Sony DAV-FR9 5-Disc Progressive Scan DVD Dream System

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• Item Weight: 95 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 84 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B00022RV94
• Item model number: DAV-FR9
• Batteries: 2 AA batteries required. (included)
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #87,525 in Electronics (See Bestsellers in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 16, 2004

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description
Built around high power and full-featured excellence, Sony's potent yet compact DAV-FR9 Dream System home theater features a slot-loading 5-disc DVD-Video/SACD changer with built-in surround-receiver abilities and color-coded speaker terminals, 4 floorstanding speakers (left/right front and surround), a slim center-channel speaker, and a stand-alone subwoofer designed to work in concert with the rest of the components to deliver exhilarating, full-bodied surround sound from DVD, CD, MP3 CD, and Super Audio CD (SACD) music sources.

The system's 800 watts (total) are routed through its 7-channel S-Master full-digital amplifier/tuner and enhanced by the Digital Direct twin-drive subwoofer and its dual 6.25-inch woofers. (The amp pumps 114 watts x 5 for front, center, and surround speakers, with 115 watts x 2 for the passive subwoofer). Sony's exclusive S-Master digital amplifier delivers high power and low heat while occupying minimal space--merely 25 percent of the space required by a conventional amplifier.

Surround decoding and processing includes Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital EX (6.1), DTS-ES, and Dolby Pro Logic II (which generates discrete 5.1-channel surround sound from any stereo/2-channel source).

Whether your living room is currently home to an HDTV or you're merely thinking of "someday," the DAV-FR9 is equipped to deliver the full potential of your DVDs. Progressive scanning, referred to as 480p for the number of horizontal lines that compose the video image, creates a picture using twice the scan lines of a conventional DVD picture, giving you higher resolution and sharper images while eliminating nearly all motion artifacts. Choose from progressive-scan component-video outputs, composite-video, or S-video outputs. (Older TVs may require an RF modulator or video switcher to convert composite- or S-video to a threaded RF coaxial jack.)

Depending on the disc, SACD music releases provide super high-fidelity multichannel and/or stereo sound, using a high-resolution 1-bit converter to exceed the quality potential found in the standard 16-bit compact disc. The system also offers JPEG image CD slideshows so you can get the most from your favorite digital media right in the comfort of your living room.

Enjoy the DAV-FR9 from the repose of your easy chair with the supplied easy-to-operate Remote Commander remote control. Auxiliary connections include secondary composite- and S-video sources for a camcorder, gaming console, or VCR, and a headphone jack for private listening.

The DAV-FR9 system's design is sure to be a visual centerpiece. Glazed with a metallic frost, the system will illuminate any room with its slim, elegant speakers and attractive, brushed-aluminum chassis.

What's in the Box
DVD player/integrated surround amplifier, 4 floorstanding satellite speakers, a center speaker, a passive subwoofer, a remote control (RM-SP350), remote batteries, a user's manual, all requisite cabling.

Product Description
DVD Dream® System with 800 Total System Power- 114 X 5 (F,C,R) + 115 x 2 Subwoofer

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

27 of 29 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not Very Good As per sony Standards, February 15, 2005

By	keku "kk" - See all my reviews

I bought this one in First week of January. I kinda like it but it has some limitations. Sony could have made it a lot better than right now it is.
Here are some pros:
1. Styling of this system is perfect.
2. It's Slim and pretty decent.
3. 800 watt power that's pretty decent.
4. Sound quality is amazing. for the fact all speakars are 2 way so that makes it very good.
5. slot loading and illuminated sony logo makes it more attractive.
6. you can control output for individual speakars.
cons:
1. It loads/changes DVDs very slow... also you can't unload/load a disc if you are playing one. even it's slow when you change tracks.
2. When function it set to an external source or FM/AM and you try to eject a disc it automatically swiches to DVD mode.
3. limited input source, you can only hook it with two external source.
4. Very sensitive lense and firmware : if your DVD is quite old and have some scraches, it will skip or stuck. (while my cyberhome DVD player plays same DVD without any problem)
5. DVD fast forward speed is just 2X while other systems provide upto 32X.

Honestly over all this system is pretty good but very pricy for 799 or even 699. I bought it for 549 and I consider that as a fair price not a very good deal.

if your focus is sounds quality and Styling and do not have much sace to keep big speakers, I would say go for it. but if you have space to keep little big speakars I would suggest ONKYO.

NO doubt Sony is leader in making products those are very attractive, it is attractive you will fall in love with this system in first sight but DVD player is not very very functional and that takes off 2 stars out from rating.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Modern clean look - Sounds great!, February 11, 2005

By	Mike Kay (Binghamton, NY) - See all my reviews

Decided on this system due to the high editorial review it received on cnet.com and those interested should check out that review. System sounds great especially with Dvds and has that modern, clean look. Wires are connected on the bottom of the towers and hidden from view. The 4 towers are identical so you have symmetry in the room. Looks real sharp now compared to the old system I had with wires hanging down from the walls and stands.

I'm happy with this purchase, would have liked the ability to change the bass/treble settings but the standard settings still sound great, you can choose a number of preset sounds. The style, looks, and sound make this a good buy. But it won't replace high end components.

Decent volume levels especially with Dvds, I like it very loud at times. It' slow to load, and may have problems reading dirty dvds. I had one rented disc that had problems until I cleaned it, then it played fine. No issues with new Dvds or the ones I own.

This is the first Sony product that I would consider buying again. My previous reviews on other products where not good.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great system, January 6, 2005

By	K. Martin (Wantagh, NY United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I recently purchased this system, and I must say that I love it. The sound is incredible, and the system looks wonderful as part of a home theater setup. Set up was also very easy, and the DVD picture quality in excellent. All in all, I feel that this was an excellent purchase, but look around, it can be had for under $599.