Sony STR-DG820 Receiver Thread - Blu-ray Forum

NASMAN48 · 09-02-2008, 05:07 PM

I finally decided to upgrade my Audio Receiver to the Sony STR-DG820, anyone heard anything about them. Everything I read was positive from consumer reports and CNet. I have usually had Sony for many years for home audio and been very pleased. My biggest reason for getting it was the multiple HDMI hook ups (4 to be exact) and the Dolby True HD / DTS sound. Would love to hear if anyone else out there has one and what they think of it.
Thanks

moviefan · 09-02-2008, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by NASMAN48

I finally decided to upgrade my Audio Receiver to the Sony STR-DG820, anyone heard anything about them. Everything I read was positive from consumer reports and CNet. I have usually had Sony for many years for home audio and been very pleased. My biggest reason for getting it was the multiple HDMI hook ups (4 to be exact) and the Dolby True HD / DTS sound. Would love to hear if anyone else out there has one and what they think of it.
Thanks

That's a great receiver for the money.
List is $399, But Abt.com will sell it for $349 if you tell them you saw it at visualapex.com. I bought a STR-DG 810 from them last year, and they are a very reputable company.
No tax, free shipping!

Themoth · 09-02-2008, 05:29 PM

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Originally Posted by NASMAN48

I finally decided to upgrade my Audio Receiver to the Sony STR-DG820, anyone heard anything about them. Everything I read was positive from consumer reports and CNet. I have usually had Sony for many years for home audio and been very pleased. My biggest reason for getting it was the multiple HDMI hook ups (4 to be exact) and the Dolby True HD / DTS sound. Would love to hear if anyone else out there has one and what they think of it.
Thanks

I was looking at that unit myself, but opted for the STR-DG2100. The 820 is a nice bang for the buck receiver and will serve your needs well. Post your thoughts after you have had a chance to run it and hear it for awhile. Enjoy!!

TENSE · 09-02-2008, 06:02 PM

i always go with sony, but in audio i would never go with sony. For audio i would go for pioneer elite's. i will go purchase the elite 94 this saturday.

Themoth · 09-03-2008, 05:57 AM

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Originally Posted by TENSE

i always go with sony, but in audio i would never go with sony. For audio i would go for pioneer elite's. i will go purchase the elite 94 this saturday.

nice make the move

mgrimsley · 09-03-2008, 10:10 AM

ive got one of these on order to replace my yamaha hdmi passthrough receiver. cant wait !

Themoth · 09-04-2008, 01:16 AM

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Originally Posted by mgrimsley

ive got one of these on order to replace my yamaha hdmi passthrough receiver. cant wait !

Sony or the Elite?

miked924 · 09-04-2008, 01:25 AM

I own one and I think it's great for the price, I'm not a huge audio guy but it seems to be doing it's job! I paid $349 w/ free shipping and no tax from Vanns.com, great service as well

NASMAN48 · 09-04-2008, 05:42 AM

Thanks everyone for the input. I actually got it including the shipping for $310.00 and bought a 3 year warranty which also only cost $35.00. Not a bad deal but just kept thinking is this the right one. Again, thanks everyone.

PanasonicPlasmaMan · 09-04-2008, 06:16 AM

i actually got to play around with this thing. Great price, Many inputs, and Many features, Usually not a big fan of Sony receivers but this one actually surprised me.

Giyomu · 09-04-2008, 07:01 AM

I got mine also last month and I am fully satisfied with it!
I am re-watching all my bd collection now

azereus · 09-05-2008, 06:11 PM

I'm now thinking of getting this one as well. I was leaning towards the STRDG720, but all the speaker inputs on the back are those clip style. If i wanted to use open screw banana plugs, i would have to step up to the 820 right?

Can someone confirm?

Thanks

Person8 · 09-05-2008, 06:41 PM

I also just got the STRDG820 about 2 months ago and I am very happy with it as it seems to support all audio formats.

Giyomu · 09-05-2008, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by azereus

I'm now thinking of getting this one as well. I was leaning towards the STRDG720, but all the speaker inputs on the back are those clip style. If i wanted to use open screw banana plugs, i would have to step up to the 820 right?

