Sony DSTHD500

Stopped working after a couple of years – I have had a similar experience to other reviewer. Worked well for a couple of years then started to work intermittently. A power recycle would fix the problem and now it does not work at all. Should be able to get more than a couple of years life out of the unit (get more out of a light bulb) Relatively cheap Didn't last very long

Terrible – This was a very expensive box which I didn't mind at the time as I thought Sony meant quality, but I am disappointed and would not buy a Sony model again. Well it was nice receiving all the Digital and HD channels when it worked! I had problems with it 2 years after purchase. Would not turn on and signal dropped out intermittently. Luckily it was… Read more

still under warranty and it was repaired. Now it has died again - it seizes up and cannot be turned off at the unit and the signal drops out. But now it is out of warranty and I wonder if it is worth getting it fixed.

Was fine until I started to use it with HDMI – I have had this Sony unit around 3 years connected to a Panasonic projector via normal AV cables. The setup was used spasmodically mainly for movies and the occasional big events on TV. I recently upgraded my amplifier (Yamaha RX-A3000) and took the opportunity to connect via HDMI cables where possible and started using the system more often. … Read more

It worked well the first few weeks, then HDMI video failed... a power cycle fixed that. Worked well again, then failed again after a couple of days, now HDMI not working at all and I'm back to AV cables again.

I picked it up cheap (~$150) in JB's so not too fussed, but it has lowered my opinion of Sony... and now has to be replaced, the HDMI connection gave so much better quality video. It was relatively cheap, resonable quality picture and sound. Video through HDMI was great... until it stopped.

Terrible – I paid $350, which I now consider too much. I believe they are just about giving them any now. My experience with this product had turned me off Sony. Looks good Remote is not very user friendly. The unit has faults and does not perform well.

Bad – Good image quality when projected. But not able to use the HDMI output which is the reason I bought it :-( Good colour/image quality compared to Philips model. Good signal hold in my (remote)location. HDMI working intermittently. Sony repair centre could/would not fix it. Upgraded the firmware - same problem.

Terrible – Do not buy it. It is absolutely hopeless; it has really reduced my opinion of sony....i won't be buying many of their products in future!!! Decent picture quality (when it works) and that's the only good thing Not user friendly 1st one I had wouldn't pick up channel 10, this one intermittenlty stuff's up/freezes/won't respond I'm ready to chuck it out the window

Bad – Had about 3 years with mine - sounds lucky compared to other reviews! Given that I bought it for the HDMI and the cost of the unit this is disappointing. Thanks for the reviews, at least I know not to bother trying to fix it and will buy another brand. Excellent, when it was working! HDMI now intermittently drops out - power off/on fixes it but getting worse.

Terrible – very much regret buying, will really think twice about buying future Sony products. Overpriced, underperforming, unreliable, virtually no Sony support. Should be reported to consumer affairs. ok when it worked, same as other reviews, freezes up, finally stopped altogether and gives an error message. Letter to Sony not answered.

OK – Does anyone want to sell their remote control rm-x-1022? My set top box is still working at this stage. I think. Just need a remote to test it! maztab@hotmail.com Worked perfectly for about 1 year until my remote packed it in. My remote is not working. Looks like from the other reviews it's on the way out soon. Frustration trying to locate the remote control with sony giving me the run around. Tried a universal remote, but it sucks.