Sony - 1155W 7.2-Ch. with Dolby Atmos 4K Ultra HD HDR Compatible A/V Home Theater Receiver - Black
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Description
Features
Up to 4K HDMI passthrough
Transfers 4K video and audio signals from your set-top devices to the TV via the AV receiver.
3D passthrough
Passes through 3D content from a variety of devices through your AV receiver to your TV or projector.
165W RMS power x 7 channels
For powerful sound.
Smart Enabled
Get access to a world of instant entertainment with this product. Just connect to the Internet and stream movies, listen to music, and access a wide variety of other content.
Connect to the Internet
Via built-in Wi-Fi for access to YouTube, Pandora, Deezer, Napster, NPR, Spotify, TuneIn, Google Play Music, iHeartRadio, TIDAL, Qobuz, Chromecast and 7Digital.
Enjoy an easy full-resolution connection with eARC
With eARC, the STR-DN1080 receiver can relay full-resolution sound, including the latest immersive audio formats like Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, directly to and from your TV without routing through an alternate media source.*
Surround sound decoders
Include Dolby Atmos and DTS:X for crystal surround sound.
Dual-zone capability and Apple AirPlay support
Support distributed audio playback in another room, so you can enjoy music throughout your home.
HDR color technology
Produce vibrant hues for a lifelike picture.
Hi-Res audio support
Lets you enjoy high-quality audio playback via LAN, USB, Bluetooth.
Remote
Lets you control the receiver from afar.
FM tuner
Lets you listen to your favorite stations.
Headphone jack
Enables private listening.
USB port
Enables simple connection of a variety of USB-enabled devices.
Auxiliary input
Makes it easy to connect a variety of devices.
6 HDMI inputs, 2 HDMI outputs
HDMI cable not included. High-speed HDMI cable is the only connection that can deliver a full high-definition experience with a full 1080p picture and digital surround sound.
Enjoy AirPlay audio
Lets you stream music from your Apple® iPod®, iPhone® or iPad®.
Bluetooth technology
Supports simple wireless music streaming via compatible devices. Advanced music optimizer technology promotes quality sound when streaming audio.
* TV must be eARC enabled.
What's Included
- Sony 1155W 7.2-Ch. with Dolby Atmos 4K Ultra HD HDR Compatible A/V Home Theater Receiver
Key Specs
- Watts Per Channel RMS165 watts
- Number Of Audio Zones2
- Video Pass-through2160 (4K), 3D
- Maximum Video Resolution2160p (4K)
- Bluetooth EnabledYes
- Input(s)Analog audio, Coaxial digital audio, Composite video, HDMI, Toslink optical, USB
General
- Product Name1155W 7.2-Ch. with Dolby Atmos 4K Ultra HD HDR Compatible A/V Home Theater Receiver
- BrandSony
- Model NumberSTRDN1080
- SeriesSTRDH/STRDN
- ColorBlack
- Color CategoryBlack
Audio
- Watts Per Channel RMS165 watts
- Total Power Handling1155 watts
- Number of ChannelsNot Available
- Number Of Audio Zones2
- Surround Sound SupportedDTS:X, Dolby Atmos
- Total Harmonic Distortion0.9 percent
- Minimum Impedance6 ohms
- Maximum Sampling Rate Supported5.6 MHz (DSD 128)
- Speaker A/B SwitchingYes
- Supported File FormatsWAV, AIFF, MP3, FLAC, DSD, ALAC
- EqualizerYes
- Receiver TypeAudio and A/V
Video
- Video Pass-through2160 (4K), 3D
- Maximum Video Resolution2160p (4K)
- 3D-ReadyYes
Feature
- App-ControlledYes
- Featured Streaming ServicesPandora, Spotify, TuneIn, YouTube, iHeartRadio
- High Resolution AudioYes
- Digital Content ProtectionHDCP 2.2
- HD Radio TunerNo
- Number Of FM Presets30
- Number Of AM Presets30
- Auto CalibrationYes
Connectivity
- Wireless Multi-Room AudioYes
- Wireless Multi-Room TechnologyApple AirPlay
- Wi-Fi Built-inYes
- Bluetooth EnabledYes
- IP ControlNo
- Headphone JackYes
- Ethernet Port(s)Yes
Input
- Input(s)Analog audio, Coaxial digital audio, Composite video, HDMI, Toslink optical, USB
- Phono InputNo
- Number of HDMI Inputs (Total)6
- Number of HDMI HDCP 2.2 Inputs6
- Number Of USB Inputs1
- Number of Optical Digital Audio Inputs1
- Number of Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs0
