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The Sony STR-DH700 is a 7.1 105 watt/channel home theater/receiver announced by Sony in March 2009, with a $300 price tag. This receiver features 6 HD inputs (3 Active HDMI™ and 3 component). It is compatible with 24p True Cinema video signals and decodes uncompressed audio so users can connect their HD components such as a Blu-ray Disc™ player and PLAYSTATION®3. Equipped with S-AIR™ technology, users can listen to their favorite songs wirelessly throughout their home via the optional S-AIR transmitter and speaker. Users can quickly set up their speakers while optimizing performance with the push of one button in just 30 seconds thanks to Digital Cinema Auto Calibration. This model is also SIRIUS Satellite Radio ready. This piece seems like a good deal if compared with the two-channel 100 watt Onkyo TX-8555 that has the same price.
MSRP $300.00
Release date March, 2009
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Features
- 6 HD Inputs (3 Active HDMI and 3 Component Inputs)
- Blu-ray Audio Decoding (Linear PCM)
- Wireless Multi-Room Audio Ready (S-Air Ready)
- Satellite Radio Ready (Sirius Radio Ready)
- One Touch Play (BRAVIA SYNC)
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Sony STR-DH700
• Sony STR-DH700 7.1-Channel A/V Receiver (Black)
• STRDH700 Home Theater Receiver
UPC: 027242753532
EAN: 027242753532
MPN: STR-DH700
Competitors
Sony STR-DH700 is ranked 2nd among it's competitors.
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MSRP $400.00
Released April, 2009
Pros
- Decodes high-definition audio over HDMI
- Direct connection to iPod via USB with OSD
- Good value receiver - video upconversion and high-definition audio decoding for an MSRP of $400
Cons
- Only 3 HDMI inputs
- No amplifier pre-outs or digital audio output
- Doesn't support AAC or 176.4 kHz
Sony STR-DH700
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Pioneer VSX-919AH
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MSRP $400.00
Released April, 2009
Pros
- Dynamic Volume feature
- Audio over 4 HDMI inputs
- Dolby TrueHD and dts HD MA decoding
Cons
- Should be price a little cheaper
- Only three digital audio inputs
- No analog video upconversion to HDMI
Sony STR-DH700
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Onkyo TX-SR507
MSRP $349.95
Released February, 2007
The Yamaha RX-V461 is a 5.1-channel A/V receiver that boasts an amazing combination of performance, features, and flexibility. It features a charging iPod dock, XM Radio ready-ness for listening to over 150 digital music/entertainment channels, and XM HD Surround Sound, which provides content with six discrete channels of digital full fidelity audio powered by...
Sony STR-DH700
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Yamaha RX-V461
MSRP $300.00
Released April, 2009
Pros
- 3 HDMI inputs
- Lowest price point Onkyo receiver since the stereo TX-SR304 from a few years ago
- Audyssey Dynamic Volume and EQ
Cons
- Only two component video inputs
- No video upscaling or transcoding to component or HDMI
- No high-definition audio decoding
Sony STR-DH700
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Onkyo TX-SR307
MSRP $249.95
Released February, 2009
Pros
- affordable price
- 5.1 channel
- iPod support with optional Yamaha dock
Cons
- only 2 HDMI inputs
- ugly remote control
- no HD audio decoding
Sony STR-DH700
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Yamaha HTR-6230
MSRP $249.95
Released February, 2009
Pros
- great value for the price
- automatic speaker calibration system
- slick, quality aesthetic
Cons
- no audio over HDMI
- no HD audio decoding
- automatic setup is hit or miss
Sony STR-DH700
vs.
Yamaha RX-V365
MSRP $299.95
Released February, 2009
The Yamaha CRX-330 is a compact A/V receiver designed for high sound quality and topnotch bass. It features a CD player for MP3/WMA playback, an FM player with 30 preset stations, and an integrated iPod Dock that charges iPods and also boasts a remote control for convenient changing of songs. Plus, the CRX-330 receiver...
Sony STR-DH700
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Yamaha CRX-330
MSRP $300.00
Released April, 2009
The Pioneer VSX-819H is a high-end A/V receiver that is one step up from the bottom model in Pioneer's newly announced A/V receiver line. The VSX-819H is the successor to the popular Pioneer VSX-818V-K released in June 2008, and will likely feature similar features and specifications including upconversion of analog video to 1080p and decoding...
Sony STR-DH700
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Pioneer VSX-819H
Reviews
April 16, 2009
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Pros
- affordable price
- 7.1 channel, 105W/channel
- feature rich
- satellite radio ready
- supports S-AIR (wireless rear speakers from Sony)
- 3 HDMI inputs
Cons
- no s-video
- poor audio quality
- no true EQ settings (just bass and treble adjustments)
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Pros
- affordable price
- 7.1 channel, 105W/channel
- feature rich
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STR, DH, 700, STRDH, DH700, STRDH700
