The new Sony XAV-701HD in-dash A/V receiver has a lot to offer today's tech-savvy customer. With all kinds of smartphone connectivity, it makes this unit an easy choice for those looking to upgrade. I ...

After a five year hiatus, Sony is back with new A/V receivers optimized for home theater and immersive surround sound. Immersive surround, 3D surround sound, spatial audio: it goes by many names. But ...

Sony's home theater components see major upgrades that make it easier for integrators and consumers to get an optimal experience. By Tony Ware, Brandt Ranj Published Mar 1, 2023 11:05 AM EST We may ...

Owning a personal home theater system is one of the greatest feelings in the world. Of course, it takes some time and effort to achieve the kind of sound quality your living room deserves. Fortunately ...

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Sony’s latest STR-DG920 receiver looks nice (it’s got a similar look to my cheap-o Sony receiver in a box and other Sony receivers), but has plenty of functionality as well. There’s the 7.1 channel ...

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Say hello to the Sony STR-DN1070, a $599.99 receiver announced at CES this year and available to purchase now. It’s an iterative update on last year’s STR-DN1060, supporting Spotify Connect, AirPlay, ...

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Aftermarket media receivers are a great way to get Android Auto and CarPlay in a car where phone mirroring systems were not installed from the factory. Sony has long been a key player in this sector, ...

It's not easy to add smartphone-based infotainment to your existing car, especially if you prefer Android Auto. Many aftermarket head units are either devoted solely to Apple CarPlay (like Pioneer's ...

Just got the receiver delivered from Amazon, but I'm having a problem. I've got a Blu-Ray player going in to HDMI1, and HDMI out going to my HDTV. Pretty simple, right? But I've got no sound from my ...