Experience the complete sound and vision experience with 4K/60p video support, including HDR for expanded dynamic range and HDCP 2.2 compatibility. Immerse yourself in 4K content distributed via satellite, Internet and UHD Blu-ray Discs, together with surround sound. SongPal enables intuitive operation from your smartphone. Wirelessly enjoy music thanks to NFC and Bluetooth .
Experience the complete sound and vision experience with 4K/60p video support, including HDR for expanded dynamic range and HDCP 2.2 compatibility. Immerse yourself in 4K content distributed via satellite, Internet and UHD Blu-ray Discs, together with surround sound. SongPal enables intuitive operation from your smartphone. Wirelessly enjoy music thanks to NFC and Bluetooth .
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Sony STRDH770 7.2 Channel Home Theater AV Receiver Black
Experience the complete sound and vision experience with 4K/60p video support, including HDR for expanded dynamic range and HDCP 2.2 compatibility. Immerse yourself in 4K content distributed via satellite, Internet and UHD Blu-ray Discs, together with surround sound. SongPal enables intuitive operation from your smartphone. Wirelessly enjoy music thanks to NFC and Bluetooth .
Experience the complete sound and vision experience with 4K/60p video support, including HDR for expanded dynamic range and HDCP 2.2 compatibility. Immerse yourself in 4K content distributed via satellite, Internet and UHD Blu-ray Discs, together with surround sound. SongPal enables intuitive operation from your smartphone. Wirelessly enjoy music thanks to NFC and Bluetooth .
Last updated at 09/09/2026 01:03:08
Sony Str-dh770 7.2 Channel Home Theater Bluetooth 4k Av Hdmi Stereo
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Sony STR-DH770 7.2 Channel 4K HDMI Home Theater Stereo Receiver
Delivery $218.82
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Recently we got a new 4K television. I had all my devices connected to that television just as I did my old Samsung HDTV and then the sound was fed to my old Sony 5.1 receiver via an optical audio cable. It sounded good, however every 4-5 minutes the audio would cut out and then come back on – the receiver would display a message about DTS/PCM. It didn’t matter if we were watching DirecTV, using an app on the TV (Netflix/Hulu/YouTube) or playing Xbox – regardless of the source of the video, the sound would cut in and out. After doing some research I found that the signal from the TV to the receiver was somewhat of a mismatch. The receiver didn’t have any HDMI ports on it – so the only way to get audio to it was by way of an optical audio cable. So, as we upgraded ... MoreRecently we got a new 4K television. I had all my devices connected to that television just as I did my old Samsung HDTV and then the sound was fed to my old Sony 5.1 receiver via an optical audio cable. It sounded good, however every 4-5 minutes the audio would cut out and then come back on – the receiver would display a message about DTS/PCM. It didn’t matter if we were watching DirecTV, using an app on the TV (Netflix/Hulu/YouTube) or playing Xbox – regardless of the source of the video, the sound would cut in and out. After doing some research I found that the signal from the TV to the receiver was somewhat of a mismatch. The receiver didn’t have any HDMI ports on it – so the only way to get audio to it was by way of an optical audio cable. So, as we upgraded our TV, we didn’t plan on it but were pretty much forced to upgrade our receiver too. As my old Sony unit was about 15 years old and going strong, I opted to go with another Sony receiver. I will say, that when I first got everything hooked up and plugged in – turned it on, the sound was horrible. I was extremely disappointed. I spent some time going through the on screen (TV) settings menu, and found an ‘Easy setup’ menu. I plugged in the microphone that’s supposed to optimize the sound and ran through that wizard. When it was finished, it still sounded horrible. I then started going through the manual which was all but useless cause it doesn’t explain ANYTHING about the advanced settings. I found a menu to which I can change the decibel level of each speaker (2 fronts, center, 2 rears, and subwoofer) as well as manually enter an estimated distance from the optimal seat in our living room. After about 45 minutes of tinkering with this I finally have it sounding close to what my old Sony receiver sounded like. What I absolutely hate about this receiver is there is no bass/treble adjustments for the satellite speakers as there was on my old receiver. There also is no balance, however to combat this you just adjust the decibel level of each speaker. Don’t let my review steer you away cause it does sound good, but coming from an old Sony receiver to this one – you’re going to be extremely frustrated. There were a few times where I just wanted to box it up and take it back. What is severely lacking here is some sort of documentation on how to manually adjust the sound settings.Would I recommend this to a friend? If my friend was patient and somewhat tech savvy, yeah.Would I recommend this to my mom? Not a chance in the world – she would never be able to figure it out and would just settle for very bad sound.
