Sony HT-SF470 - Blu-ray Forum

Amnalehu · 11-01-2010, 03:48 AM

I just picked up Sony HT-SF470 and it sounds amazing! I initially bought this as a second system for my bedroom but I will be using it as my primary system in the family room now. The set looks nice also. Check it out:

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/...52921666166151

ShoeBangity16 · 11-01-2010, 11:35 AM

Looks like a nice set. Congrats!

benzgrl · 11-15-2010, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Amnalehu

I just picked up Sony HT-SF470 and it sounds amazing! I initially bought this as a second system for my bedroom but I will be using it as my primary system in the family room now. The set looks nice also. Check it out:

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/...52921666166151

Hey - are still loving your system? Does it play HD Audio?

Blodiak · 11-20-2010, 12:58 AM

I will pick this up soon, how's the sound besides Blu-Rays ?? like connected with other devices...

Amnalehu · 11-20-2010, 02:44 PM

Yes, I am still loving it. It is very easy to adjust the speakers via the auto cal. feature. Music, sports, and just regular tv sounds really nice as well. I ended up mounting the front and center speakers to the wall and not using the stands as they do take up a lot of floor space. I have really high ceilings in my condo but the system does an outstanding job of filling up the room. The system can deliver DTS-HD and Dolby True HD. If you can still find one under $350 I would pick it up.

Edit: I forgot to mention it does have pass through 3D capability if you own a 3D set. It's very nice having one HDMI cable running into my TV instead of 4 also!

benzgrl · 11-20-2010, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Amnalehu

Yes, I am still loving it. It is very easy to adjust the speakers via the auto cal. feature. Music, sports, and just regular tv sounds really nice as well. I ended up mounting the front and center speakers to the wall and not using the stands as they do take up a lot of floor space. I have really high ceilings in my condo but the system does an outstanding job of filling up the room. The system can deliver DTS-HD and Dolby True HD. If you can still find one under $350 I would pick it up.

Edit: I forgot to mention it does have pass through 3D capability if you own a 3D set. It's very nice having one HDMI cable running into my TV instead of 4 also!

Many thanks for your reply. Did you get it for $350?? If so, where?

Also, are you using the rears as wireless?

Amnalehu · 11-21-2010, 04:31 AM

I actually got it for less than $350; $318 delivered. I am not using s-air wireless feature. I just added a bit of speaker wire to the one that came with it and ran it cleanly around the baseboard like a telephone wire.

Amnalehu · 11-21-2010, 04:34 AM

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Originally Posted by benzgrl

Many thanks for your reply. Did you get it for $350?? If so, where?

Also, are you using the rears as wireless?

The prices seem to be going up as the holidays approach. This is the cheapest I could find it now:

http://www.thenerds.net/SONY.Sony_HT...m.HTSF470.html

I have ordered from them before. really fast delivery. if you order it tomorrow you will have it by
Wed, or Thursday.

benzgrl · 11-22-2010, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Amnalehu

The prices seem to be going up as the holidays approach. This is the cheapest I could find it now:

http://www.thenerds.net/SONY.Sony_HT...m.HTSF470.html

I have ordered from them before. really fast delivery. if you order it tomorrow you will have it by
Wed, or Thursday.

Wow - never heard of this site, it's cheaper than anywhere else I've found.

Can you post any pics of your setup?

Amnalehu · 11-30-2010, 05:21 AM

will do. I have to look for my cam. Did you end up getting it?

benzgrl · 12-14-2010, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Amnalehu

Yes, I am still loving it. It is very easy to adjust the speakers via the auto cal. feature. Music, sports, and just regular tv sounds really nice as well. I ended up mounting the front and center speakers to the wall and not using the stands as they do take up a lot of floor space. I have really high ceilings in my condo but the system does an outstanding job of filling up the room. The system can deliver DTS-HD and Dolby True HD. If you can still find one under $350 I would pick it up.

