing set up properly... holy crap everything is heard from the super rich bass all the way up to super high frequencies. After you do the easy setup I HIGHLY recommend going through the more in depth settings to get it setup exactly the way you prefer things. This receiver opened up my ears and brings entertainment to a whole new level.
GREAT JOB SONY!!!
Purchased this earlier this week and finally received it yesterday evening and was able to do basic setup just to get sound out of it and it was alright to say the least as I couldn't go through the proper setup (only had one HDMI from my fire box). I had an older JVC unit (purchased 10yrs ago) that worked just fine except for the sound bugged out occasionally so I dealt with it until I could get another HDMI.
Let me tell you the difference in sound once I was able to get this thing set up properly... holy crap everything is heard from the super rich bass all the way up to super high frequencies. After you do the easy setup I HIGHLY recommend going through the more in depth settings to get it setup exactly the way you prefer things. This receiver opened up my ears and brings entertainment to a whole new level.
GREAT JOB SONY!!!
Пульсар-4LBGP
11.04.2014
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
5 Star by far. I paired this with 5 Pyle Quintet speakers a 100 watt Sony sub and 2 KLH speaker I had hanging around. Sound is amazing. 1st out of the box hooked up speakers and plugged in all the HDMI inputs. Went to TV mode and didn't see the start-up screen. Hit home on the remote and it brought up options. Phew, thought something was wrong. Then used the Mic that comes with the package and put it on the couch. I did the setup for speakers and it chimes the speakers to see where the Mic is located. I tell you that the mic setup works. After that put in a blue ray movie and wow was I blown away. I could hear rear speakers!!! My old setup was a 5.1 surround back 10 years ago. I never heard the speakers sound like that. Was like I was in a theater. So Next I though well I heard movies in blue ray sounded good lets try the iPhone hookup. I put some jams on the iPhone and played them on iHeart Radio. I was amazed. There is another music input on there that even made that sound better!!! So then just playing around with the remote I hit next. IT CHANGED THE SONG USING THE REMOTE IN iHEART RADIO! Wow I thought this is a nice feature. I didn't do any changes other than just plugging the phone it and it changed the song when i hit next. So I went back to blue ray and put the setting back to what they were with the mic setup. I have a Sony Blue Ray player and thought well if it worked with the iPhone I wonder if the controls worked with the Blue Ray Player. AND IT DID!!! Tried the TV which wasn't a Sony and well.. No biggie that didn't work. Look elsewhere and you wont find a 7.2 with over 1000W receiver for this price. I wasn't worried about not having all the bells and whistles like the Airplay to listen to music. I have a Roku for that. For around $220 with shipping I got this from Amazons Used and saw one that was like new. Pretty much just an open box item. Everything was intact and all cables and everything were in the box. No speaker wire but I already had that setup. * * * * * 5 Star rating for sure.
Спектр-7SMQF
30.08.2014
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
Bought this to replace a four-year old STR-DH800 7.1. (The old one didn't have 3D pass-through and I had to run a separate HDMI to the projector). The wattage is advertised for 6-ohm speakers and I was worried that it would not sound as well as the older one when running full blast. I usually ran volume of the 800 at 45 or less and I feel as though I need to run the new one a bit higher. However, I don't detect any distortion.
The 3D pass through works as advertised--make sure you have a recent HDMI cable.
The unit, weight-wise, is lighter than the 800 that it replaces. Not sure that's good or bad.
Speaker set up is the same as before, using the tuning microphone. Set it up where your ears would be, press the right button, and it sets up each speaker's volume to ensure proper 7.2 sound.
A new feature, in addition to the 3D pass through, is for front high-low speakers. Instead of having the middle surround sound speakers, you can mount two smaller speakers above the front main speakers (at least 25" or 0.7 m) and experience the sound of, say, a descending helicopter. This is a feature I haven't tried yet because I have to reroute speaker wires through the ceiling. If I try it, I'll update later.
I also ordered banana plugs for connecting speaker wires--my only regret is I didn't do it earlier. Jamming so many pairs of wire into the back by turning the thumb knob tighteners was frustrating. Don't cheap out as I did if you hadn't used banana plugs yet.
Over all, I love it. Good price, good features. Definitely recommend!
The 3D pass through works as advertised--make sure you have a recent HDMI cable.
