Sony STR-DN1000 7.1-Channel Audio Video Receiver (Black)
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The STR-DN1000 7.1 Channel A/V Receiver delivers the Full HD 1080 experience to a home theater system. It features 7 HD inputs including 4 HDMI inputs with "Active Intelligence". In addition, the STR-DH700 is compatible with 24p True Cinema technology video signals and decodes uncompressed audio (LPCM via HDMI) making it compatible with Blu-ray Disc Player, the PlayStation 3 technology 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).
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Technical Details
- 7.1-channel A/V receiver- Blu-ray disc player matching design
- HD upscaling/upconverting technology
- Simple operation with on-screen GUI
- 7 HD inputs (4 active HDMI and 3 component inputs)
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I'm a life-long, loyal Sony customer. I rolled the dice buying less than Sony's ES line of A/V receivers for the first time, and I wholly regret it. I bought this model mostly for its price (on Amazon), its glossy black chassis that matches my XBR5 and PS3, and because I wanted HDMI switching.
But this receiver looks better when it's turned off than when it's all lit up. The LED display is very cheap looking and poorly laid out, behind that smoked plastic front panel. The chassis is also fairly small and light weight, which doesn't evoke a sense of quality and substance compared to more serious (and pricey) components.
The speaker terminals on the back couldn't be flimsier or more difficult to achieve a good contact. I seriously spent an hour just connecting speaker cables to them because they're cramped and you need a flashlight and a mirror just to read their labels.
I bought this model to replace (I thought) a Sony STR555ES that produces flawless, silky-smooth sound through my Polk Audio and Infinity 5.1 speakers. But this unit makes EVERYTHING sound like 128k MP3 files. I'm serious-- it makes my $2,000 speakers sound like tinny little computer speakers. Complete MUSH! I also use an Apple AirTunes, which sounded flawless on my old receiver but now it sounds like AM radio over this Bravia.
I haven't quite figured out whether this is due to substandard components inside this model, or the fact that I'm using HDMI for all my video components now, including their audio signals. I'm using four matching Sony HDMI 1.3a cables for all my connections. If there's some limitation to these cables, it's news to me.
The manual for this unit reinforces Sony's ridiculous claim that HDMI will get you the best audio and video quality possible. THAT IS SIMPLY NOT TRUE. For every source I have every tried (Comcast HD box, Sony DVD, Sony PS3), the best video quality is carried by COMPONENT video cables, and the best audio is carried by optical cables. I really don't understand why HDMI is touted so much when it will downgrade your home theater experience just so you can simplify your cabling and input switching. Over HDMI, all DVD and HD video sources wind up over-pixelated on both of my Sony LCD XBR TVs. But over component cables, the image is much smoother and more lifelike. You just don't get that chunky screen-door effect using component video. For example, watch an HD program (1080p) where someone is wearing certain textured clothing. With HDMI, you get an extreme moire-pattern effect. Not so with component. So why all the hype over HDMI if it's inferior?
The biggest selling point of this receiver for me was Bravia Link. I get so sick and tired of having to program remote controls only to have them be unpredictable. But sadly, Sony continues to ship the most retarded remote controls with their products. Is it too much to ask to put a Play Game button on there? Or one that's labeled Watch TV? That would save me the grief of having to constantly explain to my girlfriend what buttons do what.
The microphone-based speaker setup feature did work very well. But it's all for naught if this receiver can't produce nearly as good a sound as Sony's ES line.
By S. McCarthy (Boston, MA)
I've had this A/V receiver for a couple of weeks. I purchased it for a couple of reasons. First, I have a Sony Bravia LCD and the Bravia sync, which allows you to control the TV and A/V receiver with a single remote is very nice. Therefore, I was only considering Sony receivers. The second reason I chose this receiver was because I wanted S-Air support because I purchased a Sony S-Air SA50R wireless speaker system for a second room. I was considering the Sony STR-DA4400 or 5400, both much more expensive, because of their wired multi-zone support but chose the DN1000 because it supports S-Air and the others do not. When I received the SA50R, I quickly got it connected wirelessly to the DN1000 and I was able to listen to FM/AM stations. The quality was quite good. However, I really wanted to stream audio from the other components attached to my A/V receiver including, a DirecTV DVR and an Apple TV. Both of these components are connected to the DN1000 through HDMI. After my unsuccessful attempts to listen to these components on the SA50R, I called Sony Support. I spent 3 hours on the phone with them until the 3rd support person discovered that the DN1000 won't wireless transmit audio from components connected digitally (HDMI, TOSLink) to the DN1000. However, if you connect your audio components through the analog jacks on the DN1000, they stream nicely to the SA50R. This is useless for me because I have all of my components connected digitally. Therefore, it looks like I am going to get the DA4400 or 5400 and connect other rooms through a wire.
By C. Crigler (Oviedo, FL)
If you are looking for a fantastic receiver that is super easy to set up then this the is the one for you. It sounds like stereos that cost several times as much and gives you many options to optomize your sound field.
By P. Chow (Cleveland, OH USA)
I wish people would stop knocking this receiver just because they don't know how to hook it up properly. There are definitely better receivers out there but not at this price range. This receiver is a very good bang for the buck. Plenty of inputs, GUI. Setup is easy unless you can't follow instructions. The piano finish is very nice, compliments your stereo system especially with piano finish speakers and plasma or lcd screens. I am running them with B&W speakers and it sounds great. The people who are complaining about the sound are probably running them through crappy speakers. Speakers are a huge factor when it comes to sound quality. $10000 receiver + crappy speakers = crappy sound.
By Dusty (Tacoma WA)
I replaced an old Yamaha 6.1 receiver with this Sony STR-DN1000 7.1 receiver. The receiver is a great upgrade at a resonable price. The installation and setup was easy, the sound is wonderful, crisp and clean, and the upconversion is impressive. If I had a choice, I would purchase the same Sony model, STR-DN1000. The advantage of this model is you get the most features and the best quality before one needs to look at receivers in the much higher price category. My opinion -- this Sony STR-DN1000 7.1 is best in class.
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