Sony Receiver

[glenn-bob]

Originally Posted by Rabidhunter

I don't see Sirius satelite radio mentioned on the front of this anywhere, go with the Onkyo. babba bouie babba bouie babba bouie.

[JasonR]

Originally Posted by glenn-bob

I don't see Sirius satelite radio mentioned on the front of this anywhere, go with the Onkyo. babba bouie babba bouie babba bouie.

I do have a subscription...

F Jackie!

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by JasonR

I do have a subscription...

F Jackie!

I only listen at work (headphones are paramount!!!) and when in my vehicle.... I will listen to other medias for better sound quality when I'm at home (My receiver is....XM ready.... )

EDIT:

hear Artie's fat-ass trip on his clothes and bust open his eye!!! ha!

[prerich]

Originally Posted by prerich

Upon further research at Sonystyle the first receiver that actually states that it decodes TrueHD and DTS HD Master is the STR-DG2100 hmmm?

These statements that I'm making are as per the specifications. In the descriptions the 820 and 920 state that they can decode the "latest audio formats from Dolby® Labs and DTS®" but when you get to the specs - unmentioned but in the ES product line it's clearly stated that it decodes TrueHD and DTS HD Master. Hmmmm again

[JasonR]

Originally Posted by prerich

These statements that I'm making are as per the specifications. In the descriptions the 820 and 920 state that they can decode the "latest audio formats from Dolby® Labs and DTS®" but when you get to the specs - unmentioned but in the ES product line it's clearly stated that it decodes TrueHD and DTS HD Master. Hmmmm again

That CDW link I posted says the 920 decodes the formats, but doesn't say anything about the 820 doing it. But, if you look at sonystyle.com it says both decode the formats....

[prerich]

Originally Posted by JasonR

That CDW link I posted says the 920 decodes the formats, but doesn't say anything about the 820 doing it. But, if you look at sonystyle.com it says both decode the formats....

An there it only states it in the write up, in the specifications part - no mention of TrueHD or DTS HD let alone DTS HD Master.

[prerich]

Originally Posted by JasonR

That CDW link I posted says the 920 decodes the formats, but doesn't say anything about the 820 doing it. But, if you look at sonystyle.com it says both decode the formats....

I would go with the Yamaha or the Onkyo at this point. I can't trust the Sony at this time...Sounds too much like polititians - They make promisies and only deliver on some of them.

[Hep]

Originally Posted by Rabidhunter

What you got against Sony? Just kidding, everybody has a right to their own opinion, even if it's wrong. Typically it's mine that's wrong, but oh well. My Sony gear works fine for me.

I'm also a big Sony fan (see sig). However, I do stick to the ES line, and after upgrading my Sony Receiver for an Onkyo (Onkyo was ahead of the HD audio curve), I couldn't believe how much better it sounded. They may be ugly, but my Onkyo's sound is very satisfying. At the end of day, I listen to my receiver a whole lot more than I look at it.

[JasonR]

Originally Posted by prerich

An there it only states it in the write up, in the specifications part - no mention of TrueHD or DTS HD let alone DTS HD Master.

http://www.news.com/8301-10784_3-9878133-7.html

[JasonR]

http://reviews.cnet.com/av-receivers...-32868601.html

[prerich]

Originally Posted by JasonR

http://www.news.com/8301-10784_3-9878133-7.html

More ion. I've seen it everywhere and the best thing I can say is demo it that will tell the final tale! If you're company doesn't care enough to put it in the specs of their own publication, that makes me doubt. If it can really do it - good, change your specs on Sonystyle (specs tab) to reflect that - looks misleading. I still put Sony at the back of the pack when it comes down to receivers. (Sony receivers can't make it past my bedroom - where I keep my upconverting DVD - translate = HD-DVD) player !

[DutchBoy]

I have the DG720, and one thing I learned when I was researching to buy mine was that the Sony website is notorious (much like Amazon with their region coding) about not putting information on there correctly. Typically, if the site says it will do something, it will. But, they do leave off specs quite frequently.

I would find it VERY hard to believe though, that the 820 has the logos for the codec on it, and it doesn't do it. I find that much more difficult to believe than just because the website doesn't say it, it must not do it...

That's just asking for trouble on their part...

