Receivers > 300 Watts and above Receivers > Digital Cinema Sound EX

Advantages: ideo-centric entertainment
Disadvantages: N/A

The latest audio formats from Dolby Labs and DTS making this model fully compatible with Blue-ray Disc. the latest audio and video technologies while making operations simple to command and easy to follow. Speaking of advanced technology, inside its chassis is a video processor that can upscale all video sources. you can hear the original mix of your favorite BD titles regardless of audio format. A quick demo of this model, and I was sold on it. ... Read review

Advantages: Sony STR DG820 AV receiver
Disadvantages: Sony STR DG820 AV receiver

...All seemed quiet on the Sony front until they visited our Tedd Q recently and dropped off a sample of the -DG820. As befits its price tag, the Sony has the look of a budget receiver with its old-school silver chassis. Build quality is decent enough: the fascia has a mixture of polished buttons and knobs including an input selector and volume control. The unit's remote control will be familiar to some - it features styling similar to the remotes ...
...sounds, it's worth noting that Sony went back to the drawing board for its whole 2008 receiver range. And the Japanese giant has introduced various new features that, it claims, help improve performance. For starters, the chassis of the has been strengthened and embossed in certain places to help control any nuisance vibrations and their effect on the key video/audio components found at the rear of the receiver. ... Read review

Advantages: budget-friendly, high quality sound, plenty of input/output
Disadvantages: not as good as higher quality systems

This is a great reciever for most users and it is an excellent buy at this price. As one of Sony's budget recievers, I was a little unsure about purchasing one, but it actually performs very well for the price. It puts out high-quality sound fit for most surround-sound systems and allows enough input for most users (3 HDMI ports, 8 channels LPCM, 7.1 channels, 105 watts of power, and is XM-ready). Excellent product for users looking to get a higher ...
...it really delivers. Doesn't feel cheap either, all the knobs and buttons on the front of the reciever seem to work well and the ports seem to be fixed in place also (this was a major issue with my last reciever, so I was sure to check when I bought this one). ... Read review

Advantages: connectible to VHS, DVD and analog TV
Disadvantages: need cable box for HD-TV , not HDMI cables

...of a long line of Sony audio video receivers. That said, It is excellent. It is connectible to television, DVD, VHS, and 5 more speaker channels. It performance specifications are impressive. It is head and shoulders better than any other audio video receiver in it's price range. There is a disappointment in Sonytown. This device has all the plethora of RCA type cables, which makes it possible to connect to a VHS recorder/player, a DVD recorder/player ...
...my cable television. I called Sony and was advised that I will have to use a cable tuner box which I will have to rent. for HD-TV. This receiver is equipped with 3 ports for the new breed of cable called HDMI or High definition Modular Interface but no HDMI cables were provided with the receiver. The HDMI cables cost $100 each. At $199 this receiver is beyond all fond expectations and I would strongly recommend it. Especially for its audio merits. ... Read review

Advantages: Perfect sound effect with audio and video ouput
Disadvantages: n/a

...great and reliable company i.e SONY STR DA3400ES AV receiver. PERSONAL EXPERIENCE - From a long time i was having a passion to built a home theatre system in my home .To acheive the requirement a AV receiver of a quality company is required to provide blastic audio and video combination.so, i choose the above mention product.The sony AV receiver is having some special feautures also like increasing the listening capability with connecting via my ...
...product is its amplifier output power of about 650-700 watt, where as other product may have some 100 -200 watt, which is really remarkable.The ethernet connections facility with the receiver helps to blast audio or internet on network of our home . The auto setup also helps to calibrate the sound level .Overall Till now i am getting an unforgetable experience. FEATURES/SPECIFICATIONS- Model - Sony Manufacturer /product code -STR DA3400ES Type ... Read review