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 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in Decoders | ||
| Dolby True Hd | ||
| Dolby Surround | ||
| Dolby Digital Plus | ||
| Dolby Atmos | ||
| Dts:x | ||
| 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 | 1 |
| 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 |
| Radio | ||
| Tuner Type | digital | digital |
| Preset Station | 30 | 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 | 6 Ohm, 8 Ohm |
| Output Power Per Channel | 145 W | 80 W |
| Total Output Power | 1015 W | 560 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 | Theater-Dimensional Virtual Surround |
| Audio D/a Converter | 32bit / 192kHz | 32bit / 384kHz |
| Audio Formats | ||
| Flac | ||
| Apple Lossless | ||
| Aiff | ||
| Aac | ||
| Wma | ||
| Wav | ||
| Mp3 | ||
| 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 | 14.6 x 17.1 x 6.8 inches |
| User Manual | ||
| Manual | str-dh790.pdf | vsx-933.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 | 480 W |
| Built-in Display | ||
| Colour | black | black |
| Type | fluorescent | fluorescent |
| Clock | ||
| Sleep Timer | ||
| Built-in Clock | ||
| General | ||
| Hdr Support | - | |
| Item Color | Black | - |
| Model Number | STRDH790 | - |
| Brand | Sony | Pioneer |
| 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 | - |
