Bro,
I'm in the mist of getting a home theater for my new condo and was recommended this Sony HT-SF470.

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores...#specifications

And im a newbie in this area. Can anyone give me opinion on this home theater?

TQ

Bro,

For this model, it does not come with a DVD player nor a Blue-ray player.

If you already have a PS3 and would want sound system for gaming and Blue-ray movies, I would recommend this. (If you don't have a PS3 but want one, there is a package price for both items).

If you already have a DVD player that has an HDMI output, then I would recommend this. If you only want to play DVD's and don't care about PS3 or Blue-ray, then buy a model that comes with a DVD player.

If you want to watch DVD and Blue-rays but don't care about PS3, then buy the model that comes with the blue-ray player.

me too, eyeing at this model.. but is there any available in Sony style/centre?? i've been to BTS and a few Sony centre, most of them dont have it.. if you have seen any, pls advise..

Bro, i am planning to get dune 3.0 prime and also nintendo wii

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Added on June 9, 2010, 5:09 pmBro, u can get this from bro aaronwee.

This post has been edited by william42: Jun 9 2010, 05:09 PM

Looks okay then. Dune got HDMI and Wii is using Analog right? (not too sure).

Sony shops I don't see them stocking on this unit. I think maybe need to order. But it is in their latest Sony Time catalog for RM1999.

writing on the web coming soon...
so i dont think anywhere selling yet..

honestly, if you're getting this you gonna need to either spend 2k for a 3D blu ray player or a PS3 Slim because I don't think model will be priced below RM3k... but it would be a nice match for the PS3 Slim...

Bro Aaronwee is quoting me for RM1900. I think i will get it from him after getting review from sifus out there

I think the Philips model gonna give the Sony a run for its money...if I'm not mistaken, Philips offering DTSHD and DolbyTrueHD...not sure abt Sony

so smooth.. nice..

wow..so cheap??
It isn't even released in the US yet.. how did Bro AaronWee get his hands on it?

Oh.. just saw the suggested / expected retail price... it's USD550

This post has been edited by azxel: Jun 10 2010, 11:23 AM

So Bro, wanna grab 1?
hehehe

retail price is RM1999 as stated on the latest Sony magazine

btw, its already in demo showcase @ Sony Style KLCC

Bro, how was the sound? Good on movie and music?

they demo FF13 MTV only...

overall, i think its pretty decent...1000w RMS

but this dont have DTS HD MA & Dolby TruHD, from what I saw in the link.. correct me if I'm wrong

yeah, if got DTS-HD and Dolby TrueHD ill buy it straight away

From what I understand, If you have a PS3 or any other source which can decode DTS-HD and Dolby TrueHD, this unit will be able to take the decoded input from PS3 and output the uncompressed sound.

This post has been edited by wideawake: Jun 10 2010, 03:08 PM

this HT system doesnt comes with a BD player but you can purchase any BD player and hook em up.

you will get Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD.

example :

The BDP-S370 (BD player) supports both internal decoding and bitstream output of enhanced audio codecs, including Dolby® TrueHD and dts®-HD Master Audio11. These HD audio formats deliver lossless surround sound with up to 7.1 channels of discrete audio for uncompromised sound.

This post has been edited by wiNd: Jun 10 2010, 03:11 PM

Bro, you mean if i use dune prime 3.0 to play my BD, i still can enjoy the Dolby® TrueHD and dts®-HD Master Audio11 sound?

means if I buy a normal DVD Home Theatre system, hook it with my PS3, it will output Dolby truehd and dtshd? but if the speakers cant accept HDMI then cannot get dtshd la

sorry, im not familiar with this dune prime 3.0

to summarize :

PS3 > LPCM > HT-SF470
BD Player > LPCM/Dolby TrueHD/DTS HD > HT-SF470



no...becos normal DVD Home Theater system doesnt support HD audio (only DD/DTS)

This post has been edited by wiNd: Jun 10 2010, 11:56 PM

the HTS-SF470 speakers got HDMI input or not? if not cannot get DTSHD from PS3 la

Got. Got 3 HDMI input.

hmmm this is a very affordable hts with hdmi repeater...

thanks for highlighting!

ok, when is this launching in Malaysia?

tested this set again...

using PS3+HT-SF470....this HT system can receive LCPM only. but still able to play Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD (as LPCM)

PS3 will decode them into LPCM > HT-SF470

hope this info can help other potential buyers outthere

called SONY Malaysia yesterday, the CS says that KLCC and The Curve both have 5 sets each, ... as at yesterday evening

is it? this is good. hook up with my ps3 slim and I can enjoy HD audio.

price?

from wht i hear its rm1999...

