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Sony STR-DE197 (discontinued)

Sony STR-DE197

Entered CNET Catalog: 05/13/2004

SKU: 027242644250

Manufacturer: Sony Electronics, Inc.

Manufacturer description

Keep your components connected with the STR-DE197 Receiver. Features include AM/FM Tuning with 30 Presets, 5 Function Input Selector and a Remote Commander Remote Control.

User opinions

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User Rating: 9/10

great product for the money!!

Pros: good bass, great sound on old analog speakers

Cons: none that i can see!

Review: I had an old 80's fisher record player, tape player, radio/ auxiliary, that was my old system that died recently. I got it from my dad. It worked great, but when it died, i was looking for a nice, cheaper brand name product i could trust, that would work with the 9 analog speakers that i own. I'm very surprised and happy with this product. I got this from circuit city, at a great price. I got a 5 year warranty on it. This product has a built in switcher, which allows you to choose from audio 1, (i have my Wii connected to that) audio 2, (ps2 connected to that) cd (to connect your cd player, 5 disk changer etc.), and tuner(radio built into the unit). This allows mutiple things to be connected at much, and by the touch of the remote, you can switch to whatever audio device you want to hear. Everything that is on the remote functions, is on the sound system unit as well. I like the remote that came with it that allows me multiple items and choices at a touch of a button. With easy to use features, a sleek back design, i highly recommend this product for someone looking for a brand name product at a affordable price.

User Rating: 10/10

One of the best

Pros: The Best of the best

Cons: ----------------------

Review: The sound is great, monsterous amount of bass. It's much better then the KenWood I got! It's only 200 watts but is louder then my friends 750 watt surround sound system! And very cheep too. The quality can't be described, you got to hear it your self.

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Sony STR-DE197 specifications

  • General
  • Product Type AV receiver
  • Width 16.9 in
  • Depth 11.9 in
  • Height 5.2 in
  • Weight 15.4 lbs
  • Audio System
  • Sound Output Mode Stereo
  • Output Power / Total 200.0 Watt
  • Input Impedance 50.0 KOhm
  • Input Sensitivity 500.0 mV
  • Total Harmonic Distortion 0.09 %
  • Amplifier Output Details 100.0 Watt - 8.0 Ohm - THD 0.09 % - 2.0 channel(s) ( Main )
  • Timer Sleep
  • Bass Control Yes
  • Treble Control Yes
  • Built-in Display Fluorescent
  • Additional Features A/B/A+B speaker switch
  • Digital Storage Media None
  • Connectors
  • Headphone Jack Yes
  • Radio
  • Type Radio tuner - AM/FM - Digital
  • Tuning Display Fluorescent display
  • Preset Station Qty 30.0
  • Antenna Form Factor Loop AM / wire FM
  • Response Bandwidth -14970.0 Hz
  • Signal-To-Noise Ratio 76.0 dB
  • Total Harmonic Distortion Mono: 0.3%, stereo: 0.5%
  • Auto Preset Memory Yes
  • Additional Features Station naming
  • Turntable
  • Type None
  • CD System
  • CD system type None
  • DVD
  • Type None
  • Cassette System
  • Cassette system type None
  • Digital Player (Recorder)
  • Type None
  • MD System
  • MD system type None
  • Headphones
  • Headphones Type None
  • Microphone
  • Type None
  • Remote Control
  • Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared
  • Features Glow buttons
  • Remote Control (2nd)
  • Type None
  • Connections
  • Connector Type 4.0 x Audio line-out ( One-touch x 2 ) - Rear , 1.0 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear , 4.0 x AM antenna ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear , 1.0 x Speakers output ( Phone stereo 6.25 mm ) - Rear , 1.0 x Headphones - Front , 2.0 x FM antenna - Rear
  • Power
  • Power Device Power supply - Internal
  • Power Outlets 1 AC outlet
  • Miscellaneous
  • AV Furniture None
  • Included Accessories AM antenna , FM antenna
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