[Visions Electronics] STR-DN1080 Sony receiver $498.00 $201 off

Jan 19th, 2018 7:50 pm

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Frank510 [OP]: Sr. Member; Dec 27, 2016; 726 posts; 1070 upvotes; Canada

Jan 19th, 2018 7:50 pm

[Visions Electronics] STR-DN1080 Sony receiver $498.00 $201 off

Deal Link:: https://www.visions.ca/Catalogue/Catego ... =STRDN1080
Price:: $498.00
Savings:: $201
Expiry:: February 1, 2018
Retailer:: Visions Electronics

I missed this Boxing Day at Best Buy. Tried to PM at Best Buy tonight on the phone but got denied as it’s Final Sale/non refundable at Visions.

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Jan 19th, 2018 10:25 pm

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pumpkinpies: Deal Addict; Oct 31, 2009; 3453 posts; 806 upvotes; Toronto

Jan 19th, 2018 10:25 pm

not sure how you would even price match considering it is the same price at best buy - https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/so ... ly_vwd_tms

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Jan 19th, 2018 11:39 pm

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Frank510 [OP]: Sr. Member; Dec 27, 2016; 726 posts; 1070 upvotes; Canada

Jan 19th, 2018 11:39 pm

pumpkinpies wrote: ↑not sure how you would even price match considering it is the same price at best buy - https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product/so ... ly_vwd_tms

Obviously it wasn’t the same price when I tried to price match. Let me help you

“Thanks for the post. It’s on sale for the $499.99 now at Best Buy and the Sony website”

Edit. OOS at Best Buy online

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Jan 20th, 2018 10:06 am

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epsilonpegasi: Newbie; Nov 13, 2017; 53 posts; 138 upvotes

Jan 20th, 2018 10:06 am

thanks op. i was looking for this deal after boxing day and could not find it anywhere.

Jan 20th, 2018 10:08 am

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dvdvideo: Deal Addict; Sep 10, 2001; 3086 posts; 719 upvotes

Jan 20th, 2018 10:08 am

Looking for a good deal on a receiver that displays the volume at 4k......

References:
http://www.heatware.com/eval.php4?id=3866

http://cgi2.ebay.ca/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dl ... d=dvdvideo

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Jan 20th, 2018 10:18 am

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asif9t9: Member; Apr 18, 2006; 403 posts; 70 upvotes

Jan 20th, 2018 10:18 am

So to get Dolby Atmos. Obviously a source movie. And this receiver. Do I need more than my 5.1 speakers?

Jan 20th, 2018 10:22 am

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BravoDeltaRomeo: Deal Addict; Oct 26, 2007; 2524 posts; 262 upvotes; Winnipeg

Jan 20th, 2018 10:22 am

It is my understanding this receiver can transmit to BT Heaphones, which my STR-770 can't, I have to go though our Sony TV for that. Neither have Phono input and I know the current Phono's suck on my receivers, so I've already order a PreAmp from L&M.

Can it handle 2 sets of BT headphones for both kids to hook up to?

I'm wondering how much of an upgrade this will be over my Costco STR-770 that I got for $299 . https://www.costco.ca/Sony-STRDH770-7.2 ... 81657.html

I only need 5.1 and have no intention of adding more speakers, our room can't handle it or have the room. It's mainly for watching TV, Gaming and Netflix.

Jan 20th, 2018 10:49 am

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ch00chmuld00n: Member; Nov 22, 2016; 475 posts; 259 upvotes

Jan 20th, 2018 10:49 am

How is the video pass through on this? I had the Yamaha 3060 and there was a slight difference in the image. i was very disappointed given it is supposed to be a top tier home theater receiver.

Any feedback from other receivers is appreciated. I am picky about the picture being consistent.

Thanks

Jan 20th, 2018 12:40 pm

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dvdvideo: Deal Addict; Sep 10, 2001; 3086 posts; 719 upvotes

Jan 20th, 2018 12:40 pm

If it's just a pass thru and HDMI its just passing a digital signal.....seems unlikely it would change the image quality unless a scaler/video processing chip was involved

References:
http://www.heatware.com/eval.php4?id=3866

http://cgi2.ebay.ca/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dl ... d=dvdvideo

Jan 20th, 2018 1:37 pm

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CenturySam: Sr. Member; Sep 22, 2008; 852 posts; 84 upvotes

Jan 20th, 2018 1:37 pm

Sorry to highjack, but I'm looking for a site that sells b grade receiver, store is located in st Catherine. Thanks

For sale /

scarborough/markham

Jan 20th, 2018 1:50 pm

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420Jerry: Newbie; Jan 3, 2018; 13 posts; 20 upvotes

Jan 20th, 2018 1:50 pm

Thanks OP. Ordered one last nigh as soon as I saw BB drop thir price to match everyone else. Good use of the gift card from my iPhone 7 purchase a few weeks ago.

