Sony STR-DE595 - AV receiver - 5.1 channel
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Sony STR-DE595 - AV receiver - 5.1 channel description
This full-featured surround receiver is ready to take on media of today and tomorrow. The STR-DE595 pumps out 100 watts per channel across five main channels (left, right, center, left/right surround) and has a dedicated subwoofer output for a seventh. You get everything from Dolby Digital and DTS surround decoding to Dolby Pro Logic II processing (creating 5.1 channels from two) and 5.1-channel analog inputs to accommodate the latest high-resolution audio formats. The receiver includes an FM/AM tuner with 30 station presets (20 FM, 10 AM) and three video inputs to simplify switching between components and your television. Two of the inputs are for standard composite-video (yellow RCA jack), while the third is ready for wide bandwidth (80 MHz) high-definition component-video signals. There's no phono input, but the unit's two stereo and one multichannel analog audio inputs simplify hookup of, for instance, a cassette deck, a VCR, and a high-resolution audio device that decodes formats like SACD and DVD-Audio. Three digital-audio inputs (two optical and one coaxial) accept bitstream feeds from DVD players, CD players, and other digital devices. An additional "B" speaker output lets you enjoy music or movie sound in a room other than your central listening area (speaker cable not included). What's in the Box
Receiver, UniCommander preprogrammed remote control, 2 AA batteries, AM loop antenna, FM wire antenna, a sheet on correct loudspeaker connections, owner registration card, user's manual, and warranty information. |
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Sony STR-DE595 - AV receiver - 5.1 channel Customer Reviews
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A fantastic receiver
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Okay well, i have had this receiver since it first came out, i really play the hell out of this thing, i have everything in my room running through it, DVD, computer, TV, CD player, everything. On numerous occasions i have put it up to the MAX volume setting and ran it through my 150W pioneer speakers (they don't sound fantastic, but they can handle a lot of power) and it sounded clean, and you could hear it all the way down the block. To be honest, i sort of abuse this thing and it has shown absolutely no signs of wear and tear in the slightest. None. Music sounds absolutely fantastic through it, as long as you don't try to use any setting other than "PLII Mus" or "Auto AFD" (which plays your main speakers and subwoofer simultaneously). The Jazz and Concert settings etc. are worthless, don't even bother. That, and the fact that the Tone adjustments are virtually useless, only allowing 1 bass and 1 treble point to be adjusted A 6dB are the ONLY complaints i have. They are extremely minor points, everything that has to work works flawlessly. Whoever said that their music sounds poor through this has absolutely no idea what they're talking about. And by the way, you shouldn't have to adjust the bass or treble on your music, the bass you get is the bass you get; main speakers are not meant to give overwhelming bass, that's what a subwoofer is for. Noobs. The remote is great, it works well, and, while not extremely important, the unit itself is quite handsome. It has far more inputs than most people with only $200 to spend on a receiver likely have things to plug into it. This unit has way more features than comparably priced units, and, despite what others have said, it's quality lives up to the Sony reputation.
For the original purchase price of $200, nothing comes close. |
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Sony STR-DE595 - AV receiver - 5.1 channel home electronics.