- Antenna InputAM, FM
- Number Of Auxiliary Inputs4
- Number of Component Video Inputs0
- Number of Composite Video Inputs2
- Number of Analog Audio Inputs4
Output
- Output(s)HDMI, Speaker, Analog audio
- Number of Subwoofer Pre Outs2
- Number of HDMI Outputs (Total)2
- Number of HDMI HDCP 2.2 Outputs2
- Number Of Component Video Outputs0
- Number Of Composite Video Outputs1
Dimension
- Product Height6.1 inches
- Product Width16.9 inches
- Product Depth13 inches
- Product Weight21.4 pounds
Included
- Remote Control IncludedYes
Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ENERGY STAR CertifiedNo
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts2 years
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor2 years
Other
- UPC027242901896
Customer reviews
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 1661 reviews
(1,661 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Value4.4
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
- Quality4.6
Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use4.4
Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars
to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great for beginners, easy and plenty of features!
|Posted .This is a great receiver if you just getting into the home theater, plenty of features, 6 HDCP 2.2 compliant HDMI inputs, 7 on-board amplifiers make it a great choice! Setup is extremely easy and detailed wiring instructions are available in the manual as well as on-screen guide, you could get it all setup in less than 30 minutes. There are the biggest advantages: 1) Great streaming capabilities - receiver supports Apple AirPlay, Google Chromecast Audio (it could be also controlled with Google Assistant) and Spotify (premium Spotify subscription is required). AirPlay support includes synchronous playback in multiple rooms. 2) Receiver supports all existing High Definition Audio formats - DSD, DTS-MA, Dolby ATMOS, DTS:X 3) Very easy automatic speaker setup and configuration. 4) 2 zones are supported, this receiver can power total of 7 speakers at the same time, so if you enable zone 2 - your 7.1 or 5.1.2 speaker configuration would become 5.1 5) great networking options - Ethernet or WiFi connections supported 6) Bluetooth could work in transmitter mode! This means that you can stream music from your receiver to the bluetooth speaker or headphones! Few negative points: 1) First and the biggest one - this receiver is not as powerful as many would like. First thing I do when I consider a new receiver - I flip it around and look at the power supply rating, this receiver states 240W. Let's assume 30W of power is needed for receiver itself and pre-amp, which leaves just 30W of power available per channel if all channels are driven. That is not enough if you have big tower speakers, however if you only using bookshelf speakers in the small room - it could work for you. User manual does not list power rating for 8Ohm speakers, only figure you see is for 6Ohm 2 channels driven at 0.09% THD and receiver would supply 100W per channel. But where are the figures for 8Ohm? This is not unique to Sony, most of the receiver manufacturers tend to over inflate power ratings. Ideally I would like to see power with 0.09% THD all channels driven into 8Ohm. 2) 4Ohm speakers won't work with this model 3) If you have a turntable - you will need to use it's own phono pre-amp or external phono pre-amp, this receiver does NOT have an internal PHONO pre-amp. 4) Manual EQ settings are almost non-existent - you get 2 sliders: Bass and Treble, no actual frequency bands. No EQ settings for the subwoofer channel at all. 5) Receiver is a little sluggish to react to it's own remote, there is a noticeable delay between button press and reaction. 6) No pre-amp outputs for the main channels, only for zone 2 and subwoofer 7) Included remote is fairly simple and central arrow keys seem to rattle. Overall: this Receiver would work great if you use it with small bookshelf speakers and you like things to get setup automatically for you. However advanced users may want to look at the different model.
