any sony love? str-dh1000 or str-dh800 - Blu-ray Forum

TZona · 12-27-2009, 03:15 AM

i found these 2 very cheap anyone using one of these? any opinions on them?

TZona · 12-27-2009, 03:22 AM

it may have been a str-dn1000 what is the difference there?

callas01 · 12-27-2009, 03:34 AM

there are a few people that have the both on here. I have the Sony 920 which is similar to the DN1000, I believe the 920 has been considered a little better receiver esp on the upscaling factor, however I know that my 920 was using the same powersupply and amp that the es2400 had, It would be my guess that the DN1000 is still using a different amp and powersupply given that it still weighs about 10 pounds more then the 800 series.

I would suggest that you get the DN1000 over the 800. When I went from the 710 to the 920 I could tell there was more power and it was sharper, fuller sounding. Plus you get the GUI.

Sony receivers are easy to setup, really plug and play. I have found mine to be quite reliable and they don't get hot like Onkyos. Matrixing is nice and easy.

wicked · 12-27-2009, 01:28 PM

I am using the 1000, and for the price, it is a great AVR. 4 HDMI imputs, 1 out. Plus, if you are using a Sony TV you can use Bravia Sync.

TZona · 12-27-2009, 10:52 PM

ok i picked up a dn1000 for 262 plus tax

callas01 · 12-27-2009, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TZona

ok i picked up a dn1000 for 262 plus tax

nice, when you get it let me know how you like it.

Have you heard it yet?

TZona · 12-27-2009, 10:58 PM

nope, i bought it this morning. plus i just bought a house so all my speakers are still packed, i hope to get them all set up tomorrow

johnya84 · 12-28-2009, 05:36 AM

Where did you buy it for $262?

TZona · 12-28-2009, 05:37 AM

hh greg close out, dh800 was 225

dvs1270 · 01-13-2010, 05:08 AM

i have the dh800 also. works for me.

ajmueller · 01-15-2010, 03:30 PM

Forgive my n00bishness, but what is "hh greg close out?" I ask because I've been looking at this receiver and it's ~$330 on Amazon.

TZona · 01-15-2010, 03:37 PM

hh greg is a store hhgreg.com it was a close out/clearance

browndk26 · 01-15-2010, 03:49 PM

http://www.hhgregg.com/

It is a retail chain in the Southeastern states and a few Midwest states.

callas01 · 01-15-2010, 04:15 PM

You should jump on the DN1000, it is bench testing better then the Pioneers and yamahas of the same class.

dvs1270 · 01-19-2010, 12:21 AM

DH800- http://www.amazon.com/Sony-STR-DH800-7-1-Channel-Audio-Receiver/dp/B001YQ9T8I/ref=cm_cr-mr-title

DN1000- http://www.amazon.com/Sony-STR-DN1000-7-1-Channel-Audio-Receiver/dp/B001TP4RRC/ref=pd_cp_e_1

nice price drops on both. can't lose either way. i was not interested in upconversion, all of my toys have hdmi. the power is the same too.

compare here: http://reviews.cnet.com/av-receivers...=mncolBtm;rnav

HansYupp · 01-19-2010, 08:37 PM

Ditto, I went with the STR-DH800 over the STR-DN1000. didn't really want the AVR to do anything but pass the Video signal along.

I've had about 2 weeks now. sounds great, but I can't get the auto calibration thing to pass. keeps giving me a E -F 33 error code. I think it is trying to say the front speakers aren't there.

MovieMan4800 · 01-20-2010, 01:02 AM

had mine(1000) for about a week and loveit. I'm no audiophile or videophile by any means but to me the picture and sound on blurays is outstanding. The only complaint I have is when watching TV the volume changes dramaticly when switching from program to commercial or none HD programming. It something I can live with..got mine for $318 plus $4.55 2 day shipping from Buy.com

dvs1270 · 01-20-2010, 03:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HansYupp

Ditto, I went with the STR-DH800 over the STR-DN1000. didn't really want the AVR to do anything but pass the Video signal along.

I've had about 2 weeks now. sounds great, but I can't get the auto calibration thing to pass. keeps giving me a E -F 33 error code. I think it is trying to say the front speakers aren't there.

mine failed because my cal. mic was not plugged all the way in once.

Delorean2006 · 01-20-2010, 04:35 AM

Just got the STR-DH800 and I love it, sounds great, I didn't really find the need for the 1000, the GUI I can really live without, don't really hook my iPod up to it, only sometimes, and I like the look of the 800 more than 1000 and the look of the 800 fits more with my stuff

dvs1270 · 01-20-2010, 01:39 PM

i'm really surprised to see so much sony love here. a couple other forums treat them like they are off-brand wholesale leftovers.

12-27-2009, 03:15 AM	#1
TZona Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Elizabethton, TN Home Theater Gallery:4 Trading Score:17	any sony love? str-dh1000 or str-dh800 i found these 2 very cheap anyone using one of these? any opinions on them?

