Sony STR-DG510 Home Theater Receiver
What we analysed
BVR’s AI bot is continuously reading, learning and evolving to generate reviews.
18,093 reviews
covering
59 products
for the category
Stereo receivers
Experiential insights by users
About Sony STR-DG510 Home Theater Receiver
Overall Feedback:
70% positive
79% highlighted the user interface, but 21% didn't
I found navigating the menus a bit counter-intuitive, but the manual provided with the unit was helpful.
71% found the sound quality exceptional, but 29% didn't
With the right speakers, the stereo-receiver provides plenty of power and sounds great with video games, PS3 and Xbox 360.
The sound quality of this stereo-receiver is poor even with the treble turned all the way up, and there is a steep roll-off to frequencies above 10kHz. I compared its sound quality with another product (STR-DG1000) and found it vastly inferior to the point where I cannot enjoy music on it.
76% were impressed with the power output, but 24% weren't
The receiver is powerful for a 5.1 and suitable for those who don't spend hundreds of dollars on speakers.
With the new receiver, I noticed that the speakers purchased in late '97 require a slightly higher volume setting to power them.
The sound quality is poor with a steep roll-off to frequencies above 10kHz, even with the treble turned all the way up.
76% were satisfied with the connectivity options, but 24% weren't
The HDMI inputs are useless. You have to run an audio cable along with the HDMI cable to get the sound to play on this stereo-receiver.
75% found it compatible, but 25% didn't
The receiver is misleading about the 2 optical, 1 coax connections, and how they work with the component video in options.
