Sony STR-DH800

The Sony STR-DH800 is a 7.1 110 watt/channel home theater/receiver announced by Sony in March 2009, with a $400 price tag. This receiver features 7 HD inputs (4 Active HDMI™ and 3 component). It is compatible with 24p True Cinema video signals and decodes uncompressed audio including dts® Master Audio, Dolby® TrueHD and LPCM via HDMI™ 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 competes with the 120 watt x 7.1 channel Pioneer VSX-919AH, which happens to also have a iPod USB digital connection and has the same price.

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Sony STR-DH800
MSRP$400.00
Release date June, 2009
BrandSony
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Pros & Cons

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4 HDMI + 3 Component video inputs
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Sirius compatible
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Digital Media Port
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Decodes Dolby TrueHD, dts HD MA, and raw LPCM audio
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110 Watts / channel
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Compatible with S-AIR technology for wireless audio playback (requires optional transmitter + base station)
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2nd zone of audio (A/B speaker switch)
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5-way binding post connections on all speaker channels including 2nd zone
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Good price for the featureset
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No front HDMI
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No analog video upconversion
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Fewer HDMI than Onkyo
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No S-Video inputs
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No Ethernet connectivity
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No XM (only Sirius)
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No Dolby Pro Logic IIz surround format
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Details

It also has enhanced color range where x.v.Color™ and Deep Color technologies work together to produce ~2x the number of colors while expressing the subtleties within each color for a greater HD expression. The only significant difference between this model and the $100 cheaper Sony STR-DH700 is the deeper color range and the 110 watt/channel vs 105 watt/channel. 

Features

  • S-Air wireless ready
  • Dimensions (Approx.) : 16.9 x 6.2 x 12.6 in (430 x 157.5 x 322mm)
  • Speaker Terminal Type : A: Front(Screw)/Others(Push), B:Push
  • AM/FM Memory Presets : 30 AM, 30 FM
  • Inputs and outputs:
    • Antenna Terminal (AM Loop) : 1 (Rear)
    • Antenna Terminal (FM 75 Ohm) : 1 (Rear)
    • Coaxial Audio Digital Input(s) : 1 (Rear)
    • Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Input(s) : 3 (Rear)
    • Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s) : 1 (Rear)
    • Composite Video Input(s) : 4 (1 Front/3 Rear)
    • Composite Video Output(s) : 1 (Rear)
    • Digital Media Port : 1 (Rear)
    • HD Component Video Input(s) : 3 (Rear)
    • HD Component Video Output(s) : 1 (Rear)
    • HDMI™ Connection Input(s) : 4 (Rear)
    • HDMI™ Connection Output(s) : 1 (Rear)
    • Headphone Output(s) : Yes (Gold)
    • Optical Audio Input(s) : 3 (Rear)
    • RCA Audio Input(s) : 5 (Rear)
    • RCA Audio Output(s) : 2 (Rear)
    • Subwoofer Output(s) : 1 (Rear)
  • Audio:
    • A/V Sync : Yes (Variable)-300msec/192kHz
    • Bi-AMP : Yes
    • Bravia_Sync : Yes
    • Channel Power Rating : 7.1 Channel Power Rating: 110W x 7 Amp Power (8 ohms, 1KhzTHD 1.0%)
    • DCAC : Yes (Mono)- 6 band
    • DSP : Titanium
    • Equalizer : BASS and Treble control
    • Impedance : 8 Ohms
    • Sound Fields : Cinema - 4; Music - 6; Auto Format Decoding - 3(7); 2 Channel - 2; Headphone - 2
    • Sub Woofer Crossover : 17 Point (40-200Hz)
    • Tuner Type : Auto Tuning, Direct Tuning, Station Name
  • Audio Features:
    • 96k/24Bit PCM : Yes
    • Cinema Studio EX. A/B/C mode : Yes
    • Digital Cinema Sound™ Technology, Dolby Digital +, Dolby® Digital Decoding, Dolby® Digital Dual Mono, Dolby® Digital EX Decoding, Dolby® Pro Logic® Decoding, Dolby® Pro Logic® II Decoding, Dolby® Pro Logic® IIX Decoding, Dolby® TrueHD Decoding, 

 

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Sony STR-DH800

• Sony STR-DH800 7.1-Channel Audio Video Receiver (Black)

• STR-DH800 Receiver

UPC: 027242754379

EAN: 027242754379

MPN: STR-DH800

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Yamaha RX-V765

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MSRP  $649.95    Released  February, 2009
Pros
  • attractive aesthetics
  • satellite radio ready
  • iPod compatible
Cons
  • utilizing iPod, Bluetooth, and other functionality requires add-ons sold separately
  • no HD radio
  • Yamaha sends mixed signals - site reports both 7.2 and 7.1 channel configuration on the same page
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Onkyo TX-SR607

Onkyo TX-SR607

MSRP  $600.00    Released  April, 2009
Pros
  • 6 HDMI inputs - including 1 front HDMI
  • Can decode dts HD MA and Dolby TrueHD high def audio formats
  • On-screen remote programming
Cons
  • Only upconverts video to 1080i, not 1080p
  • No S-Video
  • No Ethernet connectivity
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Pioneer VSX-1019AH

Pioneer VSX-1019AH

MSRP  $500.00    Released  April, 2009
Pros
  • Analog video upconversion to 1080p over HDMI
  • Full color graphic user interface
  • Improved price-point over previous generation - now MSRP of $500
Cons
  • No network connectivity - no ethernet, WiFi, Internet radio
  • Shares the same amp internal circuitry as the lower end 819 and 919 - the 1018 includes the same circuitry as the higher end VSX-01TXH Elite series receivers
  • The Manual is very poor, and to date there is no user group or discussion of all the features. Pioneer should do a webinar and teach us how to fully use the system, Why is there so little info on a great system?
ProSCORE
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78
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Yamaha RX-V665

Yamaha RX-V665

MSRP  $549.95    Released  February, 2009
Pros
  • Improves to 4 HDMI inputs vs. 2 in the previous generation V663
  • Upscales analog video sources to 1080p
  • Dolby TrueHD and dts HD MA audio decoding
Cons
  • No video upconversion to component video
  • No S-Video
  • No ethernet connectivity
ProSCORE
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Erik

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March 28, 2009
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Pros

  • 4 HDMI + 3 Component video inputs
  • Sirius compatible
  • Digital Media Port
  • Decodes Dolby TrueHD, dts HD MA, and raw LPCM audio
  • 110 Watts / channel
  • Compatible with S-AIR technology for wireless audio playback (requires optional transmitter + base station)
  • 2nd zone of audio (A/B speaker switch)
  • 5-way binding post connections on all speaker channels including 2nd zone
  • Good price for the featureset

Cons

  • No front HDMI
  • No analog video upconversion
  • Fewer HDMI than Onkyo
  • No S-Video inputs
  • No Ethernet connectivity
  • No XM (only Sirius)
  • No Dolby Pro Logic IIz surround format

Competitors

Erik prefers Sony STR-DH800 over Onkyo TX-SR607, Pioneer VSX-1019AH, Yamaha RX-V665
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Doug Kilburg

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September 13, 2009
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Pros

  • 4 HDMI + 3 Component video inputs
  • Sirius compatible

Cons

  • No front HDMI

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Chuck Hall

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December 9, 2009
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Pros

  • 4 HDMI + 3 Component video inputs

Cons

  • No analog video upconversion

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