Sony STR-DA3500ES review
Sony’s STRDA3500ES 7.1 channel ES Series HDMI Home Theatre Receiver.
Optimized for Blu-ray - The STR-DA3500ES is engineered to be the ideal
Blu-ray Disc A/V receiver, fully compatible with the Sony family of Blu-ray
Disc Players. Superior video switching and audio performance ensure
seamless compatibility with today’s demanding HD sources. The
STR-DA3500ES features up to four High Definition Multimedia Interface
(HDMI) inputs which are capable of accepting resolutions up to 1080p,
offering the full video quality that Blu-ray Disc format can deliver.
Award-Winning ES Quality Design - Built with some of the finest parts,
Sony’s Elevated Standard (ES) line of products are designed not only for
durability but also higher playback quality. With a more solid
construction, the STR-DA3500ES delivers a formidable home entertainment
sound and picture beyond comparison.
770W Total Output Power - Boasting 770W of power, the STR-DA3500ES delivers
a powerful sound that you will not only hear but also feel. With 110W in
every channel, you most certainly will not miss a thing that this surround
sound hub has to offer.
7.1ch Surround Sound - Boasting a 7.1ch surround sound speaker setup,
Sony’s STR-DA3500ES is an essential component to any home theatre system.
Although it is well-suited for DVD players, digital media players (see
Digital Media Port feature below) and much more, the STR-DA3500ES is best
paired with a Blu-ray Disc™ player to take advantage of its 7-speaker
surround sound power.
Hi-Def Audio Decoding for Unbeatable Sound - With Sony’s STR-DA3500ES,
high definition sound such as DTS HD MA and Dolby TrueHD is brought to you
exactly as intended by movie studio masters. Experience a world of audio
unavailable on DVD when using the receiver with a Blu-ray Disc™ player.
LPCM (2ch / 5.1ch / 7.1ch) Through HDMI - With LPCM decoding, distinct
hi-def sounds are reproduced flawlessly for a life-like experience. Connect
a Blu-ray Disc™ Player or Playstation®3 to the STR-DA3500ES and take
full advantage of its crystal clear sound. Hear every detail the way movie
studio masters intend you to and you’ll never go back.
x.v.Color - x.v.Color is the new international standard of video signal
that defines a wider colour space for video applications. Conventional RGB
can only display a portion of the colours that can be viewed by the human
eye. However, using HDMI v.1.3a, the x.v.Color space can display virtually
the entire gamut of colours viewable by the human eye. This supports 1.8
times the colour coverage of an existing HDTV signal. As a result, the TV
can display more accurate, natural, and vivid colour.
BRAVIA Sync Provides One-Touch Play for Your Entire Home Theatre - Thanks
to the BRAVIA Sync function, one remote controller is all you need to
simultaneously turn on your television, home theatre system, and start
playing a loaded disc. With the touch of one button, you can enjoy your
favourite movie and avoid needing a complicated remote control collection.
One button, one remote, one system – yes, it really is that simple.
Digital Media Port for External Music Device Playback - With a Digital
Media Port, you can enjoy music from your iPod and play that music through
the powerful receiver thanks to Sony’s TDMiP10 and TDMiP50 iPod docking
stations. Better yet, you can also connect a Sony Walkman (TMDNW1), a
Bluetooth device (TDMBT1), or a computer (TDMNC1). Imagine - thousands of
your favourite songs ready for everyone to hear. You just can’t ask for
anything better!
Ultimate Radio Package with XM and Sirius Support - A world of digital
radio at your fingertips. Connect the optional antenna for either Sirius
and/or XM subscription service and enjoy the variety and quality of digital
radio with the superior sound quality of an A/V receiver. In addition to
stereo, you can enjoy 5.1 surround broadcasting. XM radio and Sirius are
satellite radio services that provide pay-for-service radio, analogous to
cable television.