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This one, I thought, was the best one for my situation. First:It's HDMI pass-through. Second:The video has gone out 4 times so far. I did have to go buy a powered sub, but for [.]. The only reason i'm giving this 4 stars instead of 5 is for two reasons.
I'm sure there are better, more expensive systems out there, but if you're looking at this one then they're not for you. Which means, video comes through the HDMI ports but no audio. Don't know why it's doing this, but I want a more expensive and better unit anyway. It's real annoying when you're playing Resistance 2. So i'll be taking it back and upgrading yet again. The sound coming out of this unit is fantastic. After I took it back to my local Best Buy, I actually started doing research on some.
I'm using some speakers from my Panasonic dvd surround sound system and it never sounded better. I have my PS3 hooked up to it and couldn't be more satisfied. If you can afford a little more, then go with a better, more expensive unit. My suggestion is, if it's in your budget then get it. I didn't do any research on A/V receviers when I first started looking and got stuck with a crappy recevier. it was worth it. You have to get an optical cable for the sound, no biggey.
The audio doesn't output through HDMI. good, but kinda misleading. But it does have 2 optical audio outs.
I've mailed my receiver to SONY's service center in Texas and awaiting its repair, and in the meantime, I'm without an amplifier. This is NOT an isolated problem, as there are numerous blogs on the internet regarding this issue. After less than 4 months, I've had to return the unit. The front display indicates "Protect" and the receiver does not work. I had anticipated reliability when purchasing a SONY product, not failure.
THIS IS IT. The folks at J&R Music World also knocked my socks off with an order placed on a Thursday night being received via UPS ground by the following Monday - unheard of in this line of business. Very modest price, very big sound with plenty of crisp, clean power. Look elsewhere. Funny how things work - "nice" wasn't on my list for now - necessity was.
On a tight budget and want really good sound for your home entertainment system at a great price. The folks at Sony did it again with this baby. I couldn't be happier the way things turned out. My old receiver went unexpectedly on me; I had planned to put some money aside and get something "nice" in the future. I saw all the other great reviews for this product on Amazon and they were right.
Gotta lot of extra money to waste on bells and whistles.
You could do better but why spend all of that cash. I'm very pleased. This is a very good receiver, nice power, nice sound, very nice price. You have all of the hook ups you need and power to spare.
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