Can someone confirm?

Thanks

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spinstersxrd · 09-11-2008, 10:39 PM

I got the DG920 on Monday it came via DHL from PC connection ONLY 399.95 and FREE shipping. I love it, I too was a tad bit skeptical on Sony after always having the latest entry level Pioneer (replaced the d811s 6.1 for the new dg920). But all that skepticism flew out the window when I fired up this bad boy and went HDMI out to it on my PS3 and my Tosh HD-A2. WOW LPCM is amazing

sound quality and ambiance excellent, and bass response tight and loud!!! This is a no brainer you can't go wrong with this unit.

PS. the Faroudja upscaler in this unit is on the money my xbox360 and my SA8300 HD box look much improved over the internal upscaling of the Sony's SXRD 60a2000. Truly excellent product, highly recommend it!

Themoth · 09-14-2008, 12:37 AM

did you ever consider the 1100 or the 2100? It seems to have more bells and whistles and more power over all

njobie · 10-06-2008, 02:08 AM

Hi Everyone,

Im new to this forum. Hope someone can help!

I've had quite an ordeal upgrading to surround sound. I orginally bought the Yamaha RX-V443 receiver and noticed that it actually made the picture on the TV darker. After doing research online I found a few people complaining about the same thing so I returned it.

Instead I bought the Sony STR-DG820. I bring it home, hook up everything. and pop in a Blue-ray movie. Whenever I would select a menu option on the BD there would be a loud POP sound before changing screens. Also, while the movie was playing, if i had the volume loud enough (say 50 out of 75) there would be a hiss sound coming from the speakers. It's not loud but it's there. If I pause the movie I can hear it.

I was on the phone with Sony and they tried everything and came to the conclusion that the receiver was defective. I took it back and changed it for the same model. Upon hooking it all up yet again, I didnt get the POP sound on the DVD menus which was a huge relief. However, I still hear the slight hiss. To make it even stranger, the hiss isn't there when I play regular DVDs.

At this point, Im not going to return it again. It works great otherwise and Im happy with the sound. I dont think its a defective item again. I was just curious if anyone else has noticed this? I have everything hooked up with Monster HDMI cables. My blue-ray player is the Sony BDP_S350.

Thanks!

JasonR · 10-06-2008, 02:26 AM

I have the 920 and have never noticed this? What kind of speakers?

njobie · 10-06-2008, 03:41 AM

Im not sure the model numbers but they are Sony also. I dont think it's the speakers though. I hooked up some Cerwin Vegas I have and it's the same.

JasonR · 10-06-2008, 03:45 AM

If you are receiving distortion at normal listening level, which for me is loud, I would consider returning the receiver. It is not something you should have to deal with for the money.

09-02-2008, 05:07 PM	#1
NASMAN48 Active Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Right Now.....Panhandle of Florida (why me, why here?) 4K collection:996 Blu-ray collection:3525 DVD collection:193	Sony STR-DG820 Receiver Thread I finally decided to upgrade my Audio Receiver to the Sony STR-DG820, anyone heard anything about them. Everything I read was positive from consumer reports and CNet. I have usually had Sony for many years for home audio and been very pleased. My biggest reason for getting it was the multiple HDMI hook ups (4 to be exact) and the Dolby True HD / DTS sound. Would love to hear if anyone else out there has one and what they think of it. Thanks

09-05-2008, 06:11 PM	#12
azereus Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Canada 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:13	vs. the STRDG720 I'm now thinking of getting this one as well. I was leaning towards the STRDG720, but all the speaker inputs on the back are those clip style. If i wanted to use open screw banana plugs, i would have to step up to the 820 right? Can someone confirm? Thanks

09-11-2008, 10:39 PM	#15
spinstersxrd Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Phoenix, AZ Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:77	I got the DG920!! LOVE IT I got the DG920 on Monday it came via DHL from PC connection ONLY 399.95 and FREE shipping. I love it, I too was a tad bit skeptical on Sony after always having the latest entry level Pioneer (replaced the d811s 6.1 for the new dg920). But all that skepticism flew out the window when I fired up this bad boy and went HDMI out to it on my PS3 and my Tosh HD-A2. WOW LPCM is amazing sound quality and ambiance excellent, and bass response tight and loud!!! This is a no brainer you can't go wrong with this unit. PS. the Faroudja upscaler in this unit is on the money my xbox360 and my SA8300 HD box look much improved over the internal upscaling of the Sony's SXRD 60a2000. Truly excellent product, highly recommend it!

