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| Date Reviewed: 11/03/2007 |
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Strengths: 1080 upconversion from other inputs, video switching, six HDMI inputs
Weaknesses: Cost
Summary: If you are looking for a new receiver this is the one. Sony has again made a quality receiver. I have had my old one for 9 years and it still works great. I would recommend this receiver based on my positive experience with it for the last 2 months. After researching this product, I decided to buy it based on the six HDMI inputs. This feature gives me the ability to have only the receiver cord run to the television and all the other components plugged into the receiver. This eliminates the need to have all components next to my television in a bulky entertainment center. I now have everything in a built in cupboard and only one cord from the receiver to the televesion. Added bonus is that all the inputs(except the HDMI) are upconverted and for me that is a great thing.
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| Date Reviewed: 06/06/2008 |
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Strengths: The sound and upconversion are Great . I really didn't know what to expect after reading so many other reviews .
Weaknesses: Maybe the price .I paid $949.50 at Authorized Electronics.
It is not for every one .If you have large fingers it is a tad tight connecting the speakers .Overall it is a Great use for your stimulus ck
Summary: 2008-06-21 10:51:39 A lot of reviews said that the remote is confusing ,I don't see it . They did not like the Graphic User Interface ,I think it is fine ,The sound and the upconversion is outstanding .I use it with Bose Speakers ,10.2's AM5's, 301's, 191's ,VCS 10 and a powered Sub woofer .My cd's even sound better .
I have not had any problem with The Directv as some reported I am using the HDMI for the Sat receiver and my DVD player . Another review said It made a "clunk " when shutting down ,it is just switching off ,no problem at all .Anyone thinking about this reciever ,by all means go it it .
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| Date Reviewed: 03/31/2008 |
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Strengths: 1080 upconversion, GUI interface, input connections, 6 HDMI inputs, dolby True HD and DTS Master Audio
Weaknesses: Setup can be confusing, better setup documentation would eliminate this, main remote
Summary: After spending quite a bit of time doing research I decided the Sony STR-DA5300ES was the best A/V receiver to get and PriceGrabber would be the best source to find the lowest price with an authorized Sony dealer.
This receiver is the top of the line. The 1080 upconversion works great. The GUI interface makes setup easy from a chair rather than having to crouch down and setup the receiver from the controls on the receiver. With all the input connections you should be able to connect everything in the house to it. The sound is awesome with dolby True HD and DTS master audio
Setup can be confusing if you have never connected something like this before. Better documentation would eliminate this issue. The main remote is confusing if you expect to just go in and start using it without studying the documentation. I plan on getting a harmony one to address this issue.
I would recommend this product.
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| Date Reviewed: 02/10/2008 |
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Strengths: 6 HDMI Ports The ability for the receiver to upconvert all signals to 1080P. Also the ability to decode the new formats including dolby,true HD,and DTS master audio. Uncompressed audio sounds great
Weaknesses: One weakness is that it has 50 watts less per channel then my old one which was a Sony STR-DA5000ES.
Summary: I love this receiver. So far it works great for me. The uncompressed audio soundis fantastic. Initially I had a problem because I was sent this model with a serial number that indicated it needed a firmware update. However, I called Sony and they immediately sent me a new one. I urge anyone who intends to buy this receiver to check the serial number.
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| Date Reviewed: 12/27/2007 |
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Strengths: 6 HDMI Inputs, GUI, Upconversion
Weaknesses: Price, Lack of Power Outlets, TV Compatibility
Summary: Have had SONY receivers before. This one is the latest with HDMI 1080p upconversion and switching. Having 6 inputs is nice, but make sure the HD TV supports AVR switching. Mine (a Mitsubishi DLP) doesn't, so I can't use a "one cable connection" (it will not recognize an input switched through the receiver - it just recognizes the receiver GUI itself). But this is not a receiver issue.
The GUI is nice and easy to use for setup.
My past receivers had outlets on the back which I used for powering-up components associated with using the receiver (powered speakers/subwoofer, turntable etc.). This one has no extra outlets so I use an RF controlled electrical outlet switch. It would seem that the outlets could have been incorporated into the receiver.
The price is a bit steep.
This is a nice receiver and does a good job. The ability to add external modules makes it even more flexible.
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| Date Reviewed: 10/16/2007 |
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Strengths: Sony ES reliability and quality, 6 HDMI inputs, HDMI 1.3a compatability.