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I purchased a top of the line Sony 4k Ultra HD TV with 240hz refresh and High Dynamic Range so I decided to revamp my entire theater system. I love Sony and already have an older Sony theater system so I decided to upgrade to this receiver and use my already installed Sony speaker system. I was pleasantly surprised in some areas and also disappointed in other areas. Here are my breakdowns:Happy- The system is easy to use once set up. You can easily flip through your inputs without much confusion (TV, Cable, Blu Ray, etc).Disappointed- It's not easy to set up mainly because the speaker wire inputs in the back are difficult to access. It definitely took me longer than usual to get everything plugged in because of the layout.Happy- Sound quality is what you would ... MoreI purchased a top of the line Sony 4k Ultra HD TV with 240hz refresh and High Dynamic Range so I decided to revamp my entire theater system. I love Sony and already have an older Sony theater system so I decided to upgrade to this receiver and use my already installed Sony speaker system. I was pleasantly surprised in some areas and also disappointed in other areas. Here are my breakdowns:Happy- The system is easy to use once set up. You can easily flip through your inputs without much confusion (TV, Cable, Blu Ray, etc).Disappointed- It's not easy to set up mainly because the speaker wire inputs in the back are difficult to access. It definitely took me longer than usual to get everything plugged in because of the layout.Happy- Sound quality is what you would expect from Sony. The thing cranks and maintains the integrity of the sound without distortion.Disappointed- The sub-woofer out is not powered. My speaker system does not have a powered sub-woofer because it was powered from the DVD player receiver that came with the system. I have to purchase a separate powered sub-woofer to go with this.Happy- The range of sound options exceeded my expectations. Whether I'm watching football, a movie, Netflix, or just music from my phone, I can find a great setting for fantastic sound.Disappointed- The video pass through is not true 4k Ultra HD. When watching a 4K UHD movie I couldn't tell any difference between 4k and standard HD. I thought this whole 4k thing was a crock. Then I decided to plug my Blu Ray player directly into my TV and just run the sound separately to the receiver and...wow! 4k is amazing! The same was the case for watching TV. The picture was much better when I ran my cable box directly to my TV and just sent the sound to the receiver. Optimal set up is to use this receiver for just that...a sound receiver and not to pass through video.My overall take on this receiver is if you are looking for a great 7.1 channel receiver that is easy to use, has great sound, and cranks volume...you can't beat it for the price and I certainly recommend it! If you are insistent on running the video pass thru with your receiver I would keep looking for a more expensive rig.
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I don't know why I bought this having had problems in the past with Sony products whose ratings are always boosted by their rabid fan boy base beyond the reality of what the product actually does. From the beginning this thing has been a pain in the rear. I had to look up online how to enable HDR for 4k as it is hidden in the menus in a completely illogical way. You have to enable it for each device that has HDR. In a year the remote's on off button stopped working and after that two more have bit the dust. Good luck setting things up with the buttons on the actual receiver as they are difficult to use at best. When it starts it doesn't always recognize which channel it is playing and you have to switch back and forth sometimes to get it to initialize. Sometimes it ... MoreI don't know why I bought this having had problems in the past with Sony products whose ratings are always boosted by their rabid fan boy base beyond the reality of what the product actually does. From the beginning this thing has been a pain in the rear. I had to look up online how to enable HDR for 4k as it is hidden in the menus in a completely illogical way. You have to enable it for each device that has HDR. In a year the remote's on off button stopped working and after that two more have bit the dust. Good luck setting things up with the buttons on the actual receiver as they are difficult to use at best. When it starts it doesn't always recognize which channel it is playing and you have to switch back and forth sometimes to get it to initialize. Sometimes it leaves the bottom 1/4 of the screen in a menu that doesn't time out and you have to switch devices to get that to reset so not having a working remote is really crap. Do yourself a favor and but something better.
