Which Sony reciever should i buy? - Blu-ray Forum

JckToWN10 · 09-08-2009, 11:36 PM

Just bought my mother-in-law the BOSE accoustimass 10, which is what she always wanted (there's no talking her out of BOSE). She is also a Sony fan and i need some advice on which reciever to get her that would be good for the BOSE. Something around the $350-400 range. I've been lookng and reading reviews on Amazon and seems like the STRDG820 is pretty popular. Any ideas on which ones i should consider? Looking for 7.1 and HDMI connects. Thanks

Rob J in WNY · 09-08-2009, 11:50 PM

I would likely recommend the STR-DN1000 at this point. It's a super-attractive receiver which replaced the STR-DG920 in the lineup. The 1000 also has 4 HDMI inputs and 3 compenent video inputs. Of course, it's 7.1 channel. Although the MSRP is $500 on it (sonystyle.com), you can find some nice deals well-below $400 online, such as Amazon.com. That's right in your price range!

The new Sony STR-DN1000 7.1-channel A/V receiver.

The STR-DG820 is a discontinued model, and if you want to go that route to save a little more money, I'd recommend trying to find a 920 over an 820, as you will get the added benefit of video upconversion with the 920. To be sure, the 1000 also has video upconversion as well.

Maswov · 09-09-2009, 12:01 AM

Does it have to be Sony?
I have Yamaha RX-V3800 with acoustimass 10. Doesn't sound too bad. That receiver is a bit more than budget, something to think about though.

JckToWN10 · 09-09-2009, 02:18 AM

Yeah, she wants Sony and nothing else. She has a sony TV and blu-ray player. She likes for her components to match. I actually went to best buy and looked at the DN1000 and I think she would like it (the looks), but it didnt have to many good reviews. Also the reciever itself doesnt look to user friendly unless you have the remote. I also looked at the DH 800 which seems to have better reviews and a lower price. What do you all think about the 800? Thanks for the advice

starkent08 · 09-09-2009, 02:35 AM

that receiver looks just like the pioneers lol

callas01 · 09-09-2009, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by JckToWN10

Yeah, she wants Sony and nothing else. She has a sony TV and blu-ray player. She likes for her components to match. I actually went to best buy and looked at the DN1000 and I think she would like it (the looks), but it didnt have to many good reviews. Also the reciever itself doesnt look to user friendly unless you have the remote. I also looked at the DH 800 which seems to have better reviews and a lower price. What do you all think about the 800? Thanks for the advice

Basically all Sony did was redesign the looks of the recievers and add a couple of inputs.... I have the Sony 920 which is the same receiver as the DN1000, and I think the 920 is a work horse,.... it is a lot better then the 800/700/500 series receivers. The 900/1000 series receiver share some of the same components in them as their upgraded models the ES line have. From a performance standpoint I would go with either a STR-DG920 or STR-DN1000. Also I used to have a 700 series receiver and the same amp and powersupply is in the 800 series that the 700 series has... therefore its only programing that seperates the 2 units. Look at the weight the 700/800 are identical and the 900/1000 are almost 10 lbs heavier. Thats due to the bigger amp and powersupply. Look at the DA2400ES, its the same weight too, as the 900/1000.

Sony does a really good job of making their receivers as close to plug and play as possible, it should have an on-screen GUI (graphical user interface) so that you can see what your doing on your TV screen.

JckToWN10 · 09-09-2009, 01:55 PM

I really appreciate the help. I think I'm going to go with the DN1000 afterall. Its a good looking receiver with all the features she needs. Amazon has it for around $340 which isnt that bad. If there is somewhere else i could get it cheaper, please dont hesitate to tell me. Thanks again to all

Steelex · 09-17-2009, 04:07 AM

I bought a DN1000 a few weeks ago. We have a Sony LCD and Bluray and the only wife accepted upgrade was Sony - theory being less remotes. Everything in my system is hooked up HDMI except the Wii.

The GUI takes some getting used to but it is nice to see on the big screen. The video seems fine, really don't notice much difference from the straight comcast or blu-ray feeds.

IF you can get the best audio from the player its Great, but here is my major complaint. There is a mysterious orange 'theater' button that must be pushed to put the system (TV and Reciever) in 'cinema' mode. Sometimes. Sometimes if you don't press this you'll get the highest sound available on the disk, other times you'll be stuck with 2 channel Dolby Pro logic II unless you press the magical orange button - then - DTS HD or DD HD. I found this after literally pushing every button on the player/remote one night when sound testing Behind Enemy Lines. The Sony manual sucks and only says that the orange button is for Bravia link system. Thanks Sony.

