Sony STR-DH790 AV Receiver VS
Pioneer VSX-933
Pros & Cons
Sony STR-DH790 AV Receiver
VSPros
- 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.
Pioneer VSX-933
VSPros
- It maintains all audio formats. You do not have to spend a lot of time to find the appropriate file.
- Built-in Chromecast and DNS Play-Fi provide streaming music and internet radio from the mobile device.
- Stable Wi-Fi for wireless connection with any smartphones and laptops, as well as PC.
Cons
- Pay attention! If you want to buy this receiver because of the multi-zone feature, keep in mind that it is only compatible with the analog inputs. HDMI won’t help you use zone 2 function.
- In Zone 2 it works only on the RCA (analog) inputs but not HDMI or digital ones. So, to install speakers on the patio for accessing to satellite audio channels it is necessary to get DAC with the optical/coax outputs of the sat AV going in. Then you need to get RCA output going into the RCA inpu
Specifications
Groups
| Specification | Sony STR-DH790 AV Receiver | Pioneer VSX-933 |
|---|---|---|
| Additional Features | ||
| Apple Air-play Support | ||
| Advanced Sound Retriever (asr) Technology | ||
| Three-zone Capability | ||
| Smartphone Remote Control | ||
| Dual-zone Capability | ||
| A-b Speaker Switch | ||
| Pure Direct Mode | ||
| Auto Power Off | ||
| Bi-amplifying | ||
| Audio Return Channel (arc) | ||
| Amplifier | ||
| Output Power Per Channel | 145 W | 80 W |
| Total Output Power | 1015 W | 560 W |
| Total Harmonic Distortion | 0.09 % | 0.08 % |
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz-20 kHz | 20 Hz-20 kHz |
| Output Impedance Per Channel | 6 Ohm | 6 Ohm, 8 Ohm |
| Sound Features | ||
| Surround Sound Effects | Dolby Surround | Theater-Dimensional Virtual Surround |
| Audio D/a Converter | 32bit / 192kHz | 32bit / 384kHz |
| Digital Content Protection | HDCP 2.2 | HDCP 2.2 |
| Surround System Class | 7.2 channel | 7.2 channel |
| Audio Formats | ||
| Aiff | ||
| Aac | ||
| Wma | ||
| Wav | ||
| Mp3 | ||
| Flac | ||
| Apple Lossless | ||
| 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 | 4 | 4 |
| Coaxial Digital Inputs | 1 | 1 |
| Optical Digital Inputs | 1 | 1 |
| Phones | 1 | 1 |
| Av Inputs | has not | 4 |
| Usb | 1 | 2 |
| Subwoofer Outputs | 2 | 2 |
| Coaxial Digital Outputs | has not | has not |
| Optical Digital Outputs | has not | has not |
| Hdmi Outputs | 1 | 1 |
| Media Content Source | ||
| Network | ||
| Bluetooth | ||
| Usb-host | ||
| Dimensions | ||
| Dimensions | 19.2 x 13.6 x 6.8 inches | 14.6 x 17.1 x 6.8 inches |
| Functions | ||
| Network Audio Player | ||
| Internet Radio | ||
| Digital Player | ||
| Power Device | ||
| Standby Power Consumption | 0.3 W | 0.1 W |
| Operational Power Consumption | 700 W | 480 W |
| Clock | ||
| Sleep Timer | ||
| Built-in Clock | ||
| Built-in Display | ||
| Colour | black | black |
| Type | fluorescent | fluorescent |
| Signal Processing | ||
| Upscaling Via Hdmi | up to 4K | up to 4K |
| 3d Pass-through | ||
| 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 |
| Radio | ||
| Preset Station | 30 | 30 |
| Tuner Bands | AM/FM | AM/FM |
| Tuner Type | digital | digital |
| General | ||
| Hdr Support | - | |
| Item Color | Black | - |
| Model Number | STRDH790 | - |
| Brand | Sony | Pioneer |
| Audio | ||
| No Of Channels | 7.2 channels | - |
| High Resolution Audio | - | |
| Wireless Multi-room Audio | - | |
| Voice Control | - | |
| Surround Sound Supported | Dolby Atmos and DTS:X | - |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built In Bluetooth | - | |
| Built In Wi-fi | - | |
| No Of Usb Inputs | 2 | - |
| No Of Hdmi Inputs | 4 | - |
| No Of Hdmi Outputs | 1 | - |
| Dimension | ||
| Item Dimension | 17 x 11.75 x 5.25 inches | - |
| Item Weight | 18.85 pounds | - |
| Unique Features | ||
| Built-in Voice Assistant | No Support | - |
| Remote Control | - | |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Period | 1 Year | - |
