4 reviews

Sony STR-DH810

$400.00 Released March, 2010

The Pros:Many inputs for almost every conceivable audio/video type, clearly labelled. Automatic setup via mic accurate enough the first time to satisfy audiophiles. DVD upscaling is crisp and clear, no distortions noticeable and interpolating is gracefully handled.

The Cons:No on-screen setup menu, all done through a small remote menu. Surround sound settings are cryptically labelled, hard to work out which does what. Noticeable flicer when upscaling composite to 1080p. Not a problem when upscaled to 1080i.

The Sony STR-DH810 is one of four A/V receivers (DH510, DH710, DH810, DH1010) released in 2010. It builds from the STR-DH710 by incorporating an additional HDMI connection, a universal remote, 5W of more power per channel and more importantly, 1080p upconversion of analog video signals.

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Like its predecessor, the STR-DH810 includes onboard decoding for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio; 2nd-zone wireless audio via an S-AIR transmitter; an audio return channel for using just one cable for TV audio. There is also standby pass-through of a/v content via HDMI connected devices.

Features

7.1-Channel A/V Receiver
Dolby TrueHD
DTS-HD Master Audio
1080p Upconversion
2nd-Zone Wireless Compatibility
Audio Return Channel
Seven HD Connections (HDMI/Component)
A/V Standby Pass-Through
Universal Remote

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Pros

3

many inputs for almost every conceivable audio/video type, clearly labelled
2

automatic setup via mic accurate enough the first time to satisfy audiophiles
2

DVD upscaling is crisp and clear, no distortions noticeable and interpolating is gracefully handled
1

analog to digital video conversion works automatically and without problems
1

3D compatible with latest firmware update
1

DTS-MA and Dolby TrueHD audio decoding is handled perfectly
1

excellent value receiver that holds it's own agains the step-up STR-DH1010 model

Cons

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no on-screen setup menu, all done through a small remote menu
1

surround sound settings are cryptically labelled, hard to work out which does what
1

Noticeable flicer when upscaling composite to 1080p. Not a problem when upscaled to 1080i.
1

No audio inputs that map directly to component video inputs, so it takes some work to get everything setup correctly if you have any component video devices
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configuring the remote to the various inputs is easy for experienced audiophiles, confusing to everyone else