Bro, Bro Aaronwee is selling about 1900.00

nvm la, i wait till sony launch it first la.. i just like the 2 HDMI ports (in,out)...

because can get DTSHD

its already out la...at Sony Style

just ordered mine from aaronwee...can't wait...will give review after getting and playing around with it...

cheers...

Hurry up bro...cant wait for your review liow...hehehehe

i just sold the first and only HT-SF470 to sbd18 ... he should be busy installing and playing around with it now he is one happy guy!

i am also anxious about his review as this model just got released and available to my sony supplier today. sold the one and only unit now to sbd18 hence i have no opportunity to try out this model myself or to even take a closer look at the box. hehe

anyway, more stocks should be on the way... and available coming monday or tuesday.

i am also eying for this HT-SF470 for my personal use myself. do include some pictures sbd18 bro! thanks

hey thanks aaron for quick and easy deal...hehe...

yup very happy but not setting up tonight la...gonna do tommorrow...need some extra long cables for the rear speakers...

will definately post a review after installing and testing with avatar bluray...

cheers...

can you take picture of the HDMI in and out ports? just wanna see it can handle DTSHD and Dolby TrueHD or not.. thx!

edit- i saw this at Sony website, no mention of DTS-HD and Dolby TrueHD pon...

Audio Features

* 96k/24bit PCM : Yes
* Audio Modes : 11 (2 Movie, 3 Music, 5 A.F.D., 1 2ch)
* Digital Amplifier : Yes (S-Master® Digital Amplifier)
* Dolby® Digital Decoding : Yes
* Dolby® Digital EX Decoding : no
* Dolby® Pro Logic® Decoding : yes
* Dolby® Pro Logic® II Decoding : Yes
* LPCM : 2CH/5.1CH thru HDMI™
* dts® Decoding : Yes
* dts®-ES Decoding : no

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores...#specifications

This post has been edited by Boy96: Jun 13 2010, 02:55 AM

bro, Any review yet?

hey, is this model called DAV-DZ810? cause it looks similar..

bro sbd18, can test (if u have ps3) if the DTSHD and DTrueHD works or not? thx..

DAV- series comes under DVD Home-Theater category which can play DVD by itself.
while this HT does not equipped with DVD player.

i guess u dont really READ....

it has been stated many many times...

the AV receiver will receive LPCM. you will need a player (PS3/bluray player) to decode Dobly TrueHD and DTS HD into LPCM (HD AUDIO)

ok here goes my review...nothing great but if any questions do ask and ill reply...

Installation time :-

45 minutes to 1 hour as setting up the speakers is a real pain, everything else is just plug and play (color coded).
Rear speaker wires are long which helps in hiding the cables.

Room size: Roughly half a badminton court and open corridor.

Setup: PS3 to HT-SF470 to TV (Panny 50 inch Plasma)

Testing material: Avatar BluRay

Audio Feedback :-

Confirmed HD is only via LPCM. The amp itself does not decode Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD. Avatar's audio playback was simply amazing. With medium audio levels (25 to 32) I was able to hear clearly and loud. The front speaker manages speech nicely without any sound distortion. Even after pumping to max volume (40). Bass in my opinion is adequate. Would not say its powerful but it gives enough punch as expected from 160 odd watts. The auto calibration tool is very simple to use and without fuss.

Am still waiting on my B.yond installation before I can test regular TV usage. Unable to test via Astro as I don't have optical audio cable or does my TV support ARC and since am going to B.yond won't be getting. Will update once B.yond finally gets installed. God only knows when.

Also need to test playing games on my PS3. Was busy yesterday so haven't had the chance. Will try and provide feedback soon.

thats all folks...

cheers...

