Dec 13, 2019
Read MoreSony STR-DH790 vs Sony STR-DH770 review
Sony STR-DH770 review
The STR-DH770 delivers surround sound using only the front speakers with Front Surround DSP technology, as well as compatibility with the latest 4K 60 Hz video standards with HDR. At a 6-ohm load and with two active channels, the receiver provides only 90 W/channel versus 145 W/channel in the STR-DH790. It would also not be out of place to mention in the comparison, Sony STR-DH770 vs Sony STR-DH790, that STR-DH770 does not have support for the second zone. The device is capable of decoding all current multi-channel audio formats, including Dolby True HD and DTS-HD Master Audio.
Sony STR-DH790 review
Sony STR-DH790 is the 7.2-Channel receiver that supports Dolby Atmos and DTS: X technologies and delivers comprehensive surround sound. The receiver has native support for a 5.1.2-channel surround sound system, which provides realistic sound from all sides. In addition, with support for 4K HDR, you get great picture quality. For sound tuning, the receiver has a system of automatic phase matching, which synchronizes the phase characteristics of the speakers in the front left and right channels so that all channels are perfectly combined with each other and create high-quality surround sound.
Sony STR-DH770 pros and cons
Pros
- The receiver has enough power to fill with sound the more than 30 square meters’ room
- With the support of the LDAC protocol, the receiver has the ability to play Hi-Res music via Bluetooth
Cons
- When playing with USB media, it is not possible to see the list of files. Playback starts from the first file
- Doesn't support FLAC format
Sony STR-DH790 pros and cons
Pros
- The manufacturer provides a shutdown timer
Cons
- It is impossible to control the receiver via a smartphone
- It does not have 4K pass-through on the video
Sony STR-DH790 vs Sony STR-DH770
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Product
Sony STR-DH790
Sony STR-DH770
Model
STR-DH790
STR-DH770
Brand
Sony
Sony
Reviews
713
395
Amplifier
Channels
7.2
7.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm
90/6
105/6
Output impedance, Ohm
6
6
Frequency response
10Hz-100KHz
10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %
0.09
0.09
Audio features
Digital to analog converter (DAC)
192 KHz/24-bit
192 KHz/24-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibration
DCAC
DCAC
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio features
Hi-Res audio
has not
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
USB
1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
DLNA
MHL
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
has not
has not
Extensive connection
HDMI input/output
4/1
4/1
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
1
Coaxial digital input
1
1
Composite input
0
2
Component input/output
0/0
0/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectors
phones, setup mic
USB, 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
HLG
x.v.Color
Additional features
Voice control
App control
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
iPhone, iPod, Android
Display
colour OSD
fluorescent
Tuner
AM, FM
AM, FM
Sleep timer
Auto power off
ECO mode
Graphical user interface (GUI)
Setup assistant
Firmware update
USB
USB
Other additional features
has not
has not
Multi-room
Multi-room zones
has not
2
Zone audio output
has not
speaker
Zone HDMI output
has not
Multi-room control
has not
has not
RS-232
0
0
Remote control input/output (IR)
0/0
0/0
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
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
Audio file formats
MP3
WMA
AAC
WAV
FLAC
ALAC
Other audio file formats
has not
has not
Power
Operational power consumption, W
240
240
Standby consumption, W
0.3
0.3
Removable power cord
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, cm/inches
43 x 13.3 x 29.7/ 17 x 5.3 x 11.4
43 x 15.6 x 33/17 x 6 x 13
Weight, kg/lbs
7.4/15.4
7.8/15.4
Other
Release year
2018
2016
AV receivers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 5.3Sony STR-DH790
- 4.7Sony STR-DH770
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