No, I would not recommend this to a friendFeatures
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Must Buy Receiver for Atmos Newbs Like Me
||Posted .Owned for 3 months when reviewed.This is why my wife hates me when I go to BB. We went to BB to check out an iPad. I got lost in the TV/Surround Sound area then I saw a demo of this receiver and the Sony - 4" Dolby Atmos Enabled Elevation Speakers. Talk about a match made in heaven. Didn't buy it at that time, but my wife was already suspecting that I will do a thorough research on this before I pull the trigger. Went home, read reviews and did some research. Two days later, a full on living room project. Had to retire my 15 years old Denon receiver. After painting the living room, bought this Sony receiver and Dolby Atmos speakers . Calibrated it and BOOM. Music to my ears. My center speakers sounds fantastic! You can hear them talking. Atmos sound is incredible. I don't have a lot of money but this a great intro receiver for newbs. It will deliver. Priced right as well. THE SET UP IS FLAWLESS.... TRUST ME!!!
Features
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendBrand response from SonyListens
Posted .Hi Sickfox469
Thank you for the positive feedback. You’re now able to experience true home theater sound without limitations. Once you take advantage of Dolby Atmos and DTS:X object-based surround sound, combined with 4K HDR and HDCP 2.2 support, there is no going back! Be sure to take advantage of the flexibility of 6- in/2-out HDMI and multi-room listening, plus voice control powered by Google Home. Don’t forget our Phantom rear surround channels can transform your five-channel system into a seven- channel system too!
Regards,
David
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Capable receiver for network audio and HDMI source
|Posted .This is the 2017 successor of the DN1070 (I'm upgrading from an STR-DN1040). The main improvement being support for Dolby Atmos. In Atmos format, instead of indicating which speaker the audio comes from, it contains the position where the sound comes from; the receiver is then calibrated with the speakers it has and dives them accordingly. This receiver supports various combinations of speakers from stereo to 7.2 (.2 is up to two subwoofers), and up to 7 main speakers, plus bi-amp. It also supports a second audio zone with stereo pre-amp and powered speakers. The second HDMI output can be configured as aither part of the primary or as a third zone (HDMI Zone). So two HDMI outputs, and six HDMI inputs. All the HDMI inputs are now in the back. All 6 HDMI 2.0a inputs support 4K, HDR, HDCP 2.2. Sound: I like the sound produced by this receiver. Sound is much more clear and crisp compared to older Sony units. Sound is very neutral and has extensive calibration options. It holds up well with either low volume or when playing loudly. Connectivity: Is where this receiver shines. Start with an audio processor that can decode any source up to 192 KHz and 24-bit, including Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, so it plays UHD discs, and audio sources like DSD, Wav, AIFF, FLAC, ALAC, AAC, MP3, etc. It supports Bluetooth input and output, and can pair a phone or headset using NFC. It also supports the new LDAC BT codec for high-res audio over BT. Pressing a button on the remote can transmit audio to BT headphones instead of the speakers (ie for night listening), or to receive audio from a phone or tablet. Very nice. Network connectivity: - One of the few receivers to support Spotify Connect. - Apple Airplay (Audio) works nicely: Shows the song information and cover image on the TV (The name of the song is not displayed on the receiver's own display however) - The play controls on the remote also work on the receiver and volume can be controller from either iPhone or the receiver. - Google's Chromecast( audio only): Works very well. For example, listening ESPN radio from the TuneIn app, can close the app on the phone and still works through the receiver, so the audio goes straight to it. Also paired with no issues with our Google Home, which can also control the volume. It also supports grouping so multi devices can play the same chromecast source (Create a group on the Google Home app). Name of the song shows up on the TV and play/pause controls works with Chromecast sources, even when as part of a group. - DLNA: To complete the network sources, it supports DLNA, which also supports DLNA Party mode, which Sony calls SongPal. So using the SongPal app on a phone or tablet (Android and iOS), can link multiple DLNA devices together to play the same music, for whole home audio. There are two Android/iOS apps from Sony that work with the receiver: "Video & TV Sideview" is mostly for video sources, and can be used as a remote control (Over Wi-Fi). SongPal is for music and instead of a traditional remote control it's organized for streaming different audio sources to the receiver. It controls volume and other audio features. Interface: Same as Sony receivers for the past