Unpacked product and first time studying the manual. Here I noticed the same on what others have already mentioned that the AVR NO performs upscaling the image from SD media! AMAZON: PLEASE CHANGE THE LAST IN THE HEADING OF THE PRODUCT !!!
Visually I think the AVR, simple and non-intrusive, a design miracle should not be expected since there arrives on the intrinsic values here!
Plugging any component works very well, the cable clamps for the speakers tolerated my built into the walls 2.5mm² speaker cable very good. Were connected my PS3 and a high-end satellite receiver from Topfield. The AVR again, I closed on my TV (SONY BRAVIA KDL46 ...) on.
Cooperation between AVR and the components mentioned works flawlessly, thanks to HDMI and BRAVIA I now need no additional remote control (except for certain "Fine positions").
I run the AVR in my living room with rd.35m²:
Magnat Interior 5001 5.1 speaker system black
One was said here before: THIS is completely sufficient!
The calibration with the supplied micro's worked on Anhieb.Auch setting the speakers to the receiver (size / heart etc.) I have, thanks to the manual good job. Here it must be said that the AVR no OSD erzeugt.Um So make all the settings, it necessarily requires the manual. Even though I would have liked for me to carry out the controls on the monitor, not the LCD screen, I prefer here no star, because you my opinion, this can not be expected necessarily for a receiver in this price range.
I tested my system, among others, the film music for "Pirates of the Caribbean" via USB the Playstation; Movies on BlueRay like, Transformers Revenge of the Fallen, Fast5 and Grown Ups:
I think playing in all areas such as voices, music and effect playback is a great cinema sound in nothing. The spatial perception was excellent and also the maximum level reaches it (reported by my wife of clattering glasses in the cupboard (side room)) perfect for my needs. And let's face it, who likes to listen to constantly to the absolute limit ???
I have a lot of "HiFi enthusiasts" in my circle of friends I have invited to sample already hear. Some of those who have home equipment worth several 1000dern.
All were really very enthusiastic what these comparatively cheap system does. Sure, you can not compare the AVR with a 1000 Euro device, but ate one of my acquaintances, he has a Bose home theater system (Lifestyle T20), by about 2000 -, the sheer envy what he was told.
CONCLUSION:
Who niece just about to sound for 50m², wants to ramp up the value for money the best and chooses the appropriate speaker system will be well served with the Sony STR-DH520. THANKS to SONY, that I was again not disappointed once!
I'm happy to 100% per cent and therefore give all 5 stars!