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Sony STRDG720 7.1 Audio Video Receiver - Black | 
| Brand: Sony
Category: CE
List Price: $399.99
Buy New: $269.72
You Save: $130.27 (33%)
New (7) Used (1) Refurbished (1) from $269.99
Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 500
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 17.1
Dimensions (in): 12.3 x 16.9 x 6.3
Warranty: Unknown
MPN: STRDG720
Model: STRDG720
UPC: 027242727472
EAN: 0027242727472
ASIN: B0015HKR46
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | 7.1 Channel Audio/Video Receiver | | • | 105 Watts X 7 Amplifier Power (8 ohms, 1Khz, 1.0% THD) | | • | Accepts 1080/60p and 24p video signal via HDMI | | • | 1080p HDMI w/ Active Intelligence (3in/1out) | | • | BRAVIA Sync (HDMI CEC) |
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Product Description
95 watts x 7 into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.09% THD * XM Satellite Radio Ready (requires XM subscription and optional XM Mini-Tuner package) * Digital Cinema Auto Calibration for easy speaker setup (microphone included) * Digital Media Port for adding an optional Sony iPod dock or wireless PC music player * 1080p-compatible HDMI digital audio/video switching (3 in, 1 out) *
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| Customer Reviews: Read 5 more reviews...
 Great technology August 29, 2008
Ranger12
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
The audio codecs are ahead of the mainstream technology that is out there. Blu-Ray will eventually take advantage of all of this tech, but having this piece of equipment gives you a head start and will not become obsolete anytime soon. Sure, you can probably find "better" sounding equipment, or some think just because they paid a lot more, but I have had the same Sony DD/DTS 5.1 receiver for 8 years before I purchased this receiver. I am completely pleased with this product and Sony has always produced great electronics. I see no reason spending $500 or more for something that his Sony can do for much less.
Look out for COX Cable August 26, 2008
Mike in San Diego (San Diego, CA USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I got the receiver a week or so ago and it is great, especially considering the price. It sounds great and most setup is automatic. It works great with PS3/HDMI. HDMI is required for the PS3 to output more than 2 audio channels from a Blu-Ray Disk (Standard DVDs on the PS3 reproduce Dolby 5.1 just fine.)
HOWEVER, beware of COX cable if you want to use HDMI from the cable box. You will get an error on your TV about it not supporting HDCP, which is a copy protection scheme. Cox (Scientific Atlanta) DVR boxes see any HDMI switching receiver as some sort of pirating device and requires you to use component cables. This is a major inconvenience! The result is that you can't switch from the COX box to the PS3 without changing inputs on your TV.
A call to COX customer "care" revealed that they don't care to remove HDCP from their cable boxes even though I suspect it would be a simple ROM upgrade.
Great HDMI Reciver for the price August 19, 2008
Chad Conner (Iowa)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
As being one that was looking for a receiver that would give me the HDMI sound it is hard to find a spec on a system that will tell you if it does or not. Well look no further. This system WILL play the lossless audio via HDMI. Now you must know that this reciever DOES NOT decode the HIDEF audio such as True HD or PCM. I have mine hooked up to the PS3 witch DOES the encoding of all HIDEF audio. If you dont have a blu-ray player or DVD player that does not decode the HIDEF audio and thats what you want then this is not the receiver for you. But if you have it then this is a great deal. I bought the 5.1 Yamaha speakers and it is absolutely great. If you do have the PS3 i had to change audio on the PS3 to Linear PCM in the sound settings. You have to do this so that the player decodes the audio and not the receiver. I watched Twister on Blu-Ray and it BLEW my mind on what you miss with just dolby 5.1. This is a great entry level system with great sound like the big boys."
Sony STRDG720 7.1 Audio Video Receiver August 15, 2008
William C. Price (Austin, TX USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I have had many receivers in the past (15 yrs) to drive my Bose Acoustamass speakers (6). Never could get it set up properly and I was never satisfied with the sound. This unit has its own mic and sets up easily. The sound is great. The monster cable I purchased for around $3.00 connects to the TV and I have HD like I had never seen before on my Sony 50" rear projection TV. I recommend this unit highly.
PS3 and HDTV Perfect Match June 10, 2008
Adam C. Bloom (Farmington Hills, MI)
10 out of 10 found this review helpful
I bought this receiver to compliment the following setup.
Sharp 46" 1080P LCD
60GB PS3
Polk RM6750 Surround Speakers plus two Polk bookshelfs(6.1 Surround).
This receiver is a fantastic value! Has all features needed to enter HDTV and Blu-Ray heaven. Don't bother spending big bucks on high end receivers since the PS3 does all the hard work for you. Just run the whole system via HDMI and your get crystal clear sound. It doesn't have a video menu, but you don't need it. Setup is straighforward. Adjustments can be made to ensure perfect sound regardless of room size or shape.
Not sure a 6.1 or 7.1 setup is worth the effort. Just fills the sound stage a little better. PS3 games really sound good through this setup.
Dolby True HD on Spiderman and Dolby 5.1 Uncompressed on National Treasure sound fantastic.
Downside, remote isn't too smart. In the end, get by with Cable TV universal or pony up the big cash for the Logitech Harmony.
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