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Sony has been synonymous to top-of-the-line products in the field of audio equipments for the consumers’ humble abodes. This time though, let us shift our focus to their top dog amongst the midrange level. The STR-DG810 is one of the more affordable home audio products the company has and even boasts of a feature set that could entice even the most sophisticated of buyers.

Chief among its assets is its three HDMI inputs. Usually, one has to shell out a lot more dough for such additions. This time, it is part of the whole enchalada. Also, the product offers an automatic speaker calibration. Moreover, the DG810 is XM Satellite Radio-ready with XM Neural Surround.

The dominant black color scheme coupled with rounded edges separates it from the norm in the market these days: the boxy receivers. Still, it emanates a standard feel to it. Also, there are a lot of liabilities that comes with it. It has the distinction of having one of the lesser equipped products. It has no multichannel audio inputs as well as no S-Video jacks to go with it. Plus, the sound detail leaves room for improvement.

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