{"id":4956,"date":"2014-10-04T12:19:55","date_gmt":"2014-10-03T23:19:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/abtec.co.nz\/blog\/?p=4956"},"modified":"2014-10-04T12:22:25","modified_gmt":"2014-10-03T23:22:25","slug":"sony-str-dh750-7-2-ch-av-receiver-product-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abtec.co.nz\/blog\/sony-str-dh750-7-2-ch-av-receiver-product-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Sony STR-DH750 7.2 ch A\/V Receiver Product Review"},"content":{"rendered":"

As a starting point of this review Home Audio has always been an interest of mine, even from a young age where I would sit for hours listening to records on my fathers component system. So naturally when I was asked if I wanted to do a Product Review on the Sony STR-DH750 Receiver<\/strong> I had to snap up the opportunity right quick! Over the last few weeks I have spent numerous hours listening to music, testing features and demoing the unit to several customers watching for their reactions and also at the same time seeing how they responded to the functionality of the Sony STR-DH750<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Ok, lets start with the product design…<\/p>\n

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When it comes to the Sony Receivers<\/strong> design they have a tendency to have a simple layout or look, this to me is a good thing as I am not a fan on lots of buttons and also this can be good for the general public or technologically disadvantaged. However when you have a screen connected the menu’s become a lot more involved which is good, giving the user the option to either have a nice simple display or a more complex one.<\/p>\n

Even the remote is of simple design with more than enough buttons for the user but not confusing cluster of buttons that you would most likely never use.<\/p>\n

Now lets get to my favourite part… Sound Quality<\/p>\n

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Ok, I will admit I wasn’t actually expecting to much from the output or sound quality of the Sony STR-DH750<\/strong>, but these are words that I have had to take back…<\/p>\n

Between Ashley and myself we have spent a lot of time in the last month or so playing different genres of music on the Sony STR-DH750<\/strong> with different speaker types and configurations. The overall sound is very clean even at the higher levels, keeping in mind the output is a very conservative 90 watts per channel with 0.09% THD or 145 watts x7 channels with 0.9% THD. I’d go as far as it sounds better and cleaner than another amplifier that I have been testing that claims almost twice the rated power and almost twice the price point.<\/p>\n

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Specifications<\/strong><\/p>\n

Receiver<\/strong>
\nAmp channel: 7ch
\n6 Ohms 20-20 kHz: 90W + 90W
\n(6 Ohms 20-20 kHz) THD: 0.09%
\nAnalog Direct: Yes
\nBi-Amp: Yes
\nSpeaker Selector: A\/B\/A+B
\nSpeaker Terminal: Screw
\nHeadphone Out: Yes (Gold)<\/p>\n

Connectivity<\/strong>
\nHDMI input: 4
\nComposite input: 1
\nOptical: 2
\nCoaxial: 1
\nAnalogue Audio in: 2
\nUSB: 1 (iPhone\/WM via USB)
\nUSB support formats: MP3, AAC, WMA, WAV 192k, FLAC 192k, ALAC
\nMHL: 1
\nHDMI output: 1
\nComposite Monitor Out: 1
\nHeadphone out: Yes
\nPre-out (subwoofer): 2<\/p>\n

Sound Decoding Format\/Sound Field<\/strong>
\nDSD: Yes (HDMI)
\nLPCM (2ch\/5.1ch\/7.1ch) thru HDMI: Yes
\nDTS HD MA\/ DTS HD HR: Yes\/Yes
\nDolby True HD\/Dolby Digital Plus: Yes\/Yes
\nDTS \/ DTS-ES MATRIX 6.1\/DTS-ES DISCRETE 6.1: Yes\/Yes\/Yes
\nDTS 96\/24: Yes
\nDolby Prologic\/II\/Iix: Yes\/Yes\/Yes
\nDolby Dual Mono: Yes
\n2ch: Yes
\nAnalog Direct: Yes
\nA.F.D. (Auto Format Direct): Yes
\nMulti Stereo: Yes
\nHD Digital Cinema Sound: Yes
\nPLII Movie: Yes
\nPLIIx Movie: Yes
\nNeo: 6 Cinema: Yes
\nHall sound mapping: Large hall
\nJazz Club: Yes
\nLive Concert: Yes
\nStadium: Yes
\nSports: Yes
\nPortable Audio Enhancer: Yes
\nPLII Music: Yes
\nPLIIx Music: Yes
\nNeo: 6 Music: Yes
\nAdvanced auto volume: Yes
\nNight mode: Yes
\nA\/V Sync: Yes (fixed)<\/p>\n

