Sony STR-DE475 5.1 Channels Receiver

Pros: Entry-Level Features; Good Tuner; Well Made; Easy To Use
Cons: Lack Of Digital Inputs; No S-Video Inputs

In July I reviewed a Kenwood KRF-5050 receiver, it was a bargain, Dolby Digital and DTS processing, loads of features and a great sound performance, all for £180. However over the last few months I have had my eye on the UK Home Cinema market, and what...

Pros: Sound quality, AC3 and DTS 24 bit decoding, control layout
Cons: No S video connectors, no remote light, no FM signal strength

I bought this as a second system for my PC which has a DVD player and a Real Magic Hollywood+ DVD card with AC3 and DTS digital output. I just have some old ADS L300 bookshelf speakers for the mains, and some el-cheapo KLH center and surrounds (and no...

Pros: Just about everything, especially price
Cons: No S-video hookups

How This Receiver Has Performed

I couldn't be happier with the performance of my Sony receiver. It sounds incredible, has plenty of features and cost a fraction of comparably equipped units. It does everything I need except video...

Pros: Feature packed, Easy to set up, and inexpensive for having DTS.
Cons: No "S" Video Input

I looked around a lot before buying a receiver, mainly because I didn't want to buy a receiver that didn't have DTS, but was still under $300. Sony delivered, and provided a receiver that is full of usable features.

The great thing about this...

Pros: Sounds great, price is right, DTS decoding.
Cons: Could use more digital inputs.

As I sit here in my bedroom, I cast a warm glance at my STR-DE475 Receiver. I realize that for the money, it's the best receiver I have ever bought. Dolby Digital, DTS, auto-switching, sound fields, and quality, for only $160? Sound impossible? Not any...

Pros: Price, Style, Responsive Remote, Reliable
Cons: Sound is harsh, lack of inputs, not really many for this price

I purchased this receiver from a friend who bought it on a staff discount, for approximately $120US about a year ago. It was my first DD/DTS receiver, and i was quite happy with it. It is now with my parents, as i gave it to them as a gift.

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Pros: Low price, excellent display, source renaming
Cons: Lack of ProLogicII, remote layout, durability (?)

This receiver was my first DD/DTS receiver, and I was very happy with how it performed. The physical dimension of the receiver is shorter than others, which may be a blessing for people short on space.

The display on the receiver is...

Pros: Easy to use. Playing great music within 15 mins.
Cons: No clock on the front.

This is a great product. I was looking for a home theater receiver that would last for years. Sure enough i chose sony for its great reliability and superior sound quality.
I received this receiver as a gift and i could not be happier with it so...

Pros: Solid, quaility, great sound; great price for what you get.
Cons: No switched power outlet for other components (like for your SW)

Little by little I had been replacing my old home theatre system. First went the center channel speaker that came with my old system; then the front speakers. Recently I bought some B-I-C America in-wall speakers (recommended) to replace the rear...

Pros: Good sound, does what a receiver should do
Cons: No clock on front, no S-Video hookups

I have owned this receiver for about 6 months now. It has served it's purpose quite effectively. I utilize my DVD player, a pioneer (see my review), as my CD player and have not had any conflicts or problems with the two working together. I see no reason...

Pros: Excellent features and easy to install
Cons: No "S" video hook-up.

I am slow to upgrade. I know the technology is out there, but I can not afford to make a bad purchase. I have been running my DVD player through a shelf system and had switched out to some low end Bose speaker, which are very good quality for the...

Pros: clean sound, wide bandwidth, great separation, speaker binding posts, subwoofer level adjustment
Cons: No line level center channel output, too many 2-channel modes

Bottom line: the only way to top the Sony is with a 6-channel receiver. In my case, I have run out of speakers and room. The receiver's few faults can be overcome. I made the center channel speaker output into a line level output by adding a 4700 Ohm...

Pros: Sound, compatibility
Cons: Manual a little confusing for first-time hookups

I bought my receiver as the centerpiece of the new home theater system I was building, and after comparing prices and straying from my typical choice, Pioneer, I settled on the 475.
I loved the looks and functions on the unit when I saw it in the...

Pros: Good sound, many sound modes, cheap, good looking.
Cons: No S-video.

Specs
• 80 Watts x 5

• 5.1 Channel Input

• 8 32-bit DSP Modes

• Digital Cinema Sound™ Processing

• 1 Digital Coaxial Input

• 1 Subwoofer Pre-Amp...