Sony Str-dh770 7.2 Channel Home Theater Bluetooth 4k Av Hdmi Stereo
Delivery $155.83
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Sony STR-DH770 7.2 Channel 4K HDMI Home Theater Stereo Receiver
Delivery $218.82
Recently we got a new 4K television. I had all my devices connected to that television just as I did my old Samsung HDTV and then the sound was fed to my old Sony 5.1 receiver via an optical audio cable. It sounded good, however every 4-5 minutes the audio would cut out and then come back on – the receiver would display a message about DTS/PCM. It didn’t matter if we were watching DirecTV, using an app on the TV (Netflix/Hulu/YouTube) or playing Xbox – regardless of the source of the video, the sound would cut in and out. After doing some research I found that the signal from the TV to the receiver was somewhat of a mismatch. The receiver didn’t have any HDMI ports on it – so the only way to get audio to it was by way of an optical audio cable. So, as we upgraded ... MoreRecently we got a new 4K television. I had all my devices connected to that television just as I did my old Samsung HDTV and then the sound was fed to my old Sony 5.1 receiver via an optical audio cable. It sounded good, however every 4-5 minutes the audio would cut out and then come back on – the receiver would display a message about DTS/PCM. It didn’t matter if we were watching DirecTV, using an app on the TV (Netflix/Hulu/YouTube) or playing Xbox – regardless of the source of the video, the sound would cut in and out. After doing some research I found that the signal from the TV to the receiver was somewhat of a mismatch. The receiver didn’t have any HDMI ports on it – so the only way to get audio to it was by way of an optical audio cable. So, as we upgraded our TV, we didn’t plan on it but were pretty much forced to upgrade our receiver too. As my old Sony unit was about 15 years old and going strong, I opted to go with another Sony receiver. I will say, that when I first got everything hooked up and plugged in – turned it on, the sound was horrible. I was extremely disappointed. I spent some time going through the on screen (TV) settings menu, and found an ‘Easy setup’ menu. I plugged in the microphone that’s supposed to optimize the sound and ran through that wizard. When it was finished, it still sounded horrible. I then started going through the manual which was all but useless cause it doesn’t explain ANYTHING about the advanced settings. I found a menu to which I can change the decibel level of each speaker (2 fronts, center, 2 rears, and subwoofer) as well as manually enter an estimated distance from the optimal seat in our living room. After about 45 minutes of tinkering with this I finally have it sounding close to what my old Sony receiver sounded like. What I absolutely hate about this receiver is there is no bass/treble adjustments for the satellite speakers as there was on my old receiver. There also is no balance, however to combat this you just adjust the decibel level of each speaker. Don’t let my review steer you away cause it does sound good, but coming from an old Sony receiver to this one – you’re going to be extremely frustrated. There were a few times where I just wanted to box it up and take it back. What is severely lacking here is some sort of documentation on how to manually adjust the sound settings.Would I recommend this to a friend? If my friend was patient and somewhat tech savvy, yeah.Would I recommend this to my mom? Not a chance in the world – she would never be able to figure it out and would just settle for very bad sound.
I purchased a top of the line Sony 4k Ultra HD TV with 240hz refresh and High Dynamic Range so I decided to revamp my entire theater system. I love Sony and already have an older Sony theater system so I decided to upgrade to this receiver and use my already installed Sony speaker system. I was pleasantly surprised in some areas and also disappointed in other areas. Here are my breakdowns:Happy- The system is easy to use once set up. You can easily flip through your inputs without much confusion (TV, Cable, Blu Ray, etc).Disappointed- It's not easy to set up mainly because the speaker wire inputs in the back are difficult to access. It definitely took me longer than usual to get everything plugged in because of the layout.Happy- Sound quality is what you would ... MoreI purchased a top of the line Sony 4k Ultra HD TV with 240hz refresh and High Dynamic Range so I decided to revamp my entire theater system. I love Sony and already have an older Sony theater system so I decided to upgrade to this receiver and use my already installed Sony speaker system. I was pleasantly surprised in some areas and also disappointed in other areas. Here are my breakdowns:Happy- The system is easy to use once set up. You can easily flip through your inputs without much confusion (TV, Cable, Blu Ray, etc).Disappointed- It's not easy to set up mainly because the speaker wire inputs in the back are difficult to access. It definitely took me longer than usual to get everything plugged in because of the layout.Happy- Sound quality is what you would expect from Sony. The thing cranks and maintains the integrity of the sound without distortion.Disappointed- The sub-woofer out is not powered. My speaker system does not have a powered sub-woofer because it was powered from the DVD player receiver that came with the system. I have to purchase a separate powered sub-woofer to go with this.Happy- The range of sound options exceeded my expectations. Whether I'm watching football, a movie, Netflix, or just music from my phone, I can find a great setting for fantastic sound.Disappointed- The video pass through is not true 4k Ultra HD. When watching a 4K UHD movie I couldn't tell any difference between 4k and standard HD. I thought this whole 4k thing was a crock. Then I decided to plug my Blu Ray player directly into my TV and just run the sound separately to the receiver and...wow! 4k is amazing! The same was the case for watching TV. The picture was much better when I ran my cable box directly to my TV and just sent the sound to the receiver. Optimal set up is to use this receiver for just that...a sound receiver and not to pass through video.My overall take on this receiver is if you are looking for a great 7.1 channel receiver that is easy to use, has great sound, and cranks volume...you can't beat it for the price and I certainly recommend it! If you are insistent on running the video pass thru with your receiver I would keep looking for a more expensive rig.
