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alaTest has collected and analyzed 104 reviews of Sony STR-DN860. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the design and reliability. The size and price also get good feedback.
usability, price, size, reliability, design
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Sony STR-DN860 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.
Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 6 user reviews of Sony STR-DN860 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the usability. The price is also appreciated.
price, usability
100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.
Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)
Sony's done it again - this budget AV receiver offers sensational performance at an excellent price...
Big, wide soundstage Excellent clarity through the midrange Lots of subtle detail Easy to setup Great user interface Musical stereo performance
No Atmos
When all is said and done, our first impression of the STR-DN860 remains a lasting one. We knew its undeniable talents would cause problems for its rivals and this test proves exactly that. All this just goes to show that having the latest mods and...
Consumer review (bhphotovideo.com)
The user guides (provided with the product and online) leave a lot be desired. Very cryptic and not nearly as information as should be provided.
Consumer review (bhphotovideo.com)
Nice amp - work well with TV and other devices
Consumer review (bhphotovideo.com)
This receiver is easy to set up and calibrate. The included microphone that is used in calibration has a 20' long cord so you place the microphone where you sit and the system will optimize the phase and pairing of the speakers to give the optimum...
Consumer review (abt.com)
Love this Reciever. Used it to replace a poor receiver in a package deal and noticed the difference the minute I turned it on.
Consumer review (abt.com)
I’m enjoying many things about my STRDN860 AV unit. However, even though it supports WIFI. I wanted to be able to connect to internet sites (i.e. Netflix) to stream videos, but the product is not capable. That is very disappointing.
Consumer review (abt.com)
Has the features I need for my setup and it really does work pretty well. There have been a few issues with using Bluetooth headphones but I think I'm getting the hang of it. Sometimes the sound doesn't transfer to my headphones but I've figured out...
Consumer review (abt.com)
simple remote. sounds great with the klipsch speakers
Consumer review (abt.com)
The Sony 7.2 stereo receiver was easy to set up and configure. I especially appreciated the way the speaker wires could be attached easily. Works with Bluetooth or connected to CD or DVD player ( or iPod).
Consumer review (abt.com)
Setup was fairly easy, even though the material that came with the unit could have had more detail. I went to the on line manual but the link on Sony's site did not work. I'm sure that will be fixed. Just two disappointments which is my fault because I...