Sony/STR-DE698

25 reviews

Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 25 reviews of Sony/STR-DE698. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews.

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Sony/STR-DE698 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 77/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony/STR-DE698

alaTest has collected and analyzed 18 user reviews of Sony/STR-DE698 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com.

83% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Steve Guttenberg (cnet.com)

Performance

Sony STR-DE698

The most affordable 7.1-channel A/V receiver on the market; SACD/DVD-Audio inputs; upconverts composite video to S-Video; A/B speaker switching.

The look and feel of the plastic casing may turn off some buyers; sound quality not comparable with slightly more expensive models.

Potent power, but the Sony STR-DE698's average sound and style won't dazzle discerning buyers.

Mar, 2005

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Consumer review (productreview.com.au)

OK

Probably wouldnt have bought If I had tried my speakers on it first , I demo'd it on small speakers with a powered sub ,which was ok.

Does most things ok

120 watts /channel , more like about 30, doesnt like speakers that are power hungry , 20 year old Pioneer 40/40 watt does a far better job.(Sony 100watt 8inch book shelf speakers used)

Sep, 2009

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Consumer review (shopping.com)

Could be better

I purchased this receiver because I had some Sony points to use so the receiver was almost free. If I was spending my own money I would have purchased something other than a Sony. The Receiver has a lot of weird things about it that make it not the...

Good Sound

Inputs. Remote setup. Quality

Dec, 2005

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