Dec 27, 2019
Read MoreSony STR-DN1080 vs Sony STR-DN1060 review
Sony STR-DN1060 review
The Sony STR-DN1060 receiver has a 7.2-channel amplifier and provides an output power of 165W/channel. The receiver also supports dual room mode with high-res audio. If compare Sony STR-DN1060 vs Sony STR-DN1080, the STR-DN1060 has the ability to work with 2 different sets of speakers due to the A / B switching function. Upscaling up to 4K and HDCP 2.2 processing provides high-quality audio and video. The receiver is equipped with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, supports the reception and playback of high-res audio files from network sources, including Spotify, and playback from external USB storage.
Sony STR-DN1080 review
Sony STR-DN1080 is a 5.1.2 (or 7.1) channel device with support of Dolby Atmos and DTS: X versus to Sony STR-DN1080 in which there is no support for such technologies. Sony STR-DN1080 is capable of transmitting 4K video and surround sound to two different residential areas. Wireless capabilities include Bluetooth, as well as Ethernet and Wi-Fi. For a good receiver setup, the DCAC EX auto-calibration system is used, which uses a fairly stereo microphone.
Sony STR-DN1060 pros and cons
Pros
- The phantom speaker creation function allows a user to create a deeper and richer sound
- AirPlay works well synchronous playback in multiple rooms
Cons
- The firmware has lags during operation
- The remote has a delay between pressing the button and the action on the screen
Sony STR-DN1080 pros and cons
Pros
- Chromecast support means a user can play music through the AV receiver from any Android smartphone, or from the Chrome browser
- There is support for Google Home, and therefore support for voice control
- It is possible to use wireless rear speakers
Cons
- The only music streaming platform onboard is Spotify
- The Chromecast can be used for music playing
Sony STR-DN1080 vs Sony STR-DN1060
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Product
Sony STR-DN1080
Sony STR-DN1060
Model
STR-DN1080
STR-DN1060
Brand
Sony
Sony
Reviews
778
168
Amplifier
Channels
7.2
7.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm
120/6
165/8
Output impedance, Ohm
6
8
Frequency response
10Hz-100KHz
10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %
0.09
0.09
Audio features
Digital to analog converter (DAC)
96 KHz/24-bit
96 KHz/24-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibration
DCAC EX
DCAC EX
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio features
Hi-Res audio, DSEE HX
DSEE HX, Digital Legato Linear, Sound Optimizer, Hi-Res audio
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
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
TIDAL, Pandora
has not
Extensive connection
HDMI input/output
6/2
6/2
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
1/1
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)
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
has not
Additional features
Voice control
Google assistant
Google Assistant
App control
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
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
NFC
Multi-room
Multi-room zones
2
2
Zone audio output
speaker
speaker
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room control
Music Center
Music Center app
RS-232
0
0
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
has not
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
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
Audio file formats
MP3
WMA
AAC
WAV
FLAC
ALAC
Other audio file formats
AIFF
AIFF
Power
Operational power consumption, W
240
290
Standby consumption, W
0.4
0.3
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 15.9 x 33/17 x 6.1 x 13
Weight, kg/lbs
9.1/19.8
9.1/20
Other
Release year
2017
2015
AV receivers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 7.3Sony STR-DN1080
- 6.8Sony STR-DN1060
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