Tag : audio video, sony str, surround sound, 1 channel, de998 7, receiver

Company : Sony List Price : $679.39 Amazon Price : Used Price : Average customer review :

Features

• 7.1-channel audio/video surround receiver with 30 radio presets, HD video switching, and 110 full-range watts per channel x 7
• Dolby Digital EX, DTS ES/Neo:6/96:24, and Dolby Pro Logic II/IIx 6.1-channel surround processing for lifelike, exciting audio from any source
• 7.1-/5.1-channel analog audio inputs accommodate high-resolution multi-channel formats like SACD and DVD-Audio
• 6 digital-audio inputs, 1 digital output; includes phono input for turntable and preprogrammed/learning LCD remote control
• Measures 17 x 6.2 x 15.8 inches (W x H x D)

Product Description

Producing more powerful channels for your home-theater surround sound system - Sony’s STR-DE998 FM Stereo/FM-AM Receiver comes equipped with 7.1 channels supplying 110 Watts per channel, delivered over the full dynamic range for top-class performance. The STR-DE998 supports many audio formats, so play your DVDs and other decordings in digital sound: Dolby Digital/DTS, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic, Dolby Pro Logic II Decoding, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Dual Mono, DTS ES. Additional features include a Digital Cinema Sound(TM) System with Cinema Studio EX A/B/C Modes, 7.1 Multi-Channel Analog Input, Component Up Conversion from S-Video and Composite, 30 AM/FM Radio Station Programmable Presets and a Remote Commander(R) Remote Control With Learning Macros, and OnScreen Guide. 7.1 Multi-Channel Analog Input 2 Zone/2 Room Control with 2nd Room Audio Portable A/V Input (Digital Optical In, Analog Audio and Video In) A/V Sync (Variable) - For Synchronizing Audio to Video Switched A /B or A+B Speaker Switching for Front Speakers 2 Assignable HD Capable Component Video Inputs/1 Output SoundField Link Inputs and Outputs - Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr ) Input(s) - x2 / Component Video (Y/Pb/Pr) Output(s) - x1 / S-Video Input(s) - x3 / S-Video Output(s) - x2 / Composite Video Input(s) - x5 (3 Rear, 1 Front) / Composite Video Output(s) - x3 / Optical Audio Input(s) - x4 (3 Rear, 1 Front) / Optical Audio Output(s) - x1 / Coaxial Audio Digital Input(s) - x2 / RCA Audio Input(s) - x8 (7 Rear, 1 Front) / RCA Audio Output(s) - x3 / Multi-Channel Input(s) - x1 (7.1 channel) / Subwoofer Output(s) - x1 / Phono Turntable Input(s) - x1 / Antenna Terminal(s) - x1 AM Clip Type / RF Connection Input(s) - x1 FM 75ohm Antenna / Headphone Jack - Gold Plated 1/4 / AC Outlet - x2 Switched Unit Dimensions WHD - 17 x 6-1/5 x 14-3/5 / 23 Pounds BLACK

Customer reviews

Works great
Beautiful sound, more than I needed. Many features I don’t use. Multi-stereo is good for speech. PLII good for sound. I would definitelky ecommend this or other Sony products.

Cons: Heavy.

It works
I only have a few complaints

- doesn’t have DVD optical input option even with the selectable inputs

- Doesn’t have remote controlled a/b speaker switch

- the tv onscreen menu act a little slow some times

- remote controller doesn’t display the custom names entered into the reciever

Wonderful
As for the few people who have had problems, I had the same problems with it cutting in and out, but later figured out it was because I had plugged my subwoofer into the reciever (so when I turned the reciever of, the woofer would turn off too), and whenever the subwoofer required a lot of power the reciever wouldn’t have enough for itself and the woofer and would cut out for a second. I’d assume this would be the case for anyone that uses this power port for other equipment that uses a lot of power.

Other than that (if you consider that a problem), I have never had any problems with this product. I absolutely love it, and when bought with the “Sony SA-VE367T 7.1-Channel Surround Speaker System” you’ll be blown away. There are only a few products that currently support 7.1 surround sound, but when you get one that does, you’ll be amazed. Even if you are just using 5.1 surround sound products, you’ll feel like you are there (playing war games with this is so real that you might need diapers).

Subwoofer Output is popping
4 months old and off to the Service center. The sub shut off so I used my back up sub. Same problem. Major pops out the sub channel. I would stay away from this one. When it worked it sounded real good.

Terrific sound from this receiver
We purchased this receiver from Amazon on December 28, 2005 for $329, no tax and no shipping. We researched it first and this was by far the best price online. If Amazon offers this again in that price range and you need one, you will get your money’s worth. We have it hooked up to nothing but Sony products, TV and DVD player; my husband thought it was easy to do. The surround sound from this receiver is terrific. We previously had a Denon receiver that cost three times more, was difficult to hook up, mechanically unsound, and never produced the sound quality that the Sony one does.