Yamaha R-S202BL review
Oct 01, 2018
I had an opportunity to take for review a stereo receiver for real connoisseurs of two-channel sound. The Yamaha R-S202BL is a classic stereo receiver with a conventional tuner, capable of handling r...
Read MoreAudiophiliac receivers Yamaha R-S202BL vs Sony STRDH190
Comparison chart: Sony STRDH190 vs Yamaha R-S202BL
Sony STRDH190 vs Yamaha R-S202BL – how to choose? Yamaha's handsome 100-watt-per-channel R-S202 stereo receiver has a lot going for it. Versus former one, Sony impresses with its usability. Read more below!
Features & Performance
Speaker wires fit easily into the clamps on the back. Sound quality is very good. The phono doesn't have any buzz once the grounding wire is tightened well. Everything sounds well balanced through my bookshelf Polk speakers. This Bluetooth stereo/ receiver amplifier is top of the line quality. The sound is amazing. Has full function remote, up to 8 different Bluetooth devices can be synced and it will automatically connect to whatever one is on when Bluetooth is selected as the input.
Connections & Setup
Set up of Yamaha R-S202BL vs Sony STRDH190 is pretty simple. Phono jack with grounding wire is obvious to plug in and the additional RCA inputs let you customize where to plug things in. The remote control lets you rename the inputs to label what goes in where. Sony STRDH190 is easy to setup, with great functionality. It allows you the option to turn on and off each channel which is a great feature. It also comes with a separate AM/FM antennas. Yamaha R-S202BL and Sony STRDH190 are not full of features, but they have all the essential ones. And the remote controls are excellent in terms of what is included.
Design
Sony STRDH190 has a minimalistic design, while Yamaha R-S202BL has more buttons and sleek surface. Also remote of the former looks more stylish that remote of the Sony STRDH190, with colorful buttons. R-S202BL with one main button attracts more than two main buttons on the front panel of STRDH190.
Sony STRDH190 pros & cons
Pros:
- High-quality sound.
- Flexible options for different items.
Cons:
- You can only pair Bluetooth to one device at a time like your computer or your iPhone, not both.
- The tuner scans very slowly to find stations.
Yamaha R-S202BL pros & cons
Pros:
- Advanced circuitry design.
- Brushed aluminum finish and simplistic design.
Cons:
- This receiver has Bluetooth, but it lacks a phono input and doesn’t sound any better than our picks (although one panelist picked it as a favorite).
- When using the onboard Bluetooth adapter you lose bass response, gain, and sound quality.
Sony STR-DH190 review
Dec 04, 2018
This Sony STRDH190 review will be useful for people who look for a good, reliable receiver with many features. This receiver combines a reasonable price and a high total power output. It will be perf...
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Product
Yamaha R-S202BL
Sony STR-DH190
Model
R-S202BL
STR-DH190
Brand
Yamaha
Sony
Rating
4.1 of 5
4.3 of 5
Reviews
1110
196
Amplifier
Total output power
200 W
200 W
Output power per channel
125 W, 150 W, 165 W, 180 W
100 W
Output impedance per channel
8 Ohm, 6 Ohm, 4 Ohm, 2 Ohm
6 Ohm
Frequency response
40 Hz-20 kHz
20 Hz-20 kHz
Total harmonic distortion
0.2%
0.09 %
Number of channels
2
2
Signal-to-noise ratio
71 dB
93 dB
Functions
Digital player
Internet radio
Network audio player
Audio formats
AAC
AIFF
Apple lossless
FLAC
MP3
WAV
WMA
Built-in decoders
DTS:X
Dolby Atmos
Dolby digital plus
Dolby surround
Dolby true HD
Built-in display
Type
fluorescent
Colour
black
black
Connectivity interfaces
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi
IEEE 802.3
IEEE 802.3u
Signal processing
HDMI pass-through
Video conversion/scaling
3D pass-through
Upscaling via HDMI
Connector type
AV inputs
has not
6
Optical digital inputs
has not
2
Coaxial digital inputs
has not
1
HDMI inputs
has not
has not
HDMI outputs
has not
has not
Optical digital outputs
has not
has not
Coaxial digital outputs
has not
has not
Subwoofer outputs
has not
1
USB
has not
1
Phones
1
Media content source
Bluetooth
Network
USB-host
Radio
Tuner type
digital
digital
Tuner bands
AM/FM
AM/FM
Preset station
40
30
Additional features
A-B speaker switch
Three-zone capability
Advanced sound retriever (ASR) technology
Apple air-play support
Audio return channel (ARC)
Bi-amplifying
Auto power off
Pure direct mode
Dual-zone capability
Smartphone remote control
Sound features
Audio D/A converter
24 bit / 192 kHz
24bit / 192kHz
Surround sound effects
has not
has not
Surround system class
has not
2.0 channel
Digital content protection
Clock
Built-in clock
Sleep timer
Power device
Operational power consumption
175 W
350 W
Standby power consumption
0.5 W
0.5 W
Dimensions
Dimensions
12.6 x 17.1 x 5.5 inches
19.1 x 13.6 x 6.9 inches
Weight
14.8 pounds
17.1 pounds
AV receivers HelpToChoose comparison rating
- 10.7Yamaha R-S202BL
- 13Sony STR-DH190
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