Hey Amnalehu -you mentioned the stands took up a lot of floor space, I can't seem to find the measurements of the stands as far as the base. Do you know? Or could you measure? Thanks.

indianajdp · 12-24-2010, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by benzgrl

Hey Amnalehu -you mentioned the stands took up a lot of floor space, I can't seem to find the measurements of the stands as far as the base. Do you know? Or could you measure? Thanks.

Just received mine today. Looks like the diameter of the base stand is 12 inches at most.

benzgrl · 12-24-2010, 03:24 AM

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Originally Posted by indianajdp

Just received mine today. Looks like the diameter of the base stand is 12 inches at most.

Many thanks. That's kinda big base stand.

Where did you order from? Noticed it dropped on AMZ (not Prime tho), but still bringing it under $400 w/ shipping.

Please post back your thoughts on it.

indianajdp · 12-24-2010, 09:24 PM

Got mine thru PCRush on eBay. $379, but I used Bill Me Later option and got about $25 in eBay bucks for the purchase, plus a $10 credit back on my Bill Me Later invoice. Free shipping as well. I don't see any current listings that low with Free Shipping on eBay now, so plug the model name into PriceGrabber and see what deals are out there. Shouls be something attractive after tomorrow I'd imagine.

Just finished the set-up this AM and so far am very happy with the upgrade over our older system. I love the fact that I can go wireless on the rear speakers eventually as well.

Edit: Forgot to mention that from "Buy it now" button to arrival via Fed-Ex was THREE days!

Blodiak · 12-26-2010, 03:03 PM

I'm buying this set this week.
It's 350$ at Futureshop so it's a great deal IMO...
Do you guys know how long are the wires for rear speakers ???

indianajdp · 12-26-2010, 10:19 PM

Pretty long.

I have mine extended about 25 feet and I could probably go at least another 10.

Blodiak · 12-27-2010, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by indianajdp

Pretty long.

I have mine extended about 25 feet and I could probably go at least another 10.

sweet I guess I won't have to buy extras then...

benzgrl · 01-05-2011, 06:47 PM

Well, I finally pulled the trigger on this, the package arrived today at my doorstep! Can't wait to get home!

indianajdp · 01-08-2011, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by benzgrl

Well, I finally pulled the trigger on this, the package arrived today at my doorstep! Can't wait to get home!

And .... ??

Enjoying the new set-up?

benzgrl · 01-08-2011, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by indianajdp

And .... ??

Enjoying the new set-up?

Yeah!! Love it! I just haven't had time to play around w/ the settings. I did the auto calibration, but I feel like the rears need to be louder. By the way, I got it at Buy.com for $349 free shipping, my first time w/ Buy.com, I settled for the ground shipping which was suppose to take 7 - 9 days, but it came in just 2 days! I was very impressed.

As Amnalehu mentioned, the stands are quite large, but at the same time no worries about them tipping over or anything. I might think about hanging them too, but I'm waiting for my new TV stand that I just bought to come and see how everything looks put together. Aesthetically it's beautiful and the size is perfect for my little place.

Hey Amnalehu - what wall mounts did you use?? Show us some pics!

I have to say the one thing I wished I was able to do was attach my laptop to the receiver so I can listen to my mp3s. I've streamed music from my laptop to the Ps3 and can listen that way which was so awesome sounding, but that means I have to leave my TV on and don't want to do that.

Well, it's time for me to upgrade my laptop soon anyway w/ HDMI connectivity - which should work, right?

11-01-2010, 03:48 AM	#1
Amnalehu Member Member since:Oct 2010 Location:St. Louis, Mo Blu-ray collection:22 PS3 collection:3 Blu-ray reviews:3 Hardware reviews:2	Sony HT-SF470 I just picked up Sony HT-SF470 and it sounds amazing! I initially bought this as a second system for my bedroom but I will be using it as my primary system in the family room now. The set looks nice also. Check it out: http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/...52921666166151

12-24-2010, 09:24 PM	#14
indianajdp Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Central Hoosierland Blu-ray collection:74 PS3 collection:19 Trading Score:7	Got mine thru PCRush on eBay. $379, but I used Bill Me Later option and got about $25 in eBay bucks for the purchase, plus a $10 credit back on my Bill Me Later invoice. Free shipping as well. I don't see any current listings that low with Free Shipping on eBay now, so plug the model name into PriceGrabber and see what deals are out there. Shouls be something attractive after tomorrow I'd imagine. Just finished the set-up this AM and so far am very happy with the upgrade over our older system. I love the fact that I can go wireless on the rear speakers eventually as well. Edit: Forgot to mention that from "Buy it now" button to arrival via Fed-Ex was THREE days! Last edited by indianajdp; 12-24-2010 at 09:28 PM.

