Sony STR-DE475 5.1 Channels Receiver

Pros: Low price, excellent display, source renaming

Cons: Lack of ProLogicII, remote layout, durability (?)

The Bottom Line: I'd highly recommend this receiver for people on a budget and don't mind possible durability issues later on. (Techies looking for excuse to upgrade later, rejoice!)

Review: This receiver was my first DD/DTS receiver, and I was very happy with how it performed. The physical dimension of the receiver is shorter than others, which may be a blessing for people short on space.

The display on the receiver is...

Pros: Sounds great, price is right, DTS decoding.

Cons: Could use more digital inputs.

The Bottom Line: This is a great entry-level/smaller room/second room receiver. The features belie the low price point.

Review: As I sit here in my bedroom, I cast a warm glance at my STR-DE475 Receiver. I realize that for the money, it's the best receiver I have ever bought. Dolby Digital, DTS, auto-switching, sound fields, and quality, for only $160? Sound impossible? Not any...

Pros: Easy to use. Playing great music within 15 mins.

Cons: No clock on the front.

The Bottom Line: This is a great product that will produce perfect sound for many years to come...its a SONY!!

Review: This is a great product. I was looking for a home theater receiver that would last for years. Sure enough i chose sony for its great reliability and superior sound quality.
I received this receiver as a gift and i could not be happier with it so...

Pros: Just about everything, especially price

Cons: No S-video hookups

The Bottom Line: Seems you can't go wrong with this receiver, unless you must have S-video inputs.

Review: How This Receiver Has Performed

I couldn't be happier with the performance of my Sony receiver. It sounds incredible, has plenty of features and cost a fraction of comparably equipped units. It does everything I need except video...

Pros: Sound quality, AC3 and DTS 24 bit decoding, control layout

Cons: No S video connectors, no remote light, no FM signal strength

The Bottom Line: Excellent sounding cost effective receiver for entry to mid level systems if you can live without S video connectors.

Review: I bought this as a second system for my PC which has a DVD player and a Real Magic Hollywood+ DVD card with AC3 and DTS digital output. I just have some old ADS L300 bookshelf speakers for the mains, and some el-cheapo KLH center and surrounds (and no...

Pros: Solid, quaility, great sound; great price for what you get.

Cons: No switched power outlet for other components (like for your SW)

The Bottom Line: Unless you want to peel the paint of the walls (and destroy your hearing), you'll be very happy with this unit!

Review: Little by little I had been replacing my old home theatre system. First went the center channel speaker that came with my old system; then the front speakers. Recently I bought some B-I-C America in-wall speakers (recommended) to replace the rear...

Pros: Feature packed, Easy to set up, and inexpensive for having DTS.

Cons: No "S" Video Input

The Bottom Line: I'd recommend this receiver for anyone that doesn't want to have to upgrade anytime soon. It has tons of features, it's durable, and the quality is excellent.

Review: I looked around a lot before buying a receiver, mainly because I didn't want to buy a receiver that didn't have DTS, but was still under $300. Sony delivered, and provided a receiver that is full of usable features.

The great thing about this...

Pros: Excellent features and easy to install

Cons: No "S" video hook-up.

The Bottom Line: If you are looking for a reasonably priced receiver with Dolby Theater Sound, then this is the unit for you.

Review: I am slow to upgrade. I know the technology is out there, but I can not afford to make a bad purchase. I have been running my DVD player through a shelf system and had switched out to some low end Bose speaker, which are very good quality for the...

Pros: Good sound, many sound modes, cheap, good looking.

Cons: No S-video.

The Bottom Line: If don't have much cash to spend, this unit would be worth buying. You'd be surprised at the sound quality, and features it provides.

Review: Specs
• 80 Watts x 5

• 5.1 Channel Input

• 8 32-bit DSP Modes

• Digital Cinema Sound™ Processing

• 1 Digital Coaxial Input

• 1 Subwoofer Pre-Amp...

Pros: Entry-Level Features; Good Tuner; Well Made; Easy To Use

Cons: Lack Of Digital Inputs; No S-Video Inputs

The Bottom Line: Budget end of home cinema, the Sony STRDE475 meets with competition but could be worth it

Review: In July I reviewed a Kenwood KRF-5050 receiver, it was a bargain, Dolby Digital and DTS processing, loads of features and a great sound performance, all for £180. However over the last few months I have had my eye on the UK Home Cinema market, and what...