I don't know why I bought this having had problems in the past with Sony products whose ratings are always boosted by their rabid fan boy base beyond the reality of what the product actually does. From the beginning this thing has been a pain in the rear. I had to look up online how to enable HDR for 4k as it is hidden in the menus in a completely illogical way. You have to enable it for each device that has HDR. In a year the remote's on off button stopped working and after that two more have bit the dust. Good luck setting things up with the buttons on the actual receiver as they are difficult to use at best. When it starts it doesn't always recognize which channel it is playing and you have to switch back and forth sometimes to get it to initialize. Sometimes it ... MoreI don't know why I bought this having had problems in the past with Sony products whose ratings are always boosted by their rabid fan boy base beyond the reality of what the product actually does. From the beginning this thing has been a pain in the rear. I had to look up online how to enable HDR for 4k as it is hidden in the menus in a completely illogical way. You have to enable it for each device that has HDR. In a year the remote's on off button stopped working and after that two more have bit the dust. Good luck setting things up with the buttons on the actual receiver as they are difficult to use at best. When it starts it doesn't always recognize which channel it is playing and you have to switch back and forth sometimes to get it to initialize. Sometimes it leaves the bottom 1/4 of the screen in a menu that doesn't time out and you have to switch devices to get that to reset so not having a working remote is really crap. Do yourself a favor and but something better.
I had high expectations for this product given the brand, specs and price point of this receiver. I have been highly dissastified with it's performance. When it was functioning as it should, it was decent quality, but unfortunately that wasn't often enough. During the first couple months it would turn off unexpectedly while watching a program or listening to a record. Which is extremely inconvenient when hosting and entertaining. Then after a little while longer the HDMI board just went down and I couldn't even connect to the TV anymore. So I sent it in for repair. Apparently there is only one tech shop for Sony and it's on the east coast. Since I live on the west coast, it took a week to get there and a week to get back plus repair time. This was the only option. ... MoreI had high expectations for this product given the brand, specs and price point of this receiver. I have been highly dissastified with it's performance. When it was functioning as it should, it was decent quality, but unfortunately that wasn't often enough. During the first couple months it would turn off unexpectedly while watching a program or listening to a record. Which is extremely inconvenient when hosting and entertaining. Then after a little while longer the HDMI board just went down and I couldn't even connect to the TV anymore. So I sent it in for repair. Apparently there is only one tech shop for Sony and it's on the east coast. Since I live on the west coast, it took a week to get there and a week to get back plus repair time. This was the only option. So on a Saturday I had to box it up and send it out. When I received the item back, despite the sheet taped to the hardware which said everything had been replaced, it stopped functioning again in the same exact way mere weeks later. When I called back Sony was extremely apathetic and wanted to do nothing to offset the inconvenience, just offered to have it sent in again. So I'm sending it in for the second time within a couple of months. The reason this is so longwinded is because I want to review this as a Sony product as well and all that's entailed with owning a sony product. Their customer service department isn't helpful and are not quick to take reviews just want to band aid their products like they did with this product for me.
