Sony 700w 7.1 Receiver (Model STRDG920) - Blu-ray Forum

Peaky · 11-15-2008, 02:45 PM

Anybody have thoughts or reviews of the Sony 700w 7.1 Receiver (Model STRDG920). I'm looking to start building my setup, and probably have a budget of $700 for a receiver. Anybody love this one or hate it? Thoughts?

Thanks in advance

JasonR · 11-15-2008, 02:54 PM

Own it, love it. There are a lot of options in that price range, audition and see what you like. My 920 hasn't missed a beat though. You can see some photos in my gallery.

JasonR · 11-15-2008, 03:00 PM

Here is a glowing review on the 820, a step below the 920.

http://whathifi.com/Review/Sony-STR-DG820/

Peaky · 11-15-2008, 03:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonR

Here is a glowing review on the 820, a step below the 920.

http://whathifi.com/Review/Sony-STR-DG820/

Thanks, just went and had a read of the article. Btw, love the avatar. Invasion USA!!!

CosmoKid · 11-17-2008, 09:21 PM

not saying it isnt a decent receiver but there are so many others I would get at that price.

callas01 · 11-17-2008, 10:50 PM

techdepot.com has the sony 920 for $370 plus shipping, so just under $400, I am still back and forth between this and the pioneer 1018, but with this new price drop and my familiarity with sony receivers, I think i am starting to lean... Sony.

ZIPPO · 11-18-2008, 11:06 PM

have you read the 1018 review?
http://hometheater.about.com/od/audi...sx1018full.htm

Pricegrabber $409, $419 lowest.

GMLSKIS · 11-23-2008, 04:13 AM

I have been researching and thinking for 2 weeks about getting the Sony STRDG920. I just got the Sony s350 Blu-Ray player and would like to be able to decode the better uncompressed sounds found on some of the new Blu-Ray movies. This would replace my Sony STRDB930 which I would move to the TV in the computer room.

On Amazon the price changes every day but is now only $348.04 from Electronics Expo and I'm very close to going ahead with the purchase. From all my research it's a very good receiver and I'm partial to Sony as most of my equipment is Sony and I've never had a problem with any of it.

JasonR · 11-23-2008, 04:34 AM

$348.04 is the best price you will find it, I would buy it NOW. I have both the 350 and the 920, you can see them in my gallery. It is really a great receiver!!

GMLSKIS · 11-23-2008, 05:17 AM

Thanks for a quick reply - I believe I will go through with buying it even though I'm spending too much money lately. Just last night I ordered the Sony SR11 HD video camera to replace my old Sony video camera. I was waiting till I got the Blu-Ray so I could burn and play the HD format it produces. You have some nice pictures and the GUI of the receiver setup is so much cooler than my old receivers settings setup.

JasonR · 11-23-2008, 05:19 AM

You will love it, and that price is phenomenal. Jump on it, if it is what you want.

FransS · 11-23-2008, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonR

You will love it, and that price is phenomenal. Jump on it, if it is what you want.

I wish it would be for sale in Europe (Netherlands).

callas01 · 11-23-2008, 02:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GMLSKIS

I have been researching and thinking for 2 weeks about getting the Sony STRDG920. I just got the Sony s350 Blu-Ray player and would like to be able to decode the better uncompressed sounds found on some of the new Blu-Ray movies. This would replace my Sony STRDB930 which I would move to the TV in the computer room.

On Amazon the price changes every day but is now only $348.04 from Electronics Expo and I'm very close to going ahead with the purchase. From all my research it's a very good receiver and I'm partial to Sony as most of my equipment is Sony and I've never had a problem with any of it.

Yes Jump on that, I just bought it, will be here next week, I paid $389.60 and then the next day it was the $350 your talking about..... If I had only waited one more day.... funny tho, it was $430, next day $389 so I thought, wow I better get it now.... then the next day $350

But anyways, yes, get it now, that is the best price I have found, everywhere else is gonna add shipping and tax....

GMLSKIS · 11-24-2008, 12:43 AM

For some reason I didn't buy it last night and am glad I waited one day. Right now it's $321.99 so I just bought it no less than 5 minutes ago.

What a great deal and I won't look back even if it goes cheaper tomorrow.

tlinnert · 11-24-2008, 02:37 AM

Where did you buy it at GML?

GMLSKIS · 11-24-2008, 03:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tlinnert

Where did you buy it at GML?

On Amazon.com and the seller was Electronics Expo who I believe also uses Buy.com to sell their stuff.

JasonR · 11-24-2008, 03:09 AM

Dang that is an awesome price!! I thought I did good at $355.00 upon release!

callas01 · 11-24-2008, 03:20 AM

Almost makes me want to return it and reorder it.... ALMOST.

