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alaTest has collected and analyzed 104 reviews of Sony STR-DN860. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Comments about the design and reliability are generally positive. The size and price also get good views.
usability, price, size, reliability, design
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Sony STR-DN860 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.
Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 6 user reviews of Sony STR-DN860 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the usability. The price is also appreciated.
price, usability
100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.
Expert review by : What Hi-Fi? (whathifi.com)
Sony's done it again - this budget AV receiver offers sensational performance at an excellent price...
Big, wide soundstage Excellent clarity through the midrange Lots of subtle detail Easy to setup Great user interface Musical stereo performance
No Atmos
When all is said and done, our first impression of the STR-DN860 remains a lasting one. We knew its undeniable talents would cause problems for its rivals and this test proves exactly that. All this just goes to show that having the latest mods and...
Consumer review (richersounds.com)
The features of the AMP are what I expected and have not been disappointed so far....
Consumer review (richersounds.com)
Purchased this product 18 months ago, returned after about a month later and hive a replacement by richer sounds Sollihul, ( God service ) on various occasions had problems when switching on, mainly no sound, left for a few minutes,switched on again...
good sound
do not switch of to often.
Consumer review (richersounds.com)
Unit is built to look like a pre-amp and main amp. It's looks are pleasing with both remote control and amp., being of an uncluttered design. The sound is first-class, with both stereo and surround, very impressive. I would have preferred two HDMI...
Consumer review (richersounds.com)
Bought this to work with a couple of other Sony multi-room wireless speakers I have. Primarily connected to just a pair of floor standing Yanaha speakers, so not using the the 7.1 surround sound features, but it is connected to DVD player, Sky+ and TV....
multi-room connectivity
bass and treble is adjusted via a digita equalizer
Consumer review (richersounds.com)
Great piece of kit, amazing sound. The names of the channels don't quite match the remote buttons, but no big deal. Disappointing that the instruction manual is only found online (if you know you have to look). Easy to set up without the manual. but...
easy set up , amazing sound
no manual included , names of channels don't match remote buttons
Consumer review (richersounds.com)
Very good for listening to music especially. But good all rounder as well.
Consumer review (richersounds.com)
I purchased this Sony strdn860 over the phone, it was delivered the next day, and within a short time i had it up and running. The sound quality of this sony is excellent, i only wanted the services of internet radio, cinema, tv, and cd, however i did...
sound quality
very little
Consumer review (richersounds.com)
Simple set up with included mic. Sound is clear and crisp and feels full and deep. Wireless connectivity is easy and quick to access. Very pleased with the features and quality of the amp especially at this price. Although would still be happy at RRP!
great sound , simple to use
none
Consumer review (richersounds.com)
This amp is great, until you start to add multi-room options to it. I just bought a Sony wireless speaker, which has great full bodied sound. The trouble is, that as soon as you try to link the two together, the sub-woofer connected to the amplifier...
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