Sony STR-DB930 A/V Receivers
Sony STR-DB930 A/V Receivers
[Sep 11, 1999]
Cy
an Audio Enthusiast
hello!I need information about dealers who sell this reciever. I´m trying to buy one of this in a futute trip to the states, but I need it delivereed to my hotel. |
[Oct 16, 1999]
Philip D
Audiophile
Strength:
Well build, crisp sound, tons of in/outs
Weakness:
Remote codes, setup of settings could be easier... Strong unit, good bass, especially clear midrange in both music and HT.. I've tried both the Sony and HK model AV65 in my home, on both Infinity and NHT speakers, and my vote goes to the Sony, it's a keeper.. Overall gets a 4, however, because of the weaknesses stated above! Similar Products Used: Just the HK AV65. |
[Oct 16, 1999]
Nigel Lim
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
A lot of features/Price/Performance
Weakness:
Bad quality control Loads of features, inputs, outputs, solid build and inexpensive for what you get. |
[Nov 01, 1999]
Steve
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Great sound, loads of features, power to spare, and all at a great price.
Weakness:
Personally, I don't like the remote and there's no CD digital input (but you can use the MD input). What can I say that hasn't been said. All the features you could want at a great price point. Similar Products Used: Yamaha |
[Oct 14, 1999]
Audio2
Audiophile
Strength:
Best Receiver under $800.
Weakness:
None. This is one of the most solid receivers on the market. Audio's review makes it clear that he really hasn't picked up or played with the 930. His comment on the power makes this even more clear since I believe the 930 puts out more pure power than the HK. Could this be another visit from our friend Harris worships HK and hates Sony with a passion? Hmmmmmm. Similar Products Used: HK 65, Dennon AV3300, Onkyo 575 |
[Nov 06, 1999]
Randy
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Has the sound quality of higher priced receivers at an affordable price
Weakness:
The remote takes some time to learn. Excellent reciever for the dollar $$$ Bought mine from Sound City 414.20 with shipping. Did have to wait 3 weeks, but well worth the wait. Great rich sound good amount of power .. Drives my boise 10.1 speakers. Almost dont ned to use my Sub Woofer now. Many sound fields and adjustments to adjust for your particular taste. I believe this to be the best reciever out for under 500.00.... Compared to Onkyo 575 and Yamaha 1105.. and HK AR65. Be sure not to buy the sony DE series receivers they are not near the quality at almost the same price retail.. Buy online ... SAVE $$$ Sound City is a good Choice. Similar Products Used: ONKYO 575 |
[Oct 14, 1999]
AUDIO
Audiophile
Strength:
None
Weakness:
Too much $$$, for too less power. Ok... so if this reciever is built so well. Then how come it's smaller, and lighter in weight than the Denon, Onkyo, Yamaha, or HK? Plus Sony doesn't tell you it's current. Now the Onkyo might be say rated at 80 watts per channel, with 55 current, while the Sony 930 is rated at 110watts per channel, but with only what maybe 12-15 current. The Onkyo's, Yam's, Denon's, and HK's go louder than the Sony. Now this does have some nice DSP modes, but I honestly like to hear sounds the way they are meant to be heard. I read some people buying this unit for $600, you can get a Yam, Onkyyo, Denon, or HK for around that price. Go to a retailer and see for yourself, I did. Another thing on the good side of this reciever it does have a lot of outs, and ins, but you're not going to be using them all. |
[Nov 07, 1999]
J Walsh
Audiophile
Strength:
none
Weakness:
all of the above more of Sony junk, if your gonna buy this crap at least get the ES model. Similar Products Used: Denon3600 dts |
[Nov 06, 1999]
Greg
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Great receiver at a great price. Has everything yoou could want in a receiver.
Weakness:
Guess? (you got it, the remote) Bought a 925 last year and thought it was pretty cheesy. This dosen't even compare, Qualty built at a great price ($429 @ Sound City) and its a great HT reciever. Would recommend it. Similar Products Used: Str 925 |
[Nov 11, 1999]
T.T. Lee
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
build quality, feature
Weakness:
uh..for this price? probably none, at least I haven't found any.. Well, this is a havey, well-built receiver. I don't think you could say this is a really "hi-end" receiver, but for the money I paid (US$389 from soundcity), man, I think it's really a great value receiver. At first, I thought the sound was a bit "hard" on my baby Maggie (SMGa), my previous amp is NAD C340. But the more I listen to it, the more I like it. I haven't completed my home theater yet and still in the market to look for a good rear/center speaker. but anyway, if you are looking for a receiver under US$400, man, look no further, just get this one and send me a thank you note later. :) Similar Products Used: YAMAHA ? |