The Official Sony STR-DG920 Receiver Thread - Blu-ray Forum

Abouna · 10-21-2008, 05:02 PM

Sony STR-DG920

sony str 920 front.jpg

I can get this for under $400. Just wondering if there are any reasons to pass other than anti-Sony bias?

miked924 · 10-21-2008, 05:18 PM

I have the STR-DG820 and think it's great. The only different feature the 920 has over the 820 is that it upscales analog sources as well. For the price and 4 HDMI inputs you can't go wrong

Chevypower · 10-21-2008, 05:33 PM

Yep, it's a great receiver, I really like it and it is easy to use.

Old_Guy · 10-21-2008, 05:36 PM

I'm very happy with my 820 (using it with Paradigms). I didn't need the features of the 920-I think you will find it able to do everything you want. Great price!

JasonR · 10-21-2008, 05:46 PM

I have the 920 and it is absolutely amazing. I can't say enough good things about this receiver.

Abouna · 10-21-2008, 06:44 PM

Thanks everybody. I'm still torn between the 920 and waiting to see if I could get a good deal on an ES unit.

PanasonicPlasmaMan · 10-21-2008, 06:46 PM

I like the onkyo 705 for the price $450. But that Sony is a good looking reciever.

Chevypower · 10-21-2008, 07:02 PM

My prediction was that somebody would quickly come in and say "get the Onkyo 606" well I wasn't far off.

raskal66 · 10-21-2008, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Abouna

I can get this for under $400. Just wondering if there are any reasons to pass other than anti-Sony bias?

Is there such thing as Anti-Sony bias? I've been buying their stuff for 20 years and haven't seen anything that was sub-par, particularly as you go up the chain of models. I've got the 820 as well. I think it is a very high quality unit and can't see why the 920 would in any way be a lesser model. Sounds like you're getting a hell of a deal for it too.

While the anti-Sony bias may exist somewhere out there, I would certainly question the judgment of anyone who simply says "I don't buy Sony." While they may or may not be what someone considers the best, one can always do much, much worse.

PanasonicPlasmaMan · 10-21-2008, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Chevypower

My prediction was that somebody would quickly come in and say "get the Onkyo 606" well I wasn't far off.

well he can get a better receiver for $50 more... why not?

mogumbo · 10-22-2008, 10:10 PM

Still very happy with my 920. I posted my thoughts on in it here: https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...0&postcount=17

brett_day · 10-22-2008, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by raskal66

Is there such thing as Anti-Sony bias? I've been buying their stuff for 20 years and haven't seen anything that was sub-par, particularly as you go up the chain of models. I've got the 820 as well. I think it is a very high quality unit and can't see why the 920 would in any way be a lesser model. Sounds like you're getting a hell of a deal for it too.

While the anti-Sony bias may exist somewhere out there, I would certainly question the judgment of anyone who simply says "I don't buy Sony." While they may or may not be what someone considers the best, one can always do much, much worse.

onscreen gui is the reason i would get the 920 over the 820 and the upscaling

callas01 · 10-22-2008, 10:57 PM

yea, i plan on getting this receiver too, I have checked out several, but I like sony and its a good receiver. Onscreen GUI, Upscaling, full bandwidth receiver whats not to like. $375 at ugotadeal.com....

brett_day · 10-22-2008, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by callas01

yea, i plan on getting this receiver too, I have checked out several, but I like sony and its a good receiver. Onscreen GUI, Upscaling, full bandwidth receiver whats not to like. $375 at ugotadeal.com....

cool! ugotadeal is where i got my sony speakers from! great company! great prices! guess i will be getting my 920 from them too!

wildwizard · 12-25-2008, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Abouna

I can get this for under $400. Just wondering if there are any reasons to pass other than anti-Sony bias?

Hello And Merry Christmas To All !!

Was Wondering The Main Difference Between The 2 Recievers ??
The 820 Is Rated At 1.0 % THD And The 920 Is 1.0 % THD....
Is It The Analog Outputs/Inputs On The 920 As Opposed To The 820 ?? Don't Think I Need Them For The Following Setup ??

I Will Be Using ,
Sony STRDG820
Sony BD350 Player
Poineer DVD-Audio-SACD Player
Infinity 5.1 TSS-1100's
Does This Sound Like A Good Setup And A Workable Sound System ??

