Sony getting into the SQ game

[Zero_Ohms]

So I'm not sure how long these products have been out but Sony seems to be going for the hi res crowd. They have a new receiver that plays back DSD native files in pure losses form and it's the most expensive part of the system at $1499.99 They also have a pair of components and coaxial speakers with their new super tweeter and a subwoofer along with a 4 channel and mono block amp. All of the rest of the components seem to be priced very low in the 150.00 - 200.00 range per item. I was thinking of building a system around this. Wasn't sure if anyone has herd of it yet. Anyway here is the links to see the products.

Receiver: Bluetooth® Car Stereo with MP3 | RSX-GS9 | Sony US

Components: 6.3 in (16 cm) 2-Way Component Speakers | XS-GS1621C | Sony US

Coaxial: 6.3 in (16 cm) 2-Way Coaxial Speakers | XS-GS1621 | Sony US

4 channel amp: 4-Channel Car Amplifier with Low/High Pass Filters | XM-GS4 | Sony US

Subwoofer: 12 in" (30 cm) Dual Voice Coil Subwoofer | XS-GSW121D | Sony US

Mono block amp: XM-GS100 | Sony US

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[subzero 5,000+ posts]

Sony used to have nice SQ gear. they might be transitioning back into it.

 

[Jeffdachef 5,000+ posts]

They arent bad, their GS line of speakers sound much better than focals low end line speakers.

 

[hispls 5,000+ posts]

Way back in the day they made some nice source units. One of the earliest ones I ever had with time alignment. The "big red" series of amps is pretty well regarded too.

At that price point for a source unit it had pretty much better blow you though.

 

[denim 5,000+ posts]

It is good for the industry if a big name tries to improve their offerings in terms of quality and performance. Their new top tier deck is really something special and I want to find a way to afford it.

 

[ciaonzo 5,000+ posts]

Head unit is sweet. Not too impressed with the other items.

Welcome back, SONY.

 

[dragon.breath 10+ year member]

I am glad too see Sony return to making good quality equipment. The old 1990's Mobile ES amps, crossovers, E.Q's, and head units were some of the best made at that time.

 

[michaellane 5,000+ posts]

The gs line is good

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

It's still a whole lot of fluff. They haven't came back. The HU has hardly any function.

 

[Papermaker85 5,000+ posts]

It's still a whole lot of fluff. They haven't came back. The HU has hardly any function.

From a dumb Dick that says dsp for everything thats a stupid comment.

 

[Papermaker85 5,000+ posts]

Honestly for 1400 if buy a alpine and dsp.

 

[The Camry]

It plays flac so theres that

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[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

From a dumb Dick that says dsp for everything thats a stupid comment.

Oh? So where am I wrong? It plays flac. That's its selling point. It's not a processor.

 

[ciaonzo 5,000+ posts]

Oh? So where am I wrong? It plays flac. That's its selling point. It's not a processor.

It converts digital to analog and provides time alignment, equalization & crossover points. Signal to noise @ 120dB and dynamic range of 135dB with optical out. Precision clock with targeted low jitter performance.
What qualifies as a processor in your view?

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

Cool. It has all the power of a 80prs minus the CD player. With flac.