Sony STR-DG820

338 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 338 reviews of Sony STR-DG820. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, 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-DG820 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 83/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony STR-DG820

alaTest has collected and analyzed 8 user reviews of Sony STR-DG820 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk.

62% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony STR-DG820

alaTest has collected and analyzed 267 user reviews of Sony STR-DG820 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com.

87% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by (electronicsme.com)

Sony STR-DG820

4 HDMI InputsDigital Cinema Auto Calibration with microphoneXM Radio capabilitiesWalkman/ iPod connectivity with optional dockQuality video support

Don't want to spend a fortune for the “high end? brands? check out the...

Jan, 2009

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Expert review by : Richard Stevenson (techradar.com)

Sony STR-DG820 review

With best-in-class digital connectivity, does this Sony rule the roost?

Clinically clean sound ; Fine with dramas ; Simple setup

Too clinical for game mayhem ; No S-video, upscaling, or analogue multichannel inputs

Fails to make much of an impression with its clinical performance, but this receiver wins us over with its user-friendliness

Sep, 2008

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

Sony STR-DG820 review

On-board HD audio decoding ; four in, one out HDMI ; dynamic, detailed, exciting sound ; good with stereo music, too

Average build and style ; multichannel inputs are lacking

Brilliant all-rounder – this receiver will take some beating

Jul, 2008

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Consumer review (ciao.com)

Sony 7.1-channel surround radio amplifier STR-DG820

Emphasis in the design of SONY still a lot of work, such as the bottom chassis stamping out sheet metal protruding lines in particular, to curb unnecessary vibration; framework is also used to lock panels and chassis to increase rigidity, which can...

Blu-ray Disc has a variety of features, affordable price

No analog video signals into digital signal output capacity

Mar, 2009

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Consumer review (ciao.com)

Great A/V receiver for the price

XM Satellite Radio ready + Supports Sony BRAVIA Theater Sync and Sony Digital Media Port Cons: - Awkward remote - Cannot send analog video signals (e.g., component) through HDMI output, or digital inputs through the analog outputs - Only has LFE...

XM Satellite Radio ready

Nothing

Feb, 2009

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Consumer review (ciao.com)

Great sound, great technology!

Ago after purchasing a new Sony STR DG820 AV receiver and realizing I was out of HDMI connections on my television. I had been leaning towards Sony STR DG820 's newer line of units as they are getting very good reviews. One thing I've always found...

More sophisticated setup

Nothing

Feb, 2009

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Consumer review (ciao.com)

Sony STR DG820 AV receiver is top of all

Neural Surround Sound Includes a Sony Digital Media Port Available in May for about $400. and i belive that at this price & with this type of quality its the best in market for all. ... Read review

Well it have great sound quality

I havent checked yet

Feb, 2009

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Consumer review (ciao.com)

Sony STR DG820 AV receiver

All seemed quiet on the Sony front until they visited our Tedd Q recently and dropped off a sample of the -DG820. As befits its price tag, the Sony has the look of a budget receiver with its old-school silver chassis. Build quality is decent enough:...

Sony STR DG820 AV receiver

Dec, 2008

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)