Why don't you look up the manual on their website? That oughtta clear up any doubts you're still having...

http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/mod...?mdl=STR-DG820; check page 23.

[JasonR]

Originally Posted by DutchBoy

I have the DG720, and one thing I learned when I was researching to buy mine was that the Sony website is notorious (much like Amazon with their region coding) about not putting information on there correctly. Typically, if the site says it will do something, it will. But, they do leave off specs quite frequently.

I would find it VERY hard to believe though, that the 820 has the logos for the codec on it, and it doesn't do it. I find that much more difficult to believe than just because the website doesn't say it, it must not do it...

That's just asking for trouble on their part...

Why don't you look up the manual on their website? That oughtta clear up any doubts you're still having...

http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/mod...?mdl=STR-DG820; check page 23.

Thanks Dutchboy.

The fact that I can probably get this on payroll deduction at 50 dollars a pay with 0 interest is a good incentive.

[DutchBoy]

Originally Posted by JasonR

Thanks Dutchboy.

The fact I can probably get this on payroll deduction at 50 dollars a pay with 0 interest is a good incentive.

You're welcome, mate.

[LeoneFan]

If you're not going to get the Sony, wait for the new Harman Kardon recievers. They will sound better than an equivalent Onkyo and HK's build quality makes the Onkyo look like garbage in comparison.

[nezff]

dont buy a sony receiver. They make great cameras, tvs, camcorders, etc.. not home theater. There power is garbage, onkyo,denon,marantz,yamaha, harmon, etc.. have clean power and give what they are speced at. Sony claims 110 watts of power, but only gives 30. I think I would rather 50 watts of clean undistorted power compared to 110 watts of garbage.

Test Bench: Sony STR-DG910 A/V Receiver

Output at clipping (1 kHz into 8/4 ohms)
1 channel driven: 84/138 watts (19.2/21.4 dBW)
5 channels driven (8 ohms): 30 watts (14.8 dBW)*
Distortion at 1 watt (THD+N, 1 kHz, 8 or 4 ohms): 0.02%
Noise level (A-weighted): -75.1 dB
Excess noise (with sine tone)
16-bit (EN16): 1.2 dB
Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz +0, -0.1 dB

http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/rec...-receiver.html

[hagar852]

Originally Posted by nezff

dont buy a sony receiver. They make great cameras, tvs, camcorders, etc.. not home theater. There power is garbage, onkyo,denon,marantz,yamaha, harmon, etc.. have clean power and give what they are speced at. Sony claims 110 watts of power, but only gives 30. I think I would rather 50 watts of clean undistorted power compared to 110 watts of garbage.

Test Bench: Sony STR-DG910 A/V Receiver

Output at clipping (1 kHz into 8/4 ohms)
1 channel driven: 84/138 watts (19.2/21.4 dBW)
5 channels driven (8 ohms): 30 watts (14.8 dBW)*
Distortion at 1 watt (THD+N, 1 kHz, 8 or 4 ohms): 0.02%
Noise level (A-weighted): -75.1 dB
Excess noise (with sine tone)
16-bit (EN16): 1.2 dB
Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz +0, -0.1 dB

http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/rec...-receiver.html

He isn't buying that receiver.. besides I had that receiver and didn't have any problem powering my Aperions which can be power hungry..

[crackinhedz]

Originally Posted by DutchBoy

I have the DG720, and one thing I learned when I was researching to buy mine was that the Sony website is notorious about not putting information on there correctly.

I thought I was the only one that noticed this!

Sony is BAD about their info. For instance they list the 810 as 8 channel (7.1) PCM capable...it is only 5.1 PCM.

[nezff]

Originally Posted by hagar852

He isn't buying that receiver.. besides I had that receiver and didn't have any problem powering my Aperions which can be power hungry..

i wasnt implying he is, Im just stating how bad sony receivers are IMHO

[hagar852]

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

I thought I was the only one that noticed this!

Sony is BAD about their info. For instance they list the 810 as 8 channel (7.1) PCM capable...it is only 5.1 PCM.

Yeah I can't get a straight answer as to what version HDMI the STR-DA3300ES is.. I contacted Sony and was told 1.2... But other review sites state that Sony published that it was 1.3...

Sony doesn't have any info whether or not the 820 or 920 decode DTS-HD or True-HD