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Reviews of the Sony STR-DH500

  • 9.0

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | November 23, 2009

    Review Summary: Experts rate this product 60/100 and users 78/100. Comparing these reviews to 31916 other Receivers & Amplifiers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 90/100 = Excellent.

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Manufacturer: Sony

Part number: STR-DH500

General

  • Product Type AV receiver
  • Width 16.9 in
  • Depth 12.7 in
  • Height 6.2 in
  • Weight 16.3 lbs

Audio System

  • Sound Output Mode Surround Sound
  • Built-in Decoders DTS decoder, Dolby Digital, Dolby Pro Logic II
  • Digital Sound Processor (DSP) Yes
  • Surround System Class 5.1 channel
  • Amplifier Output Details 130 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD 10 % - 5 channel(s) ( Surround ), 100 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD 1.0 % - 2 channel(s) ( Main )
  • Timer Sleep

Connections / Cables / Slots

  • HD connectors HDMI connection(s) on this receiver make it a great choice for your High-Def home theater. One cable carries digital audio and video data directly to your display.

Signal Processing Features

  • HDMI Pass-Through Up to 1080p

Connectors

  • Headphone Jack Yes
  • Coaxial Digital Input Yes
  • Optical Digital Input Yes

Radio

  • Type Radio tuner - AM/FM - Digital
  • AM Preset Station Qty 30
  • FM Preset Station Qty 30
  • Additional Features Station naming

Remote Control

  • Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared

Connections

  • Connector Type 1 x Headphones - Front, 2 x SPDIF input - Rear, 1 x SPDIF input ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 3 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 1 x HDMI output ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear, 2 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 2 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Composite video/audio output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Monitor output ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 1 x Subwoofer output ( RCA phono ) - Rear, 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 x Component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear, 1 - Rear

Power

  • Power Device Power supply - Internal
  • Power Consumption Stand by / Sleep 0.3 Watt

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Buying Choices

STR-DH500 Receiver from 3 online stores: Lowest Price: $149.99

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Sony STR-DH500

Buying Choices

STR-DH500 Receiver from 3 online stores: Lowest Price: $149.99

See prices from 3 stores

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