HDMI Quality<\/strong>
\n1080p: Yes
\n1080\/24p: Yes
\nDeep Colour: Yes
\nTriluminous Colour: Yes
\n3D over HDMI: Yes
\nAudio Return Channel: Yes
\nAudio Widget: Yes
\nBRAVIA Sync (CEC Control): Yes<\/p>\n

Tuner<\/strong>
\nPreset Channel (FM\/AM): FM 30\/AM 30
\nStation Name: Yes
\nAuto Tuning: Yes
\nDirect Tuning: Yes<\/p>\n

Networking<\/strong>
\nBluetooth: Yes
\nNFC: Yes
\nMobile application: Song Pal<\/p>\n

Other Features<\/strong>
\nAuto Room Tuning Mic: Advanced D.C.A.C.
\nGUI: Basic
\nSleep Timer: Yes (up to 2 hours)
\nDimensions (W x H x D mm): Approx: 430 mm x 156 mm x 329 mm
\nWeight: Approx: 7.6 kg
\nPower Consumption: 240 W
\nPower Consumption (stand by): 0.3 W
\nAuto Standby: Yes<\/p>\n

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Some History of Sony’s Home Audio<\/strong><\/p>\n

1950:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Type G<\/p>\n

\"type<\/p>\n

Japan’s first tape recorder. This machine featured a tape speed of 19cm per second. With Sony’s exclusive small-hub reel, the recorder accepted tapes in reel diameters of up to 10 inches. Units were delivered to the Supreme Court and various other government agencies, earning it the nickname \u201cType G,\u201d for government.<\/p>\n

1951:<\/strong><\/p>\n

H-1<\/p>\n

\"H-1\"<\/p>\n

The first consumer-use tape recorder. It was named \u201cType H,\u201d for home, because it was designed for home use. The machine was housed in a wooden case resembling a trunk to accommodate overseas travel. It weighed 13kg, much lighter than the first-generation Type G. This was the first model to incorporate industrial design.<\/p>\n

1961:<\/strong><\/p>\n

TC-777<\/p>\n

\"TC-777\"<\/p>\n

Japan’s first all transistor amp tape recorder. Because the model name had a series of three sevens in a row, it was called the \u201cThree Seven.\u201d<\/p>\n

1964:<\/strong><\/p>\n

TC-263D<\/p>\n

\"TC-263D\"<\/p>\n

Tape deck featuring only a single transport mechanism. This device was unique in that it used a recording amplifier known as the SRA-3 to record sound, with reproduction achieved by connecting a tape playback equalizer to the same amplifier. Since music was generally reproduced only from phonograph records at the time, this product was revolutionary in that consumers could now enjoy music on tapes in the same way they had with vinyl records.<\/p>\n

1965:<\/strong><\/p>\n

TA-1120<\/p>\n

\"TA-1120\"<\/p>\n

The world’s first all-silicon transistorized stereo integrated amplifier. It was the first product in the ES series. This device caused a sensation throughout the audio industry due to its ability to offer what vacuum tube amps could not: major output while simultaneously ensuring low distortion.<\/p>\n

1970:<\/strong><\/p>\n

TC-9000<\/p>\n

\"TC-9000\"<\/p>\n

Stereo tape deck utilizing one-way 2-track stereo recording instead of conventional reciprocal 4-track stereo recording, with a tape speed of 38cm per second (about twice that of conventional models). Together, these features provided advanced performance similar to professional equipment. This tape deck enjoyed popularity among audiophiles under the nickname \u201cTwo-track Three-eight.\u201d<\/p>\n

