Sony DAV-S400 Reviews

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Sony DAV-S400
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Average Ratings for Sony DAV-S400

  • Image Quality3.4 stars
  • Sound Quality4.2 stars
  • Ease of Set Up3.4 stars
  • Ease of Use4 stars
  • Value for Money3.5 stars
  • Reviewer Ratings3.3 stars
  • Overall Rating3 stars

10 Reviews For Sony DAV-S400

  • j m scothern 2nd Dec 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    I've had the davs400 for 4 years and not had 1 problem until last month ,when headphone theatre kept coming onto the screen everytime i turned it on, this is obviously a common problem with these after reading the reviews on the inetrnet. I have not checked the insides yet, so cannot verify if soldering will work,i wish i had found out sooner about the problem because i have just ordered a sony dav-z260 to replace it. Not to worry though, if soldering it works i can connect it up in another room.

  • thecrab 18th Nov 2008

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    As with other reviewers, my surround would not work & display read HP initially intermittently then permanently. This happened after about 2 years of use. After searching the web, I found that dry joints were a common problem, so looked on the audio board and found the large capacitor had one pin completely detached and the other nearly the same. A quick whizz round with the soldering iron did the job though and system now works fine again. If you have this problem and are up to a little sold ...

  • Sandi Hoo 14th Jul 2008

    Reviewer rating: 1.5 stars


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    Good sound system which as been easy to use and the sound is great but the recent problem has developed after very little use and is very disappointing from such a well known brand,

  • Guest 13th Jan 2008

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    You probably will never find another Sony system like this DAV-S400.
    I recently bought a Sony DAV-DS111, 1000watt system and I am very disappointed in it.

    It does not deliver the power that the DAV-S400 did.

  • Lealivvy 4th Jan 2007

    Reviewer rating: 2.5 stars


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    After 2 years of use sound started going off and LED display said HP Theatre in use. Have to twiddle plug and get sound back on. Sony won't believe this is their problem. This happens to lots of DAVS400. Please leave feedback. Now all cables channelled into wall not able to just change system. Haven't had ours repaired yet just keep twiddliing but now even that isn't working

  • gbryson Rank: Lance Corporal 28th Dec 2003

    Reviewer rating: 2.5 stars


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    Dry joints abound. Don't be surprised if the Sony DAV-S400 stops working after the years warranty is out! My one has been repaired outside warranty and all because of dry joints or joints with NO solder on the connections at all. Having said that, it does appear to be ok now and I am generally satisfied. But I did buy it at half price and feel it was only just worth that. As with my Sony TV, I will never buy Sony again

  • jaysie. 22nd May 2003

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    I have got this Sont DAV-S400 in a small room and the sound is amazing with a good choice of room selections. sound has good bass and speakers and sub of of good quality...ariel is a little sad though for fm sound quality....just a bit miffed on the mp3 situation,,,,,,,

  • Techno-Freak. 14th Aug 2002

    Reviewer rating: 4 stars


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    I purchased this along with the Sony KD28DX40(S)and Sony SLVSE720. First impression was the stunning look of the speakers and subwoofer, beautifully designed and easy to set up. Everything is colour coded and easy as pie. I have read several reviews talking about strange speaker sounds - I'm pleased to say I have not had any problems at all with the sound. Once I had set all the speakers up in the correct places, I sat to enjoy DVD after DVD of incredible cinema sound. (Not sure if the neighbour ...

  • Iain. 30th Jul 2002

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    I am 100 percent happy with this Sony DAV-S400 DVD home cinema system, but question whether I should have paid a bit more for the superior s500. This is a great player that I would recommend if you're on a budget.

  • Dan. Rank: Lance Corporal 13th May 2002

    Reviewer rating: 3.5 stars


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    After I installed my Sony DAV-S400 DVD player (was very easy), I realized a pretty disturbing noise in the speakers. I checked the cables, other electronics close to the system - no chance. At least the noise keeps about the same level even at max volume. A pity I have a small room and a good ear. At least the DAV-S500 performs about the same in this respect (checked at the shop).
    Second experience I made: the sound was completely missing the expected brilliance. Later I realized that the speak ...