few years. Sony has the best interface with intuitive graphics and appropriate on-screen descriptions. The volume controls and other features show up on the screen (unlike other models that wouldn't display volume bars when playing a video). The task based interface is very intuitive. Power usage: Leaving HDMI CEC on but Network standby off, when the receiver is on standby, uses 0.1 Watts (So almost nothing). Older Sony receivers used a lot more power in standby so this is a great improvement. When Network standby is on, the receiver is never truly off, so it still uses an (excessive) 25 to 30 watts, so end up disabling network standby (which allows a Chromecast, Airplay or SongPal to 'wake up' the receiver. It's not clear on the screen menu that it will use so much power when this feature is on. My older STR-DN1040 used a lot more power when HDMI CEC was enabled, so Sony fixed this issue. When the unit is on, it varies from 50 Watts and up, depending on what it's doing. It also supports HDMI pass-through when the unit is off, but didn’t test it, since I'm using the receiver with a projector so I need the receiver on. I'd estimate it will need to draw more power when on standby if HDMI pass-through is on. Sony isn't forthcoming on power usage, so I'm using a P3 'Kill-a-watt' to measure. Analog inputs/outputs: There are three stereo inputs, one digital coax and one optical input. There are two analog (composite) video inputs and one output. Then there is a stereo output (Labeled TV) and another set for Zone 2. The analog inputs don't seem to be assignable but the coax and optical are assignable. Audio calibration is easy and comprehensive. It includes a stereo mic to auto-calibrate with far more accuracy than previous models. Minor Caveats: - No AM radio, only FM with no RDS. Just basic FM, and there is a detachable pigtail antenna on the back. - None of the HDMI ports support MHL (ie power over HDMI for some phones). - Not all the inputs are available through the remote control. Some inputs like Video1 require pressing Home or 'Watch' and navigating to the input. Harmony remotes don't have this issue and all the inputs are directly addressable, because Sony maintains the same remote codes through its line. In retrospect, having a few extra buttons on the remote would've been simpler. Just to make it clear, the receiver supports far more commands than what the remote has. An universal remote like Harmony can make use of all of the available IR codes. - 6 HDMI inputs is nice, but could use more. For example the 2014 version of this had 8 HDMI inputs. At least, moving all the HDMI ports to the back is more usable. - There are no pre-programmed sound fields. Older units had selectors for Stadium sound, concert halls, etc. Which would add extra echo to the sound. Since Sony is now concentrating on better sound and simplicity, it removed these somewhat gimmicky features. However it introduces 'Phantom Surround' that adjusts existing speakers to create the effects of having rear surround when using 5 speakers. Also note that it supports multi-channel output from stereo sources, so it can use all its speakers with stereo, or set it to use the front speakers only. - While Chromecast Audio, Airplay Audio, DLNA are useful and work very well on this, support for Chromecast video, Airplay video and Miracast would've been better. Overall, it's a great receiver, with clear, detailed sound, and will handle any HDMI or audio streaming source.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 4 out of 5 stars
Sony 4K Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support
|Posted .Sony STR-DN1080 7.2 Channel Home Theater AV Receiver The update to the well received Sony’s STR-1070 is here and I think it has been worth the wait. The big news here is the addition of Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support. So for those lucky home theater fans that can add the additional speakers, they now have an affordable Sony to drive their smiles. Like the 1070 the 1080 fully supports 4K HDR and a long list of music file types. Everything is here for a modern home theater experience for now and well into the future. From my time with the receiver everything has worked very well. I did find the sound a little on the bright side but there are plenty of sound options so you can shape the sound to be warmer if that is more to your liking. If you not familiar with the all of the features in the STR-1080 then you're in for a long list. Highlights to me is the full Chromecast music streaming, not new to the 1080 but glad it was retained. I can walk in the door and pull up my streaming app and have music playing without ever touching anything but my phone. Sony recommends you install their SongPal app which has been renamed the Sony Music Center. You will want install the app as it does help with some of the settings on the receiver. One big disappointment that is very important to how I use my music library is it seems the sleep timer in the app is broke. You can set a timeout on the