Sony STRDH770
Score: 87/100
Klipsch Reference Cinema Bundle
Score: 91/100Rankings
The Klipsch Reference Cinema bundle pairs a 5.1.4 speaker set with an Onkyo 9.2-channel AV receiver, delivering immersive Atmos, 8K video support, and advanced Dirac Live room correction. It offers high efficiency, deep bass, and extensive connectivity, though the system is heavy and calibration can be time-consuming.
The Sony STR-DH770 is a mid-tier 7.2-channel AV receiver that offers powerful amplification, full-stack 4K/HDR pass-through, and convenient Bluetooth/NFC pairing, making it a solid choice for home-theater beginners. Its lack of Wi-Fi, modern streaming protocols, and advanced room-correction features keep it from being future-proof.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
145 Wbest | — | |
— | 28 Hzbest | |
— | 20,000 Hzbest | |
— | 103 dBbest | |
4 | 7best | |
1 | 3best | |
4.2 | 5best | |
| ↓ lower better | 0.454 kgbest | 53 kg |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(2) | ||
Bluetooth Version | 4.2 | 5.0 |
Wi‑Fi Support | false | true |
Video(2) | ||
HDMI Inputs | 4 | 7 |
HDMI Outputs | 1 | 3 |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Overall Weight (kg) | 0.4536 kg | 53 kg |
Warranty & Support(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 12 months | 60 months |
Audio(1) | ||
Channel Configuration | 7.2 | 5.1.4 |
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Professional reviewers praise the STR-DH770 for its strong 145 W per-channel output, reliable 4K HDR pass-through, and user-friendly D.C.A.C. calibration, while noting the lack of Wi-Fi, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and advanced room-correction as drawbacks in 2026.
Everyday users appreciate the powerful sound, seamless Bluetooth/NFC pairing, effective D.C.A.C. calibration, and solid 4K video performance, but complain about missing Wi-Fi/app control, outdated remote, and occasional HDMI overheating.
Professional reviewers highlight the bundle's ultra-wide 5 Hz-100 kHz receiver bandwidth, the superiority of Dirac Live full-bandroom correction, and the efficiency of Klipsch's Tractrix horn design, while noting the size and calibration complexity.
Everyday users rave about the immersive soundstage, easy Optimize Mode setup, deep tight bass, and the dramatic impact of Atmos height effects, but complain about the system's weight, the time-consuming Dirac calibration process, and the basic remote.
“Powerful sound-easily drives my floor-standing speakers.”
“Bluetooth pairing with NFC is seamless.”
“D.C.A.C. calibration made a noticeable difference in soundstage.”
