Sony STR-DG710
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User Score (27)6.9
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Expert Score (1)6.0
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- reasonable detail, clear and open sound
- weak dynamics, subdued sound, lacks excitement
The Sony STR-DG710 is a home theater receiver is a product created to be an idel Blu-ray Disc audio/video receiver. It is compatible with the Sony BDP-S1 Blu-ray Disc Play. It also has HDMI or High Definition Media Interface inputs that allows resolutions of up to 1080p to pass through and gives optimum quality results that Blu-ray delivers. The product weighs 8 kilograms and has dimensions of 17 x 6.2 x 12.6 inches.
Features
One feature of the product is its switching capability. With other hom…
See moreThe Sony STR-DG710 is a home theater receiver is a product created to be an idel Blu-ray Disc audio/video receiver. It is compatible with the Sony BDP-S1 Blu-ray Disc Play. It also has HDMI or High Definition Media Interface inputs that allows resolutions of up to 1080p to pass through and gives optimum quality results that Blu-ray delivers. The product weighs 8 kilograms and has dimensions of 17 x 6.2 x 12.6 inches.
Features
One feature of the product is its switching capability. With other home theater devices, a specific video out is defined for each. Video 1 is for dvd and video 2 is for another device for example. With this product, the switching is done with the receiver which makes it easier. It has HDMI connectivity combined with the Active Intelligence which provides instant detection of optimal audio and video signals from any other connected component or device. The product is XM satellite radio ready and supports AM and FM radio bands.
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Sit back and bask in the sensational audio that is poured through 6.1 channels and enjoy full HDMI™ connectivity with the XM® satellite ready STR-DG710 audio video receiver..
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Reviewer: What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision03 November 2008
The spec sheet in this Sony is a mixed bag: there are no multi-channel analogue inputs, nor proper binding posts for the speaker cabling, giving a distinctly low-rent impression. On the flipside, there’s a fine auto set-up system, and HDMI-switching. In fact, the Sony is the only receiver in its price class to accept PCM audio via its HDMI input, giving access to superior audio soundtracks from Blu-ray discs. That’s great, but we can’t help thinking the spec sheet... Read more
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Reviewer: st starseed "st starseed", Amazon10 September 2008- Overall 8
I purchased the Sony DG710 after an older Sony kicked the bucket (to be fair, it was 10 years old). Everyone has their own setups, so here's mine: Wharfedale front channels Advent back channels AR subwoofer DVD player component audio DVR component audio PS2 optical audio Wii composite audio PC composite audio Unlike most, I prefer to run the video sources straight to the TV so they don't have to use this receiver as a passthrough. I can't confirm whether this results in... Read more
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