The unit, weight-wise, is lighter than the 800 that it replaces. Not sure that's good or bad.
Speaker set up is the same as before, using the tuning microphone. Set it up where your ears would be, press the right button, and it sets up each speaker's volume to ensure proper 7.2 sound.
A new feature, in addition to the 3D pass through, is for front high-low speakers. Instead of having the middle surround sound speakers, you can mount two smaller speakers above the front main speakers (at least 25" or 0.7 m) and experience the sound of, say, a descending helicopter. This is a feature I haven't tried yet because I have to reroute speaker wires through the ceiling. If I try it, I'll update later.
I also ordered banana plugs for connecting speaker wires--my only regret is I didn't do it earlier. Jamming so many pairs of wire into the back by turning the thumb knob tighteners was frustrating. Don't cheap out as I did if you hadn't used banana plugs yet.
Over all, I love it. Good price, good features. Definitely recommend!
Гравитон-0EGOM
09.02.2015
8/10
Оценка пользователя
Хорошо
So far this receiver (the STR-DH740 7.2) has been excellent minus its auto shutoff. (Need to figure out how to disable that at some point).
The last two receivers I purchased were Onkyo, both died just out of warranty and Onkyo treated me like I should be worshiping their feet to get any kind of service at all. Needless to say, I moved on to something different and honestly wish I made the move earlier. This receiver is head and shoulders above either of the previous two (that were "supposed to be equivalent" but were definitely not). I guess now will see if this unit stands the test of time!
As noted above, my only complaint so far is that the unit has a built in timer that if it doesn't have any audio pass through it for around 10 minutes it automatically turns off (or goes into "sleep" mode) but does not wake back up when it receives audio again, and since its in an out of the way location, its kind of a pain to get to when it does go to sleep.
The last two receivers I purchased were Onkyo, both died just out of warranty and Onkyo treated me like I should be worshiping their feet to get any kind of service at all. Needless to say, I moved on to something different and honestly wish I made the move earlier. This receiver is head and shoulders above either of the previous two (that were "supposed to be equivalent" but were definitely not). I guess now will see if this unit stands the test of time!
As noted above, my only complaint so far is that the unit has a built in timer that if it doesn't have any audio pass through it for around 10 minutes it automatically turns off (or goes into "sleep" mode) but does not wake back up when it receives audio again, and since its in an out of the way location, its kind of a pain to get to when it does go to sleep.
Вояджер-4MFCP
21.04.2014
8/10
Оценка пользователя
Хорошо
My older Sony receiver started to loose the center channel, a problem all to common with earlier Sony products due to bad soldering on the boards in years past. I though I made it with the older one but it too started to cut in and out so I was forced to upgrade.
PROS:
- Uses the newer technology to auto set-up your speaker configuration by using the plug-in mic and placing it where you'll be sitting in the room.
- Works
- Is able to do 7.1 OR 5.1 I bought it to use with my 5.1 set-up and configured it to work as 5.1 instead of 7.1
- Most of the settings are configured by using the on screen (TV screen) configurations through the HDMI connection fed from the receiver. You can't really do the setup using the front display of the receiver as it won't show you all of the options and fields.
- Sound is crisp and clear
- Price was not a killer
CONS:
- Not as many optical inputs as my previous unit
- Not as customizable for the display to read what you want it too. They have key words and you are basically tied down to their choices.
- Auto shuts down when it does not receive an audio signal for about 5 minutes. You'll need to turn it back on or go into the programming and disable the feature. I chose to leave it on in the event that my wife leaves it on by accident as she moves the harmony remote due to impatience thus not allowing the macro to finish.
- I wasn't too pleased with the auto programming of the speakers. The volume on the center channel was too low when it was finished setting up. I didn't care for background noises being about as loud as the vocal track on the center channel. Luckily it allowed me to go back in and adjust the center channel while preserving the rest of the settings.
While I do like this unit it just isn't as friendly as my previous unit. Hopefully by now though Sony has learned about cheap solder connections and this one will last a long long time.
PROS:
- Uses the newer technology to auto set-up your speaker configuration by using the plug-in mic and placing it where you'll be sitting in the room.
