Sony STR-DA5400ES

140 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 140 reviews of Sony STR-DA5400ES. The average rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews.

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Sony STR-DA5400ES is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony STR-DA5400ES

alaTest has collected and analyzed 28 user reviews of Sony STR-DA5400ES from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk.

93% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony STR-DA5400ES

alaTest has collected and analyzed 59 user reviews of Sony STR-DA5400ES from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com.

85% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Matthew Moskovciak (cnet.com)

Sony STR-DN1030 review

Every year there's usually one new AV receiver feature worth considering. This year it's built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and the Sony STR-DN1030 is the only receiver at this price that supports both wireless networking features. It's surprising that Sony...

The Sony STR-DN1030 is the only midrange receiver with built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. Its networking features also include built-in AirPlay, plus plus support for DLNA, Pandora, and Slacker. And the STR-DN1030's sound quality is excellent.

The STR-DN1030's five HDMI inputs are fewer than many competitors have. The user interface is particularly bad and makes it frustrating to use some of the streaming music services. And the STR-DN1030's multiroom functionality is very limited.

The Sony STR-DN1030 is the only midrange AV receiver with built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, making it one of best receiver values this year.

Jul, 2012

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Expert review by : Cliff Heyne (audioholics.com)

Sony STR-DN1030 AV Receiver Review

On paper, the Sony STR-DN1030 looks like quite an impressive receiver, with a feature list poised to make other $500 receivers blush. Among those features are built-in WiFi, Bluetooth & Airplay.

Built in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth ; Wide range of Network Features

Limited Zone 2 Functionality ; Confusing Remote ; Poor User Interface

Sep, 2012

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Sony STR-DA4400ES

Primarily, you want to ensure that your A/V receiver is capable of decoding the formats that are going to come from all your other inputs, so the 4400ES should be sufficient for most new HD home theater setups. Better value for money is available...

High End, High Price7.1 Channels (120W x 7, 8 Ohm 20-20kHz 0.09%THD)Six HDMI inputs (one output)Intelligent User Interface

Bulky Amplifier

Sound decoding is available in multiple formats on the 4400ES, with...

Nov, 2009

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Expert review by : Brian Kahn (hometheaterreview.com)

Sony STR-DA5400ES Audio/Video Receiver - HomeTheaterReview Sony STR-DA5400ES Audio/Video Receiver

This model is one of Sony's most feature-laden receivers. When watching DVDs, the audio was "right on and the dynamics were big without sacrificing the micro-dynamic details that provide the realistic sensation of being in the middle of things."...

Mar, 2009

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Expert review by : Michael Fremer (hometheater.com)

Sony STR-DA5400ES A/V Receiver

Like the old canine joke punch-line, “Because he can,” electronics designers seem to be adding greater functionality and features to their A/V receivers more because they can rather than because consumers need them, want them, or are likely to use them.

Mar, 2009

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Expert review by : Michael Fremer (soundandvision.com)

Sony STR-DA5400ES A/V Receiver

Price: $2,000 At A Glance: Superior sound quality and ergonomics • HDMI connectivity • Auto calibration and speaker equalization • Three-zone operation Sony Adds Major Value Like the old canine joke punch-line, “Because he can,” electronics designers...

Mar, 2009

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Expert review by : Michael Fremer (hometheatermag.com)

Sony STR-DA5400ES A/V Receiver

Like the old canine joke punch-line, "Because he can," electronics designers seem to be adding greater functionality and features to their A/V receivers more because they can rather than because consumers need them, want them, or are likely to use them.

The programmable remote is exceptionally well organized, which is a good thing since it's not backlit. The input buttons do light after you push them, which is back-assward in my opinion. Sony wisely put the TV Volume and TV Channel up/down rockers...

Mar, 2009

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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Sony STR-DN1030 review

A serious contender for class-leading status

Sensationally exciting sound ; open soundstage ; clear, crisp dialogue ; weighty, taut bass ; precise steering of surround effects ; good build

Unintuitive menu system

Sony has seriously upped its game with the STR-DN1030. This is a serious contender for class-leading status

Aug, 2012

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Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)

Sony STR-DA5400ES review

The Sony STR-DA5400ES has taken home cinema by storm – it's comfortably the best receiver available at this price-point

Scale and authority combined with detail ; attack and excellent integration create a presentation that’s faultless at the price ; great specs ; features and usability

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The STR-DA5400ES has taken home cinema by storm – it’s comfortably the best receiver available at this price-point

May, 2009

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Expert review by : Richard Stevenson (techradar.com)