receiver but its global and starts the timer once the receiver is on. You won’t find a dedicated sleep button on the included remote. I encourage Sony to keep development of this app and fix and add additional features. I would like to just use the Sony app for all my music but it’s basic focus is the receiver and then link to your separate music app. The possibility of whole house audio is here but you will have to spend sometime setting it up. As much as I like this receiver I was expecting a better onscreen interface. The build quality of the remote is poor at best and it is very limited in its functions. In this receiver class you should get a full featured remote but that’s not found here. The onscreen interface starts out in the Home screen which is a dedicated button on the remote. This will be your launching screen to change receiver inputs, streaming music and radio stations, custom presets, sound effects, 2nd receiver zone controls, access your local network and the advanced settings screen. It works well but the option to play from a network folder and the advanced settings screen look dated and out of place for a receiver released in 2017. I was finally hoping for a real music player to access my saved network music files but it is a limited folder search without the advanced playback options it should support. The receiver setup was quick and maybe easier than any I have done. Sony uses a stereo mic so when you run the speaker calibration you don’t have to place the mic all over the room. Just place it in the most common sitting area run the wizard. For me, most of the speaker setup was correct. I did however have to change my speakers from large to small. This is a common problem with most receiver calibration routines so I knew to check. It had no issues connecting to my network from both its wired and wireless options. I think for most users this receiver has all the options you would need. For the higher end home theatres a step up to more speaker support might be where this receiver is limited. The Sony only supports two ceiling speakers for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X decoding. In a small room this can still bring the joy of the rain falling on your head. Larger home theaters might want to have more speaker support. Overall this is a very nice home theater receiver that brings excellent audio and enough connection options to keep the dedicated busy but still easy for the novice to match up to that new 4K TV and its growing content.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing Receiver with features to suit any needs.
|Posted .The first thing I noticed was how heavy this thing is. The box itself weighs about 21 pounds, so Id guess the receiver alone is easily 20 pounds. It has a ton of ports and inputs as well. It has 6 HDMI inputs, 2 HDMI outputs, 4 auxiliary inputs, 1 USB port, 14 speaker connection terminals, coaxial, antenna, a headphone jack, and more. Its total power is 1155 watts and 7.2 channels. Its dimensions are 16.9” wide, 13” depth, and 6” high. It also looks awesome. It has a nice finish of black and brushed metal. It will easily blend and compliment any entertainment system. The setup for my use was very easy. I connected my PS4 to the HDMI “game” port, and my XBOX One to the Video 1 input. Then connected the receiver to my TV via one of the two HDMI outputs. Powered on the receiver and it went right into the setup which was very simple. Just choose your language, then there are 2 optional setups for setting up the speaker calibration, then a setup of a Chromecast if you are using one. That was it. From there it was to the Home screen. The home screen is a very simple layout of tiles for choosing your inputs, or getting further into settings where you can tweak your settings for the more experienced, (Me being a novice I appreciated the simplicity of the initial set up). I chose the Game option and went it outputted my PS4 video and audio to my speakers. I also set it up to output the audio to my surround headset as well via the optical output on the receiver. The sound was excellent. And the receiver always displayed the audio format on the display so you can confirm your settings. The receiver supports surround formats such as DTS X and Dolby Atmos. It has built in Wi-Fi, 4K pass through and is compatible with HDCP 2.2. It has content support for Youtube, Napster, Pandora, Spotify and others. The remote is your basic remote with all the buttons you need. Its very simple and doesnt have so many buttons that it would get confusing. There are just enough shortcut buttons for easy use. This is an amazing and powerful receiver with a ton of features for your entertainment system needs. Highly recommended. Thanks for reading.
I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony STR-DN1080
||Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.A fantastic AV Receiver that does exactly what I hoped it would. Paired with some Klipsch loudspeakers and an SVS subwoofer, movies and music sound amazing.