01-05-2011, 06:47 PM	#18
benzgrl Power Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:NYC Blu-ray collection:221 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:81	Well, I finally pulled the trigger on this, the package arrived today at my doorstep! Can't wait to get home! Panasonic TH-42PZ85U / Sony PS3 / Sony HT-SF470 *LOOKING FOR FRINGE S3 BEST BUY EXCLUSIVE LENTICULAR SLIPCOVER, PLEASE PM.* My DVDs still waiting to be replaced by Blus: Sense & Sensibility, Emma, An Ideal Husband, The Great Escape, ~~Von Ryan's Express~~, Roman Holiday, Sabrina, Love in the Afternoon, Funny Face, The Joy Luck Club, Splash, Regarding Henry, The Return of the Pink Panther, Pretty in Pink, Untamed Heart, The Net

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11-01-2010, 11:35 AM	#2
ShoeBangity16 Active Member Member since:Aug 2010 Location:Minnesota Blu-ray collection:255 DVD collection:9 PS3 collection:10	Looks like a nice set. Congrats!

11-20-2010, 12:58 AM	#4
Blodiak Senior Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Le Canada Blu-ray collection:804 PS3 collection:67 Blu-ray reviews:51 PS3 reviews:1 Hardware reviews:2 Trading Score:6	I will pick this up soon, how's the sound besides Blu-Rays ?? like connected with other devices...

11-20-2010, 02:44 PM	#5
Amnalehu Member Member since:Oct 2010 Location:St. Louis, Mo Blu-ray collection:22 PS3 collection:3 Blu-ray reviews:3 Hardware reviews:2	Yes, I am still loving it. It is very easy to adjust the speakers via the auto cal. feature. Music, sports, and just regular tv sounds really nice as well. I ended up mounting the front and center speakers to the wall and not using the stands as they do take up a lot of floor space. I have really high ceilings in my condo but the system does an outstanding job of filling up the room. The system can deliver DTS-HD and Dolby True HD. If you can still find one under $350 I would pick it up. Edit: I forgot to mention it does have pass through 3D capability if you own a 3D set. It's very nice having one HDMI cable running into my TV instead of 4 also!

11-21-2010, 04:31 AM	#7
Amnalehu Member Member since:Oct 2010 Location:St. Louis, Mo Blu-ray collection:22 PS3 collection:3 Blu-ray reviews:3 Hardware reviews:2	I actually got it for less than $350; $318 delivered. I am not using s-air wireless feature. I just added a bit of speaker wire to the one that came with it and ran it cleanly around the baseboard like a telephone wire.

11-30-2010, 05:21 AM	#10
Amnalehu Member Member since:Oct 2010 Location:St. Louis, Mo Blu-ray collection:22 PS3 collection:3 Blu-ray reviews:3 Hardware reviews:2	will do. I have to look for my cam. Did you end up getting it?

12-26-2010, 03:03 PM	#15
Blodiak Senior Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Le Canada Blu-ray collection:804 PS3 collection:67 Blu-ray reviews:51 PS3 reviews:1 Hardware reviews:2 Trading Score:6	I'm buying this set this week. It's 350$ at Futureshop so it's a great deal IMO... Do you guys know how long are the wires for rear speakers ???

12-26-2010, 10:19 PM	#16
indianajdp Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Central Hoosierland Blu-ray collection:74 PS3 collection:19 Trading Score:7	Pretty long. I have mine extended about 25 feet and I could probably go at least another 10.