Dec 27, 2019
Read MoreSony STR-DN1080 vs Denon AVR-X2500H review
Sony STR-DN1080 review
Sony STR-DN1080 has the ability to play Dolby Atmos audio tracks in up to 5.1.2 speaker configuration, and also supports the new DTS: X format. The 6 rear HDMI inputs are compatible with HDCP 2.2 and support full playback of 4K HDR content. The amplifier is also equipped with the most popular streaming features - Bluetooth, AirPlay, and Chromecast. And let's not forget about the multiroom in our Sony STR-DN1080 vs Denon AVR-X2500H comparison: you can connect the STR-DN1080 to other compatible Sony products using the Music Center app to stream music around the house.
Denon AVR-X2500H review
The AVR-X2500H is a 7.2 channel unit, with Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and DTS Virtual:X audio codecs alongside features such as Dolby Vision, HDR and, of course, 4K video upscaling, besides, the amp’s 8 HDMIs are HDCP 2.2 equipped. The main difference between these two models is the power per channel, which is 165 W at 6 Ohm versus 95 W at 8 Ohm. Part of the HEOS multi-room range, the AVR-X2500H will also stream music from music streaming services with any similarly able products around the house.
Sony STR-DN1080 pros and cons
Pros
- With integrated Internet radio you receive thousands of radio stations
- Thanks to the receiver you can control an additional speaker kit in another room
Cons
- The receiver does not have a phono input to connect a record player
Denon AVR-X2500H pros and cons
Pros
- There is the possibility of voice control with the help of Amazon Alexa assistant
Cons
- The manufacturer did not provide a mobile application for controlling the receiver
- The reproduced sound is fast, dynamic and detailed
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Product
Sony STR-DN1080
Denon AVR-X2500H
Model
STR-DN1080
AVR-X2500H
Brand
Sony
Denon
Reviews
778
7
Amplifier
Channels
7.2
7.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm
120/6
95/8, 125/6
Output impedance, Ohm
6
8, 6
Frequency response
10Hz-100KHz
10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %
0.09
0.08
Audio features
Digital to analog converter (DAC)
96 KHz/24-bit
AK4490 384 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibration
DCAC EX
Audyssey MultEQ XT
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio features
Hi-Res audio, DSEE HX
Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Compressed Audio Restorer
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
USB
1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
1
1
DLNA
MHL
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
AirPlay
AirPlay, AirPlay 2
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
TIDAL, Pandora
Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Napster, SiriusXM, TuneIn Radio, iHeart Radio, Sound Cloud
Extensive connection
HDMI input/output
6/2
8/2
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
HDMI CEC
Digital content protection (HDCP)
HDCP 2.2
HDCP 2.2
Subwoofer output (LFE)
2
2
Headphone output
1 x 6.3
1 x 6.3
Optical digital input
1
2
Coaxial digital input
1
1
Composite input
2
2
Component input/output
0/0
2/1
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectors
USB, phones, setup mic
USB, HDMI, phones, setup mic
Multi channel preamp output
Video features
HDR (High Dynamic Range)
HDR10
4K signal pass-through
4K/60Hz
4K/60Hz
8K signal pass-through
HDMI signal pass-through
3D signal pass-through
HDMI pass-through in standby mode
Video conversion
analog to HDMI
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video features
has not
BT.2020, HLG
Additional features
Voice control
Google assistant
Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI
App control
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android, Amazon Kindle
Display
fluorescent
colour OSD
Tuner
AM, FM
AM, FM
Sleep timer
Auto power off
ECO mode
Graphical user interface (GUI)
Setup assistant
Firmware update
network, USB
network, USB
Other additional features
NFC
IP Control, Web Control
Multi-room
Multi-room zones
2
2
Zone audio output
speaker
speaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room control
Music Center
HEOS App
RS-232
0
1
Remote control input/output (IR)
1/1
1/1
DC trigger output (12V)
0
0
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Digital Plus
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)
DTS-ES, DTS 96/24
DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS-Surround
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
Audio file formats
MP3
WMA
AAC
WAV
FLAC
ALAC
Other audio file formats
AIFF
has not
Power
Operational power consumption, W
240
500
Standby consumption, W
0.4
0.1
Removable power cord
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, cm/inches
43 x 15.6 x 33/17 x 6 x 13
43.5 x 15.2 x 33/17 x 6.6 x 13.3
Weight, kg/lbs
9.1/19.8
9/20.7
Other
Release year
2017
2018
AV receivers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 7.3Sony STR-DN1080
- 8Denon AVR-X2500H
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