- Works
- Is able to do 7.1 OR 5.1 I bought it to use with my 5.1 set-up and configured it to work as 5.1 instead of 7.1
- Most of the settings are configured by using the on screen (TV screen) configurations through the HDMI connection fed from the receiver. You can't really do the setup using the front display of the receiver as it won't show you all of the options and fields.
- Sound is crisp and clear
- Price was not a killer
CONS:
- Not as many optical inputs as my previous unit
- Not as customizable for the display to read what you want it too. They have key words and you are basically tied down to their choices.
- Auto shuts down when it does not receive an audio signal for about 5 minutes. You'll need to turn it back on or go into the programming and disable the feature. I chose to leave it on in the event that my wife leaves it on by accident as she moves the harmony remote due to impatience thus not allowing the macro to finish.
- I wasn't too pleased with the auto programming of the speakers. The volume on the center channel was too low when it was finished setting up. I didn't care for background noises being about as loud as the vocal track on the center channel. Luckily it allowed me to go back in and adjust the center channel while preserving the rest of the settings.
While I do like this unit it just isn't as friendly as my previous unit. Hopefully by now though Sony has learned about cheap solder connections and this one will last a long long time.
Интеллектор-0WKVB
07.01.2015
2/10
Оценка пользователя
Ужасно
I bought this receiver and returned it within a week. When it was working the sound was good about this product and having an "all Sony" environment meant the remote worked across devices. That's all that I can good about this product.
The "Bravia Sync" feature with my Sony TV worked on intermittently. On more than one occasion the receiver simply stopped passing video through from the set top box to the TV. Any use of my Sony Blu Ray player (whether Bravia sync was active or not) would disrupt the Bravia sync with the TV to the point that every Bravia-sync setting had to be reconfigured manually.
The on-screen menu created by the receiver is horrid -- looks like it was designed in the mid-1990s. When the TV/Receiver powered up in Bravia sync mode, about 1/3 of the time the on-screen menu capability would activate and create 20+ rows of gibberish letters across the screen requiring the use of the remote to clear.
Manual is cryptic and written with very rough english.
Completely disappointed in Sony.
The "Bravia Sync" feature with my Sony TV worked on intermittently. On more than one occasion the receiver simply stopped passing video through from the set top box to the TV. Any use of my Sony Blu Ray player (whether Bravia sync was active or not) would disrupt the Bravia sync with the TV to the point that every Bravia-sync setting had to be reconfigured manually.
The on-screen menu created by the receiver is horrid -- looks like it was designed in the mid-1990s. When the TV/Receiver powered up in Bravia sync mode, about 1/3 of the time the on-screen menu capability would activate and create 20+ rows of gibberish letters across the screen requiring the use of the remote to clear.
Manual is cryptic and written with very rough english.
Completely disappointed in Sony.
Астрономад-1JWAP
04.07.2015
8/10
Оценка пользователя
Хорошо
So far so good after a couple months. It "sort of" works as a 2-zone receiver but man was that hard to figure out how to make the zone 2 (B) speakers (patio) function as the middle surround. I wish you could still watch tv while listening to the radio or CD source on audio like other receivers. But for 99% of use (home theater TV and movies) this thing sounds brilliant right out of the box after calibration. Just can't beat this price for quality
Интеллектор-3GWAZ
10.11.2013
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
Many excellent reviews have been written about the good and the bad of this receiver so I will simply say my experience mostly mirrors the good reviews. What I want to cover is the complaint one reviewer had concerning the "dishonest power ratings " Sony uses to rate the output of this receiver and what if any effect it has on performance and sound quality. For the record, virtually all their direct competion rates their receivers in much the same way. Years ago I used to build and sell speaker systems. I also assembled from kits my own amplifiers. Early on I realized the weak link in the sound system was the speakers. I also learned that most people knew what they liked their speakers to sound like but had no idea what high quality sound reproduction was. Yep,I learned to give folks the sound they liked,flat accurate frequency response be dammed. Could not build my custom made speaker systems fast enough! Now with that said here is the point of my review. My son in law bought a big beautiful home with a built in theater. 100" big screen,big powerful Harman Kardon AV receiver 7.1 rated @ 100 watts per channel all channels driven into 8 ohms. Speaker compliments are as follows. JBL studio L880 left and right front speakers, JBL LC2 center speakers,JBL L810's for all the rear surrounds. Subs a JBL L8400P puting out 600 watts. When the receiver started to fail his challenge to me was find a 7.1 replacement for $300.00 or less. He is not into high performance audio and considers what he has now over kill. Here is the bottom line folks I selected the Sony 740 and it has filled the gap more than adequately. Sure it has a few functions I would do differently if It was my call but the fact is it is doing a fine job in this application. Am I surprised? Nope, the speakers are the heart of this system and great speakers make any amplifier be all that it can be and average speakers make great amplifiers sound average. By the way Sound and Vision tested a slightly more powerful version of this reciever (5 watts a channel more rated power) and it put out 82.9 watts to all seven channels 20-20 cps in to 8 ohms @ 0.1 THD. more then enough clean power to get the job done. Bottom line, spend you big bucks on your speakers if you want the best bang for your money unless money's no object then sure buy the best of everything. I bought this receiver for $252 and my son in law thinks I am a genius. If you buy it I feel confident if your speakers are up to it this amplifier will "get the job done".
