Sony STR-DN1030

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Dec, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 386 reviews of Sony STR-DN1030. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the reliability and size. The design and price are also mentioned favorably. Comments are divided on the usability.

price, design, size, reliability

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Sony STR-DN1030 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 91/100 = Excellent quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 283 user reviews of Sony STR-DN1030 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People really like the reliability and design. The price and usability are also mentioned favorably, whereas opinions are divided on the size.

usability, price, design, reliability

80% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Dec, 2024

Expert review by : Oliver Amnuayphol (digitaltrends.com)

Sony STR-DN1030 Review

Sony's recent A/V receiver offerings have been somewhat a mixed bag. On one hand, they seemed to offer a good mix of features and connectivity for the money. On the other hand, the inclusion of too many useless bells ‘n whistles mucked up their...

Good headroom and dynamics ; Inclusion of both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth unique in its price class ; Excellent mix of networking, USB, and Airplay features ; Good video pass-through quality for its price point

GUI navigation and set up menus still miserable ; Sounds less good for music than for movies ; No on-screen menu overlay

Jan, 2013

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

Sony STR-DN1030 review: Sony STR-DN1030

Sony STR-DN1030

The ; 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 : 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 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, HDMI upconversion and a new user interface. In my opinion,...

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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Expert review by : Mark Fleischmann (hometheatermag.com)

Sony STR-DN1030 A/V Receiver

Sony may not be the first brand you think of in connection with audio/video receivers. The company has always offered competently designed models, some of which provide good performance and value for the money, yet somehow it hasn't basked in the...

Nov, 2012

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Expert review by : Mark Fleischmann (hometheater.com)

Sony STR-DN1030 A/V Receiver

Nov, 2012

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Expert review by : Mark Fleischmann (soundandvision.com)

Sony STR-DN1030 A/V Receiver

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Nov, 2012

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Expert review by : About.com (about.com)

Sony STR-DN1030 Home Theater Receiver - Product Review

Sony has crammed a lot into the STR-DN1030, and it is, in fact, the only home theater receiver in its price range to include built-in WiFi, Bluetooth, and Apple AirPlay. However, that doesn't mean audio performance has been neglected. In listening to...

Nov, 2012

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