Sony STR DE897

Pros: many features, flexible connectability and great sound!

Cons: runs hot and has a rather imposing remote control

The Bottom Line: I hate to downgrade this fine receiver...the shortcomings that "I think" exist may only exist with me! Check it out for its' many features, great sound and killer price!

Review: Hi folks! I am new to this site, but not to high quality sound...I am here to tell you that this receiver has changed my life! It all began when my decade old, stereo Techniques receiver bit the dust. I shopped around and found this for $316 at Vann's ...

Pros: Got it for free in exchange for an 845

Cons: None yet. I'll tell you when I get it

Review: Even though this is only a preview... better than nothing to read at all. Well... after having to send my STR-DE845 receiver back for the 4th time, I requested to have it exchanged with a new one. So since they dont produce them anymore, Sony was kind ...

Pros: b-day present full price 306.00 and worth every penny I bought at digital universe

Cons: 7.1 surround thats 15 speakers worth with two multi channel inputs

Review: the power is delightful and NOT too overpowering,its all around its to say damn its bad.the highs sound cool and mids are great.lows are too distorted they need some adjustment like the only thing that might blow theres no bass boost at times you raise ...

Pros: price, A+B or A/B Speaker Selection

Cons: only 1 sub out

Review: Great power, but not so much that you end up with a headache. As with most Sony products it is easy to set up and use. A better overall experience than it's younger sibling the STR-DE845 which was only a 5.1. The only problem is that the low sounds can ...