Purchased this item on sale recently for $199 to replace an aging unit that couldn't keep up with the times. It's not a high end system made for audiophiles, but at the price point being offered, it's a solid overall 7.2 powered receiver. I had originally purchased a comparable Denon model that was defective, and returned that item for this Sony model. The Sony is clearly the better product of the two and is both sturdier in build and better in sound quality and video throughput.All of the receivers in this price range offer the same basic features with but a few exceptions among them. This particular model has 4 HDMI inputs, 2 sub woofer outputs, and binding posts for speaker connections. Many of the other receivers in this category (including the Denon model I ... MorePurchased this item on sale recently for $199 to replace an aging unit that couldn't keep up with the times. It's not a high end system made for audiophiles, but at the price point being offered, it's a solid overall 7.2 powered receiver. I had originally purchased a comparable Denon model that was defective, and returned that item for this Sony model. The Sony is clearly the better product of the two and is both sturdier in build and better in sound quality and video throughput.All of the receivers in this price range offer the same basic features with but a few exceptions among them. This particular model has 4 HDMI inputs, 2 sub woofer outputs, and binding posts for speaker connections. Many of the other receivers in this category (including the Denon model I returned) have the old school bare wire screw or spring connectors, which is a sign of just how cheaply made they are in comparison. This Sony model does not have an AM Antenna connection for some reason (only FM), which I found rather odd, but otherwise it comes with all the inputs and outputs you'll likely need.So far, I've had no issues with this item and am pleased with the purchase.. I'd like to have more time using it before I would wholeheartedly recommend it to others, but if you were looking for a 5.1 to 7.2 sound solution in this price range, this Sony model is probably as good as its going to get at this time all things being considered.
This sony receiver showed fair promise from the beginning with a solid number of I/O as well as decent software features...BUT the fun does NOT last long. One of the major issues that first started was Video not loading on some startups; had to turn it back off then on OR go to another input & come back. Recently one of the MAJOR issues that happened was the only HDMI out on this receiver dying. Yes i tried multiple other hdmi cables & they all worked fine plugged directly into my TV. My work around this was using an optical audio cable form the tv into the receiver to use my theater speakers. Works, for now. BUT a new recent issues is audio occasionally starting to drop for a second or two, coming back, recurring more often, until the audio drops. Have to turn the ... MoreThis sony receiver showed fair promise from the beginning with a solid number of I/O as well as decent software features...BUT the fun does NOT last long. One of the major issues that first started was Video not loading on some startups; had to turn it back off then on OR go to another input & come back. Recently one of the MAJOR issues that happened was the only HDMI out on this receiver dying. Yes i tried multiple other hdmi cables & they all worked fine plugged directly into my TV. My work around this was using an optical audio cable form the tv into the receiver to use my theater speakers. Works, for now. BUT a new recent issues is audio occasionally starting to drop for a second or two, coming back, recurring more often, until the audio drops. Have to turn the receiver off then back on to reset this...BUT eventually comes back. Never will I ever get anything Sony again. Pioneer, Denon, Onkyo, any of those are better options than this.
I purchased this Sony receiver on the recommendation of one of the sales reps where I bought it and thought it would be a good product in light of Sony's reputation. Boy was I ever wrong. It has been NOTHING but a problem since I bought it. The first issue I ran into was sound problems with Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, which I found out too late were a known issue with no known fix with Sony products, so any streaming videos require switching back to the built-in TV speaker - ridiculous when you are trying to enjoy any type of major movie or intense drama with a lot of dialogue.It took a Geek Squad trip to get the blu-ray player to be recognized, and it required a major re-shuffle of connections to "trick" the system into allowing any components to play through ... MoreI purchased this Sony receiver on the recommendation of one of the sales reps where I bought it and thought it would be a good product in light of Sony's reputation. Boy was I ever wrong. It has been NOTHING but a problem since I bought it. The first issue I ran into was sound problems with Netflix and Amazon Prime Video, which I found out too late were a known issue with no known fix with Sony products, so any streaming videos require switching back to the built-in TV speaker - ridiculous when you are trying to enjoy any type of major movie or intense drama with a lot of dialogue.It took a Geek Squad trip to get the blu-ray player to be recognized, and it required a major re-shuffle of connections to "trick" the system into allowing any components to play through my speaker system. They finally had to give up on connecting my X-Box, so it has been sitting idle for 2 years now because I can only use it if I disconnect everything and connect it directly into the TV - a major operation of wiring and logistics.And finally, with all its expense and built-in components, it won't pick up ONE radio station. My $30 Big Lots boom box has better reception.I would not give this system any stars if it would let me, I would definitely NOT recommend this product to anyone. I expected much better from Sony.
