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*US* BUYERS IGNORE MESSAGE ABOVE SAYING THERE IS TARIFFS FOR THE BUYER THAT IS NOT TRUE! I PREPAY ALL US BUYER TARIFFS NO TARIFFS FOR YOU TO PAY, YOU PAY IS ONLY AT CHECKOUT NO HIDDEN FEES*The Sony STR-DA80ES 5.2 Channel AV Receiver is a high-quality audio receiver from the renowned brand Sony. With support for both FM and AM radio inputs, along with 5.2 channels for immersive home theater experience, this receiver offers a range of audio capabilities. The model has been fully tested and cleaned, ensuring top performance for your audio needs. Perfect for enhancing your home audio setup, the Sony STR-DA80ES is a reliable and versatile choice for any home entertainment system.
Notable mostly for being a mid-pack value, this one lands above the market center but not in true premium territory. Against 23 recent USD comps, the US$259 ask sits well above the US$120 median and the US$209 75th percentile, so I’d call it ambitious rather than a bargain.
That said, Sony’s 5.1-channel packages are usually liked for easy setup, balanced surround presentation, and sensible all-in-one home-theater convenience, which can make a clean, complete system appealing if you want quick movie-night sound without piecing together separates. At this price, I’d want confirmation that the receiver, sub, satellites, and remote are all present and working, because the value hinges on completeness more than the badge.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Sony emerged from the ruins of post-World War II Japan, founded on May 7, 1946, by Masaru Ibuka and Akio Morita as Tokyo Tsushin Kogyo K.K. in Tokyo's Nihonbashi district. Starting with radio repairs and Japan's first magnetic tape recorder, the duo secured transistor licensing from Bell Labs, pioneering the TR-55 transistor radio in 1955. Renamed Sony Corporation in 1958—from the Latin "sonus" for sound—the brand symbolized Japan's ascent from cheap imitations to innovative leadership, fueled by Ibuka's engineering prowess and Morita's global marketing vision.
Sony's hi-fi legacy spans headphones, amplifiers, speakers, turntables, and DACs, alongside landmark formats like the Compact Disc in 1982 and Blu-ray. Iconic products include the Walkman for portable audio revolution and Trinitron televisions, blending consumer accessibility with cutting-edge tech. Today, offerings like the Signature Series headphones and ES amplifiers target discerning listeners seeking refined soundstaging and dynamic range.
Positioned as a mid-to-high-end powerhouse, Sony commands respect among knowledgeable buyers for blending mass-market reliability with premium performance, outpacing many pure audiophile brands in innovation and value. Far from vintage relic or niche boutique, it dominates with forward-thinking engineering, holding strong market share in headphones and streaming ecosystems.
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