Features
Value5 out of 5Quality5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent 4K Reciever
|Posted .I have two Sony 4K TV's in the house and have quite a few 4K UHD Blu-Ray titles and so I'm always looking for ways to improve the experience of watching movies in 4K. If you want to get the most out of your 4K TV then you'll want to invest in a good set of speakers and use a 4K receiver such as the Sony STR-DN1080. The STR-DN1080 provides support for the standard 7.2 speaker setup although more expensive receivers can provide support for additional speakers. The receiver provides 165W of power per channel which should be more than enough for the average user and it supports several of the most recent advances in audio such as Dolby ATMOS and DTS-X. On the rear of the Sony STR-DN1080 you'll find a well designed set of inputs and outputs as well as the antennas for Bluetooth devices. There are six HDMI inputs as well as two HDMI outputs. On the audio side there are outputs for the front, center, surround, surround back, subwoofer and zone 2 speakers . The optical input also comes in handy and I personally use that for audio from a nearby desktop PC too. The reciever sounds awesome and was tested with some premium speakers in a 5.1 configuration. This reciever will certainly not disappoint. The only criticism I might have would be the remote control. It does what you need but it won't win any design awards. If it were slightly rounded it might feel better in the hand. I'd add a picture of that but unfortunately I'm limited to uploading two pictures and I figure most people would be more concerned with the reciever itself. If you want to see the remote control you can search online for the RMT-AA320U.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Great receiver at a great price
||Posted .I have been wanting to purchase a Sony receiver for a while now and I couldn't be happier with this purchase. I went all out and bought all Sony speakers, subwoofer and the receiver for a 7.1 surround system. The set up is really easy and the included setup microphone calibrates your surround sound based off your speaker locations. The UI is one of the better ones I have seen on surround receivers. There are 6 4K HDR compatible HDMI inputs and 2 output with ARC built in. If you are needing more ports than what your tv will provide, this receiver will be of great use. Make sure you upgrade to HDMI 2.0 with HDCP 2.2 to assure all your 4k devices work properly. You will need the higher bandwidth for 4k HDR, Dolby vision, ARC, etc. Sound quality is great. Apple Airplay, Spotify, and Chromecast are all built in. Make sure you buy high-quality speaker wire and banana plugs. All of the latest surround formats are supported including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. Each speaker supports up to 165W for a total of 1155 watts. Wifi and Ethernet are both available for network connectivity Lastly, if you are a huge Sony fan, this is a must addition to your Sony entertainment system. The design is what I have come to expect from Sony. PS. There are many more features built into this receiver that I haven't mentioned. Please check out best buy and Sony's website for all the awesome features of this affordable high-end receiver.
I would recommend this to a friend
Q: QuestionIs there a way to manually set the impedance, on the STR-DN1080?? I would rather set the impedance to match my speakers, but I can't seem to find a way to do this. Also, it seems like all of my sound is just coming of front speakers. Any advice??
Asked by Mctigre.
- A:Answer The 6 0hm figure that Sony uses is just their way of getting around the U.S. requirements for stating output power. The receiver should be able to handle speakers from 4 to 16 ohms, if you just remember that as the nominal impedance of a speaker rises, there will be less current available to drive it. 4 ohm speakers will take more current (hence, somewhat louder for the same volume setting, and easier to drive the amp too hard), but it's unlikely that you'll have any problems unless you drive them way too hard. Remember also that the stated impedance of a speaker varies wildly with frequency, but the amp never spends too long on a single frequency in the very low impedance range. I would avoid highly capacitive loads like electrostats (e.g., Martin-Logan) with this receiver and any speaker known to drop below 4 ohms for a significant part of the frequency range (fairly rare birds). Sony's using the 6 ohm figure with only one channel driven to state their power output suggests that they did not go out of their way to produce a robust and stable power supply, but so far, I've been quite satisfied with the sound I'm getting using the front and rear surround/height outputs to biamp my tower speakers in front, and using the remaining outputs for the rear channels (explained pretty clearly in the manual). If you're electronically paranoid, avoid 4-0hm speakers or buffer them with a 2-0hm, 50 watt resistor in series with the + terminal on each speaker. (A 4-ohm resistor would effectively suck up half the amp's power, so you would probably get 35-40 watts per channel, rather than the 75 watts it normally produces for a speaker with all speakers driven; this would mean a 3dB drop in output, or a just noticeable difference (JND) in perceived volume. Most of the time, you're probably listening at 1 to 2 watts output, anyhow. This Sony has a very good Protection circuit, so it will shut off quickly if it's unhappy with the speaker's impedance. If you're only getting sound from the front speakers, check all connections carefully, then recalibrate the receiver with its calibration microphone and choose the setting that gives you a balanced surround. You may have to play with recalibration for a while, and the menu is very informative as to how well you are doing. It will tell you, graphically, what you have done.