1972:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Listen 5<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/p>\n

Part of Sony’s “Listen” series and one of the earliest component stereo systems.<\/p>\n

1973:<\/strong><\/p>\n

TC-2850SD<\/p>\n

\"TC-2850SD\"<\/p>\n

The first \u201cCassette Densuke,\u201d successor to the shoulder-type tape recorder nicknamed \u201cDensuke.\u201d Although portable, this tape recorder also offered such high performance, it was also used as a stationary model. This product coincided with a fad for the nostalgia of steam locomotives known as the \u201cSL Boom.\u201d A craze for on-site recording was set in motion and the TC-2850SD played a leading role in this craze.<\/p>\n

1977:<\/strong><\/p>\n

PCM-1<\/p>\n

\"PCM-1\"<\/p>\n

Enabled users to record digitally by connecting with a consumer-use VTR. This device played a notable role in audio history in that now even amateurs could handle PCM (pulse code modulated music source) technology, previously limited to professionals. This technology would eventually lead to the development of the compact disc.<\/p>\n

1982:<\/strong><\/p>\n

CDP-101<\/p>\n

\"CDP-101\"<\/p>\n

World’s first compact disc player. The 12cm CD, on which music signals were digitally recorded, signaled the birth of advanced high fidelity sound, opening up new horizons for digital audio.<\/p>\n

1987:<\/strong><\/p>\n

DTC-1000ES<\/p>\n

\"DTC-1000ES\"<\/p>\n

Digital Audio Tape recorder (DAT). This deck enabled users to enjoy advanced high fidelity audio recording and reproduction at home.<\/p>\n

1999:<\/strong><\/p>\n

SCD-1<\/p>\n

\"SCD-1\"<\/p>\n

The first Super Audio CD (SACD) player, representing the latest in the realistic reproduction of sound, enabling playback of even the most minute nuances and atmosphere of high fidelity music.<\/p>\n

2004:<\/strong><\/p>\n

NAS-A1<\/p>\n

\"NAS-A1\"<\/p>\n

Network audio system offers compatibility with the Japan-based \u201cAny Music\u201d service—enabling users to enjoy purchasing and downloading music CDs via the net.<\/p>\n

2008:<\/strong><\/p>\n

NSA-PF1<\/p>\n

\"NSA-PF1\"<\/p>\n

2009:<\/strong><\/p>\n

TA-DA5500ES<\/p>\n

\"TA-DA5500ES\"<\/p>\n

TA-DA5500ES, world’s first multi – channel integrated amplifier with automatic phase – matching technology<\/p>\n

2010:<\/strong><\/p>\n

STR-DH710<\/p>\n

\"STR-DH710\"<\/p>\n

Home Theater A\/V receiver capable of supporting HD components including 3D and ARC.<\/p>\n

2011:<\/strong><\/p>\n

TA-DA5700ES<\/p>\n

\"TA-DA5700ES\"<\/p>\n

The world\u2019s first* 9.1ch playback-compatible 7-channel integrated amplifier equipped with \u2018Sound Optimizer\u2019 correction technology.
\n* As an independent correction technology based on the difference between the efficiency measurement of multi-channel integrated amplifier speakers and the standard movie production levels. (Current at the time of the press release issued on September 28, 2011.)<\/p>\n

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Pro’s\/Con’s<\/strong><\/p>\n

Pros:<\/strong> Good clean power, easy to use, beautiful clean design, dual subwoofer outputs<\/p>\n

Cons:<\/strong> Would like more HDMI input\/outputs, no pre-outs to run power-amps.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Overall the Sony STR-DH750<\/strong> has decent output that is nice and clean sounding, 7.2 sound for all your movie needs and is 4k through capable. Nice and easy to use USB, Bluetooth and has a very big bang to buck ratio making very appealing for anybody just starting to build their own surround sound or musical setup!<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Lance \u2018Captain Z\u2019 Wilson<\/strong><\/p>\n

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