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• CNET Editor rating:
  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.4 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony STR-DN1030 is the only midrange AV receiver with built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, making it one of best receiver values this year. Read review

Specs: Home Theater Network Receiver, 145 Watt -, 8 Ohm - THD0.9 % - 7 channel(s), Built-in Wi-Fi, Ethernet, Bluetooth, DLNA technology, Graphical User Interface (GUI), Digital Cinema Auto Calibration technology, BRAVIA Sync Capable, Android smartphone compatible, iPhone compatible, Bi-Amplifying, AirPlay built-in

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• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Sony has announced two new AV receivers, both with extensive wireless features, and the step-up model sports a new, high-definition user interface. Read review

Specs: Home Theater Network Receiver, 150 Watt -, 8 Ohm - THD0.9 % - 7 channel(s) (Surround), Built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Graphical User Interface (GUI), Advanced Blu-ray Disc Audio Decoding, Stand by pass-through of audio and video, BRAVIA Sync Capable, 24p True Cinema Mode, Smartphone Remote Control App (iOS/Android), AirPlay built-in

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• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Sony has announced two new AV receivers, both with extensive wireless features, and the step-up model sports a new, high-definition user interface. Read review

Specs: Home Theater Network Receiver, 165 Watt -, Built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet, MHL (Mobile High-Definition Link), Graphical User Interface (GUI), BRAVIA Sync Capable, Smartphone Remote Control App (iOS/Android), Advanced Blu-ray Disc Audio Decoding, Stand by pass-through of audio and video, iPod and iPhone compatible, 24p True Cinema Mode, AirPlay built-in

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• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Home Theater Receiver, 105 Watt -, 8 Ohm - THD1.0 % - 7 channel(s) (Surround), iPod and iPhone compatible, Analog video up conversion to HDMI, Graphical User Interface (GUI), Digital Cinema Auto Calibration technology

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• Average user rating: 4.5 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Home Theater Receiver, 100 Watt -, 8 Ohm - THD10 % - 7 channel(s) (Surround), 8 Ohm - THD1.0 % - 7 channel(s) (Surround), Auto sound calibration, Advanced Blu-ray Disc Audio Decoding, Audio Widget, BRAVIA Sync Capable

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• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

The Bottom Line: Sony's two new receivers, in partnership with Control4, are the first consumer receivers to feature built-in home automation functionality. Read review

Specs: Home Theater Receiver, 100 Watt -, Ethernet, BRAVIA Sync Capable

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  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 3 reviews

The Bottom Line: The Sony STR-DN1020 isn't a bad AV receiver, but it lags behind its competitors in just about every attribute we consider important. Read review

Specs: Home Theater Receiver, 110 Watt -, 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - 7 channel(s) (Surround), 8 Ohm - 7 channel(s) (Surround), Ethernet, DLNA technology, iPod and iPhone compatible, Graphical User Interface (GUI), BRAVIA Sync Capable, Digital Cinema Auto Calibration technology

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• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 2 reviews

Specs: Home Theater Receiver, 140 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD10 % - 7 channel(s) (Surround), 105 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD1.0 % - 2 channel(s) (Main), 95 Watt - 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD0.09 % - 2 channel(s) (Main), BRAVIA theatre sync technology, Auto sound calibration, On-screen display, iPod and iPhone compatible, iPad compatible, Graphical User Interface (GUI), Digital Cinema Auto Calibration technology

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• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Home Theater Receiver, 130 Watt - 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD0.09 % - 9 channel(s) (Surround), 140 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD0.7 % - 9 channel(s) (Surround), 130 Watt - 4 Ohm - THD0.15 % - 9 channel(s) (Surround), 130 Watt - 4 Ohm - THD0.7 % - 9 channel(s) (Surround), Ethernet, Smartphone remote controlled, Bi-Amplifying, Control4 automation technology, A/B/A+B speaker switch, Three-zone capability, Sound Optimizer, Source direct, 4-ohm/8-ohm switch, On-screen display, Audio Return Channel (ARC), iPod/iPhone ready, Compressed music enhancer, x.v.Color, Digital Cinema Auto Calibration (D.C.A.C), Upgradeable firmware, BRAVIA Sync

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• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: AV receiver, 90 Watt - 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD0.09 % - 2 channel(s) (Main), A/B/A+B speaker switch

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Specs: Home Theater Receiver, 100 Watt - 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD0.09 % - 7 channel(s) (Surround), 140 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD0.05 % - 7 channel(s) (Surround), Built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Dual-zone capability, Sound Optimizer, Bi-Amplifying, BRAVIA Sync, Upgradeable firmware, iPod/iPhone ready, A/B/A+B speaker switch, Compressed music enhancer, On-screen display, Smartphone remote controlled, Source direct, Bluetooth audio streaming, Auto sound calibration, Apple AirPlay support, Audio Return Channel (ARC), AirPlay built-in

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  4.0 stars Excellent

  Overall score: 8.7 (4.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 30 reviews