This post has been edited by sbd18: Jun 15 2010, 12:16 AM

nice info...

still waiting to setup mine

i thought the rear speakers are wireless ?

nope..

this HT system is S-Air Wireless READY only (need to purchase separate S-Air Wireless adapter if you want to go wire-less)

Interested in this set. Just wondering can the speakers be detached from the stand and wall-mounted? Doss this set comes with wall mounting kit? Thanks.

yes can be mounted via screws or hooks...

no kit included...

Thanks for the reply... Now I just for the local Sony store to display the unit and test the sound.

Thank bro for your review. Will get one once i move to my new condo...

finally setup my HT-SF470

Installation : Look complex at first, as u go on and read the Setup Guide/Manual, its pretty straight forward. Wires plug and play to receiver. The only tedious thing is unpacking the stuff and setting up the Speakers with the Stands (need screws, etc)

Sound/Bass : Pretty decent, no complains so far.

Receive : LPCM HD Audio, Dolby and DTS.

Still going through the manual and playing with the settings...

This post has been edited by wiNd: Jun 15 2010, 08:10 PM


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nice!!... where can i buy it... sony style start selling oredi?

sell already at Sony Style, RM1999

Anymore update or review on this HT?

Hi all, bought this HT-SF470 from Sony centre midvalley toaday at RM 1999, add RM 500 for the blu-ray player and RM 499 for the wireless adaptor for the rear speaker, will set up later tonight..

i thought Sony Style provide FREE installation/delivery?

can save you alot of time..hehe

Bro, please let us know how is the sound with wireless adaptor.

Tq

ya, they provide free delivery and installation but they will send only by tomorrow.. too exited, hard to wait..

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Added on June 19, 2010, 1:37 pmi tried both wired and wireless, no difference.. mayb I cant notice the different...

This post has been edited by andytan18: Jun 19 2010, 01:37 PM

shoud there b any difference?

hi guys, some updates here

mounted my rear surround speakers on the wall...

its pretty easy,

1. just get 4 screws (with rounded head and compatible size)
2. knock them on the wall (check your user manual for info)
3. hang the speakers

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finally got my b.yond set up and running through the hts...

all i can say is amazing...am happy my panny plasma is linking with the hts so i don't need to use the hts's remote to control anything....

highly recommend this system for those looking for simple, hdmi repeater based home theater set up...

Izit same with Model Sony HT-SF2300?

Sony HT-SF2300 that u see in www.sony.com.my website is 2-3 years ago model.
HT-SF470 is the latest one, just release last month.
The upgrades are:
- 3D Pass-Through
- Audio Return Channel
- Wireless S-AIR ready

design and firmware also better.

just compare http://www.sony.com.my/product/ht-sf2300 and http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores...#specifications

Bro aaronwee,

Will get one unit from u once i reno my condo...

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Added on June 24, 2010, 3:34 pmBro, how do you do the linking ah? What model is ur panny plasma?



This post has been edited by william42: Jun 24 2010, 03:34 PM

I see... what is:-

- 3D Pass-Through
- Audio Return Channel

ok william42... when will ur condo be ready?

linking.. is using BRAVIA SYNC and VIERA LINK.
it's actually HDMI-CEC, see this link => http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDMI#CEC

every brand just rename this thing... but certain function might be proprietary and can only be used when linking with same brand items...
eg: Sony BRAVIA + Sony PS3 Slim ... the new 2010 Sony BRAVIA LCD TV can now access the the menu of PS3 (TRIANGLE button) ... others i think can only access (O and X buttons) ...

3D Pass-Through = ability to allow Blu-ray Player with 3D movie to pass through Home Theatre System (HTS) to TV via HDMI cable

Audio Return Channel = allow TV to return audio sound back to HTS via HDMI cable (conventionally u need to use composite cable or optical cable to output TV audio back to HTS for sound... so with this ARC, u can use Sony BRAVIA's Theatre mode with just one HDMI cable from TV to HTS. so now this HDMI cable has audio traveling both ways -> HTS to TV and TV to HTS .. cool right?

Where can I get this model of HTiB?

at Sony Style got..

i am also selling HT-SF470
didnt meant to hijack this thread for sales... but just providing extra information for ppl who are here.
hehe

This post has been edited by aaronwee: Jun 24 2010, 10:56 PM

u can get it at Sony Style (KLCC, Curve) or other Sony Centers (1U, Ikano, SS2, etc)

Thanks for the info.