Weaknesses: None, other than price.
Summary: This is my third Sony ES receiver, the only reason I am upgrading from my STR-DA5000ES to the 5300ES is for the HDMI inputs. I am in the process of going to High-Def TV and wanted to use HDMI for all connections. I am using the 5300ES to control the entire AV setup much like I was doing with the 5000ES that I am replacing (actually its going in the Master Bedroom). The 5300ES is the controller for my Blue-Ray and HD DVD players, and the Dish ViP722 HD DVR all using HDMI to the new 60" Pioneer PDP-6010 Plasma TV.
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| Date Reviewed: 01/30/2008 |
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 STR DA5300ES Strengths: I/O Switchability and most of GUI
Weaknesses: Poor video A/V Rcvr frequency response in Direct, 1080i and Auto modes; Unspecified Receiver FM performance, poor volume adjust GUI and a seriously false power rating.
Summary: False Power Rating - Read pages 143 & 145 of the 5300 User manual carefully. Maximum rated power input is 480 watts NOT 7 x 120 = 840 watts. Page 143 clearly implies maximum rating is 120 watts into 2 channels. At typical 50% power efficiency this also gives 240 watts rated output which is the real TOTAL RMS power rating of all 7 channels! POOR Video frequency response Bypassing the 5300 with the 1080i DirecTV receiver output provides a significantly clearer picture on my Sony HDTV indirect, auto and 1080i A/R receiver mode using component and/or HDMI hookups. Volume adjust interrupts video - The worst feature is the loss of video for a few seconds EVERY time you adjust the DA5300 volume! Come on SONY! Terribly disappointed in SONY performance. I give this a grade of D. My TVs are Sony KWP 65HD-1, Sony KDS-R60XBR1 & Sony Sony KD34XBR960 all Excellent TVs. I am a very disappointed longtime sony user.
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| Date Reviewed: 08/18/2008 |
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Strengths: Everything! I'm completly satisfied with this product. IT does everything it says it does. The best of all it's easy to use and understand. It works great with all my components.
Weaknesses: Can't think of any
Summary: I looked at others and the one down side was the heat generated with the others. This stays cool and I have it on all day. This is important due to the fact I have this receiver tucked away in the wall behind the couch, so you just see the tv on the wall.
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| Date Reviewed: 06/09/2008 |
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Strengths: 6 HDMI 1.3 inputs, 1080p upscale all inputs, DTS-HD & Dolby True-HD, auto-calibration of the speakers
Weaknesses: cost
Summary: This is my second Sony ES my 1st lasted me almost 10 years and still works but its outdated in this HD age. I had done a lot of research and waited patiently for the STR-DA5300ES to hit my price range which it did recently and for a small firmware glitch to be corrected. So far I have no complaints installation and auto-calibration of the speakers went smoothly. Great receiver so far, all that remains is fine tuning the settings.
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| Date Reviewed: 05/06/2008 |
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Strengths: everything
Weaknesses: none
Summary: I had the firmware problem, notified Sony had a new one in one day overnight delivery.This is a highly versatile high quality product. Everyone who listens to my system says its the best one they have ever heard. Of course High quality front and surround speakers with a sub-woofer helps, everything is driven by the Sony5300ES. Very satisfied
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| Date Reviewed: 01/23/2008 |
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Strengths: GUI is great way to interface with it. Good power. set the speakers up by its self
Weaknesses: The main remote has to many buttons that require the pressing of another to make them functional. if you want the amp you first have to push the amp button.
Summary: The receiver is really nice. It has lots of connectivity compared to other amps. Great sound, easy to set up. It is a little pricey but most items that are considered the flagship of the companies receivers is not going to be cheap. the only thing i don't like is the main remote it lot of buttons and a lot of shift key and amp key and TV key. the button turn to one of the button functions and then you have to make sure that up change it back, if you want to do something else.
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| Date Reviewed: 12/14/2007 |
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Strengths: Reliability and quality, 6 HDMI inputs, GUI menu
Weaknesses: But Price...!
Summary: This is my First Sony ES receiver, the only reason I am upgrading from my Onkyo to the STR-DA5300ES is for the HDMI inputs. I am in the process of going to High-Def TV and wanted to use HDMI for all connections. I am using the 5300ES to control the entire AV setup. The 5300ES is the controller for my Blue-Ray and HD DVD players, and the Dish ViP722 HD DVR all using HDMI to the new 60" Sony TV.
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