Answered by jeg2
Q: QuestionShould I run optical cable from TV to receiver or from Dish DVR to receiver? How should I connect my Sony Blu-Ray to get the best sound out of receiver. And if I wanted to connect a turntable to receiver what is the best way?
Asked by Scootymac.
- A:Answer Connect the DVR and bluray to an HDMI input each. HDMI to the TV from the receiver using the ARC port on both sides. Optical is from the TV to the receiver for TV audio, HDMI carries audio for the other sources. Turtable via RCA red/white to the SACD/CD inputs (or the the others and leave the video open). Your turntable will need a preamp to line level, may be built in to it.
Answered by SteveH11
Q: QuestionI have a new 4K tv. Do I really need Ulta HD Pass-through to enjoy the full 4K experience?
Asked by Donnell88.
- A:Answer No. Most 4k TVs have multiple HDMI inputs and optical outputs. This means that you can use your TV to switch between sources and have the audio sent to the receivers optical or digital audio input connection. That being said, I do have to point out that the Sony 1080 sounds amazing. It totally smokes my previous Denon receiver in sound quality. The one area that my Sony 1080 receiver is weak is in interconnection, it doesn't control other Sony components as promised and requires that I keep multiple remote controls handy to work different sources. This despite the use to HDMI 2.0b certified cables and following directions. My system consists of a 65in Sony x900 LED TV (XBR65X900E), Sony X800 4k blue ray player (UBPX800), Xbox, and Sony 1080 receiver (STRDN1080). Hope this helps .
Answered by Kurt
Q: QuestionCan the 2 HDMI outs play different sources?
Asked by DrPhil.
- A:Answer Hi DrPhil, yes. Treat all the HDMI outs of this receiver as independent ports where you can play or output audio or video from different sources. Thanks, -Mark
Answered by SonyListens
Q: QuestionDoes this receiver come with the operating manual, the reason I want to know is because I own several flagship Sony products like the new Sony oled a1e and the new xbr65" 930e, and none of them came with manual.
Asked by Neker718.
- A:Answer I have successfully found the manuals on the Sony eSupport website for all Sony products. Perhaps the link below will work or you can search for "Sony eSupport" https://esupport.sony.com/US/p/model-home.pl?mdl=STRDN1080&template_id=1®ion_id=1&tab=manuals#/manualsTab
Answered by ANS7615
Q: QuestionI have this reciever connected to a sony x900e tv, it keeps changing the sound field(mode). I would like to just leave it at AFD, it mostly changes it to multi sur.
Asked by Moe.
- A:Answer The way I understand AFD, is that it automatically decodes the signal in the way it was originally encoded. You would have to select a differenf sound field for it to stay the same. I leave mine in AFD so as to reproduce the sound the way it was meant to be heard
Answered by Kgm19
Q: QuestionDoes this work with Amazon Echo?
Asked by Jbell1013.
- A:Answer Yes, alexa or Google ,there are apps to use one control for stereo ,tv, computer, ect.
Answered by Anvil
Q: QuestionI have two klipsch tower speakers 150w each, center channel 100w, rear surround speakers 85w each and two 100w each ceiling speakers for atmos, is this receiver enough to work with my speakers, or do I need a separate amplifier?
Asked by Neker718.
- A:Answer Hi Neker718, yes. As long as they are in the impedance range of 6-16ohms, they should work with this receiver. Thanks, -Mark
Answered by SonyListens