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Sony STR-DH500 5.1 AV receiver Review

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Electronics, 📺 Television & Video, 📺 Television Accessories, 📺 Television & Video

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Description of Sony STR-DH500 5.1 AV receiver

type: AV receiver, standard: 5.1, front channel power: 85 W/channel, circuitry: solid-state, music playback: built-in DAC, connectors and interfaces: HDMI input x 3, audio coaxial input, stereo audio input x 4, input optical audio x 2, composite video input x 3, component video input x 2, HDMI output, line stereo audio output, composite video output x 2, component video output, headphone output - 6.3 mm jack, subwoofer output

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Revainrating 4 out of 5

It was a reasonable purchase, I will order more.

The device worked for me for 7 years. During this time, there were almost no problems with it. The son grew up - he invited friends while I was not at home, apparently they cut it in 100%, since the thermal fuse in the transformer burned out. Replaced - the device works further. I added functionality to the device: I bought a bluetooth adapter from the Chinese for 100: it is included in any USB charger and the output is a standard 3.5mm jack. Connected with a cable to the SA-CD / CD input, now…

Pros
  • Price - bought on sale. Famous brand. Looks more expensive than it is. For multi-channel audio, there are 3 SPDIF inputs: two optical, one coaxial. You can connect 6 different devices at the same time. 8th year in operation.
Cons
  • The main problem is that it does not understand the sound from the HDMI connector. It simply switches the video signal from the desired input to the output without intercepting the sound. I feed multichannel sound to it at the input via SPDIF optics or coaxial. My TV has an optical output - I use it. Small print in the menu - even with my 100% vision, I have to strain a lot to see what's on the display from 3 meters. I would like to display the menu on the TV screen. The subwoofer output is linear, that is, you need an active subwoofer with an amplifier inside.

Revainrating 3 out of 5

Not a bad product, but I expected a little more.

Actually a pretty good receiver with support for 24p True Cinema™, Multi Function Audio Port. In operation for more than a year and only glad that I bought this particular model. Pros below: 3 HDMI outputs, excellent, attractive design, many ports for connecting audio equipment, convenient remote control, good equipment. Many protection systems (overheating, overvoltage, polarity, etc. ). Good price (8 at the time of writing). The entire control system and navigation through all menu items…

Revainrating 5 out of 5

A valuable purchase, some advantages!

I took along with acoustics Sony SS-FCR4000. Got the set at a discount for 10k. I heard good quality, I love it, I thought about buying this kit for a long time. In parallel, they offered Jamo S606 HCS 3 at half price. Of course, there are many extraneous factors that affect the sound quality, but I liked Sony better. Who needs a home cinema. Take it - you won't regret it. I can't speak for the price because it's not relevant. But as I wrote above - Jamo cost 2 times more, but I didn’t like…

Pros
  • sound quality (contrary to the opinion of hard sound), design, optical input, power. Strange, but when you go beyond half the volume and the subwoofer is not needed.
Cons
  • Excessive price increase for the presence of a tuner.