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The Sony DAV-HDX279W, part of the high-end BRAVIA brand, shares many features with the top-of-the-line DAV-HDX576WF at a lower price point. Full 5.1 surround sound, including Sony S-AIR wireless for the rear speakers, centered on a 5-CD/DVD changer. The changer itself features 1080p upscaling, which upconverts standard DVD information to 1080p high-definition content through HDMI output, as well as Sony BRAVIA Sync; if connected to a BRAVIA HDTV, the TV will take over many of the receiver’s control functions, simplifying set-up and use. Also included is Sony’s DMP digital media management system, and an iPod cradle attachment.
MSRP $399.99
Release date February, 2008
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Features
- Wireless rear speakers for less clutter
- Upconverting 5-CD/DVD changer with HDMI output
- Automatically calibrates audio to optimize sound quality
- BRAVIO Sync feature beneficial for owners of Sony BRAVIO HDTVs
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Sony DAV-HDX279W
• Sony BRAVIA Theater System (DAVHDX279W) - Black
• BRAVIA DAV-HDX279W Home Theater System
UPC: 027242732902
EAN: 027242732902
MPN: DAVHDX279W
Competitors
MSRP $399.95
Released February, 2008
Pros
- Includes decent standalone receiver (HTR-6130)
- Value-priced system
- Includes speaker wire
Cons
- No audio processing over HDMI (no LPCM, no high-definition audio decoding)
- No video upconversion or upscaling of analog inputs
- Included speaker wire is not high quality
Sony DAV-HDX279W
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Yamaha YHT-390
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MSRP $439.00
Released April, 2007
Pros
- easy to set up
- quality receiver with many features
- easy room / speaker calibration with included microphone
Cons
- HDMI pass-through only
- included speaker wire is cheap, thin
- speakers require stands - not included or produced by Onkyo
Sony DAV-HDX279W
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Onkyo HT-SR800
Reviews
June 4, 2009
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Pros
- 5-CD/DVD changer
- HDMI output
- BRAVIA Sync for use with Sony TVs
- iPod support
- wireless rear speakers
- upscales DVDs to 1080p
- radio tuner
Cons
- not just plug-and-play - requires a little set up
- no equalizer or independent bass / treble controls
- Flashing lights on dvd play buttons flash every few minutes -
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Pros
- 5-CD/DVD changer
- HDMI output
- BRAVIA Sync for use with Sony TVs
- iPod support
- wireless rear speakers
- upscales DVDs to 1080p
- radio tuner
Cons
- not just plug-and-play - requires a little set up
- no equalizer or independent bass / treble controls
- no video with the iPod functionality
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DAV, HDX, 279, W, DAVHDX, HDX279, 279W, DAVHDX279, HDX279W, DAVHDX279W
