Sony STR-DH790 AV Receiver VS Sony STR-DH770
Sony STR-DH790  AV Receiver
  • Brand - Sony
  • Manual - str-dh790.pdf
  • USB - 1
Sony STR-DH770
  • Brand - Sony
  • Manual - str-dh770.pdf
  • USB - 1

What is the best receiver - Sony STR-DH790 vs Sony STRDH770?

Sony STR-DH790 vs Sony STRDH770

Sony STR-DH790 vs STRDH770 – what should you choose?

Not so long ago I had the opportunity to compare two models of receivers. It could be difficult to choose the best receiver because Sony STR-DH790 is compatible with other gadgets, while STR-DH770 produces a great sound quality. So, I decided to write this comparison to discover the main differences between these products.

Features & Performance

First, I would like to admit that Sony STR-DH790 is more powerful than its competitor because it maintains different audio formats (AAC, Apple Lossless, DSD, FLAC, MP3, WAV and so on), while Sony STRDH770 is able to produce MP3, WAV, and WMA. I do not want to waste a lot of time to find the appropriate disk. On the other hand, Sony STRDH770 consumes only 240W, while Sony STRDH790 requires 700W.

Sony STRDH770 vs STR-DH790

Connections & Setup

Sony STRDH790 has 7 built-in decoders, that’s why I can watch high-quality videos and enjoy the pure sound. Unfortunately, Sony STRDH770 maintains only Dolby True HD and Digital Plus. Both of these devices are able to maintain the Bluetooth signal, but you can forget about WI-FI. In addition, the developers didn’t add a special smartphone remote control function.

Design

As for the design, it is difficult to choose the winner of this battle - Sony STRDH770 vs STR-DH790. I think that Sony’s designers are real geniuses and most of their gadgets look great.

The front side is very stylish and you can find input selector, volume and several buttons, which can help you turn it on/off, add speakers, tuning modes, night mode, Bluetooth and so on. Materials are high-quality and it’s a real pleasure to touch it. As for the back side, it is like a paradise for sound lovers: dozens of different ports, which you can use to get the best user experience.

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.

Sony STR-DH770

VS

Pros

    • The remote controller is well-designed and it is user-friendly.
    • On-screen programming.
    • Great sound output and audio enhancement technologies.
    • Several EQ presets.

Cons

    • The user manual is not very detailed.
    • The volume knob is made of plastic, which feels cheap.

Specifications

Specification Sony STR-DH790 AV Receiver Sony STR-DH770
Amplifier
Total Output Power 1015 W 725 W
Total Harmonic Distortion 0.09 % 0.09 %
Frequency Response 20 Hz-20 kHz 20 Hz-20 kHz
Output Impedance Per Channel 6 Ohm 6 Ohm
Output Power Per Channel 145 W 145 W, 90 W
Sound Features
Audio D/a Converter 32bit / 192kHz 24bit / 96kHz
Digital Content Protection HDCP 2.2 HDCP 2.2
Surround System Class 7.2 channel 7.2 channel
Surround Sound Effects Dolby Surround HD Digital Cinema Sound
Audio Formats
Aac
Wma
Wav
Mp3
Flac
Apple Lossless
Aiff
User Manual
Manual str-dh790.pdf str-dh770.pdf
Built-in Decoders
Dolby Atmos
Dts:x
Dolby True Hd
Dolby Surround
Dolby Digital Plus
Connectivity Interfaces
Ieee 802.3
Wi-fi
Bluetooth
Ieee 802.3u
Connector Type
Coaxial Digital Inputs 1 1
Optical Digital Inputs 1 1
Phones 1 1
Av Inputs has not has not
Usb 1 1
Subwoofer Outputs 2 2
Coaxial Digital Outputs has not has not
Optical Digital Outputs has not has not
Hdmi Outputs 1 1
Hdmi Inputs 4 4
Media Content Source
Bluetooth
Usb-host
Network
Additional Features
Advanced Sound Retriever (asr) Technology
Smartphone Remote Control
Three-zone Capability
Dual-zone Capability
A-b Speaker Switch
Pure Direct Mode
Auto Power Off
Bi-amplifying
Audio Return Channel (arc)
Apple Air-play Support
Functions
Network Audio Player
Internet Radio
Digital Player
Power Device
Standby Power Consumption 0.3 W 0.3 W
Operational Power Consumption 700 W 240 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 60
Tuner Bands AM/FM AM/FM
Tuner Type digital digital
Dimensions
Dimensions 19.2 x 13.6 x 6.8 inches 19.4 x 15.4 x 9 inches
General
Hdr Support -
Item Color Black -
Model Number STRDH790 -
Brand Sony Sony
Audio
High Resolution Audio -
Wireless Multi-room Audio -
Voice Control -
Surround Sound Supported Dolby Atmos and DTS:X -
No Of Channels 7.2 channels -
Connectivity
Built In Wi-fi -
No Of Usb Inputs 2 -
No Of Hdmi Inputs 4 -
No Of Hdmi Outputs 1 -
Built In Bluetooth -
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 -

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