I had to return two of these and get a third unit because the subwoofer output on the first unit did not work and the bluetooth on the second unit did not work. The quality assurance these days is horrendous and they sure don't make these receivers like they used to. My old Sony receiver I bought when I was 15 worked for 25 years and still was great when I sold it to replace it with this one (which I needed there of before getting one that worked properly). The guy that bought my old one explained he wanted one of the older, quality receivers instead of the new junk they are selling now. Go figure. I didn't realize what he was talking about until I needed to buy three of these. However, this third one has been doing just fine for a year now. It's not as user ... MoreI had to return two of these and get a third unit because the subwoofer output on the first unit did not work and the bluetooth on the second unit did not work. The quality assurance these days is horrendous and they sure don't make these receivers like they used to. My old Sony receiver I bought when I was 15 worked for 25 years and still was great when I sold it to replace it with this one (which I needed there of before getting one that worked properly). The guy that bought my old one explained he wanted one of the older, quality receivers instead of the new junk they are selling now. Go figure. I didn't realize what he was talking about until I needed to buy three of these. However, this third one has been doing just fine for a year now. It's not as user friendly and the button sequencing for changing settings is quite challenging but I'm hoping it lasts 25+ years like my first one I bought in the early '90s.
I have never owned a receiver before so I can only give my opinion based on this product. This receiver has been amazing. I have been researching receivers for years and always talked myself out of purchasing any that I have looked at until this one. Everyone that comes over to my house has complimented me on the sound. Watching movies has been amazing. I use the 2 surround speakers in bi-amp mode to power a separate room.If something were to ever happen to this receiver, I could never use one without Bluetooth. I use Bluetooth headphones during the day, then connect with Bluetooth in the car for the drive home, and when I get home, I connect to the receiver with Bluetooth which powers the unit on, the SongPal app automatically opens, and when I open my music app, ... MoreI have never owned a receiver before so I can only give my opinion based on this product. This receiver has been amazing. I have been researching receivers for years and always talked myself out of purchasing any that I have looked at until this one. Everyone that comes over to my house has complimented me on the sound. Watching movies has been amazing. I use the 2 surround speakers in bi-amp mode to power a separate room.If something were to ever happen to this receiver, I could never use one without Bluetooth. I use Bluetooth headphones during the day, then connect with Bluetooth in the car for the drive home, and when I get home, I connect to the receiver with Bluetooth which powers the unit on, the SongPal app automatically opens, and when I open my music app, it automatically changes the input to my phone. Beautiful.The mic for auto setting the speaker levels works very well. I have my own preferences though so I tweaked it a little further. Honestly, once the cables were hooked up (which took the longest amount of time), I was up and running in under 15 minutes. That included not only initial setup but naming the inputs, tweaking the sound, and starting a movie. Super simple.The amp menu is very nice for being able to adjust settings while watching something else. I can easily disable the surround backs that are setup in a different room so it doesn't bother my wife while she's there and I'm in the main room behind the TV.I'm not someone that needs all the apps built into the receiver or on a smart TV. That's what the Xbox and phone are for.All and all, this is a wonderful receiver that's very easy to use, sounds amazing, and does all that I need.