10-06-2008, 02:26 AM	#18
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	I have the 920 and have never noticed this? What kind of speakers? Last edited by JasonR; 10-06-2008 at 02:29 AM.

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09-02-2008, 06:02 PM	#4
TENSE Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Los Ageles, Ca Home Theater Gallery:10	i always go with sony, but in audio i would never go with sony. For audio i would go for pioneer elite's. i will go purchase the elite 94 this saturday.

09-03-2008, 10:10 AM	#6
mgrimsley Active Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Swansea, Uk 4K collection:124 Blu-ray collection:344	ive got one of these on order to replace my yamaha hdmi passthrough receiver. cant wait !

09-04-2008, 01:25 AM	#8
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 own one and I think it's great for the price, I'm not a huge audio guy but it seems to be doing it's job! I paid $349 w/ free shipping and no tax from Vanns.com, great service as well

09-04-2008, 05:42 AM	#9
NASMAN48 Active Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Right Now.....Panhandle of Florida (why me, why here?) 4K collection:996 Blu-ray collection:3525 DVD collection:193	Thanks everyone for the input. I actually got it including the shipping for $310.00 and bought a 3 year warranty which also only cost $35.00. Not a bad deal but just kept thinking is this the right one. Again, thanks everyone.

09-04-2008, 06:16 AM	#10
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 actually got to play around with this thing. Great price, Many inputs, and Many features, Usually not a big fan of Sony receivers but this one actually surprised me.

09-04-2008, 07:01 AM	#11
Giyomu Banned Member since:Sep 2007 Location:France Blu-ray collection:347 Blu-ray reviews:6	I got mine also last month and I am fully satisfied with it! I am re-watching all my bd collection now

09-05-2008, 06:41 PM	#13
Person8 Junior Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Boston, MA	I also just got the STRDG820 about 2 months ago and I am very happy with it as it seems to support all audio formats.

09-14-2008, 12:37 AM	#16
Themoth Active Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:May 2008 Location:Chicago Home Theater Gallery:23 Blu-ray collection:6	did you ever consider the 1100 or the 2100? It seems to have more bells and whistles and more power over all

10-06-2008, 02:08 AM	#17
njobie New Member Member since:Oct 2008	Hi Everyone, Im new to this forum. Hope someone can help! I've had quite an ordeal upgrading to surround sound. I orginally bought the Yamaha RX-V443 receiver and noticed that it actually made the picture on the TV darker. After doing research online I found a few people complaining about the same thing so I returned it. Instead I bought the Sony STR-DG820. I bring it home, hook up everything. and pop in a Blue-ray movie. Whenever I would select a menu option on the BD there would be a loud POP sound before changing screens. Also, while the movie was playing, if i had the volume loud enough (say 50 out of 75) there would be a hiss sound coming from the speakers. It's not loud but it's there. If I pause the movie I can hear it. I was on the phone with Sony and they tried everything and came to the conclusion that the receiver was defective. I took it back and changed it for the same model. Upon hooking it all up yet again, I didnt get the POP sound on the DVD menus which was a huge relief. However, I still hear the slight hiss. To make it even stranger, the hiss isn't there when I play regular DVDs. At this point, Im not going to return it again. It works great otherwise and Im happy with the sound. I dont think its a defective item again. I was just curious if anyone else has noticed this? I have everything hooked up with Monster HDMI cables. My blue-ray player is the Sony BDP_S350. Thanks!

10-06-2008, 03:41 AM	#19
njobie New Member Member since:Oct 2008	Im not sure the model numbers but they are Sony also. I dont think it's the speakers though. I hooked up some Cerwin Vegas I have and it's the same.

10-06-2008, 03:45 AM	#20
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	If you are receiving distortion at normal listening level, which for me is loud, I would consider returning the receiver. It is not something you should have to deal with for the money.

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