Sony STRDH520 7.1 Channel 3D AV Receiver (Black) (Discontinued by Manufacturer)

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Brand	Sony
Connectivity Technology	HDMI
Color	Black
Supported Internet Services	Sirius
Item Dimensions LxWxH	21 x 14.32 x 9.44 inches
Output Wattage	270 Watts
Item Weight	16.8 Pounds
Control Method	Remote
Audio Output Type	Headphones, Speakers

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TOTAL 945W (135W/ch x 7 @8ohm, 1kHz, THD 0.05%) 100W + 100W @ 8ohm, 1kHz, THD 1%
6 HD Inputs (4 HDMI, 2 Component)
3D pass-through
HD Digital Cinema Sound (HD DCS)
Dolby TrueHD, Pro logic IIz and dts HD Enhanced Audio Codecs
7.1-channel AV receiver with 100W per channel
6 HD Inputs (4 HDMI, 2 component)

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Sony STR-DH520 7.1 Channel 3D AV Receiver, Black

7.1 Channel A/V Receiver (100W x7 @ 8 ohms 1kHz 1% THD)
6 HD Inputs (4 HDMI®, 2 Component)
3D pass-through
HD Digital Cinema Sound (HD DCS)
Dolby TrueHD, Pro logic IIz and dts HD Enhanced Audio Codecs²
BRAVIA Widget unified TV on-screen interface⁵
Audio Return Channel uses just one cable for TV audio⁶
Standby pass-through of Audio & Video via HDMI connected devices
Fully Assignable inputs allows for use of all connections
BRAVIA Sync for multi-device control w/ one remote⁴
Sony Pre-programmed Remote Control included
24p True Cinema pass-through

Step up your home entertainment experience with Sony's STR-DH520 receiver that delivers 7.1 powerful channels of sound and allows up to six HD connections.⁶ Plus, enjoy incredible sound quality while you watch 3D sports movies and games from connected 3D devices.¹ Audio Return Channel ensures that you enjoy surround sound even when you watch television delivered straight to your connected HDTV.⁶

The Latest Technology

Well Connected

A total of six HD inputs guarantee utmost connectivity and versatility. Four HDMI inputs with 3D pass-through allow you to connect a 3D Blu-ray Disc player, PS3 system, cable box or other device to enjoy 3D movies, video games and TV shows. But wait, there's more: two component HD inputs ensure all your compatible devices can get in on the action.

3D Pass-through

Enter a new dimension in home entertainment. Featuring four HDMI inputs with 3D pass-through, you can connect your compatible 3D Blu-ray Disc player, PS3 system, cable box or satellite receiver to enjoy a spectrum of 3D entertainment.¹ Don't yet have a 3D-compatible device? No problem; all HD inputs are also compatible with standard 2D devices.

Cinematic Sound

Get blown away by the sounds of your favorite movies and hear them the way they were meant to be heard. Engineered around Sony's intimate knowledge of movie sound production, HD Digital Cinema Sound mode recreates the precise acoustics of the theater and delivers an immersive cinematic experience right to your own home.

Smart Design, Smart Features

Advanced Blu-ray Disc Audio Decoding and 24p True Cinema (pass-through)

Experience sound closer to the way it was captured with LPCM, Dolby trueHD, ProLogic IIz and dts-HD master audio codecs.² Also, watch Blu-ray Disc movies in their native frame rate (24 frames per second) when paired with a 24p HDTV and playback device like a Blu-ray Disc Player or PlayStation3 gaming console via HDMI cable.

BRAVIA Widget Control and Sync Capability

Connect to select Sony 2011 Televisions and experience an integrated user interface on-screen.⁵ Conveniently operate and control select Sony BRAVIA Sync devices with one remote including: Sony Blu-ray Disc Players, BRAVIA HDTVs, Sony home theater products, Handycam Camcorders and Cyber-shot Digital Cameras.⁴

Audio Return Channel

Eliminate the need for extra cables connected to your TV. This feature allows audio to be sent from your compatible TV to your receiver through the same HDMI cable already being used to send audio and video to your TV.⁶

Standby pass-through of Audio and Video

Conveniently access all your HDMI connected devices without having to power on the receiver.

