Sony STR-DA5400ES

alaTest has collected and analyzed 28 user reviews of Sony STR-DA5400ES from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk.

alaTest has collected and analyzed 59 user reviews of Sony STR-DA5400ES from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com.

A serious contender for class-leading status

The Sony STR-DA5400ES has taken home cinema by storm – it's comfortably the best receiver available at this price-point

Sony has finally stopped playing catchup in the AVR race and is now leading the pack

On paper, the Sony STR-DN1030 looks like quite an impressive receiver, with a feature list poised to make other $500 receivers blush. Among those features are built-in WiFi, Bluetooth & Airplay.

Primarily, you want to ensure that your A/V receiver is capable of decoding the formats that are going to come from all your other inputs, so the 4400ES should be sufficient for most new HD home theater setups. Better value for money is available...

This model is one of Sony's most feature-laden receivers. When watching DVDs, the audio was "right on and the dynamics were big without sacrificing the micro-dynamic details that provide the realistic sensation of being in the middle of things."...

Like the old canine joke punch-line, “Because he can,” electronics designers seem to be adding greater functionality and features to their A/V receivers more because they can rather than because consumers need them, want them, or are likely to use them.

Price: $2,000 At A Glance: Superior sound quality and ergonomics • HDMI connectivity • Auto calibration and speaker equalization • Three-zone operation Sony Adds Major Value Like the old canine joke punch-line, “Because he can,” electronics designers...

Like the old canine joke punch-line, "Because he can," electronics designers seem to be adding greater functionality and features to their A/V receivers more because they can rather than because consumers need them, want them, or are likely to use them.