So Whats The Extra $100 For ??

Thanks In Advance ! Any And All Responses Are GREATLY Appreciated !!
Merry Christmas To You And Yours :-) May It Be The BEST One Yet !!
Peace And Harmony,
[[[[ Wild Wizard ]]]]

JasonR · 12-25-2008, 01:46 AM

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Step-up features on the STR-DG920:

Upscales analog signals up to 1080p over its HDMI output
Features icon-driven menu system, possibly similar to what we've seen on the STR-DA5300ES
Supports x.v.Color and Deep Color
Available in June for about $600

The nicest step-up is the upscaling to HDMI, only one cable going to the TV. The GUI and the famous Sony Multichannel Blue Light are nice too.

I have the 920 and love it...

TENSE · 12-25-2008, 02:12 AM

well i could tell you that "NO" its not worth it, but then their will be those who believe other wise; and would say im wrong because..... because....
but no its not worth it when you can do better for the same price.

JasonR · 12-25-2008, 02:15 AM

^^^^

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abouna

I can get this for under $400. Just wondering if there are any reasons to pass other than anti-Sony bias?

TENSE · 12-25-2008, 02:47 AM

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Originally Posted by JasonR

^^^^

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NO SURPRISE COMING FROM SOME ONE WHO ACTUALLY OWNS A SONY 920! LOL

JasonR · 12-25-2008, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by TENSE

^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
NO SURPRISE COMING FROM SOME ONE WHO ACTUALLY OWNS A SONY 920! LOL

^^^^^

No surprise coming from someone that DOESN'T and has probably never even heard it!

10-21-2008, 05:02 PM	#1
Abouna Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:340 DVD collection:163 Trading Score:4	The Official Sony STR-DG920 Receiver Thread Sony STR-DG920 sony str 920 front.jpg I can get this for under $400. Just wondering if there are any reasons to pass other than anti-Sony bias? Last edited by Blu Titan; 07-10-2010 at 03:28 AM. Reason: Added link and photo.

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10-21-2008, 05:18 PM	#2
miked924 Expert Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Queens, NY Home Theater Gallery:5 4K collection:295 Blu-ray collection:1038 DVD collection:22 iTunes collection:4 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:2	I have the STR-DG820 and think it's great. The only different feature the 920 has over the 820 is that it upscales analog sources as well. For the price and 4 HDMI inputs you can't go wrong

10-21-2008, 05:33 PM	#3
Chevypower Special Member Member since:Feb 2008	Yep, it's a great receiver, I really like it and it is easy to use.

10-21-2008, 05:36 PM	#4
Old_Guy Member Member since:Jul 2008	I'm very happy with my 820 (using it with Paradigms). I didn't need the features of the 920-I think you will find it able to do everything you want. Great price!

10-21-2008, 05:46 PM	#5
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	I have the 920 and it is absolutely amazing. I can't say enough good things about this receiver.

10-21-2008, 06:44 PM	#6
Abouna Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:340 DVD collection:163 Trading Score:4	Thanks everybody. I'm still torn between the 920 and waiting to see if I could get a good deal on an ES unit.

10-21-2008, 06:46 PM	#7
PanasonicPlasmaMan Special Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:California Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:25 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:18	I like the onkyo 705 for the price $450. But that Sony is a good looking reciever.

10-21-2008, 07:02 PM	#8
Chevypower Special Member Member since:Feb 2008	My prediction was that somebody would quickly come in and say "get the Onkyo 606" well I wasn't far off.

10-22-2008, 10:10 PM	#11
mogumbo Member Member since:Jan 2008	Still very happy with my 920. I posted my thoughts on in it here: https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.p...0&postcount=17

10-22-2008, 10:57 PM	#13
callas01 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Riverside, CA Home Theater Gallery:42 Blu-ray collection:230 DVD collection:47	yea, i plan on getting this receiver too, I have checked out several, but I like sony and its a good receiver. Onscreen GUI, Upscaling, full bandwidth receiver whats not to like. $375 at ugotadeal.com....

12-25-2008, 02:12 AM	#17
TENSE Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Los Ageles, Ca Home Theater Gallery:10	well i could tell you that "NO" its not worth it, but then their will be those who believe other wise; and would say im wrong because..... because.... but no its not worth it when you can do better for the same price.

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