What’s in the box: Sony STR-DH520 7.1 Channel 3D AV Receiver, Remote Control with Batteries (AA x 2), FM Wire Antenna, AM Loop Antenna, Quick Setup Guide, Operating Instructions and 2-Year Sony Parts and Labor Warranty.

¹Requires 3D content, 3D HDTV, 3D glasses, 3D emitter, and HDMI cable (at least 10.2 Gbps).
²Requires HDMI cable and LPCM capable receiver.
³Requires HDTV with equivalent display and HDMI cable sold sep.
⁴Syncs with BRAVIA Sync or Theatre Sync products.
⁵Can be used only when [sound bar, receiver, etc.] is connected to a Sony XBR-EX620, EX630, EX720, EX820, EX830, NX830, HX820, HX830, or HX930 series BRAVIA HDTV via HDMI cable sold sep.
⁶Requires HDMI cables sold sep.

Product Specifications

Watts/Channel:
100 x 7
Warranty:
2 Years
3D Pass-through Ready?: Yes
Remote Included:
Yes, IR Wireless
Advanced Audio Formats:

Dolby Digital/Plus
Dobly Digital EX/Surround EX
Dobly Pro Logic/II/IIx/IIz
DTS/DTS-ES/96/24
DTS HD MA/HD HR/NEO:6

Tuner: Sirius/XM/AM/FM
Inputs:

Component Video: 2
Analog Audio: 2
Analog Stereo Mini Jack: 1
Digital Coaxial/Digital: 1/2
HDMI: 4

Outputs:

Component Video: 1
Analog Audio: 0
Headphone Out: Yes(Gold)
Subwoofer Pre-out: 1
HDMI: 1

Amplifier Features:

Advanced Auto Volume
Analog Direct
Night Mode
Speaker Selector (A Speakers Only)
Tuner Station Name Display

Dimensions/Weight: 17 x 6.25 x 12.75 Inches/16.8 lb

Product information

Product Dimensions

21 x 14.32 x 9.44 inches

Item Weight

16.8 pounds

Manufacturer

Sony

ASIN

B004NHCGJO

Item model number

STRDH520

Customer Reviews

381 ratings

4.2 out of 5 stars

Best Sellers Rank

#211,205 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
#413 in Audio Component Receivers

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer

Date First Available

February 12, 2011

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JHW57

Good at the start, but HDMI inputs die over time

Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2018

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This is my third Sony receiver in a row, and first surround sound. I've had it for five years, and it completely lived up to my expectations -- for the first four of those five years. The sound from one of the HDMI inputs inexplicably went out after four years. Changed cables, changed devices on the input, etc., -- nada. Clearly a fault in the Sony. I had to buy an add-on HDMI input switcher (happily, with a remote) to work around the loss of an input. Then, just recently, I noticed that my cable box was not putting out 5.1 sound as it used to -- just stereo. I was inclined to blame the cable box, but when I switched the cable box to a different input -- voila, there was 5.1 sound again. The HDMI input switcher had an extra input, so I've used that now. But I'm down to only two fully working HDMI inputs out of four, and no guarantees. Except that I'm extremely unlikely to buy another Sony receiver if another HDMI input goes out.

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Bill Macy

Pretty good bang for buck, but not that easy to set up

Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2011

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Wanted a new receiver to compliment my other new home entertainment/HTPC setup. Wanted an inexpensive receiver to connect everything via HDMI. Took a little while and a little instruction reading to figure out how to get everything just right. The menu system on the receiver is pretty confusing, but I guess the little bit of work is countered by the lower price tag. Only have had it installed for a couple of days, but performance seems good.

Pros:

-The price - lots of features for the cost
-If using HDMI, reduces the mess of wires used in RCA/Component-based setups
-HDMI Pass-thru - This is a great feature. I was concerned that I would have to leave the receiver on at all times, but if you turn pass-thru feature on, it will pass-thru the HDMI signal, even if the receiver is in standby (sleep) mode. This basically means you can choose to only use sound output from TV if you dont want to used your external HT speakers.

