Sony STR-DN1010

150 reviews

Nov, 2024

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usability (54)
price (34)
design (9)
reliability (3)
size (2)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 150 reviews of Sony STR-DN1010. 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 design. The price and usability also get good views. Views are divided on the reliability.

usability, price, design, size

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Sony STR-DN1010 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 94 user reviews of Sony STR-DN1010 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. People really like the size and design. The price and usability are also appreciated. There are some mixed comments about the reliability.

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83% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Matthew Moskovciak Steve Guttenberg (cnet.com)

Sony STR-DN1010 review: Sony STR-DN1010

Sony STR-DN1010

7.1 channel AV receiver; four HDMI inputs; graphical user interface; analog video upconversion; audio return channel support; standby pass-through; 3D compatible.

Not our top pick for sound quality; requires $100 dock for iPod/iPhone connectivity; competitors offer more HDMI inputs; skimpy on extra features, such as traditional multiroom functionality and USB connectivity; dynamic range compression turned on by...

Sony's midrange AV receiver improves on its predecessor with new HDMI features like standby pass-through and 3D compatibility, but it lacks a compelling reason to pick it over its competitors.

Aug, 2010

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

Sony STR-DN1010 review

If you like big and brash excitement, then you'll enjoy this Sony – but we found it to be a one trick pony that just can't compete

Stripped-down looks ; ergonomically impeccable ; hair-raisingly up-front sound

But who wants their hair on end the whole time?

This price-point is more competitive than ever before, and a one-trick pony like this Sony is off the pace

Sep, 2010

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Expert review by : Matthew Moskovciak (cnet.co.uk)

Sony STR-DN1010 review

Design The STR-DN1010 goes for a minimalist look, with a glossy front panel uncluttered by the usual knobs and buttons that tend dominate AV receivers. There's a power button the left, a large volume button the right (with a mute button), and an input...

7.1 channel AV receiver; four HDMI inputs; graphical user interface; analog video upconversion; audio return channel support; standby pass-through; 3D compatible.

Sony's midrange AV receiver improves on its predecessor with new HDMI features like standby pass-through and 3D compatibility, but it lacks a compelling reason to pick it over its competitors.

Aug, 2010

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Consumer review (dell.com)

Sony DN1010

I ordered this receiver prior to Christmas and received it ahead of schedule. This really is a great looking unit. It was very easy to hook up. The calibration mic did an excellent job of getting the sound right. This model replaced an older Pioneer...

Jan, 2011

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Consumer review (pcrush.com)

Big fan of Sony products

Great sound, Looks great, Plenty of inputs, single hdmi output to tv

don't like the gui, drops hdmi signal from time to time

Apr, 2011

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Consumer review (pcrush.com)

Big fan of Sony products

Picked up the S570 wifi blu ray player. The Strdn 1010 seem like a good match for it. Paired the reciever with a set of bose 201's for the front and vcs30 bose center channel and surround package, and of course a powered subwoofer. Makes for a great...

Great sound, Looks great, Plenty of inputs, single hdmi output to tv

don't like the gui, drops hdmi signal from time to time

Apr, 2011

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Consumer review (abt.com)

GREAT RECEIVER!!

LOVE SONY PRODUCTS!![...]

Great Sound Quality, Accurate Controls, Good Power Output

Confusing / Bad Remote Control, Difficult To Set Up

Mar, 2011

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Consumer review (pcrush.com)

My 3rd Sony Receiver

3D pass-thru, Great sound

I explain., It took 2 weeks before I was able to figure out how to bypass the GUI on-screen display. In review

Feb, 2011

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Consumer review (pcrush.com)

My 3rd Sony Receiver

You have to really read the user guide to fully take advantage all the features this unit haves to offer. Not only read but really "play" with the settings to understand what they do. It didn't hurt that this is my 3rd AV Receiver from Sony, so I had a...

3D pass-thru, Great sound

I explain., It took 2 weeks before I was able to figure out how to bypass the GUI on-screen display. In review

Feb, 2011

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Consumer review (pcrush.com)

speaker connectors

I am not up on the latest technology and nowhere will you find this information in the manual or online BUT this stereo does accept banana plugs for the speaker connection to the receiver. The manual shows only a binding post setup.

All good so far

the lack of a full explanation of speaker connection options

Jan, 2011

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