Туманник-8JOLV
11.06.2015
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
Outstanding receiver.
Forced to purchase a new receiver since my new tv required hdmi ports.
At this price, there may not be another receiver that is 7.2 with so many listening options. More than enough power for a
home theater set up. The calibration setup works nicely -- trust the measurements. The D.C.A.C is very accurate.
My suggestion is to set the speaker settings to small, the front speakers to 80hz and surrounds to 100hz. The speakers are
balanced crisp and clear.
Forced to purchase a new receiver since my new tv required hdmi ports.
At this price, there may not be another receiver that is 7.2 with so many listening options. More than enough power for a
home theater set up. The calibration setup works nicely -- trust the measurements. The D.C.A.C is very accurate.
My suggestion is to set the speaker settings to small, the front speakers to 80hz and surrounds to 100hz. The speakers are
balanced crisp and clear.
Астероид-4IRKF
31.03.2015
4/10
Оценка пользователя
Ужасно
I just returned the STR DH740 model. This unit works fine with Sony BDP S6200 3D 4K Blu-ray player in 3D Blu-ray, and DVD but not normal Ble-ray disk. When using Blu-ray disk, the sound disappeared during the middle of the sentenses or music/sound effect. It woks fine if I turn off the receiver and let the movie sound pass through direct to TV. I called Sony and they asked me to return it because thet believe there is sofrware/firmeare problesms and there is no update to fix it currently. I just get the new model STR DH750 model, and they both work fine together without the same problem. Ohter then this, the unit has good sound and I like the easy config mode for speakers.It may or may not work fine with other Sony or other non-Sony DVD players.
Странник-3ROCA
28.03.2014
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
This item is in Ecuador and works great. This review originally included lines (now deleted) about the good buying experience, tips for choosing this A/V receiver vs. other SONY choices, advice for speakers configuration considering the high prices in Latin America, deploying of legacy configurations with DVD/component/optic connections, tips for setting the main audio parameters, and so.
Once you get an acceptable configuration of 5.1 speakers, your STRDH740 (or STRDH740,STRDH840) will deliver unbeatable performance in small and medium size living rooms. And you will also find advanced (and futuristic) features in the three models:
a) Most of the advanced (and legacy) decoders of audio
b) 3D pass through. If you have a 3D capable Blu-ray & TV, you only need to buy your 3D glasses. Your 3D media is available in your movie shop and from several streaming services.
c) 4K pass through. When 4K-Tvs and 4K-media (recorded or streamed) be available in Latinamerica, your STRDH740 will be ready for the UHD (Ultra High Definition) experience.
I have enjoyed my STRDH740 14 months now (March/2015), using a front pair of legacy panasonic speakers (250w, 3 ways: 2" tweet, 3" medium, 6" woofer), a surround couple of shorter 3-ways speakers rated up to 150w, a small central speaker, and a Boston Acoustics ASW250 subwoofer, filling my house with powerfull and well decoded surround sound. I have also got a BluRay Sony BDPS6200 ready for 3D & 4K which gives me the WiFi connection the STRDH740 doesn't offer. So now, everything connected with HDMI let me enjoy an incredible home theater experience, specially when my BluRay is serving as medium for NETFLIX streaming. OMG..!!