Jan 20th, 2018 1:58 pm

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dorje: Deal Addict; Jul 13, 2009; 1121 posts; 149 upvotes

Jan 20th, 2018 1:58 pm

CenturySam wrote: ↑ Sorry to highjack, but I'm looking for a site that sells b grade receiver, store is located in st Catherine. Thanks

Gibby's Electronics

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Jan 20th, 2018 2:05 pm

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Loto_Bak: Sr. Member; Nov 10, 2003; 722 posts; 324 upvotes; BC, Canada

Jan 20th, 2018 2:05 pm

Ya this goes on sale for $500 pretty often

I have it. Pretty good reciever so far.

The only limitation I ran into was if you want an audio only input you must sacrifice a HDMI port.
There are only as many inputs as there are HDMI ports and they cannot be reassigned.

Jan 20th, 2018 3:17 pm

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clark_ji: Jr. Member; Apr 6, 2008; 142 posts; 32 upvotes; TO

Jan 20th, 2018 3:17 pm

How does it stack against this?
https://www.londondrugs.com/onkyo-7.2-c ... 45213.html
Onkyo seems to have all options I am looking for.

Jan 20th, 2018 4:08 pm

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nosnoop: Deal Addict; Aug 12, 2007; 3049 posts; 850 upvotes; Thornhill

Jan 20th, 2018 4:08 pm

asif9t9 wrote: ↑ So to get Dolby Atmos. Obviously a source movie. And this receiver. Do I need more than my 5.1 speakers?

Yes, you need at least two more Atmos speakers - either mounted in the ceiling, or you can get those up firing speakers to be placed on top of your current speakers to bounce off the ceiling.

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Jan 20th, 2018 4:17 pm

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DeadHead: Member; Jun 22, 2015; 318 posts; 160 upvotes; Vancouver, BC

Jan 20th, 2018 4:17 pm

clark_ji wrote: ↑ How does it stack against this?
https://www.londondrugs.com/onkyo-7.2-c ... 45213.html
Onkyo seems to have all options I am looking for.

I swear by Onkyo for some of the best mid range great price receivers. I have 4 throughout my house and they are all great. I have never been a huge Sony fan. The Onkyo also has 2 Optical inputs which is something I would rather have.

Jan 20th, 2018 4:21 pm

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asif9t9: Member; Apr 18, 2006; 403 posts; 70 upvotes

Jan 20th, 2018 4:21 pm

nosnoop wrote: ↑ Yes, you need at least two more Atmos speakers - either mounted in the ceiling, or you can get those up firing speakers to be placed on top of your current speakers to bounce off the ceiling.

Thanks. I see there are sound bars that also do the up firing thing. Can I replace my centre speaker with one of those soundbars and get the same effect? I don't want to Mount ceiling speakers. And I can't place speakers on top of my front speakers.

Jan 20th, 2018 4:25 pm

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Zeev20: Sr. Member; Dec 29, 2001; 935 posts; 186 upvotes; Kitchener/Waterloo

Jan 20th, 2018 4:25 pm

dorje wrote: ↑ Gibby's Electronics

They still around holy cow!

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Jan 20th, 2018 4:52 pm

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Loto_Bak: Sr. Member; Nov 10, 2003; 722 posts; 324 upvotes; BC, Canada

Jan 20th, 2018 4:52 pm

DeadHead wrote: ↑ I swear by Onkyo for some of the best mid range great price receivers. I have 4 throughout my house and they are all great. I have never been a huge Sony fan. The Onkyo also has 2 Optical inputs which is something I would rather have.

I have a SR-806 and between replacing the caps twice now and the blue spots problem I won't buy Onkyo again
Their audio is great but the video section is terrible

Jan 20th, 2018 7:11 pm

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DeadHead: Member; Jun 22, 2015; 318 posts; 160 upvotes; Vancouver, BC

Jan 20th, 2018 7:11 pm

Loto_Bak wrote: ↑ I have a SR-806 and between replacing the caps twice now and the blue spots problem I won't buy Onkyo again
Their audio is great but the video section is terrible

Never heard of or had any of those problems. I get it though, newer Onkyo seem to have less problems? Basically any mid range receiver can have problems, buy one with what you need and hope for the best. Sony or Onkyo should serve you fine.