Sony STR-DH790 AV Receiver VS Yamaha RX-V685BL
Sony STR-DH790  AV Receiver
  • Brand - Sony
  • Manual - str-dh790.pdf
  • USB - 1
Yamaha RX-V685BL
  • Brand - Yamaha
  • Manual - rx-v685bl.pdf
  • USB - 1

Pros & Cons

Sony STR-DH790 AV Receiver

VS

Pros

    • The setup and calibration processes are quite fast. It is easy to use due to the well-designed menu.
    • The total power output and the output signal quality is very high

Cons

    • No internet connection.
    • Certain parameters are limited in terms of adjustments – frequency response is limited to a board bass or treble adjustment.

Yamaha RX-V685BL

VS

Pros

    • Great sound, great options within the setup to get the exact sound you want on any input or function.
    • Settings can be saved, so not have to be changed each time the unit powers up or when changing scenes/inputs.
    • It supports all global streaming services.
    • Setup is pretty simple.

Cons

    • If you are a free Spotify member, the only way you can listen to Spotify is via "Bluetooth" input connection.
    • The price is more elevated.

Specifications

Specification Sony STR-DH790 AV Receiver Yamaha RX-V685BL
Signal Processing
Video Conversion/scaling HDMI to HDMI scaling, analog to HDMI up conversion HDMI to HDMI scaling, analog to HDMI up conversion
Hdmi Pass-through up to 4K up to 4K
Upscaling Via Hdmi up to 4K up to 4K
3d Pass-through
Connector Type
Optical Digital Outputs has not has not
Hdmi Outputs 1 2
Hdmi Inputs 4 5
Coaxial Digital Inputs 1 2
Optical Digital Inputs 1 2
Phones 1 1
Av Inputs has not 7
Usb 1 1
Subwoofer Outputs 2 2
Coaxial Digital Outputs has not has not
Radio
Tuner Type digital digital
Preset Station 30
Tuner Bands AM/FM AM/FM
Additional Features
Bi-amplifying
Audio Return Channel (arc)
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
Amplifier
Frequency Response 20 Hz-20 kHz 20 Hz-20 kHz
Output Impedance Per Channel 6 Ohm 4 Ohm, 6 Ohm
Output Power Per Channel 145 W 90 W
Total Output Power 1015 W 650 W
Total Harmonic Distortion 0.09 % 0.08 %
Sound Features
Digital Content Protection HDCP 2.2 HDCP 2.2
Surround System Class 7.2 channel 7.2 channel
Surround Sound Effects Dolby Surround Virtual CINEMA
Audio D/a Converter 32bit / 192kHz 32bit / 192kHz
Audio Formats
Flac
Apple Lossless
Aiff
Aac
Wma
Wav
Mp3
Built-in Decoders
Dolby True Hd
Dolby Surround
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Atmos
Dts:x
Media Content Source
Usb-host
Network
Bluetooth
Connectivity Interfaces
Ieee 802.3u
Ieee 802.3
Wi-fi
Bluetooth
Dimensions
Dimensions 19.2 x 13.6 x 6.8 inches 14.9 x 17.1 x 6.7 inches
User Manual
Manual str-dh790.pdf rx-v685bl.pdf
Functions
Network Audio Player
Internet Radio
Digital Player
Power Device
Standby Power Consumption 0.3 W 0.1 W
Operational Power Consumption 700 W
Clock
Sleep Timer
Built-in Clock
Built-in Display
Colour black black
Type fluorescent fluorescent
General
Hdr Support -
Item Color Black -
Model Number STRDH790 -
Brand Sony Yamaha
Audio
Voice Control -
Surround Sound Supported Dolby Atmos and DTS:X -
No Of Channels 7.2 channels -
High Resolution Audio -
Wireless Multi-room Audio -
Connectivity
No Of Hdmi Outputs 1 -
Built In Bluetooth -
Built In Wi-fi -
No Of Usb Inputs 2 -
No Of Hdmi Inputs 4 -
Dimension
Item Weight 18.85 pounds -
Item Dimension 17 x 11.75 x 5.25 inches -
Unique Features
Built-in Voice Assistant No Support -
Remote Control -
Warranty
Warranty Period 1 Year -

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