I was lucky finding here in Ecuador that good Subwoofer and BluRay although this is not a review for the Subwwofer/BluRay. It is just to remark that my configuration, STRDH740 serving as a hub makes me extremely happy even with a basic HD TV set.
I'm a happy customer and user.
Once you get an acceptable configuration of 5.1 speakers, your STRDH740 (or STRDH740,STRDH840) will deliver unbeatable performance in small and medium size living rooms. And you will also find advanced (and futuristic) features in the three models:
a) Most of the advanced (and legacy) decoders of audio
b) 3D pass through. If you have a 3D capable Blu-ray & TV, you only need to buy your 3D glasses. Your 3D media is available in your movie shop and from several streaming services.
c) 4K pass through. When 4K-Tvs and 4K-media (recorded or streamed) be available in Latinamerica, your STRDH740 will be ready for the UHD (Ultra High Definition) experience.
I have enjoyed my STRDH740 14 months now (March/2015), using a front pair of legacy panasonic speakers (250w, 3 ways: 2" tweet, 3" medium, 6" woofer), a surround couple of shorter 3-ways speakers rated up to 150w, a small central speaker, and a Boston Acoustics ASW250 subwoofer, filling my house with powerfull and well decoded surround sound. I have also got a BluRay Sony BDPS6200 ready for 3D & 4K which gives me the WiFi connection the STRDH740 doesn't offer. So now, everything connected with HDMI let me enjoy an incredible home theater experience, specially when my BluRay is serving as medium for NETFLIX streaming. OMG..!!
I was lucky finding here in Ecuador that good Subwoofer and BluRay although this is not a review for the Subwwofer/BluRay. It is just to remark that my configuration, STRDH740 serving as a hub makes me extremely happy even with a basic HD TV set.
I'm a happy customer and user.
ХроноГость-7TDDD
18.09.2015
8/10
Оценка пользователя
Хорошо
Great unit for the price, however, one of the HDMI ports has already went out. I don't have a ton of pieces to hook in, but it is a bother.
Лунатик-8ZZBG
23.11.2014
6/10
Оценка пользователя
Плохо
It's just OK for my set up. I lose on this purchase. I thought that I could finally switch HDMI video from my sources to our 2004 (ancient) Sony 57" projection TV. We do not use it much and the video is really outstanding. Not worth throwing away just because it is old. The color and sharpness is equal to our LG 47" LCD/LED TV. Unfortunately the Sony's age shows itself with having the dreaded DVI-HDTV plug, which will display HDMI video from a Sony Blu-Ray player and a Western Digital TV Live Player. I'm giving a long intro to the disappointment with this Sony STR-DH740 7.2 receiver. The OSD and the ability to switch HDMI video will not interface to the DVI-HDTV technology. So, the clumsy way of setting or changing anything is done through the gross front panel display on the receiver. Quite a set back, for me. Basically the receiver decodes (most) DTS and (most) Dolby Pro sound tracks very nicely. Better than my ancient JVC surround system. Much much better!!! A lot of powerful audio. But my dream of switching HDMI sources is just a pipe dream. Now using some kluge arrangement that will switch HDMI to the old faithful Sony 57" TV.
Квазар-2BZNX
30.08.2015
10/10
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Великолепно
Great sound, took awhile to figure out all the adjustments, no issues with pass thru, pass thru works even if receiver is off. Now I just need new speakers.
Кварковец-0RFET
04.03.2015
2/10
Оценка пользователя
Ужасно
I am extremely displeased with SONY and their products. I have a high end projector and this receiver will not work with it. Customer Service told me that this receiver along with a SONY Blu-Ray Player is not compatible with my Sharp projector. Says this receiver will only display in 1080P, so be warned that anything that isnt higher resolution than that will not be compatible. Poor customer service, not really sorry. I have been through the entire product description on this site and SONYs and nowhere does it state that your resolution has to be the higher end HD. My projector displays up to 1080i.
Its also very upsetting that I cannot talk to someone who speaks English. And that I have wasted my time and money on their products. NEVER AGAIN!!!
Its also very upsetting that I cannot talk to someone who speaks English. And that I have wasted my time and money on their products. NEVER AGAIN!!!
