Sony HT-7200DH

The Sony HT-7200DH Component Home Theatre System features a 900 RMS watt receiver with true 5.1 surround sound, and a 1-CD/DVD player with HDMI output, which converts standard DVD video to full 1080p HD picture. It also features a Digital Media Port for connecting accessories that can interface with PCs, iPods, and Bluetooth devices, as well as BRAVIA Sync for ease of connection to and use with Sony BRAVIA HDTVs. The receiver is also XM Satellite Radio Connect & Play ready with a paid service, and will support dts, Dolby Digital, and Dolby Pro Logic II encoded digital audio playback.

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Sony HT-7200DH
MSRP$499.99
Release date February, 2008
BrandSony
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Pros & Cons

ProSCORE
4 reviews
78
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3 positive
1 mixed
0 negative

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Pros:
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3 x HDMI inputs
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Decent rated output power @ 140 W / channel
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Decent price
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HDMI audio processing, not just passthrough
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Includes 1080p upconverting DVD player
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Cons:
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Included speakers aren't that great
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No upconversion or upscaling of analog video inputs
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Push terminal speaker connections on speakers and on surround channels on the receiver itself
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No Xross Media Bar interface
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Details

 Features

  • 1080p upconverting CD/DVD player with HDMI output
  • 900 watts RMS output through 5.1 surround sound speakers
    • 140 Watts x 5 speakers
    • 200 Watt sub-woofer
  • Includes 5 satellite speakers + 1 subwoofer
    • satellite: 3.1" driver (8 cm) + bass reflex port; push terminal connection
    • subwoofer: 8" active subwoofer with 200 Watts of power
  • Automatically calibrates audio to maximize sound quality
  • BRAVIA Sync for connectivity with Sony BRAVIA HDTVs
  • Digital Media Port for networking with compatible devices
  • XM Satellite Radio ready (service at a monthly rate)
  • dts, Dolby Digital, and Dolby Pro Logic II digital audio decoding

 

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Buy It

Sony HT-7200DH

• Sony HT7200DH Component Home Theater System - Black

UPC: 027242728073

EAN: 027242728073

MPN: HT7200DH

Competitors

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Onkyo HT-S6100

Onkyo HT-S6100

MSRP  $699.00    Released  July, 2008
Pros
  • 4 x HDMI inputs
  • Includes excellent receiver, similar to the popular TX-SR606
  • Great price for so many features in a HTIB
Cons
  • included speaker wire is poor
  • No switched AC outlet
  • Runs mighty hot!
ProSCORE
10 reviews
77
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vote Sony HT-7200DH 50% vs. vote Onkyo HT-S6100 50%
Yamaha YHT-590

Yamaha YHT-590

MSRP  $549.95    Released  February, 2008
Pros
  • Includes decent standalone receiver (Yamaha HTR-6130)
  • Decent connectivity (3 x component video, 2 x HDMI)
  • attractive aesthetics
Cons
  • No video transcoding or upscaling
  • Small mid-range speaker drivers @ only 2 1/4" apiece
  • Only pass-through HDMI; doesn't bitstream audio over HDMI
ProSCORE
4 reviews
52
Vote! (2 votes)
vote Sony HT-7200DH 100% vs. vote Yamaha YHT-590 0%
LG LHB953

LG LHB953

MSRP  $549.99    Released  January, 2008
Pros
  • AM/FM tuner
  • iPod dock
  • Blu-ray player - plays the latest high definition optical media, backwards compatible with DVDs
Cons
  • speakers need stands
  • not easy to wall mount speakers
  • not as versatile as independent system components, eg/ dedicated Blu-ray player, A/V receiver, etc...
ProSCORE
3 reviews
67
Vote! (0 votes)
vote Sony HT-7200DH   vs. vote LG LHB953  
Denon DHT-589BA

Denon DHT-589BA

MSRP  $499.00    Released  August, 2008
Pros
  • decent receiver - retails alone at $300
  • affordable price
  • 2-year limited warranty
Cons
  • iPod dock is sold separately, and is very expensive
  • takes the fun out of building your own system
  • need to buy speaker stands
ProSCORE
1 review
50
Vote! (0 votes)
vote Sony HT-7200DH   vs. vote Denon DHT-589BA  
Samsung HT-AS720

Samsung HT-AS720

MSRP  $599.99    Released  October, 2007
Pros
  • Plays/decodes high-definition audio including raw PCM, Dolby TrueHD, dts HD MA
  • 7.1 line-level analog incputs
  • Expandable to 7.1 by purchasing 2 additional surround back speakers
Cons
  • Less value than buying a comparable standalone receiver + decent set of of speakers
  • No component video input
  • No S-Video input
ProSCORE
1 review
43
Vote! (1 vote)
vote Sony HT-7200DH 100% vs. vote Samsung HT-AS720 0%

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Comments

1.  avatar Erik said:

Not a bad deal. Basically this receiver is the same as the STR-DG720 which sells for around $300. So if you can pick this up for $450, in essence you're getting 5 speakers + sub-woofer + upconverting DVD player for $150. Not bad. I haven't listened to this setup in person. How do the speaks sound?
Jan 04, 2009 11:33pm
2.  avatar Joshua Johanan said:

This is perfect if you have a PS3.
Sep 14, 2009 11:24am
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Reviews

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crcostel

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January 4, 2009
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ProSCORE
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4 pros
0 cons
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • 3 x HDMI inputs
  • Decent rated output power @ 140 W / channel
  • Decent price
  • HDMI audio processing, not just passthrough

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

Competitors

crcostel prefers Sony HT-7200DH over Samsung HT-AS720, Yamaha YHT-590, Onkyo HT-S6100
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Erik

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January 4, 2009
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ProSCORE
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5 pros
4 cons
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • 3 x HDMI inputs
  • Decent rated output power @ 140 W / channel
  • Decent price
  • HDMI audio processing, not just passthrough
  • Includes 1080p upconverting DVD player

Cons

  • Included speakers aren't that great
  • No upconversion or upscaling of analog video inputs
  • Push terminal speaker connections on speakers and on surround channels on the receiver itself
  • No Xross Media Bar interface

Comments

"Not a bad deal. Basically this receiver is the same as the STR-DG720 which sells for around $300. So if you can pick this up for $450, in essence you're getting 5 speakers + sub-woofer + upconverting DVD player for $150. Not bad. I haven't listened to this setup in person. How do the speaks sound?"

Competitors

Erik prefers Onkyo HT-S6100 over Sony HT-7200DH
Erik prefers Sony HT-7200DH over Yamaha YHT-590
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Joshua Johanan

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September 14, 2009
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ProSCORE
100
negative
mixed
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4 pros
0 cons

Pros

  • 3 x HDMI inputs
  • Decent rated output power @ 140 W / channel
  • Decent price
  • HDMI audio processing, not just passthrough

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

Comments

"This is perfect if you have a PS3."
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Kofi K

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May 26, 2009
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ProSCORE
100
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1 pro
0 cons

Pros

  • 3 x HDMI inputs

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

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