Being able to compare Sony STR-DH590 and Denon AVR-S930H gave us an insight into what of them would be better for home theater configuration. According to the results of our review, Sony STR-DH590 received 4.2 points out of 10 possible, and Denon AVR-S930H was rated 7.8 points. The release date of STR-DH590 is 2018, and AVR-S930H is 2017. AVR-S930H is more performable in terms of audio broadcast than the STR-DH590.
For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 6 and 8, respectively, on a 10-point scale.
The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Sony STR-DH590 supports 5.2-channels sound, but Denon AVR-S930H supports a 7.2-channels configuration.
RMS stands for the actual power of the receiver. The higher this value, the louder the sound can be produced. The differences between the models in terms of RMS power are significant - for the STR-DH590 this value is 145/6 W/Ohm, and for the AVR-S930H it is 125/6 W/Ohm.
STR-DH590 | AVR-S930H | |
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Channels | 5.2 | 7.2 |
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm | 145/6 | 90/8, 125/6 |
Output impedance, Ohm | 6 | 8, 6 |
Frequency response | 10Hz-100KHz | 10Hz-100KHz |
THD in stereo, % | 0.09 | 0.08 |
After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the STR-DH590 5 out of 10, and the AVR-S930H - 6.
Most receivers now come with a microphone included. It is with the help of this microphone that the auto-calibration system functions, which adjusts the sound of the receiver to the room.
STR-DH590 | AVR-S930H | |
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Digital to analog converter (DAC) | 192 KHz/32-bit | 192 KHz/24-bit |
Bi-amping | ✖ | ✖ |
Pure direct (straight) | ✔ | ✔ |
Auto speaker calibration | DCAC | Audyssey MultEQ |
Speaker A/B switching | ✖ | ✖ |
Other audio features | has not | Hi-Res audio, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Dynamic Volume |
The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Sony STR-DH590 scored 5, and Denon AVR-S930H scored 8 out of 10.
Wireless connection via Wi-Fi is possible on the Denon AVR-S930H.
Bluetooth connection is now one of the main communication protocols for the receiver's control or even music broadcasting.
Wired internet connection via RJ45 allows receiver faster connection than wireless or even use NAS storages. Wired connection via RJ45 is possible in the AVR-S930H only.
DLNA is the perfect way to use your local cloud storage to stream movies and music directly to a TV. You can use the DLNA protocol only with Denon AVR-S930H.
STR-DH590 | AVR-S930H | |
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Wi-Fi | ✖ | ✔ |
USB | 1 (USB 2.0) | 1 (USB 2.0) |
Bluetooth | ✔ | ✔ |
Ethernet (RJ45) | ✖ | 1 |
DLNA | ✖ | ✔ |
MHL | ✖ | ✖ |
Now music streaming services are gaining more and more popularity. They allow users to listen to millions of songs by subscription.
STR-DH590 | AVR-S930H | |
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Apple Music (AirPlay) | ✖ | AirPlay, AirPlay 2 |
Amazon Music | ✖ | ✔ |
Spotify | ✖ | ✔ |
Other streaming services | has not | Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora,iHeart Radio, Sirius XM, Sound Cloud, Napster |
The presence of many connectors makes the receiver more versatile. But there are also narrowly targeted models, the number of connectors which are limited to a certain area of use. And when choosing their own receiver, users need to consider exactly your goals for using the receiver. For extensive connection, Sony STR-DH590 got 6 points, but Denon AVR-S930H received 8 points.
Sony STR-DH590 is equipped with 4/1 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Denon AVR-S930H has 8/2 HDMI inputs and outputs.
STR-DH590 | AVR-S930H | |
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HDMI input/output | 4/1 | 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 | 0 | 2 |
Component input/output | 0/0 | 2/1 |
Phono (MM) input | ✖ | ✖ |
Front panel connectors | phones, setup mic | USB, HDMI, phones, setup mic |
Multi channel preamp output | ✖ | ✖ |
The AV receiver is the heart of the home theater. And in this case, support for all current video formats ensures the best user experience, so it is very important to consider this when choosing a device. Video features of the STR-DH590 were rated 6 out of 10 against the 9 for the AVR-S930H.
Most of the AV receivers have a video scaling function, it is the process of reformatting the video signal to a higher resolution without losing the quality of the image. Upscaling the video signal resolution is possible with Denon AVR-S930H.
STR-DH590 | AVR-S930H | |
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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 scaling | ✖ | ✔ |
HDMI to HDMI scaling | ✖ | ✔ |
Dolby Vision | ✔ | ✔ |
Other video features | HLG | DeepColor, x.v.Color, HLG |
In terms of evaluating additional features, the STR-DH590 got 4 points, but the AVR-S930H has 10.
Voice control allows you to control the basic functions of the receiver through a smartphone, smart speaker or using the microphone that comes with the kit. The AVR-S930H can be controlled by voice via Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI. Denon AVR-S930H has the ECO mode.
STR-DH590 | AVR-S930H | |
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Voice control | ✖ | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI |
App control | ✖ | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Android |
Display | fluorescent | fluorescent |
Tuner | AM, FM | AM, FM |
Sleep timer | ✔ | ✔ |
Auto power off | ✖ | ✔ |
ECO mode | ✖ | ✔ |
Graphical user interface (GUI) | ✖ | ✔ |
Setup assistant | ✖ | ✔ |
Firmware update | USB | network, USB |
Other additional features | has not | IP Control |
As the center of a home media system, each multichannel receiver has an additional set of terminals for connecting the second set of speakers to create additional audio space in Zone 2 or even Zone 3 where audio can have the separate source.
STR-DH590 | AVR-S930H | |
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Multi-room zones | has not | 2 |
Zone audio output | has not | speaker |
Zone HDMI output | has not | ✖ |
Multi-room control | has not | HEOS App, Denon 2016 AVR Remote |
RS-232 | 0 | 0 |
Remote control input/output (IR) | 0/0 | 0/0 |
DC trigger output (12V) | 0 | 0 |
Sony STR-DH590 got 5 points for the multichannel surround sound and Denon AVR-S930H got 7.
Dolby Atmos' particularity is that this is the object-oriented sound format, that is, each audio signal object is independently sounded and connected to its spatial position. Denon AVR-S930H can create 3D sound due to the Dolby Atmos support.
DTS:X is an algorithm used by the processor to create sound scenes, where sounds connected directly to objects rather than channels, and to determine the optimum sound output distribution in space. Surround sound with DTS:X is available on the AVR-S930H.
STR-DH590 | AVR-S930H | |
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Dolby Atmos | ✖ | ✔ |
Dolby TrueHD | ✖ | ✔ |
Dolby Surround | ✖ | ✔ |
Dolby (other) | Dolby Digital | Dolby Digital Plus |
DTS:X | ✖ | ✔ |
DTS HD Master | ✔ | ✔ |
DTS Virtual:X | ✖ | ✖ |
DTS Neural:X | ✖ | ✔ |
DTS (other) | DTS 96/24 | has not |
Auro-3D | ✖ | ✖ |
IMAX Enhanced | ✖ | ✖ |
Multichannel stereo | ✖ | ✔ |