Sony STR-DH820

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Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 364 reviews of Sony STR-DH820. 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. People are impressed by the size and reliability. The design and price are also mentioned favorably.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Sony STR-DH820 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony STR-DH820

alaTest has collected and analyzed 53 user reviews of Sony STR-DH820 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the reliability and size. The design and usability also get good feedback.

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96% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Sony STR-DH820

alaTest has collected and analyzed 173 user reviews of Sony STR-DH820 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the design and size. The reliability and price also get good reviews.

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84% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Campbell Simpson (goodgearguide.com.au)

Sony STR-DH820 amplifier

Sony STR-DH820 review: an A/V receiver with plenty of power, iPod support and comprehensive codec support

Simple auto calibration ; Plenty of power

Front-mounted ports can't be hidden

The STR-DH820 adds some useful features from the entry-level STR-DH520. As A/V receivers go, it does a pretty good job and doesn't have any significant failings that would annoy the majority of users.

May, 2011

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

Sony STR-DH820 review

Best home cinema amplifier up to £350, Awards 2011. If you're taking your first step towards a home cinema setup, this Sony is a fantastic start

Great value ; exciting sound ; powerful, tight bass ; accurate steering of effects

No network functionality means no music streaming services

Best home cinema amplifier up to £350, Awards 2011. A fantastic AV amp for those wishing to build a separates system

Sep, 2011

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Consumer review (tigerdirect.com)

Incredible buy

Does everything it says it would. Almost sets itself up. Sound quality is excellent. This receiver is worth much more than the price I paid.

Jul, 2012

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Consumer review (tigerdirect.com)

Great Receiver

Went to the local 'big box' discount retailer and they couldn't come close to meeting this deal. As always, this company delivers in record time, thanks!

May, 2012

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Consumer review (sony.com)

Very good, I think?

It was easy to set up and it sounds great when it works. But sometimes turns off while watching TV. You have to turn it back on and raise the volume. I may have to return it if the problem continues.

Sounds great

Turns itself off in the middle of a TV program or movie

Jan, 2012

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Consumer review (sony.com)

STR-D820

Love it Got it The best SONY STR-D820

Jan, 2012

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Consumer review (sony.com)

Totaly Awsome

I bought the STR-DH820 for 3D pass through and on screen menu. Ihave the STR-DH810 also a awsome reciever but not 3D, it is 3months old and back in box for a back up. The 820 not only delivered on reason for purchase but exceeded my expectations as...

Loaded with theater features

NONE

Jan, 2012

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Consumer review (tigerdirect.com)

Sony STR-DH820

Sony has Always has the best Receiver this 1 of the best of best Sony STR-DH282

Jan, 2012

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Consumer review (tigerdirect.com)

Great Deal, Great Product

I have and do own a few Sony products.I am 100% satisfied with this Sony Receiver.The price is outstanding. The unit is very easy to setup and switching from one mode to another is very simple. This receiver is smart and takes very few cables to...

Dec, 2011

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Consumer review (sony.com)

Easy Set-up

This receiver replaced a similar one (DG810) because I needed a 3D compatible unit. It works great with my home theater system,. I don't use the iPod/iPhone accessory because I have Apple TV. All in all, extremely pleased with the performance of the...

Works Great with 3D TV, Auto Calibration, Many options

Dec, 2011

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