Дроид-4JRZV
25.06.2015
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
I upgraded from an older sony 5.1 15yrs.old to this model a great step up! with a whole lot more power,and clearer sound.I have plans in the near future to add the extra speakers to get the 7.2 surround. The price was great also.I paid more for the older unit 15yrs.ago than the new model.Would recomend this receiver to anyone who would like a step up from 5.1.Easy to set up.
Вояджер-2YRII
23.04.2015
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
I just bought this one to replace the sony strdh 540, for some reason the 5.2 set up i have sounds louder than before maybe is because of the extra juice this one has. i love it and its very easy to use. i bought it here on amazon on sale for 201.99$, i thought that i was going to get a receiver made on 2013 or early 2014 but for my surprise it has a sticker on its back that said that it was made on January 1 2015, any way, the sound is excellent and its very easy to use, i have paired it with the pioneers andrew jones second edition speakers with an extra sw for a total of 5.2 ch.
Эксопилот-1TQEE
26.01.2015
8/10
Оценка пользователя
Хорошо
So far so good. Haven't bought a receiver in a long time. Wanted one with decent power, several HDMI ports, NO INTERNET/NETWORK connectivity, and most importantly, front Bi-Amp capability. Other little nice detail is that all speaker connects are binding post. About the only one on the market that has all of these features and is affordable. (I actually can't figure out Sony's rationale with their feature segmenting... it seems that they arbitrarily chose to include features up and down the line-up.) Basically offered everything I wanted and nothing I didn't.
So far it's driving a pair of Polk Monitor 70s (series II) in bi-amp mode. Sounds great to me. I can't really comment on power as I'm shy about cranking it up in my smallish apartment, but so far so good. I also really like the On Screen menu feature. I guess this might be fairly common now, but it's nice.
So far it's driving a pair of Polk Monitor 70s (series II) in bi-amp mode. Sounds great to me. I can't really comment on power as I'm shy about cranking it up in my smallish apartment, but so far so good. I also really like the On Screen menu feature. I guess this might be fairly common now, but it's nice.
Гелиос-3FOSO
29.04.2013
8/10
Оценка пользователя
Хорошо
This is my third Sony receiver and while there are some quirks, I am overall very pleased. Sound quality is excellent once you read the manual. I use connected banana clips for all my speakers, and it seems that Sony spaced out the distance from the red to the black a little more than what is standard. The banana clips do connect, but the connections on the receiver do bend in slightly to make it work. I did use the microphone to do an initial setup but then needed to go into the menus and tweak some things. First of all it set my speakers to Large. I have a 7.2 DefTech Mythos setup with 2x 8" Subwoofers, so I had to go into the config and change my speakers to Small. It also set the +db ratings for my rear and side surrounds way too high, so I needed to move those down, and move my center channel up. But a lot of that is personal preference. Also, even though I am running 2x subs and they are slightly different (both in distance away from the listener and power rating and construction) there seems to just be a master subwoofer setting, so plan on tweaking your subs individually to make the most of your setup. Another quirk is that the receiver will kind of detect what AV source is active and set it to that, so there were times I would be in the process of turning on the TV, Blu Ray and receiver and it would flip off the AV source I actually wanted because it detected something else. Which means I had to hit the Blu Ray button on the remote, not the end of the world. It did take me an evening of reading the manual to figure out some of the sound fields. By default mine started in 2ch, and it took me a while to figure out what the differences were and what I wanted, but once I did the sound field was outstanding.
The DH740 is quite a bit more powerful than my older Sony STR DG 820. Since I no longer had a requirement for so many stereo, composite and component inputs, it made the back of the receiver nice and clean. 3D pass through works as I would have anticipated, I did test some 3D movies just to verify, but overall I am not a big fan of 3D, that was more of a checkbox thing. I do not have a 4K TV, so that will have to remain untested. I will say the change from 1x 8" sub to having 2x 8" subs was amazing. I always felt that my low frequencies seemed to be coming from a direction, specifically the subwoofer that was to the right front of my media stand. It wasn't bad, it just wasn't full. Adding the second sub to the back left of the room now fills my room with that low frequency, and gives it a more "all around" feeling, instead of a "shooting out from the front of the room" feeling. My DefTech Mythos speakers do seem to sound a bit better, I think they benefited from the increased power. It took me a little while to decipher what the manual was trying to tell me, how to work my way through the menu system, and how to get the blasted EZ Setup to work right. But it was worth it. Especially at this price point, I am very pleased, despite the few quirks.
