“The Sony 1080 reaches deep into its reserves to deliver sound packed with punch, dynamism and authority in a way we haven't heard at this sort of price before.”
Featuring flexible speaker solutions, DTS:X and Dolby Atmos support, the STR-DN1080 delivers mighty, cinematic surround sound that perfectly adapts to you, and your environment.
Dolby Atmos delivers breathtaking realism with 360° surround sound, accurately positioning sound within your environment so that the 7.1.2 speaker channels (including Phantom Surround Back) completely envelop you in sound – even from above.
DTS:X decoding delivers multi-dimensional surround sound that adapts to your speaker configuration in real time. Sounds can be positioned precisely around and above you thanks to 9 speaker channels (including Phantom Surround speakers) and object-based audio decoding.
The STR-DN1080 has been designed with flexible speaker solutions that work around your environment, so that you get the best audio experience whatever your setup.
The new flexible speaker solution ‘relocates’ sound to simulate the optimal position and angle for the best audio experience, working around any physical space restrictions.
The Phantom Surround Back speaker setting replicates the immersive sound of physical surround back speakers, enabling you to enjoy a 7 channel surround sound experience with only a 5 channel speaker setup.
Ideal for smaller rooms, S-Force PRO front surround delivers a virtual surround acoustic field using only 2 speakers. No need to place rear speakers behind you.
Get the real deal with a full-fledged 7.2 channel surround speaker system, and enjoy movies with full aural impact like at the theater.
Defy space restrictions and experience full 7 channel surround sound, including 2 overhead speakers, with the Phantom Surround Back speaker setting. It simulates the audio experience of physical surround back speakers.
Pioneering sound field technology combines advanced auto calibration with seamless speaker relocation, producing breathtaking cinematic sound unlike anything you've experienced at home.
Combining auto calibration technology with virtual speaker relocation, D.C.A.C EX automatically optimises speaker frequencies, phases and delays, delivering a sound field perfectly suited to your room.
By supporting High Dynamic Range (HDR) signal pass-through, you can enjoy the incredible jump in image contrast and brightness it brings—and the additional shadow detail and highlights further enhance picture detail and brings colours to life. Latest HDR standards such as HDR10, HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma) and Dolby Vision are supported.
Maintain 4K quality from source to screen – the 4K pass-through feature allows data to pass through the receiver without compromising image quality, and is HDCP 2.2 compatible.
DSD (Direct Stream Digital) native playback means DSD content can be fully enjoyed without losing any of its original purity. Also enjoy multi-channel 5.1ch surround (up to DSD 5.6 MHz).
DSEE HX technology upscales your existing music to near high-resolution sound quality, and makes you feel as if you are really at the recording studio or concert.
The STR-DN1080 supports a wide variety of High-Resolution Audio formats, including both DSD and Linear PCM. What’s more, playback is possible with USB, HDMI and DLNA connectivity, and multi-channel capabilities let you incorporate the high quality sound into an immersive surround system.
With Google Home, you can voice control Sony's audio products. You can turn up the volume, skip to the next track, or stop the music, all without lifting a finger.
Enjoy easy access to a wealth of music and more, thanks to Chromecast built-in (previously Google Cast and Spotify Connect.
Stream music, online radio and podcasts from your smartphone, tablet or laptop to your audio device. Just tap the Cast button.
Play Spotify through your audio device using the Spotify app as a remote.
Stream music, podcasts and radio from 100+ audio apps, including Google Play Music and more.
Multitask without interruption. Play a game or take a call and the music will keep playing, even if you take your phone into another room.
Chromecast built-in makes a direct connection to the streaming service, so your smartphone battery lasts much longer than it would over Bluetooth connection.
Just tap the Cast button to start streaming your favourite music directly from the cloud, for the best audio quality.
For a truly dynamic home entertainment setup, there are six HDMI inputs and two outputs, a front USB port, optical digital and analogue AV connections. So you can connect your TV, Blu-ray Disc player, smartphone and more, quickly and easily.
With six HDMI inputs and two HDMI outputs—including one second zone HDMI output—there’s space for your current equipment and scope to expand.
Play DSD through DLNA network connected devices, or connect via a USB with support for up to 24 bit/192 kHz High-Resolution Audio playback.
LDAC transmits approximately three times more data (at the maximum transfer rate of 990 kbps) than conventional Bluetooth® Audio, which allows you to enjoy High-Resolution Audio content in exceptional sound quality near to High-Resolution Audio.
Enjoy simple wireless listening with One-touch NFC. Just touch a compatible smartphone to the receiver for Bluetooth audio.
Enjoy music from AirPlay-enabled devices.
Play music from internet services as well as your home network.
Listen to the same great song all around the house with multi-room listening, controlled via the Sony | Music Center (previously called SongPal) app. Use Sony | Music Center Link to group compatible Sony sound systems, then stream music in multiple rooms.
Upgrade your home entertainment system with the STR-DN1080, featuring Dolby ATMOS and DTS: X support. Flexible and phantom speaker solutions allow you to tailor your ideal audio setup. 4K and HDR-compatible HDMI support the latest video standards, including HDCP 2.2 content protection for 4K content.