Buy Sony STRDG1100 7.1 Channel Surround Sound A/V ReceiverSony STRDG1100 7.1 Channel Surround Sound A/V Receiver Product Description:
- Xross Media Bar inspired graphic user interface
- Exclusive Faroudja DCDi Cinema Up Scaling Technology
- BRAVIA Theatre Sync technology
- iPod Ready w/DMP(required accy. sold separately)
- Accepts 8ch Linear PCM through HDMI
Product Description
The Sony STR-DG1100 7.1 A/V receiver is a video centric entertainment hub for the most demanding HD experience. This receiver integrates the latest audio and video technologies while making operations simple to command and easy to follow. Utilizing Sony's Xross Media Bar inspired GUI with Faroudja DCDi Cinema Technology, the STR-DG1100 can up scale all video sources to 1080p1 in an intuitive environment for even the most novice user. The STR-DG1100 features BRAVIA Theatre Sync, DIGITAL MEDIA PORT and supports the continued expansion of high-definition content such as Blu-ray Disc. This new model supports both 1080/60p and 24p video formats, x.v.Color (xvYCC) while providing 3 HDMI inputs.
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48 of 49 people found the following review helpful.
Amazing AV Control Center/Receiver
By J. Habers
I spent about a week researching various AV receivers in this price range. As the owner of a Sony Bravia HDTV I was partial to Sony due to the Bravia Theater Synch Technology feature in order to eliminate a handful of remotes. And in this regard this receiver does the job perfectly. I can control all of my TV functions via the remote. As I upgrade my DVD player I am confident that I will also be able to control this device via the Bravia Theater Synch. Although I was able to program all of the functions of my 2 year old non-HDMI DVD player with no problems. The only issue is with a Direct TV HD DVR in that neither my television nor this receiver utilizes a code set that allows the Sony Remote to work with the Direct TV DVR receiver. So at the very least I am now down to 2 remotes.I contacted Sony Tech Support and they were of no help.This is not a plug and play unit. You have to study the manual with care before even taking the unit out of the box. Do this and you will minimize frustrations with system setup, and be able to maximize your enjoyment of this piece of equipment.Once the system is set up the auto calibrate feature sets up the speaker system audio levels. After this step I tweaked the system by ear and the sound was awsome in all modes. The decoder automatically decodes incomming audio and displays the mode on the receiver screen.The system is provided with 3 HDMI inputs and one output for your TV as well as numerous other inputs (see specs) which if I were to fully utilize would allow me to quickly sink into a level of debt that would rival the national debt.I compared this receiver with several of the ES series receivers also by Sony and for the money difference this was the superior buy, based on the functionality that I was looking for.Sound on this system is truly awesome, you truly become part of the scene when watching a DVD. The audio whips around the room to the point where you actually twist your head expecting something to come at you from the side or from behind.The receiver runs relatively cool when compared to other units out there which in my mind as an electrical engineer is critical in that heat is the greatest enemy of electronic components. In my mind cool running electronics equals a long life.
30 of 30 people found the following review helpful.excellent product
By John G.
I've been upgrading my system. Started with Sony 60A3000(great tv). Next was Onkyo 605. A nice unit,popular, but I was not satisfied with performance at low and medium sound levels. Sounded "thin". Decided to try Sony 1100. A dramatic difference in my setup. Sound was more full and deeper at mid level. At higher levels it was very impressive. I use Top Gun dvd as one of my test dvds. Both the 605 and 1100 picked up the ratchet noise made by the sled in scene 1, but it was more distinct on the 1100. At mid level the 1100 was nicer to listen to, at high volume it was also more "full" sounding and working with less effort.Both process video from 1080i and lower up to 1080p if using hdmi. Again, video thru the 605 was impressive, but the 1100 was better-sharper, crisper and on the HD channels awesome.In my view, the Sony 1100 is worth the money, I noticed both audio and video improvements.btw-I upgraded my 8 yr old subwoofer and it was a dramatic improvement. I highly recommend using a quality sub.
15 of 15 people found the following review helpful.the perfect reciever for blu-ray and playsation 3
By R. L. Epps
after reading the reviews and specs i decided to make the plunge and pick up the str-dg1100. it's the least expensive sony reciever that can make the most of what the playstation 3 can put out via Blu-Ray at this time by being able to process uncompressed 8 channel LPCM over HDMI, 1080p @ 24Hz/fps video without a hitch, and self calibrate. the dg2100 is identical to the dg1100 but also does internal decoding of next gen Dolby True Hd and DTS HD Master audio. while that may be desireable to some, the playstation 3 internally decodes all audio codecs into lossless PCM but can't bitstream any audio codec out. because bitstreaming will only work on BluRay discs authored in basic and not in the advance mode the newer big release discs are being written in, the str-dg1100 makes the most sense.*the source switching times are 4 and 5 seconds, depending if you are going between analog or hdmi digital or not, not the long 10-15 seconds previously reported. given that it's actual HDMI signal processing and not pass through sampling this is expected. what's not expected is the nice fact the GUI only comes up as an overlay above analog video, but it cuts off digital signals to a black background for the GUI. upconversion, while good, won't make any jaws drop over what your name brand tv's internal scaler does for regular tv or what the ps3 does with dvd. the best part about the upconversion is all signals are upconverted with little to no resolution switching 'noise'. when my phillips 1080p tv does it, it's visually annoying and jarring and i even get the that audio level off/on 'snap', the dg1100 switching is fast and the visual noise seen is split second and soft like 'snow' with no audiable switching noise. my only qualm is the top row of pixels is scrambled on some 480i signals, but i blame my crappy scientific atlanta cable box more for that.the shipping was great, even on super saver shipping i ordered monday night and got it that friday.if you don't want or need to internally decode nex gen audio codecs, or put signals out to a second zone/room, i see no reason to go higher than this unit, the sound is awesome, the self calibration will have you hear things like never before, and you will feel like you finnaly are getting the FULL home theather experence.anything more for a playstation 3 user is likely overkill."update"the info i had on the str dg920 earlier was wrong. the new dg920 dosen't have truehd,dts hd ma, or the gui the dg1100 and up have. looks like the dg1100 is still the best value. imo"updated again for spelling and comprehension."* new update: due to the fact the ps3 is now able to decode DTS-HD, master audio and high resolution audio (firmware 2.30). loks like my gamble to wait was worth it. if you are using all sony than with the exception of the STR-DA3300ES for the automatic 5 year sony warrenty, there is little reason to spend more.
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