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Manufacturer: Sony Part number: STR-DH700
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- Bottom Line:
- Sony's STR-DH700 is an inexpensive 7.1 AV receiver, but its lackluster sound and dearth of features make it tough to recommend.
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CNET editors' review
Sony STR-DH700 price range: $379.95
- Reviewed by: Matthew Moskovciak and Steve Guttenberg
- Edited by: John Falcone
- Reviewed on: 06/05/2009
The good: Relatively inexpensive 7.1 AV receiver; three HDMI inputs; three component video inputs; automatic speaker calibration; Sirius-ready.
The bad: Subpar sound; no onscreen display; no onboard decoding for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio.
The bottom line: Sony's STR-DH700 is an inexpensive 7.1 AV receiver, but its lackluster sound and dearth of features make it tough to recommend.
User reviews
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Great Box for the price.!!!
by OjBaybe on December 26, 2009
Pros: The price... All the features... HDMI In's and out's Components in's and out's... Easy set up screen...
Cons: Auto Cal doesn't work like I wish.. but I set everything my self and it came out great..
Summary: I don't what everyone is talking about... I love surround sound and and have been setting them up for years.. For the money this is a great box.. As ...
Summary: I don't what everyone is talking about... I love surround sound and and have been setting them up for years.. For the money this is a great box.. As long as you set up the distance, Large or Small speakers, how high you want each speaker.. everything comes out great.... and you don't need analog up conversion because the Pro Logic setting makes everything 7.1 setting anyway... The box sounds great in my home and I wow everyone... Now cracking, no clipping or nothing in the sound... take from me... any questions email me at ojbaybe@gmail.com
I meant to say no cracking or clipping at high volumes for me....
Updated on Dec 26, 20091 out of 1 users found this user opinion helpful.
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OK for office or spare room - otherwise, AVOID
by dlmiley on July 5, 2009
Pros: Attractive design, relatively easy setup, decent sound
Cons: No analog upconversion to component or HDMI, no onscreen GUI, medicore remote
Summary: I bought this receiver for my home office. The office has a small Samsung TV, Verizon Set Top Box, JVC VCR/DVD, Sony CD-R, Sony USB Turntable, and Sony Bookshelf ...
Summary: I bought this receiver for my home office. The office has a small Samsung TV, Verizon Set Top Box, JVC VCR/DVD, Sony CD-R, Sony USB Turntable, and Sony Bookshelf speakers. Setup was simple using included microphone. Obviously there wasn't much for it to detect since I only have a pair of speakers. I hooked up the STB to the Analog video connection and the DVD/VCR to one of the component video inputs. I then connected the monitor component video output to the TV. I was shocked to discover that there was no video up conversion (I know, I know, I should have read the CNET review first!). Fortunately for me, I connected the STB up to the VCR and used the component video output of the VCR to watch TV (the JVC I have is one of the few VCR/DVD combos that outputs all output thru its component video connections). I then connected the CD-R to the analog CD-R in/out connections. I connected the turntable to the TV input on the receiver since the receiver lacks a phono input (the turntable fortunately has a switch to turn phono equalization on or off). So, now on to video and audio quality. Video quality was adequate, although as stated, there is no up conversion as the video is merely a pass thru, even when using the HDMI out. The TV I?m using doesn?t have HDMI but just for the heck of it I temporarily connected a different TV with HDMI and I was surprised to realize that video is only pass thru for HDMI as well. As for the sound quality, the receiver did a decent job with CD and phono input even when pushed to high volume levels. But remember that my setup for this receiver is not for a home theater environment. Now, as for the remote, it is adequate but the buttons are small and the labels are confusing. So, to sum up, this receiver is barely adequate even for a small setup that I described ? I probably should have just bought the 2-channel DH100 and connected video directly to the TV. It may be OK for Sony TV owners with HDMI connected devices since it does have the Bravia sync feature (I use it on my bedroom system and it is very convenient). But I would definitely NOT recommend this receiver for my folks as a main or even secondary receiver.
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Specifications
- Manufacturer: Sony
- Part number: STR-DH700
- Description: The STR-DH700 7.1 Channel A/V Receiver delivers the Full HD 1080 experience to a home theater system. It features 6 HD inputs including 3 HDMI inputs with "Active Intelligence". 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. Speaking of an enhanced experience, how about listening to music in a different room? Now share your favorite songs wirelessly throughout your home with ease. Simply plug in the optional S-Air transmitter and turn on the AirStation client (sold separately) .
General
- Product type AV receiver
- Dimensions (WxDxH) 16.9 in x 12.7 in x 6.2 in
Audio
- Surround System Class 7.1 channel
- Amplifier Output Details 140 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD 10 % - 7 channel(s) ( Surround ),
105 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD 1.0 % - 2 channel(s) ( Main ) - Sound Output Mode Surround Sound
- Built-in Decoders Dolby Pro Logic IIx,
Dolby Digital,
Dolby Pro Logic II,
DTS decoder,
DTS-ES Matrix 6.1,
DTS Neo:6,
DTS-ES Discrete 6.1,
DTS-ES decoder,
Dolby Digital EX,
DTS 96/24 - Digital Sound Processor (DSP) Yes
- Response Bandwidth 10 - 70000 Hz
- Additional Features Auto sound calibration
Tuner
- Tuner Type Radio tuner - AM/FM - Digital
- AM Preset Station Qty 30
- FM Preset Station Qty 30
- Additional Features Station naming,
Sirius satellite radio ready Inputs & Outputs
- HD connectors HDMI connection(s) on this receiver make it a great choice for your High-Def home theater. One cable carries digital audio and video data directly to your display.
- Connections 1xHeadphones-Front,
2xSPDIF input-Rear,
1xSPDIF input(RCA phono)-Rear,
3xHDMI input(19 pin HDMI Type A)-Rear,
1xHDMI output(19 pin HDMI Type A)-Rear,
2xAudio line-in(RCA phono x 2)-Rear,
1xAudio line-out(RCA phono x 2)-Rear,
3xComposite video/audio input(RCA phono x 3)-Rear,
1xComposite video/audio output(RCA phono x 3)-Rear,
1xMonitor output(RCA phono)-Rear,
1xSubwoofer output(RCA phono)-Rear,
3xComponent video input(RCA phono x 3)-Rear,
1xComponent video output(RCA phono x 3)-Rear,
1xDigital Media Port-Rear,
1xComposite video/audio input(RCA phono x 3)-Front - Headphone Jack Yes
- Coaxial Digital Input Yes
- Optical Digital Input Yes
Signal Processing
- HDMI features Up to 1080p
Accessories
- Type of remote control Universal remote control - Infrared
- Included accessories [Jul 2, 2008 from CDS: Miscellaneous] Auto calibration microphone,
Universal remote control Miscellaneous
- Built-in clock Sleep timer
- Timer Sleep
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Power Consumption Operational 240 Watt
- Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.3 Watt
Manufacturer info
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- Manufacturer:Sony
- Address:
16765 W. Bernardo Dr., San Diego, CA 92127 - Phone: 1-877-865-SONY
- Email: contact@sel.sony.com
- Fax: 941-768-7790