12-27-2009, 03:34 AM	#3
callas01 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Riverside, CA Home Theater Gallery:42 Blu-ray collection:230 DVD collection:47	there are a few people that have the both on here. I have the Sony 920 which is similar to the DN1000, I believe the 920 has been considered a little better receiver esp on the upscaling factor, however I know that my 920 was using the same powersupply and amp that the es2400 had, It would be my guess that the DN1000 is still using a different amp and powersupply given that it still weighs about 10 pounds more then the 800 series. I would suggest that you get the DN1000 over the 800. When I went from the 710 to the 920 I could tell there was more power and it was sharper, fuller sounding. Plus you get the GUI. Sony receivers are easy to setup, really plug and play. I have found mine to be quite reliable and they don't get hot like Onkyos. Matrixing is nice and easy. Last edited by callas01; 12-27-2009 at 03:38 AM.

01-15-2010, 03:49 PM	#13
browndk26 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Louisville, KY Blu-ray collection:10	http://www.hhgregg.com/ It is a retail chain in the Southeastern states and a few Midwest states. Last edited by browndk26; 01-15-2010 at 03:52 PM.

01-19-2010, 12:21 AM	#15
dvs1270 Active Member Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Columbus, GA Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:59	DH800- http://www.amazon.com/Sony-STR-DH800-7-1-Channel-Audio-Receiver/dp/B001YQ9T8I/ref=cm_cr-mr-title DN1000- http://www.amazon.com/Sony-STR-DN1000-7-1-Channel-Audio-Receiver/dp/B001TP4RRC/ref=pd_cp_e_1 nice price drops on both. can't lose either way. i was not interested in upconversion, all of my toys have hdmi. the power is the same too. compare here: http://reviews.cnet.com/av-receivers...=mncolBtm;rnav Last edited by dvs1270; 01-19-2010 at 12:24 AM.

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12-27-2009, 03:22 AM	#2
TZona Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Elizabethton, TN Home Theater Gallery:4 Trading Score:17	it may have been a str-dn1000 what is the difference there?

12-27-2009, 01:28 PM	#4
wicked Member Member since:Nov 2009 Location:NY Blu-ray collection:136	I am using the 1000, and for the price, it is a great AVR. 4 HDMI imputs, 1 out. Plus, if you are using a Sony TV you can use Bravia Sync.

12-27-2009, 10:52 PM	#5
TZona Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Elizabethton, TN Home Theater Gallery:4 Trading Score:17	ok i picked up a dn1000 for 262 plus tax

12-27-2009, 10:58 PM	#7
TZona Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Elizabethton, TN Home Theater Gallery:4 Trading Score:17	nope, i bought it this morning. plus i just bought a house so all my speakers are still packed, i hope to get them all set up tomorrow

12-28-2009, 05:36 AM	#8
johnya84 Member Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:30	Where did you buy it for $262?

12-28-2009, 05:37 AM	#9
TZona Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Elizabethton, TN Home Theater Gallery:4 Trading Score:17	hh greg close out, dh800 was 225

01-13-2010, 05:08 AM	#10
dvs1270 Active Member Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Columbus, GA Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:59	i have the dh800 also. works for me.

01-15-2010, 03:30 PM	#11
ajmueller Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Oregon Home Theater Gallery:15 4K collection:126 Blu-ray collection:359	Forgive my n00bishness, but what is "hh greg close out?" I ask because I've been looking at this receiver and it's ~$330 on Amazon.

01-15-2010, 03:37 PM	#12
TZona Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Elizabethton, TN Home Theater Gallery:4 Trading Score:17	hh greg is a store hhgreg.com it was a close out/clearance

01-15-2010, 04:15 PM	#14
callas01 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Riverside, CA Home Theater Gallery:42 Blu-ray collection:230 DVD collection:47	You should jump on the DN1000, it is bench testing better then the Pioneers and yamahas of the same class.

01-19-2010, 08:37 PM	#16
HansYupp Member Member since:Dec 2009 Location:Texas Home Theater Gallery:2 4K collection:62 Blu-ray collection:183 DVD collection:193 Digital collection:102	Ditto, I went with the STR-DH800 over the STR-DN1000. didn't really want the AVR to do anything but pass the Video signal along. I've had about 2 weeks now. sounds great, but I can't get the auto calibration thing to pass. keeps giving me a E -F 33 error code. I think it is trying to say the front speakers aren't there.

01-20-2010, 01:02 AM	#17
MovieMan4800 Junior Member Member since:Sep 2009 Blu-ray collection:61	had mine(1000) for about a week and loveit. I'm no audiophile or videophile by any means but to me the picture and sound on blurays is outstanding. The only complaint I have is when watching TV the volume changes dramaticly when switching from program to commercial or none HD programming. It something I can live with..got mine for $318 plus $4.55 2 day shipping from Buy.com

01-20-2010, 04:35 AM	#19
Delorean2006 Member Member since:Jul 2009 Home Theater Gallery:47 Blu-ray collection:58	Just got the STR-DH800 and I love it, sounds great, I didn't really find the need for the 1000, the GUI I can really live without, don't really hook my iPod up to it, only sometimes, and I like the look of the 800 more than 1000 and the look of the 800 fits more with my stuff

01-20-2010, 01:39 PM	#20
dvs1270 Active Member Member since:Jan 2010 Location:Columbus, GA Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:59	i'm really surprised to see so much sony love here. a couple other forums treat them like they are off-brand wholesale leftovers.

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