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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The Sony STRDH190 vs Onkyo TX-8220 comparison demonstrates that the total output power of both devices varies incredibly. The first one has 200W and the second one – only 100W. The same situation is with output power per channel because the STRDH190 can boast with 100W and the TX-8220 – with 50W.
Features & Performance
I don’t need to compare the devices to find out that Sony can be more useful in big areas due to its great power characteristics. The Onkyo’s sound is lost in big apartments and the volume increasing doesn’t help to reach the surround resonance. The TX-8220 has 40 preset FM/AM stations and the STRDH190 has only 30. Despite this fact, the advantage is on Sony’s side, because its 30 stations work well, without interruptions. The Onkyo has problems with FM/AM and only 28 can work normally.
Connections & Setup
The Sony STRDH190 versus Onkyo TX-8220 collation helps me see the difference between the installation processes. The first receiver has no printed manual, but the on-screen instruction is the best assistant. The only problem is that it tells me about the possibility to connect the HDMI outputs but they are absent. The Onkyo installation process is really understandable. The STRDH190 has more connectors than the TX-8220. For example, it has 6 AV inputs, 2 optical digital inputs, and 1 USB; while the Onkyo can propose only 5 AV inputs, 1 optical digital input, and the USB absence.
Design
The Onkyo TX-8220 vs Sony STRDH190 comparison shows that the first model has a more classic appearance and the second one has a corporate identity. The Sony has Input Selector and Volume knobs on the left side, while the Onkyo has more familiar button layout (on left and right). Furthermore, the TX-8220 is smaller (12.9 x 17.1 x 5.9 inches) and lighter (15 pounds) than the STRDH190 (its size is 19.1 x 13.6 x 6.9 inches and weight is 17.1 pounds), which doesn’t fit in the standard shelf.
Sony STRDH190 Pros & Cons
Pros:
- The remote controller allows me to rename the inputs.
- The tightened grounding wire helps a phono to avoid any buzzes.
Cons:
- I can pair Bluetooth to only 1 device at a time. It can be a PC or iPhone, not both.
- The receiver scans FM stations very slowly.
Onkyo TX-8220 Pros & Cons
Pros:
- It has a rich warm sound with amazing bass and treble (they are adjustable).
- Due to the AB switch, I can choose between speakers in one room and in another room.
Cons:
- It reacts to commands with a hitch.
- The unit can turn off periodically.
Onkyo TX-8220 review
Dec 07, 2018
The Onkyo TX-8220 has quite a low output power per channel (50W), but such a rate is enough for using in middle-area rooms. It proposes a Stereo Sound Mode and Bi-amplifying speaker connection. See p...
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Common
Product
Sony STR-DH190
Onkyo TX-8220
Model
STR-DH190
TX-8220
Brand
Sony
Onkyo
Rating
4.3 of 5
4.1 of 5
Reviews
196
80
Amplifier
Total output power
200 W
100 W
Output power per channel
100 W
50 W
Output impedance per channel
6 Ohm
8 Ohm
Frequency response
20 Hz-20 kHz
20 Hz-20 kHz
Total harmonic distortion
0.09 %
0.08 %
Number of channels
2
2
Signal-to-noise ratio
93 dB
98 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
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
6
5
Optical digital inputs
2
1
Coaxial digital inputs
1
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
1
1
USB
1
has not
Phones
1
1
Media content source
Bluetooth
Network
USB-host
Radio
Tuner type
digital
digital
Tuner bands
AM/FM
AM/FM
Preset station
30
40
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
24bit / 192kHz
24bit / 192kHz
Surround sound effects
has not
has not
Surround system class
2.0 channel
2.0 channel
Digital content protection
Clock
Built-in clock
Sleep timer
Power device
Operational power consumption
350 W
290 W
Standby power consumption
0.5 W
0.15 W
Dimensions
Dimensions
19.1 x 13.6 x 6.9 inches
12.9 x 17.1 x 5.9 inches
Weight
17.1 pounds
15 pounds
AV receivers HelpToChoose comparison rating
- 14Sony STR-DH190
- 10.4Onkyo TX-8220
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