I’d like to compare two mid-level AVs Denon AVRS740H vs Sony STRDN1080 to find out the crucial diversities between 7-channel Sony and 5-channel Denon that influence their functionality. Sony STRDN1080 is more expensive, but it has no smartphone remote control and its distortion is a bit higher. However, more low-cost Denon AVRS740H lacks a total power, as well as a power per channel.
Denon AVRS740H is a Dolby Atmos AV that produces an excellent sound especially while streaming over the Internet via USB or HEOS app. To get loud and at the same time warm and rich sound at low volume, to turn it up will be better. Sony STRDN1080’s sound is brighter and more surround but less intimate. However, it supports both Dolby Atmos and DTS:X to make the sound extremely immersive.
Unfortunately, Denon AVRS740H has no built-in Chromecast but can boast Amazon Alexa control. It streams content from Pandora, Amazon music, and many other services. Denon AVRS740H provides great playback of some various audio formats through both the USB port and the connected PC or laptop. It allows setting wireless system in two different rooms. It is possible to expand input sources or Bluetooth connections with the aid of just HDMI cables – a single one for every source – without punches of RCA or optical cables. Sony STRDN1080 can’t offer turntable connectivity in contrast to Denon AVRS740H, but it has 6 inputs HDMI inputs and 2 HDMI outputs versus Denon AVRS740H’s 5 inputs and 1 output.
When looking at Sony STRDN1080 vs Denon AVRS740H, the differences in their design are visible. Denon AVRS740H looks a bit overcrowded in comparison with neat Sony STRDN1080, but it has some useful shortcut buttons on the front panel. Besides, it is more compact and lighter than Sony STRDN1080.
Sony STRDN1080 comes with a minimalist approach. It looks modern with its metal finish. The display is not very large: it is hidden in a glossy strip along the top of the AVs front panel. 2 large buttons are plastic and light. In general, its building seems average.
Specification | Sony STR-DN1080 | Denon AVR-S740H |
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Additional Features | ||
Apple Air-play Support | ||
Advanced Sound Retriever (asr) Technology | ||
Three-zone Capability | ||
Smartphone Remote Control | ||
A-b Speaker Switch | ||
Dual-zone Capability | ||
Pure Direct Mode | ||
Auto Power Off | ||
Bi-amplifying | ||
Audio Return Channel (arc) | ||
Amplifier | ||
Output Power Per Channel | 165 W | 75 W |
Total Output Power | 1155 W | 390 W |
Total Harmonic Distortion | 0.09 % | 0.08 % |
Frequency Response | 20 Hz-20 kHz | 20 Hz-20 kHz |
Output Impedance Per Channel | 6 Ohm | 8 Ohm |
Sound Features | ||
Surround Sound Effects | S-FORCE Pro Front Surround Sound | |
Audio D/a Converter | 24bit / 192kHz | 24bit / 192kHz |
Digital Content Protection | HDCP 2.2 | HDCP 2.2 |
Surround System Class | 7.2 channel | 5.1 channel |
Audio Formats | ||
Aiff | ||
Aac | ||
Wma | ||
Wav | ||
Mp3 | ||
Flac | ||
Apple Lossless | ||
Dimensions | ||
Dimensions | 19 x 15 x 8.4 inches | 13.3 x 17.1 x 5.9 inches |
Built-in Decoders | ||
Dolby Digital Plus | ||
Dolby Atmos | ||
Dts:x | ||
Dolby True Hd | ||
Dolby Surround | ||
Connectivity Interfaces | ||
Ieee 802.3u | ||
Ieee 802.3 | ||
Wi-fi | ||
Bluetooth | ||
Connector Type | ||
Hdmi Inputs | 6 | 5 |
Coaxial Digital Inputs | 1 | 1 |
Optical Digital Inputs | 1 | 2 |
Phones | 1 | 1 |
Av Inputs | 1 | 5 |
Usb | 1 | 1 |
Subwoofer Outputs | 2 | 2 |
Coaxial Digital Outputs | has not | has not |
Optical Digital Outputs | has not | has not |
Hdmi Outputs | 2 | 1 |
Media Content Source | ||
Network | ||
Bluetooth | ||
Usb-host | ||
User Manual | ||
Manual | str-dn1080.pdf | avr-s740h.pdf |
Functions | ||
Network Audio Player | ||
Internet Radio | ||
Digital Player | ||
Power Device | ||
Standby Power Consumption | 0.4 W | 0.1 W |
Operational Power Consumption | 240 W | 340 W |
Radio | ||
Preset Station | 30 | 40 |
Tuner Bands | AM/FM | AM/FM |
Tuner Type | digital | digital |
Clock | ||
Sleep Timer | ||
Built-in Clock | ||
Built-in Display | ||
Colour | black | black |
Type | fluorescent | fluorescent |
Signal Processing | ||
Upscaling Via Hdmi | up to 4K | |
3d Pass-through | ||
Video Conversion/scaling | HDMI to HDMI scaling | |
Hdmi Pass-through | up to 4K | up to 4K |
General | ||
Brand | Sony | Denon |