JasonR · 11-24-2008, 03:24 AM

Either way, you guys are going to love it. Great receiver!

callas01 · 11-24-2008, 03:33 AM

There is no way I am returning it..... I am dying with anticipation, They updated the shipping notification and instead of shipping from local Ontario... it is coming fom PA.... I have to wait till black friday

I am supposed to be at a family photo that day

Fedex better come early.

The BD35K will be here on Wednesday..... sucks, still will have to wait 2 days to hear LOSSLESS.

11-15-2008, 02:45 PM	#1
Peaky Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Sydney, Australia Blu-ray collection:93 Blu-ray reviews:2	Sony 700w 7.1 Receiver (Model STRDG920) Anybody have thoughts or reviews of the Sony 700w 7.1 Receiver (Model STRDG920). I'm looking to start building my setup, and probably have a budget of $700 for a receiver. Anybody love this one or hate it? Thoughts? Thanks in advance

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11-15-2008, 02:54 PM	#2
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	Own it, love it. There are a lot of options in that price range, audition and see what you like. My 920 hasn't missed a beat though. You can see some photos in my gallery.

11-15-2008, 03:00 PM	#3
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	Here is a glowing review on the 820, a step below the 920. http://whathifi.com/Review/Sony-STR-DG820/

11-17-2008, 09:21 PM	#5
CosmoKid Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Nutley, NJ Blu-ray collection:82 Trading Score:1	not saying it isnt a decent receiver but there are so many others I would get at that price.

11-17-2008, 10:50 PM	#6
callas01 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Riverside, CA Home Theater Gallery:42 Blu-ray collection:230 DVD collection:47	techdepot.com has the sony 920 for $370 plus shipping, so just under $400, I am still back and forth between this and the pioneer 1018, but with this new price drop and my familiarity with sony receivers, I think i am starting to lean... Sony.

11-18-2008, 11:06 PM	#7
ZIPPO Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2008 Location:Columbus, Ohio Home Theater Gallery:148 Blu-ray collection:472 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:3	have you read the 1018 review? http://hometheater.about.com/od/audi...sx1018full.htm Pricegrabber $409, $419 lowest.

11-23-2008, 04:13 AM	#8
GMLSKIS Active Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Visalia,Ca. Home Theater Gallery:9 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:554 DVD collection:272 Blu-ray reviews:313	I have been researching and thinking for 2 weeks about getting the Sony STRDG920. I just got the Sony s350 Blu-Ray player and would like to be able to decode the better uncompressed sounds found on some of the new Blu-Ray movies. This would replace my Sony STRDB930 which I would move to the TV in the computer room. On Amazon the price changes every day but is now only $348.04 from Electronics Expo and I'm very close to going ahead with the purchase. From all my research it's a very good receiver and I'm partial to Sony as most of my equipment is Sony and I've never had a problem with any of it.

11-23-2008, 04:34 AM	#9
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	$348.04 is the best price you will find it, I would buy it NOW. I have both the 350 and the 920, you can see them in my gallery. It is really a great receiver!!

11-23-2008, 05:17 AM	#10
GMLSKIS Active Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Visalia,Ca. Home Theater Gallery:9 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:554 DVD collection:272 Blu-ray reviews:313	Thanks for a quick reply - I believe I will go through with buying it even though I'm spending too much money lately. Just last night I ordered the Sony SR11 HD video camera to replace my old Sony video camera. I was waiting till I got the Blu-Ray so I could burn and play the HD format it produces. You have some nice pictures and the GUI of the receiver setup is so much cooler than my old receivers settings setup.

11-23-2008, 05:19 AM	#11
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	You will love it, and that price is phenomenal. Jump on it, if it is what you want.

11-24-2008, 12:43 AM	#14
GMLSKIS Active Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Visalia,Ca. Home Theater Gallery:9 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:554 DVD collection:272 Blu-ray reviews:313	For some reason I didn't buy it last night and am glad I waited one day. Right now it's $321.99 so I just bought it no less than 5 minutes ago. What a great deal and I won't look back even if it goes cheaper tomorrow.

11-24-2008, 02:37 AM	#15
tlinnert Active Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Charlotte, NC Blu-ray collection:13	Where did you buy it at GML?

11-24-2008, 03:09 AM	#17
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	Dang that is an awesome price!! I thought I did good at $355.00 upon release!

11-24-2008, 03:20 AM	#18
callas01 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Riverside, CA Home Theater Gallery:42 Blu-ray collection:230 DVD collection:47	Almost makes me want to return it and reorder it.... ALMOST.

11-24-2008, 03:24 AM	#19
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	Either way, you guys are going to love it. Great receiver!

11-24-2008, 03:33 AM	#20
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 is no way I am returning it..... I am dying with anticipation, They updated the shipping notification and instead of shipping from local Ontario... it is coming fom PA.... I have to wait till black friday I am supposed to be at a family photo that day Fedex better come early. The BD35K will be here on Wednesday..... sucks, still will have to wait 2 days to hear LOSSLESS.

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