The DH740 is quite a bit more powerful than my older Sony STR DG 820. Since I no longer had a requirement for so many stereo, composite and component inputs, it made the back of the receiver nice and clean. 3D pass through works as I would have anticipated, I did test some 3D movies just to verify, but overall I am not a big fan of 3D, that was more of a checkbox thing. I do not have a 4K TV, so that will have to remain untested. I will say the change from 1x 8" sub to having 2x 8" subs was amazing. I always felt that my low frequencies seemed to be coming from a direction, specifically the subwoofer that was to the right front of my media stand. It wasn't bad, it just wasn't full. Adding the second sub to the back left of the room now fills my room with that low frequency, and gives it a more "all around" feeling, instead of a "shooting out from the front of the room" feeling. My DefTech Mythos speakers do seem to sound a bit better, I think they benefited from the increased power. It took me a little while to decipher what the manual was trying to tell me, how to work my way through the menu system, and how to get the blasted EZ Setup to work right. But it was worth it. Especially at this price point, I am very pleased, despite the few quirks.
Зета-Орион-0GJED
24.03.2015
2/10
Оценка пользователя
Ужасно
The sound is great and it is super easy to set up but mine has weird HDMI cut out problems. Randomly it will just drop the HDMI signal from the receiver to the TV. Tested on my computer monitor and it also does the same thing. Kinda bummer but I'm not sure it is worth the like $60-80 bucks to ship it in for warranty repair.
*UPDATE* This is now a one star review. Called sony and got no help they told me replace the HDMI cable, try a different device. After being transferred around and hung up on over and over I am giving up. TERRIBLE customer service over 2 hours spent and they wouldn't help in anyway even though this is still under warranty.
*UPDATE* This is now a one star review. Called sony and got no help they told me replace the HDMI cable, try a different device. After being transferred around and hung up on over and over I am giving up. TERRIBLE customer service over 2 hours spent and they wouldn't help in anyway even though this is still under warranty.
Астрон-7UNXT
10.04.2015
10/10
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Великолепно
Great receiver but don't understand how to set it up.
***UPDATE***
So I have now had the receiver for just over a week, and have finally figured out how to use it for the most part. I also purchased the ss~cr3000 speaker package which comes with the ss-cr3000 center, b1000 bookshelf, ss-cr3000 surround, to sf-5000 floor standing fronts, and the scr9 - 10" subwoofer.
All Sony and all bad to the bone! Was a little frustrated at first trying to figure out how to set up the amp, but now that that's done I am thoroughly pleased and am upgrading to 5 stars! (The sub is terrible though )
***UPDATE***
So I have now had the receiver for just over a week, and have finally figured out how to use it for the most part. I also purchased the ss~cr3000 speaker package which comes with the ss-cr3000 center, b1000 bookshelf, ss-cr3000 surround, to sf-5000 floor standing fronts, and the scr9 - 10" subwoofer.
All Sony and all bad to the bone! Was a little frustrated at first trying to figure out how to set up the amp, but now that that's done I am thoroughly pleased and am upgrading to 5 stars! (The sub is terrible though )
Квазар-9ORUL
09.01.2014
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
Great price for 7.2 sound. 145w per ch.
This amp sounds pretty good and has more than enough power.
I have the Sony SS-B3000 Bookshelf Speakers as my fronts, the Sony SS-B1000 5-1/4-Inch Bookshelf Speakers as my side fills, the Sony SS-CR3000 as my center and rear fill speakers and 3) Sony SA-W3000/Z active 12" subs... that makes it a 7.3 actually!
The sound is incredibly clean with plenty of juice.
The OSD (on screen display) is a cool feature. Once your TV is connected to the amp, use the included remote and access the TV display to setup your system. Works flawlessly and is very simple to understand.
The one issue that puzzled me for a couple days was the speaker setup selection. The options are 3/4.2, 3/4, 5/2.2, 5/2, etc. Nowhere was 7.2 listed. Nowhere in the manual is this even dealt with. All of the sudden late one evening listening to Morphine it hit me. VOILA... 3/4.2 was 7.2... 3 fronts: l/c/r, 4 rears: ls, lr, rr, rs and, of course, the subs. After that obstacle was overcome all else was a breeze.