I've had this for about 6 months now, I've used it every single day. i many use it in 5.1 with the 2016 Sony speaker line, but not the towers. I only have the satellite speakers, and use 4 of them for front A&B and back A&Bm, with an older Sony center speaker (unmarked, cannot find online) but from what I've heard, the matching center speaker is excellent. my subwoofer is the 8 inch Yamaha 2016 model, I paired it with satellite speakers because of room restrictions. its cable of 7 speakers and two subwoofers all at once, and the surround sound truly is awesome AND the easiest to use I've ever seen.it comes with a microphone that you plug in the front, and run a 30 second program while holding the microphone in your hand (I do it holding it close to my head) and ... MoreI've had this for about 6 months now, I've used it every single day. i many use it in 5.1 with the 2016 Sony speaker line, but not the towers. I only have the satellite speakers, and use 4 of them for front A&B and back A&Bm, with an older Sony center speaker (unmarked, cannot find online) but from what I've heard, the matching center speaker is excellent. my subwoofer is the 8 inch Yamaha 2016 model, I paired it with satellite speakers because of room restrictions. its cable of 7 speakers and two subwoofers all at once, and the surround sound truly is awesome AND the easiest to use I've ever seen.it comes with a microphone that you plug in the front, and run a 30 second program while holding the microphone in your hand (I do it holding it close to my head) and the speakers play a tune that the microphone picks up, and judges the placement of the speakers and the distance from the microphone - automatically calibrating the surround. I've tested this, and put has always been within 6 inches of its measurement; Example - receiver said my rear rights surround speaker was 7' 8" from the microphone(my sitting position), and it was actually 7' 9". its quite accurate, and most of all its simple and fast.plenty of inputs - 4 hdmi in and 1 hdmi out, all of them 2.2 and capable of 4k HDR and 3D passthrough, with the receiver turned on or off. 2x component inputs and 1 output that is just a simple passthrough - no hd upscaling at all which I prefer(most new tvs do upscaling already). theres also 1 coaxial, and 1 optical input. I have tested all of them, and they all work perfectly every time. theres is a 1/4" headphone out jack not he front, a USB out for maintenance, and the calibration microphone I mentioned earlier.the sound of course is the most important, and boy does it sound awesome. I have yet to turn it up past 65(I don't know how high it goes) and 65 was only to test how loud it got and it was way, way too loud for any normal situation. it was loud, VERY loud, but there was literally zero noticeable distortion. with the speakers I mentioned and the subwoofer, there was zero detectable distortion even at super high volume. the surround sound setting are awesome, and they do exactly what they are supposed to and do it well. I personally think surround sound has a long way to go, but thats not the receiver thats dolby and company. the receiver receives signals, and interprets them as well as you would expect and it has never malfunctioned in 6 months of daily use(8-12 hours daily). one stereo mode 2.1, it sounds absolutely amazing. bass(very adjustable, to the point I think you can even subtract bass from the source or amplify it 50x). mids are solid, nothing is missing. trebles are crisp and clear, and don't miss a beat. all of it sounds awesome, especially at this price point.the build quality is outstanding, and solid. of course, its shell is aluminum I think so its not exactly superman strength but it is just a stereo - you place it, set it up and leave it. the case is very solid for what it is though, and the inputs/outputsd are VERY durable. I have for years obsessed over flimsy, cheaply made power cords and the way the cords like to wiggle loose over time(often not much time at all) and sap working. for example, you buy a tablet in 2010 and three months later it won't charge anymore because the power port is loose. that is not the case here, these ports are beastly. I'm careful, but even if I wasn't I think it could withstand quite a bit of mishandling. don't worry about build quality here, Sony outdid themselves in that department.Remote is okay. there are a ton, and I mean a TON of things this remote can do but the problem is they don't do a great job explaining it. its in the instructions yes, but I think they missed a huge opportunity here. when you calibrate the surround sound, you do it by connecting the receiver to your video source using an hdmi cable. you have to change the channel on your video source to the input you have your receiver connected to, so you can go through the menu and calibrate it. the problem here is this - thats the only thing this menu allows you to do, is calibrate it. they could have added the full, entire receiver menu to this screen and you could scroll through it like a computer, adjusting what you want to adjust without searching for it with the remote on the receivers LCD screen one line at a time. the little LCD screen is pretty small, some of the letters are 1/8" so you have to get up to it to read it. why not keep that there, but ALSO allow you to adjust things on the video source screen on the same menu as calibration? it would have made adjusting its 1000 settings easier. there are tons of sound modes, dolby and dts being the main ones; but its all of the little settings that I wish I could change easier. you can manually adjust the bass, mids, and treble on each speaker as well as increase or decrease its overall volume, or 'distance' from the listener. eq's, hdmi settings etc between all of it, to be able to use a bigger screen to adjust would have made this a 5 star product.overall, this is an outstanding value. I got it on black Friday 2016 for 199.99, which makes it an absolute steal. for 349.99, Id still say its worth it in fact I was coming to the page to buy it at full price(after hearing it at my dads) when I saw it was almost HALF PRICE. you can believe it was a thoughtless decision, one that makes every single day better with tis awesome performance. oh yeah, it does bluetooth input too.my setup is this and the speakers mentioned, Samsung ku6300 40", ps4 pro, sennheiser rs 195 on a rs 175 base with rs 185 ear cups (the best combination), and a MacBook Air latest model. these things do literally every thing I need entertainment wise, at home anyway. don't hesitate, this is an excellent receiver.
