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Compare Sony STR-DG820 7.1 Channels Receiver to Sony STR-DG520 5.1 Channels Receiver

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Sony STR-DG820 7.1 Channels Receiver

Sony STR-DG520 5.1 Channels Receiver

2 reviews

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1 review

$130 | 1 store

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$130

Product Description

In the convenience of your own home, you can finally watch your favorite movies come alive with 770W of power. It offers you the same surround sound entertainment value you would expect from... More

In the convenience of your own home, you can finally watch your favorite movies come alive with 770W of power. It offers you the same surround sound entertainment value you would expect from a night out at the movies. Its HDMI (1080/24p) Active Intelligence technology offers the ability to match the exquisite A/V quality produced by Blu-ray disc players, Playstation 3 gaming, and other HD components. Less

The STR-DG520 5.1 channel A/V Receiver delivers the Full HD 1080p experience to your Home Theater System. This 1080p A/V Receiver features HDMI™ "Pass-through" and 1080/24p capability,... More

The STR-DG520 5.1 channel A/V Receiver delivers the Full HD 1080p experience to your Home Theater System. This 1080p A/V Receiver features HDMI™ "Pass-through" and 1080/24p capability, making it compatible with HD sources The STR-DG520 also features a DIGITAL MEDIA PORT (DMP) connection, expanding your flexibility to play back music from various audio sources with one of the optional accessories (sold separately). Less

Product MPN

MPN

STRDG820

STR-DG520

Key Features

Type

Receiver

Number of Channels

7.1 Channels

5.1 Channels

Stereo Mode Power

220 Watt @ 8 ohm

Unknown

Surround Mode Power

770 Watt @ 8 ohm

Unknown

Surround Sound

Dolby Digital® • DTS® • DTS ES® • Dolby Pro Logic II • DTS Neo:6 • Dolby Pro Logic • DTS 96/24 • Dolby Digital® EX • Dolby Pro Logic IIx

Dolby Digital® • DTS® • Dolby Pro Logic II • Dolby Pro Logic

Broadcast Format Supported

1080p (1125p)

Inputs / Outputs

Rear Input Connectors

RCA (2 Audio Channels) x 7 • Digital Coaxial x 1 • Composite (Video) x 4 • Component x 3 • HDMI x 4

RCA (2 Audio Channels) x 10 • Component x 2 • HDMI x 2

Rear Output Connectors

RCA (2 Audio Channels) x 2 • Composite (Video) x 1 • Component x 1 • HDMI x 1

Component x 1 • HDMI x 1

Front A/V Connections

Composite x 1 • Headphones x 1 • Analog Audio x 1

S-Video x 1

Preamp Outputs

Subwoofer

Subwoofer & 1 x Surround Back

Convenience

Number of Zones

Unknown

Speaker Impedance

8 Ohm • 16 Ohm

8 Ohm

Speaker Selection

A/B

Unknown

Tuner Presets

60 Channels

On Screen Display

Unknown

Without OSD

Remote Control

Remote Control Type

Universal

Unknown

Design

Keypad

Unknown

Dimensions

Width

16.94 in.

16.93 in.

Depth

12.25 in.

12.52 in.

Height

6.25 in.

6.2 in.

Weight

17.63 lb.

16.98 lb.

Warranty

2 Years

Unknown

Miscellaneous

Included Accessories

AA Batteries x 2 • AM Loop Antenna • FM Wire Antenna • Remote Control

Unknown

UPC

4905524483338

4905524468229

Product ID

55175173

56277851

Product Reviews

Sony STR-DG820 7.1 Channels Receiver

2 reviews

Sony STR-DG520 5.1 Channels Receiver

1 review

Flexible Inputs Galore, TrueHD Decoding, and a Good Price

by nad_masters , Nov 26, 2008

Pros: Many inputs, 7.1 surround, TrueHD and DTS-MA decoding, and the $300 price tag

Cons: Does not upconvert SD video sources to HDMI. Menu system can be frustrating.

The Bottom Line: A lot of features for the money, and thankfully, sound quality wasn't sacraficed.

This reviewer recommends this product.

Review: After winning a raffle that allowed me to pick anything from CDW's site at work (under $350), I decided to upgrade the entry-level Sony...

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Author's Rating:

Excellent receiver for the price

by mcm1005 , Jun 30, 2008

Pros: Excellent features for the price. 4 HDMI inputs, 1 HDMI output. Great sound

Cons: None so far

The Bottom Line: Gives you a lot of performance for the money. Will last a long time even with future equipment that will be coming out.

This reviewer recommends this product.

Review: I had been using a Sony STRDE845 for the last 8 years. While that receiver served me very well, it was time to upgrade to a unit that had HDMI and could decode HD sound. I found it in the 820. Set up could not have been easier. If you can use the...

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SONY STR DG 520

by and107 , Mar 2, 2009

Pros: price

Cons: no extra sound inputs

This reviewer recommends this product.

Review: I want to note that the HDMI pass thru is not so useless without a Sony BR DVD Player and a Sony Bravia TV. So, if you have all sony electronics wich are "Bravia Sync" compatible, then the HDMI pass thru becomes extremely useful as a switching...

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