The Bottom Line: With six HDMI inputs, an intuitive graphical user interface, and excellent audio and video quality, the Sony STR-DA5300ES raises the bar on what to expect from a high-end AV receiver. Read review

Specs: AV receiver, 120 Watt - 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD0.09 % - 2 channel(s) (Front), 120 Watt - 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD0.09 % - 1 channel(s) (Center), 120 Watt - 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD0.09 % - 2 channel(s) (Surround), 120 Watt - 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD0.09 % - 2 channel(s) (Surround back), On-screen display, Sirius satellite radio ready, Multi-room audio output, XM satellite radio ready, Auto sound calibration

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• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: AV receiver, 145 Watt - 6 Ohm - THD0.9 % - 7 channel(s), Bi-Amplifying, iPod and iPhone compatible, BRAVIA Sync Capable, Auto sound calibration, Graphical User Interface (GUI), Advanced Blu-ray Disc Audio Decoding, Stand by pass-through of audio and video

• CNET Editor rating:
  3.0 stars Good

  Overall score: 6.7 (3.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 4 reviews

The Bottom Line: Sony's midrange AV receiver improves on its predecessor with new HDMI features like standby pass-through and 3D compatibility, but it lacks a compelling reason to pick it over its competitors. Read review

Specs: AV receiver, 110 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD1.0 % - 7 channel(s) (Surround), Audio Return Channel (ARC), 3D pass-through technology, Compressed music enhancer, A/B/A+B speaker switch, On-screen display, Sirius satellite radio ready, Auto sound calibration

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 2.0 stars out of 5 reviews

The Bottom Line: We preview Sony's entry-level AV receiver, the STR-DG710, which offers 1080p compatibility and features Sony's Digital Media Port. Read review

Specs: AV receiver, 100 Watt - 6 channel(s) (Surround), A-B speaker switch, Auto sound calibration

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• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 4 reviews

Specs: AV receiver, 110 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD1.0 % - 7 channel(s) (Surround), 100 Watt - 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD0.09 % - 2 channel(s) (Main), Audio Return Channel (ARC), Bi-Amplifying, S-AIR technology, Compressed music enhancer, Midnight Mode, A/B/A+B speaker switch, Dual-zone capability, BRAVIA Sync, Auto sound calibration

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  2.5 stars Average

  Overall score: 5.4 (2.5 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 2 reviews

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. Read review

Specs: AV receiver, 140 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD10 % - 7 channel(s) (Surround), 105 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD1.0 % - 2 channel(s) (Main), Auto sound calibration

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• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: AV receiver, 100 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD0.07 % - 2 channel(s) (Front), 100 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD0.07 % - 2 channel(s) (Rear), 100 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD0.07 % - 1 channel(s) (Center), Dolby Digital ready

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Specs: AV receiver, 145 Watt -, Advanced Blu-ray Disc Audio Decoding, Audio Widget, BRAVIA Sync

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 3.0 stars out of 15 reviews

Specs: AV receiver, 110 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD1.0 % - 7 channel(s) (Surround), A-B speaker switch, XM satellite radio ready, Auto sound calibration

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• Average user rating: 4.0 stars out of 1 review

Specs: Receiver, 90 Watt - 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD0.09 % - 2 channel(s) (Main), A/B/A+B speaker switch

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  Overall score: 0.0 (0.0 stars)
• Average user rating: 0 stars No reviews, write one!

Specs: Home Theater Network Receiver, 100 Watt - 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD0.09 % - 7 channel(s) (Surround), Ethernet, Bi-Amplifying, A/B/A+B speaker switch, Dual-zone capability, 4-ohm/8-ohm switch, On-screen display, Audio Return Channel (ARC), Deep Color and x.v.Color Support, iPod and iPhone compatible, DLNA technology, Graphical User Interface (GUI), Digital Cinema Auto Calibration technology, BRAVIA Sync Capable

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Specs: AV receiver, 105 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD1.0 % - 7 channel(s) (Surround), 95 Watt - 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD0.09 % - 2 channel(s) (Main), Audio Return Channel (ARC), Bi-Amplifying, S-AIR technology, Compressed music enhancer, Midnight Mode, A/B/A+B speaker switch, BRAVIA Sync, Auto sound calibration

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Specs: Home Theater Network Receiver, 130 Watt - 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD0.09 % - 7 channel(s) (Surround), Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bi-Amplifying, A/B/A+B speaker switch, Three-zone capability, Sound Optimizer, 4-ohm/8-ohm switch, On-screen display, Sirius satellite radio ready, Audio Return Channel (ARC), iPod/iPhone ready, Upgradeable firmware, BRAVIA Sync, Auto sound calibration

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• Average user rating: 3.5 stars out of 3 reviews

Specs: AV receiver, 100 Watt - 8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD0.09 % - 7 channel(s) (Surround), A/B/A+B speaker switch, Multi-room audio output, Auto sound calibration