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Sony STR-DN860

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48 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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4 editorial reviews
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Pros

  • the design is fantastic
  • the system communicates a genuine sense of dimension and space
  • beautifully made

Cons

  • Sony has chosen not to put Atmos into the DN860
  • Atmos is a legitimate addition at this level of receiver
  • Dolby Atmos-toting rivals have arrived

Key specs

  • Surround
  • Wired & Wireless
  • Black
  • yes
  • AM, FM
  • 7.2

Sony STR-DN860 - Pros & Cons

Sony STR-DN860

Pros

  • the design is fantastic
  • the system communicates a genuine sense of dimension and space
  • beautifully made
  • are newer and better models of receiver available
  • It blends effortlessly into your existing setup
  • responsive and smooth sound

Cons

  • Sony has chosen not to put Atmos into the DN860
  • Atmos is a legitimate addition at this level of receiver
  • Dolby Atmos-toting rivals have arrived
  • doesn't even require wi-fi to work
  • still a half-dozen HDMI inputs
  • built-in Wi-Fi
  • Sound Effects
  • or listening modes
  • have a remote clogged with pointless buttons
  • occasionally gets lost in the mix
  • low-end was still getting a little bit lost

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Sony STR-DN860 - Full Specifications

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General
Receiver typeSurround
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Audio properties
Audio output channels7.2
Audio Return Channel (ARC)yes
Power output per channel (1KHz@6 Ohm)150.0 W
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)0.9 %
Audio formats supported
  • AAC
  • AIFF
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • PCM
  • WAV
Audio decoders
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital EX
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby Dual Mono
  • Dolby Pro Logic
  • Dolby Pro Logic II
  • Dolby Pro Logic IIx
  • Dolby Pro Logic IIz
  • Dolby TrueHD
  • DTS 96/24
  • DTS Neo:6
  • DTS-ES
  • DTS-ES
  • DTS-ES
  • DTS-HD HR
  • DTS-HD Master Audio
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Design
Colour of productBlack
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Radio
Supported radio bands
  • AM
  • FM
AM antenna ports quantity1
Preset stations quantity60
Radio Data System (RDS)yes
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Power
Power consumption (typical)240.0 W
Power consumption (standby)0.3 W
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Connectivity
Connectivity technologyWired & Wireless
Audio (L/R) in4
Composite video out1
Digital audio optical in2
Digital audio coaxial in1
Headphone outputs1
HDMI version2.0
Number of HDMI inputs5
Number of HDMI outputs1
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)yes
USB ports quantity2
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version2.1+EDR
Ethernet LANyes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
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Video
3Dyes
Supported video modes1080p
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Dimensions
Width16.93 in
Depth12.96 in
Height6.14 in
Weight292.77 oz
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Features
Handheld remote controlyes
AirPlayyes
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedyes

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