All in all, sounds good for under $400 and if you need to please the wife and don't mind checking your audio for every disk, its OK.

Also, I used the microphone to setup my system but on 'automatic' it won't allow me to tweak the individual speakers like my 3 year old Pioneer used to do. Will need to find time to manually set it up right.

09-08-2009, 11:36 PM	#1
JckToWN10 Member Member since:Sep 2009	Which Sony reciever should i buy? Just bought my mother-in-law the BOSE accoustimass 10, which is what she always wanted (there's no talking her out of BOSE). She is also a Sony fan and i need some advice on which reciever to get her that would be good for the BOSE. Something around the $350-400 range. I've been lookng and reading reviews on Amazon and seems like the STRDG820 is pretty popular. Any ideas on which ones i should consider? Looking for 7.1 and HDMI connects. Thanks

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09-08-2009, 11:50 PM	#2
Rob J in WNY Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:'Western' N.Y. State (MEMBER OF THE "ECPP")™ Home Theater Gallery:24 4K collection:30 Blu-ray collection:486 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15	I would likely recommend the STR-DN1000 at this point. It's a super-attractive receiver which replaced the STR-DG920 in the lineup. The 1000 also has 4 HDMI inputs and 3 compenent video inputs. Of course, it's 7.1 channel. Although the MSRP is $500 on it (sonystyle.com), you can find some nice deals well-below $400 online, such as Amazon.com. That's right in your price range! The new Sony STR-DN1000 7.1-channel A/V receiver. The STR-DG820 is a discontinued model, and if you want to go that route to save a little more money, I'd recommend trying to find a 920 over an 820, as you will get the added benefit of video upconversion with the 920. To be sure, the 1000 also has video upconversion as well.

09-09-2009, 12:01 AM	#3
Maswov Active Member Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Sattahip, Thailand Blu-ray collection:91	Does it have to be Sony? I have Yamaha RX-V3800 with acoustimass 10. Doesn't sound too bad. That receiver is a bit more than budget, something to think about though.

09-09-2009, 02:18 AM	#4
JckToWN10 Member Member since:Sep 2009	Yeah, she wants Sony and nothing else. She has a sony TV and blu-ray player. She likes for her components to match. I actually went to best buy and looked at the DN1000 and I think she would like it (the looks), but it didnt have to many good reviews. Also the reciever itself doesnt look to user friendly unless you have the remote. I also looked at the DH 800 which seems to have better reviews and a lower price. What do you all think about the 800? Thanks for the advice

09-09-2009, 02:35 AM	#5
starkent08 Senior Member Member since:Mar 2009 Blu-ray collection:870 Blu-ray reviews:16	that receiver looks just like the pioneers lol

09-09-2009, 01:55 PM	#7
JckToWN10 Member Member since:Sep 2009	I really appreciate the help. I think I'm going to go with the DN1000 afterall. Its a good looking receiver with all the features she needs. Amazon has it for around $340 which isnt that bad. If there is somewhere else i could get it cheaper, please dont hesitate to tell me. Thanks again to all

09-17-2009, 04:07 AM	#8
Steelex New Member Member since:Sep 2009	I bought a DN1000 a few weeks ago. We have a Sony LCD and Bluray and the only wife accepted upgrade was Sony - theory being less remotes. Everything in my system is hooked up HDMI except the Wii. The GUI takes some getting used to but it is nice to see on the big screen. The video seems fine, really don't notice much difference from the straight comcast or blu-ray feeds. IF you can get the best audio from the player its Great, but here is my major complaint. There is a mysterious orange 'theater' button that must be pushed to put the system (TV and Reciever) in 'cinema' mode. Sometimes. Sometimes if you don't press this you'll get the highest sound available on the disk, other times you'll be stuck with 2 channel Dolby Pro logic II unless you press the magical orange button - then - DTS HD or DD HD. I found this after literally pushing every button on the player/remote one night when sound testing Behind Enemy Lines. The Sony manual sucks and only says that the orange button is for Bravia link system. Thanks Sony. All in all, sounds good for under $400 and if you need to please the wife and don't mind checking your audio for every disk, its OK. Also, I used the microphone to setup my system but on 'automatic' it won't allow me to tweak the individual speakers like my 3 year old Pioneer used to do. Will need to find time to manually set it up right.

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