Sony STR-DE485 Audio/Video Receiver with Surround Sound (Discontinued by Manufacturer)

Crisp and clear sound

The receiver had a half circle crack (about 6 inches) on the front. I hooked my computer sound input into the LD/DVD input on the back. When I went select that source on the front the button pushed back inside the case and did not switch the input. So I switched the input on the back to CD, witch was what the receiver was already set to. It powered all 5 speakers and since this is all I needed this component for I will keep it instead of the hassle of returning it. Be weary of this seller.

I used this receiver back 10 or 11 years ago with no issue running a SA-WM40 Sony sub which I think was only 100 watts and it rumbled and worked great. Anyway over the years this receiver worked its way into may garage with (2) Sony SS-MF600H speakers hung from my roof and still works amazing. I only use it for music these days but I am still happy with having bought it. Any piece of electronics you still have 10+ years later and are still happy with it is a good investment in my book. Yes it was kind of entry level for me into the world of surround sound but like I say I am still happy with it to this day.

Let me start by saying that I am very pleased with the receiver. It functions perfectly and performs to my expectations. I would be happy to rate it five stars if it was not for the shipping. It was several days after placing my order until it was shipped. I may be spoiled by previous orders placed with Amazon that shipped on that day and arrived promptly.

I could swear I saw where each piece of equipment was tested before it shipped.This think barely puts out an sound and what sound there is sound like the speakers have a bad connection. Fresh brand new wire, 4 different sets of speakers, same results.Not happy at all.

It was okay...functional and did the job

They sent a used STR DE-197 2 channel received where only the rt speaker works. Its a piece of s---! Was advertised as STR-DE485 5.1 channel surround sound.

Sony's STR-DE485 is quite a good entry-level A/V receiver. The sound is crisp and clean with little distortion at any volume level, and the FM tuner can lock on to even the weakest stations. With 6 available inputs, the unit is capable and a great component to build a home theater around.Sony also offers the longest warranty in the industry -- competing receivers offer only a 1 year or 90 day warranty while Sony covers both parts and labor for a full two years.Quality and warranty aside, however, the Sony name commands a price premium as opposed to competing products in its price level from Pioneer, Kenwood, and others. Competing models may include S-Video inputs and Doly Pro Logic II decoding, both of which Sony's STR-DE485 lacks. Most comparable receivers also offer an output of 100 watts x 5 channels, where the STR-DE485 only offers 80 watts x 5 channels.