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Sony STR-DG720

First seen: 9 march 2008

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  • User Score (109)
    8.3 8.3 from 109 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • good quality sound, hd component sitching, clean sound, multiple ports, hdmi switching
  • limited functions, not energy star rated, cheap lcd matrix display, cheap spring plugs, signal process selection

The STR-DG720 7.1 channel A/V receiver delivers the Full HD 1080 experience to a home theater system. This new 1080p A/V Receiver features HDMI® with "Active Intelligence" and 1080/24p signal capability, making it compatible with Blu-ray Disc® Disc®, the PLAYSTATIONۏ and other HD sources. Need more HDMI® inputs? The STR-DG720 features three HDMI® inputs that allow the desire for more HD content to grow. Speaking of an enhanced experience, the STR-DG720 decodes uncompr.

Specifications

  • features
    Speaker
  • features
    Speaker Terminal Type : Spring Clips (A & B)
  • features
    Convenience
  • features
    AM/FM Memory Presets : 30 FM - 30 AM
  • features
    XM® Connect and Play® Compatible : Yes
  • features
    XM® Memory Presets : 30
  • features
    Audio Features
  • features
    Dolby® Digital Decoding : Yes
  • features
    Dolby® Pro Logic® II Decoding : Yes
  • features
    dts® 96/24 Decoding : Yes

Release Date

  • First seen
    9 March 2008

Sony STR-DG720

Sony STR-DG720 is a 7.1 channel Home Theater A/V Receiver which provides users a full HD 1080p experience. This A/V Receiver uses the HDMI combined with "Active Intelligence" and its 1080/24p capability makes it compatible with Blu-ray Disc Players. The STR-DG720 has three High Definition Media Interface™ (HDMI) inputs.

Features

The Sony STR-DG720 is featured with a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMP) connection which allows users to play music directly from iPods, PC and other music player…

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Sony STR-DG720

Sony STR-DG720 is a 7.1 channel Home Theater A/V Receiver which provides users a full HD 1080p experience. This A/V Receiver uses the HDMI combined with "Active Intelligence" and its 1080/24p capability makes it compatible with Blu-ray Disc Players. The STR-DG720 has three High Definition Media Interface™ (HDMI) inputs.

Features

The Sony STR-DG720 is featured with a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMP) connection which allows users to play music directly from iPods, PC and other music players such as Walkman which may require additional accessories (sold separately). It has a Digital Cinema Auto Calibration technology automatically regulates speaker placements, distance, and delays. The XM® Connect and Play Ready with 5.1 Neural Decoding feature allows users to listen to several digital radio channels upon connecting an optional Connect-and-Play antenna and signing up for XM service. BRAVIA® Sync option provides a one button operation (via HDMI) with a select number of BRAVIA televisions. This AV Receiver also uses special Digital Signal Processing which allows for lip sync delay thereby adjusting the refresh rates of advanced flat panel televisions and microdisplays. Sony STR-DG720 features Digital Cinema Sound technology which uses exclusive DSP technology in order to recreate the precise environment of three Hollywood Dubbing Stages where movies are created. The device has a measure of 16 15/16 x 6 1/4 x 12 1/4" (W x D x H) (430 x 157.5 x 310mm) (Approx.) and weighs 17 lbs 10 oz. It also has AM/FM Memory Presets from 30 FM - 30 AM. It is equipped with 3 HD Component Video Input(s), 1 HD Component Video Output, 3 HDMI Connection Input(s), 1 HDMI Connection Output, 4 Composite Video Input(s), 1 Composite Video Output, 1 Headphone Output and 1 Subwoofer Output. The STR-DG720 has a 7.1 Channel Power Rating: 110W x 7 Amp Power (8 ohms, THD 1.0%) and consists of tuner types such as Auto Tuning, Direct Tuning, and Station Name. It provides its users with several accessories and softwares such as Instruction Manual, FM Wire Antenna, AM Loop Antenna, 2 AA Batteries and a Remote Commander® Remote Control. The STR-DG720 comes with several audio features such as Digital Cinema Sound Technology, Dolby® Digital Decoding, Dolby® Digital EX Decoding, Dolby Pro Logic Decoding, Dolby Pro Logic II Decoding, Dolby Pro Logic IIX Decoding, dts 96/24 Decoding, dts Decoding, dts NEO:6 Decoding and dts-ES Decoding. Besides that, it also consists of a remote control and has power requirements of AC120V (60 Hz).

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  1. Sony STR-DG720 735W 7.1-Ch. Multi-Input/Output Receiver:WOW

    11 August 2009

    The Sony STR DG720 with 735-watts powering the 7.1-channel receiver is an ideal upgrade for people acquiring HD components. I needed an upgrade because I purchased an HDTV and HD upconvert DVD player. The Sony STR DG720 has three- HDMI inputs, three- HDMI component A/V inputs and more. The model has 18 digital signal processor sound fields for enhanced audio clarity in playing movies, music, auto-format decoding and dedicated 2-channels. It is a steal at less than $300. Read more

  1. Excellent Receiver for the price

    Reviewer: HTB Newbie, J&R
    12 March 2009
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    This is a great entry level receiver. I'm not an audiophile at all. I had two reasons to select this product:* No HDMI pass-thru (the sound from your Blue-Ray / HD device) will go to your speakers.* Price,[...]for a HDMI receiver this is a great price!If you are going to use this (or any receiver) an advance universal remote control is a *must*.I have been using this receiver for about 4 weeks and it's great. The sound is very clear, probably i just need to tweak a... Read more

  2. Sony STR-DG720 7.1 AV receiver

    Reviewer: B&H Photo
    27 January 2009
    Overall 10
    10
     

    I have only had it for a few weeks but the sound quality is clear with no distortions I can detect. If you are on a tight budget but want the latest audio features, this receiver cannot be beat. You cannot find an A/V receiver with this feature set at this price point. Buy it! Read more

  3. Sony str-dg720

    Reviewer: PriceGrabber
    11 August 2009
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    The price was right and the seller gave good communication giving tracking#.Recieved product in a timely manner, was pleased in the purchase.The receiver was what i was looking for and meets my needs, i can hook up several things to it like mp3 player/video game system and sounds great. Read more

  4. For the price, worth it.

    Reviewer: Amazon
    15 December 2009
    Overall 6
    6.0
     

    I bought the Sony STR DG720 because I noticed that there was a sweet deal on an Onkyo 7.1 speaker set that I was really interested in. At the time, I had been using my Panasonic's TV speakers for sound for my movies and video games and had always been unsatisfied. I chose the receiver based on the low price, inclusion of HDMI inputs (for DVD Player and Xbox 360), and the fact that it was 7.1 compatible. I figured I'd upgrade eventually, but I would be satisfied enough... Read more

  5. Reviewer: Epinions
    25 March 2009
    Overall 10
    10
     

    Despite our best efforts to keep our home theater purchase as inexpensive as possible, my husband and I found a need to upgrade several components. We were thrilled that our new television would allow us to take ... Read more

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