The 935 is a great receiver for what it is intended for. With all of these negative posts, one may be deterred from even trying this neat little toy. If you're using crappy equipment with the 935, you're most likely going to have a crappy experience. Try saving up for better sources, cables and speakers.

SONY STRDE-935 AND STRD-925 TWO OF THE BIGGEST PIECES OF CRAP I HAVE EVER SEEN. I HAVE GONE THROUGH THREE OF EACH AND EACH ONE WAS DEFECTIVE.THE REMOTES DIDNT WORK RIGHT ON TWO OF THEM THEY ALL GET WAY WAY WAY WAY TO HOT.QUALITY CONTROL ON THESE THINGS ARE NON ESISTENT.STAY AWAY FROM THESE THINGS,DONT LISTEN TO THE GOOD REVIEWS ON THIS UNIT ALL THE PROBLEMS THIS RECIEVER HAS WILL CROP UP IN THERE UNITS EVENTUALY,SO AVOID THE MIGRAINS AND RETURN LINES AND BUY A ONKYO 575 INSTEAD,FAR SUPERIOR UNIT AND YOU CAN RUN IT ALL DAY AND IT BARELY GETS LUKE WARM LESS THAN ONE STAR.

Many audio/video connections, including three optical outs, 5.1ch connections, and subwoofer connections.

This receiver ROCKS, end of story. For all of the audio enthusiasts that complained about the remote...How could you be an audio enthusiast if you can't figure out the remote? The remote is one of the things I like most about it. I have not had any of the problems that the reviewers above have talked about.

Very versatile, clean sound, price.

Hard to learn remote! Gets warm.

I've had none of the hissing problems reported by anyone else. Once set up, the unit is easy to use. Once you understand how to use the remote, it works well, too - it has replaced all of my other remotes. The only real problem is in learning how to use it, as it certainly isn't intuitive. Wonderful power, along with all of the connections that I could ask for and more.

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none. My first A/V receiver.

Gobs of jacks, sound fields are a blast.

Remote is kind of a hassle, and probably won't let you toss all your others.

I think this box produces wonderful sound. I run it through 2 Acoustic Research AR7s, an AR4 center channel, and 2 AR 228s as surrounds.

The special studio effects are fantastic, and I think far superior to normal surround, and often superior to 5.1.

I got a great deal at http://www.joemommacomputer.com -- $328 plus shipping (I think they've raised it since).

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Upgrated from a Sony STR-DE425.

Number of inputs/outputs; versatility; looks; quality

Confusing remote control

I have had the unit for a while now. I have a Pioneer CLD-D703 LD player and a Toshiba 3109 DVD player as inputs, along with a Sony VCR and Sega Dreamcast. I really like how it auto switches the digital signals to DTS or DD or PCM. The sound is great and I have had no hiss problems. It drives my Atlantic Technology 6 speakers/sub just fine. I have only one complaint, and that is the learning curve of the remote control. For the price of $365 that I paid from shop4.com and the s-video switching, DTS/DD decoding, lit remote control, extra 5.1 inputs, optical/coaxial digital inputs, the overall looks of the unit....I am very happy with my choice.

Great features

Sound Quality is terrible... 2-way remote is unbearable..

It's been a long road, but I'm finally happy!

I first purchased the STR-DE935 only to find that Sony
cheapened the Amplifier and provided only 0.8% THD while in surround mode. At high volumes this produced very noticeable distortion. Plus, Sony's 2-way remote is absolutely unusable (which is why I avoided the DB930).
Nothing like a 5 second delay before you can use your remote while it tries to "link" with the receiver. Plus the 935 has the style of a Drag Queen. So this receiver went
back to the store.

Reading several good reviews on the Onkyo TS-575, I decided
to give it a try. I was very impressed with the remote. Full learning capability allowed this device to actually replace all 6 of my remote's.. However the 575 sounded very underpowered. There was little or no bass being driven to my Velodyne CT120 sub, and the overall sonic response was rather flat. Coupled with the fact that this receiver had a pathetic "old world" set of features not worthy of being anyone's AV center piece. The user configuration interface was pathetic and designed by Engineers with very little digital expertise (although their analog design skills appeared competent). So this receiver went back to the store.

Later that week, I received a Crutchfield catalog (terrible Circuit City like prices though.. If your going to get ripped off, at least go to a local store so you can easily return the thing.) They had a special Sony Center section
that gave a 2 page introduction to the new Sony DB line. I went down to the local Good Guys store (apparently the only local dealer that carries this Model) to test drive it. On-line I had found the 830 for as low as $332 from the buyingedge.com .. I took the quote with me to the store.
I was very impressed with the sound and construction of this unit. Coupled with the famous Sony Feature sweet (Sony's Engineer's understand the digital aspects of design VERY well) I had found the ideal AV receiver that combined Quality Sound (.09% THD in 5.1 Mode, High Current technology), features, and construction (Identical to the High end ES line). Good Guy's would not match $332 (it costs them $320!!) but eventually sold be the unit for $399.
(Buying something at the Good Guys is like buying a used car from a pathetic salesman paid only on commission. But at least you can get a good deal.).

I've had the DB830 for over a month and I love it... I'm extremely picky about the hardware I own. This receiver sounds identical to the Sony 333ES for much less money and an Analog bypass switch.

Avoid the DE product line (635,835,935) like the plague... Unless you don't care about quality, and only want the famous Sony features.

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Dolby Digital AND DTS, very powerful, autodetection of sound format.

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An excellent reveiver for the price.

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Power Rating, Sony's Digital DSP Sound Fields. Two (2) Subwoofer outputs. Great Looks.

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I recently purchase the Sony STR-DE935 from Crutchfield
and fell in love with its many many features. I had a Pioneer VSX-906S and thought that it was one of the best Dolby Digital Receiver that I owned. But the Sony Receiver blows it away. I have it hooked up to the following:
Sony DVP-7700 DVD Player
Pioneer Laser Disc Player
Cerwing Vegal Speakers VS-150 and the VS120
Definitive Technology Powered Subwoofers
18TL 18" Woofer and 325 watts of power
15TL 15" Woofer and 325 watts of power

The overall sound on the STR-DE935 receiver is outstanding both in Dolby Digital (DD) and DTS.
I rate this reciever outstanding:

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PRICE,LOTS OF POWER,DTS

REMOTE

VERY NICE MACHINE FOR THE MONEY BUT SONY COULD HAVE CAME UP WITH A BETTER REMOTE

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