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Now with 7.1 channels and HD decoding, the Sony STRDH520 is an impressive entry level AV receiver. Having made the step up from 5.1 to 7.1, the STRDH520 gives the option of a more enveloping sound stage through the addition of side speakers. There's also the addition of decoding for HD formats, thanks to Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD decoders. This means that, for the first time on a 500-series AV receiver, you can now get the full sound potential from Blu-ray. Yet, the Sony STRDH520 hasn't forgotten about your other sources, either. With Dolby ProLogic IIz you can make the most of TV broadcasts, with a convincing surround sound effect. In terms of connections, the budget Sony, once again, confounds expectations. Four HDMI inputs handle even pretty serious home cinema set-ups and they're also 3D compatible and ARC (Audio Return Channel) compliant. ARC means that you can connect to your TV with just a single HDMI lead and push the video signal to your TV from the receiver whilst also receiving the TV's sound back into the receiver. For your older sources, there are component, composite, optical, coaxial and RCA phono connections - everything you'd expect from a more expensive AV receiver, in fact. Despite having made the switch to 7.1 channels, the STRDH820 has kept its 100 watts per channel. This means that, even in larger rooms, there's enough grunt to power along the most explosive of sound tracks. Compared to your TV speakers, you'll find a massively more spacious sound with previously unheard detail and far deeper bass response. Although technically advanced, setting up requires only a minimum of time. BRAVIA Sync links to other Sony BRAVIA products via the HDMI to give exceptional ease of use. Digital Cinema Auto Calibration (DCAC) optimises the settings to your room's requirements - at the touch of a button. Other great features with this Sony AV receiver include an RDS tuner radio, Analogue audio Direct switch and Night Mode listening.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Coupled this with Sony blue-ray player and Sony Bravia tv. one remote controls all. easy set up with auto sensing sound levels, Excellent sound quality with the added functionality of selecting a surround sound music mode for your cds.
one thing to be aware of is the analogue video inputs are not upscaled to hdmi.
one thing to be aware of is the analogue video inputs are not upscaled to hdmi.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Really happy with this receiver, after installing a new Bravia 3D 46" TV I wanted something that would control everything, like a hub of some sort. This 520 av receiver is absolutely idea, all the HDMI products plug straight into it (e.g. PS3, HDD Recorder) and one HDMI out to the tv and it does the rest. Auto detect, switch from one source to the other and it just does it all for you, the Bravia sync works really well. 3D ready, decodes any sound source and sets it appropriately. For a baseline model I'm over the moon with it, aesthetically really nice, easy to use, well recommended. Thanks to Richer Sounds for a great service and fast delivery too
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
The Sony was a replacement for an older more expensive Yamaha DTS amp as I needed the HDMI connections I was not expecting much from the £150 price tag but purchased in this price range as my wife did not see the point of it all and the earache was not worth spending any more. I found the Sony was easy to connect and was surprised at the great sound quality coming out of this budget amp and would say it sounded as good and as powerful as the previous £450 Yamaha. The only downside as with all amps is that there are to many settings and I keep changing them in case I am missing something. Overall the best £150 I have spent in a long time.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Sony STRDH520 AV Receiver
I really love having and using this product. When my TV is switched on, the receiver starts automatically and produce's some great surround sound results.
Published 1 month ago by sean
SONY STRDH520 AV AMPLIFIER
Very pleased with purchase , good value for money from Richards sounds, I found the sound much improved on previous sony models with better picture
on my tv with dvd , sky+hd... Read more
on my tv with dvd , sky+hd... Read more
Published 4 months ago by CLIVE
Good product
No criticsm of supplier & delivery was very good to within 10 minutes of stated time.
The product itself is good & "does what it says on the tin". Read more
The product itself is good & "does what it says on the tin". Read more
Published 5 months ago by n gauge modeller
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