Cons:

-If connecting your HTPC, the receiver didn't seem to like a high refresh rate. Mine was set to 60hz, and the screen displayed some blotching that would come and go as the PC refreshed the screen rate. I dropped the refresh rate down to 30hz and it seems to have addressed the blotching.
- Menu system is messy and hard to navigate, and requires the receiver remote.
- I have a bravia TV, but couldnt figure out how to get the "Bravia sync" feature to work.

All in all, I am pretty happy with the purchase. This doesnt have all the features of some of the newer receivers, but for roughly 1/2 the price, you get most of the major benefits needed for newer components. The sound output is more than I needed for my application, so mostly thumbs up. Would have given 5 stars had Sony spent a little extra time and implemented an on-screen set up to make things a little less confusing.

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minnell

Great AV receiver with a few annoyances

Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2012

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This AV receiver is one I did not expect to buy. I had been looking mostly at Harman Kardon and Denon, which are both high priced but brands I have no issues with. Sony, on the other hand, is a company I've been weary of lately (mostly because their newer products feel poorly designed and cheaply made). This receiver is not what I expected from Sony. It is enclosed in a very nice full metal casing, has 7.1 channels (130 Watts per channel), a very nice remote, and excellent performance. I decided to buy this mostly because the Harman Kardon and Denon receivers felt a bit overpriced for what I needed. I have a JBL Cinema 500 sound system (only 5.1 channels) and didn't need a "top-of-the-line" receiver to use with them. This was an excellent deal! Although, on a side note, I feel like this is the only area where Sony still feels relevant. I connected my speakers (which was very easy), chose my setup using the display on the front (more on that in a minute), connected my consoles, and was up and running with no issues--a painless process (10 minutes or less).

Now, here are the only real issues I have with this receiver, but they can easily be justified because of the lower price:

--No on-screen settings menu. This gets really annoying when you have to navigate every setting on the front LCD.

--Standby. I understand why this exists, but I get frustrated when it goes into standby every 30 minutes. I have turned it off for every source I have connected, but it refuses to stay on. My TV shuts off when no HDMI signal is detected, so once this goes into standby, I have about 1 minute to turn it back on before my set powers down.

--Size. As with any receiver, this thing is big, heavy, and...well, just big. This is only annoying if you have limited space near your TV, and want it to be by your TV.

Now, performance. I haven't had any issues with the performance of this receiver, I can't say much more than that, but everything functions just the way I would want it to. My speakers have a maximum wattage of about 100W, so I've never turned the volume up all the way. I have gone to about 40 on the dial, and that was almost too loud. So, I cannot imagine what 100 would be like.

Overall, this is an incredible buy if you can get it for under $200. I love how Sony has a two (2) year parts and labor warranty on this, and I don't expect there to be any issues with it. My last receiver lasted 9 years before I replaced it, and it was still working. I would recommend this if you need an inexpensive, nice, simple, and great performing receiver.

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B. Perry

Good quality receiver

Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2016

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I purchased an almost-new sound system before realizing the obvious: I'd need a receiver to hook it all together. Fortunately, this Sony model went on sale just a week afterwards and we picked it up. I've been very happy with the model. It offers all the features you'd want, including fine balancing and a sound test to see what's working.
Just as importantly, it has several inputs to use on the back of the device. Even with several system hooked up through it, we still have excess input outlets available. The inputs come pre-labeled, which is a nice touch. You can plug in your game system and your blu-ray player, and the receiver's display will tell you which one is actively selected. No need to remember which number goes with which device.
Overall, I'm pleased with the purchase. Almost 4 years of use and it's still running fine.

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Brian

Very Satisfied Customer

Reviewed in Canada on October 17, 2012

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Receiver arrived within a couple weeks. Removed from box and hooked it up with no issues. Easy to set up and within an hour everything was connected and working. Very satisfied with the receiver and would definitely recommend it to others.

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Sony STR-DH520 7.1 Channel 3D AV Receiver, Black

The Latest Technology

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3D Pass-through

Cinematic Sound

Smart Design, Smart Features

Advanced Blu-ray Disc Audio Decoding and 24p True Cinema (pass-through)

BRAVIA Widget Control and Sync Capability

Audio Return Channel

Standby pass-through of Audio and Video

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