I used the calibration mic and auto tuned the speakers. Cool Feature. The software figures out speaker distance from the mic down to the inch! Nice to know. Now I can set my speaker distance up super accurately!
Next I use the remote/OSD to manually adjust volume levels, treble and bass and crossover points. Love It!
All in all, it took me a few days of listening and playing around with it to really decide how I wanted to tweak the whole system. Amazing. Manually setting it all up took it to a whole nother level.
And TV/movie listening with the 3 subs set in opposing corners of the room, individual levels set at around 40% and amp turned up to between 30 and 40%, sitting on the couch feels like an earthquake when the LFE are used during broadcast. The 20Hz of the subs is more felt than heard and wow, it's almost scary!
My room is 20' x 24' with a 13' vaulted ceiling. Not a small room.
Seriously, this amp is a killer and the total system is so BA I can't accurately describe how happy I am with it.
You'll be happy to!
This amp sounds pretty good and has more than enough power.
I have the Sony SS-B3000 Bookshelf Speakers as my fronts, the Sony SS-B1000 5-1/4-Inch Bookshelf Speakers as my side fills, the Sony SS-CR3000 as my center and rear fill speakers and 3) Sony SA-W3000/Z active 12" subs... that makes it a 7.3 actually!
The sound is incredibly clean with plenty of juice.
The OSD (on screen display) is a cool feature. Once your TV is connected to the amp, use the included remote and access the TV display to setup your system. Works flawlessly and is very simple to understand.
The one issue that puzzled me for a couple days was the speaker setup selection. The options are 3/4.2, 3/4, 5/2.2, 5/2, etc. Nowhere was 7.2 listed. Nowhere in the manual is this even dealt with. All of the sudden late one evening listening to Morphine it hit me. VOILA... 3/4.2 was 7.2... 3 fronts: l/c/r, 4 rears: ls, lr, rr, rs and, of course, the subs. After that obstacle was overcome all else was a breeze.
I used the calibration mic and auto tuned the speakers. Cool Feature. The software figures out speaker distance from the mic down to the inch! Nice to know. Now I can set my speaker distance up super accurately!
Next I use the remote/OSD to manually adjust volume levels, treble and bass and crossover points. Love It!
All in all, it took me a few days of listening and playing around with it to really decide how I wanted to tweak the whole system. Amazing. Manually setting it all up took it to a whole nother level.
And TV/movie listening with the 3 subs set in opposing corners of the room, individual levels set at around 40% and amp turned up to between 30 and 40%, sitting on the couch feels like an earthquake when the LFE are used during broadcast. The 20Hz of the subs is more felt than heard and wow, it's almost scary!
My room is 20' x 24' with a 13' vaulted ceiling. Not a small room.
Seriously, this amp is a killer and the total system is so BA I can't accurately describe how happy I am with it.
You'll be happy to!
Лунатик-5PSYY
19.03.2015
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
I wanted to replace a 10 year old Panasonic receiver because of a developing hum. Not wanting to break the bank, I was looking for an affordable receiver and so started to read reviews. This was rated very high on every review that I read. The sound is amazing! I hear things, particularly bass when watching movies, that I never heard in my old receiver. Hookup was easy....although I never bothered to calibrate the speaker levels. They sound fine the way they are.
For the money, I can't see how anyone could go wrong buying this. I am thrilled with it and would absolutely recommend it to anybody looking for fabulous sound in an affordable package.
For the money, I can't see how anyone could go wrong buying this. I am thrilled with it and would absolutely recommend it to anybody looking for fabulous sound in an affordable package.
Капеллан-2BPPG
06.08.2015
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
I love this receiver. Ample power and the low price point make this ideal for someone who is dreaming about and Onkyo or Denon but doesn't have $600+ to allocate for the receiver.
ТехноНаблюдатель-2GKKH
03.06.2015
10/10
Оценка пользователя
Великолепно
Amazing sound and picture quality, although it doesn't have internet,,, who cares, the Sony Blu-ray player has all the streaming services I need, which most Blu-ray players now include, I am knocked out by the sound this gem produces, it may help that the sound comes through the legendary DCM Time Windows. Set up was a snap, all in all, I am extremely happy with the purchase.
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