Bro, suppose to get the key last month but the developer screw up something..... hopefully this month can get the key and start the reno soon....

hi guys...just bought mine yesterday from klcc sony style. and they delivered today and fixed for me everything nicely.

but when i set up my ps3, i change the sound setting in ps3 to HDMI and choose auto but it detects only LPCM 2ch. this does not allow surround. weird.

but if i set to manual and select everything, then it works.

can anyone help me with which settings to choose in ps3?

when u choose AUTO, it suppose to detect all possible audios (which includes DD, DTS, LPCM 2.1, LPCM 5.1, LPCM 7.1, etc)

anyway, here's my settings on PS3 :

VIDEO SETTINGS :
-Audio Output Format (HDMI) - LPCM

AUDIO SETTINGS :
-HDMI > Auto

when u set this settings on PS3, make sure your HT-SF470 receiver is ON...

huh? need to configure under video settings as well????

Yes, under VIDEO SETTINGS...you will need to set BD/DVD Audio Output Format (HDMI) to LPCM

i see...maybe thats why i think...ill go home and try later...hope that works and solve it..

thanks for the info....really helpful

wah.. 2am still havent go home yet... u must be watching Spain vs Chile out there

Hi guys, I am about to purchase this set. Just wanna confirm the speaker wiring. The connectors on the back side of the speakers are just the normal 2 wire positive and negative right? I have concealed wires for the surround speakers all ready done up and it's the 2 wire type. Just wanna confirm that the speakers connectors are not any kind of proprietary type. Also, has anyone tried hooking up this system with PS3 and WDTV Live?? Confirmed it can decode DTS over HDMI for PS3??

the speaker connectors are proprietary type...only the wires connecting to the speakers are positive and negative while to the hts its sony plugs...

in regards to PS3 and WDTV, yes they do decode DTS over HDMI...

cheers...

well i was working night shift...plus watching the game...

Hi, thanks for your reply. You mean the included speaker cables are proprietary type? Whereby the end connecting to the receiver is a proprietary plug connector and the end connecting to the speakers is the 2 wire positive negative type? Let me try downloading the soft copy user manual and see. If it is proprietary then I need to re-consider getting the pioneer HTP-819SW instead which will cost me RM3.3k. Thought the HT-SF470 would be a cheaper alternative for me.

yes correct to both of your questions...

if u have the money i would go for HTP-819SW...i was thinking of that as well but wanted a cheaper alternative...i heard u can get it around RM3k at desa home theater but haven't confirmed it myself...with HTP-819SW u can confirm TrueHD decoding without any issues...

cheers...

I know. HTP-819SW was my choice until I bumped into this thread and saw the specs for the SF470. I am from Penang, hence can only shop around Penang. The cheapest price I found for HTP-819SW was RM3299. Very pricey if comparing it to the SF470. Oh well, guess I'll have to shop around some more or maybe postpone my HT setup purchase. But thanks for your responses bro sbd18.

This post has been edited by phat_newbie: Jun 28 2010, 02:51 PM

all HT-SF470 owners, what's the volume level u usually use? 15? 20? or more?

depends actually...

for b.yond hd i'm using between 20 to 25...

for bluray movies anywhere between 25 to 35...

i feel the bass is very loud/heavy even though i use 20 (for bluray movies)

maybe becos my room is small...

now i set bass -3.0

so high the volume settings? i am using SF2300 normally only set to 18 when playing BD and my wife already complaining. i see that this model is upgrade from SF2300, this should be a decent option for those who looking for low budget HT.

on separate note, since it doesn't decode DTSHDMA and DTHD, you can set it to LPCM together with PS3/BDP to get HD audio.

This post has been edited by xbox360ps3: Jun 29 2010, 03:26 PM

I'm using sf2300, my ideal volume for bd movies are between 21 - 23.

But minus 2 for bass, too loud imo, whole condo was shaking lol

yup its very bassy...especially b.yond....axn hd the worst of the lot...

u guys used the Auto Digital Calibration? after calibration, there will be changes on the TONE LEVELS

i wonder 0.0 levels (default) r better or after calibration (front, rear, sub, etc)

This post has been edited by wiNd: Jul 2 2010, 08:52 PM