Sony offers the widest selection of wireless technologies, including Bluetooth, Spotify and AirPlay. This device also has one of the most convenient and simple control systems that similar devices of comparable cost can offer. See other Sony STR-DN1050 specs and facts in this Sony STR-DN1050 review.
Sony STR-DN1050 review
Features
Sony STR-DN1050 has a configuration of 7.2, develops an output power of 165 watts per channel (6 ohms) and is equipped with decoders for all common surround sound formats, with the exception of Dolby Atmos. Receiver STR-DN1050 brings the image quality of video and TV programs in Full HD to 4K Ultra HD. With a resolution four times that of Full HD, the 4K Ultra HD format makes any image realistic.
Design and build
Despite the rather sophisticated design of the top Sony models, and receivers of some other even more exotic brands, in the home theater industry it is customary for the AV receiver to be a black rectangular box with a display crossing its front panel. That is exactly the Sony STR-DN1050, which is very similar to the previous model of the company, 1040. On the front panel of this device there is a minimal set of control buttons, and the frontal location of USB and HDMI connectors is very convenient.
Connectivity
Although the previous model, the STR-1040, had eight HDMI inputs, the new STR-DN1050 reduced their number to six. Well, you have to be more modest, says Sony. The device is still equipped with three HDMI outputs (A, B and Zone), as well as two component and three composite inputs. The audio inputs are represented by four analog, two optical and one coaxial.
Setup
The STR-DN1050, like all the Sony receivers I've tested recently, is equipped with the Sony Digital Cinema Auto Calibration (DCAC) auto-tuning feature. To use it, just mix the microphone in the place where the listeners will be, and turn on the sequence of test signals that are alternately played by all the speakers and the subwoofer. The system works very quickly, and the whole setup takes about a minute.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- It has very good sound quality - both in multi-channel and stereo modes
- Sony's control interface and remote control are attractive and easy to use
Cons
- Not as many network features as competitors have
- Limited number of HDMI inputs
Common features
Product
Model
Brand
Reviews
Amplifier
Channels
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm
Output impedance, Ohm
Frequency response
THD in stereo, %
Audio features
Digital to analog converter (DAC)
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibration
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio features
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
USB
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
DLNA
MHL
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Extensive connection
HDMI input/output
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
HDMI CEC
Digital content protection (HDCP)
Subwoofer output (LFE)
Headphone output
Optical digital input
Coaxial digital input
Composite input
Component input/output
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectors
Multi channel preamp output
Video features
HDR (High Dynamic Range)
4K signal pass-through
8K signal pass-through
HDMI signal pass-through
3D signal pass-through
HDMI pass-through in standby mode
Video conversion
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video features
Additional features
Voice control
App control
Display
Tuner
Sleep timer
Auto power off
ECO mode
Graphical user interface (GUI)
Setup assistant
Firmware update
Other additional features
Multi-room
Multi-room zones
Zone audio output
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room control
RS-232
Remote control input/output (IR)
DC trigger output (12V)
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
Audio file formats
MP3
WMA
AAC
WAV
FLAC
ALAC
Other audio file formats
Power
Operational power consumption, W
Standby consumption, W
Removable power cord
User manual
Manual
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, cm/inches
Weight, kg/lbs
Other
Release year
