: It includes Sony’s Digital Cinema Auto Calibration (DCAC). You plug in a calibration microphone to automatically measure your room and tailor the speaker volume.
If you are buying this unit (as it is no longer sold new at stores like Best Buy), it is a fantastic, cheap workhorse for a 1080p bedroom TV setup or a garage system. However, if you have a modern 4K smart TV and want to take advantage of Dolby Atmos, you should instead look into its updated successor, the Sony STR-DH790 . Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Sony Str-dh720 3D A/V Receiver - 105 W RMS - 7.1 Channel
While it lacks modern features like 4K HDR passthrough, Dolby Atmos, and built-in Wi-Fi, it remains a solid entry-level hub for older home theater setups, vintage gaming consoles, and standard Blu-ray watching. 📊 Performance & Specifications at a Glance Specification 7.1 Channel Surround Sound Power Output 95 Watts per channel (at 8 ohms) HDMI Ports 4 Inputs / 1 Output (Version 1.4a) Audio Codecs Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, Pro Logic IIz Special Video Support 3D Pass-Through & Analog-to-HDMI 1080i upscaling 👍 The Good: Expert & Community Praise
: Buyers frequently complain that the on-screen menu looks dated and isn't intuitive to navigate without relying heavily on the remote control.
: Reviewers on Crutchfield note that for standard non-4K Blu-rays and standard high-definition audio, the sound is exceptionally rich and punchy.
: Because it carries HDMI 1.4a technology, it cannot pass through 4K video signals or the heavy data required for modern gaming consoles (like the PS5 or Xbox Series X).
: This highly praised feature allows your connected HDMI devices (like cable boxes) to pass video and audio directly to your TV without needing to turn the actual receiver on.
: It includes Sony’s Digital Cinema Auto Calibration (DCAC). You plug in a calibration microphone to automatically measure your room and tailor the speaker volume.
If you are buying this unit (as it is no longer sold new at stores like Best Buy), it is a fantastic, cheap workhorse for a 1080p bedroom TV setup or a garage system. However, if you have a modern 4K smart TV and want to take advantage of Dolby Atmos, you should instead look into its updated successor, the Sony STR-DH790 . Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Sony Str-dh720 3D A/V Receiver - 105 W RMS - 7.1 Channel
While it lacks modern features like 4K HDR passthrough, Dolby Atmos, and built-in Wi-Fi, it remains a solid entry-level hub for older home theater setups, vintage gaming consoles, and standard Blu-ray watching. 📊 Performance & Specifications at a Glance Specification 7.1 Channel Surround Sound Power Output 95 Watts per channel (at 8 ohms) HDMI Ports 4 Inputs / 1 Output (Version 1.4a) Audio Codecs Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, Pro Logic IIz Special Video Support 3D Pass-Through & Analog-to-HDMI 1080i upscaling 👍 The Good: Expert & Community Praise
: Buyers frequently complain that the on-screen menu looks dated and isn't intuitive to navigate without relying heavily on the remote control.
: Reviewers on Crutchfield note that for standard non-4K Blu-rays and standard high-definition audio, the sound is exceptionally rich and punchy.
: Because it carries HDMI 1.4a technology, it cannot pass through 4K video signals or the heavy data required for modern gaming consoles (like the PS5 or Xbox Series X).
: This highly praised feature allows your connected HDMI devices (like cable boxes) to pass video and audio directly to your TV without needing to turn the actual receiver on.
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