Sony STR-DG1200 - Blu-ray Forum

gillies · 12-23-2008, 03:06 PM

Does anyone have experience with this receiver? I admit one primary reason I like it is the on-screen XMB GUI and four HDMI imputs. Can't say I know much about the sound, power, or overall quality of Sony receivers, though.

callas01 · 12-23-2008, 03:28 PM

Sony makes great recevers, you will get your detractors though on here. actually if you are considering th3 1200 receiver get the str-da2400es, Their es line is great, plus the 2 are practically identical, and I think sony lists the 2400 cheaper. I have the 920 and i love it, I know someone on here has the 1200 and love it too.

Old_Guy · 12-23-2008, 03:58 PM

Although I don't have any experience with that particular model, I also have been very satisfied with Sony receivers throughout the years, having owned 5 or so different models since the '70s. Still using a couple of these for the spare room TV, etc.
Currently am using a STRG 820 and I'm very satisfied with the clean sound and quality. More than adequate power for my Mirages.

gillies · 12-23-2008, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by callas01

Sony makes great recevers, you will get your detractors though on here. actually if you are considering th3 1200 receiver get the str-da2400es, Their es line is great, plus the 2 are practically identical, and I think sony lists the 2400 cheaper. I have the 920 and i love it, I know someone on here has the 1200 and love it too.

Can you tell me if the GUI on the 920 is the same as that on the 1200?

callas01 · 12-23-2008, 08:02 PM

I do not think they are the same, but I have never seen the GUI of the 1200 so I cannot say for sure. the 920 has an onscreen gui for sure, the 1200 says its a Xross Bar GUI, I don't know what that means.

Galley · 12-23-2008, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by callas01

I do not think they are the same, but I have never seen the GUI of the 1200 so I cannot say for sure. the 920 has an onscreen gui for sure, the 1200 says its a Xross Bar GUI, I don't know what that means.

Xross Media Bar is the PS3's interface.

callas01 · 12-23-2008, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Galley

Xross Media Bar is the PS3's interface.

well all or most of the sony products use it, similar to hdmi CEC control. I think its like panasonics Viera

12-23-2008, 03:06 PM	#1
gillies Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Avondale, AZ	Sony STR-DG1200 Does anyone have experience with this receiver? I admit one primary reason I like it is the on-screen XMB GUI and four HDMI imputs. Can't say I know much about the sound, power, or overall quality of Sony receivers, though.

Similar Threads
thread	Forum	Thread Starter	Replies	Last Post
any sony love? str-dh1000 or str-dh800	Receivers	TZona	29	02-19-2010 03:07 PM
Speaker recomendations for Sony STR-DG1200 Receiver	Speakers	drummerboy_2002	12	03-01-2009 03:18 PM
Sony STR-DA5300ES Receiver Thread	Receivers	FIDDYPOP	41	08-08-2008 08:02 PM
Sony STR-DA4300ES or STR-DG2100?	Home Theater General Discussion	groovyone	6	09-20-2007 06:44 PM
Sony Sony STR-DA5300ES receiver	Home Theater General Discussion	mainman	2	08-19-2007 06:48 PM

12-23-2008, 03:28 PM	#2
callas01 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Riverside, CA Home Theater Gallery:42 Blu-ray collection:230 DVD collection:47	Sony makes great recevers, you will get your detractors though on here. actually if you are considering th3 1200 receiver get the str-da2400es, Their es line is great, plus the 2 are practically identical, and I think sony lists the 2400 cheaper. I have the 920 and i love it, I know someone on here has the 1200 and love it too.

12-23-2008, 03:58 PM	#3
Old_Guy Member Member since:Jul 2008	Although I don't have any experience with that particular model, I also have been very satisfied with Sony receivers throughout the years, having owned 5 or so different models since the '70s. Still using a couple of these for the spare room TV, etc. Currently am using a STRG 820 and I'm very satisfied with the clean sound and quality. More than adequate power for my Mirages.

12-23-2008, 08:02 PM	#5
callas01 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Riverside, CA Home Theater Gallery:42 Blu-ray collection:230 DVD collection:47	I do not think they are the same, but I have never seen the GUI of the 1200 so I cannot say for sure. the 920 has an onscreen gui for sure, the 1200 says its a Xross Bar GUI, I don't know what that means.

Best Blu-ray Movie Deals