Yamaha RX-V585BL vs Sony STR-ZA810ES

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Along with the growing popularity of custom home theater builds, the comparison of Yamaha RX-V585BL and Sony STR-ZA810ES takes place. According to the results of our review, Yamaha RX-V585BL received 7.3 points out of 10 possible, and Sony STR-ZA810ES was rated 7.4 points. The release date of RX-V585BL is 2018, and STR-ZA810ES is 2017. Based on the data on the characteristics and features of both models, we can conclude that STR-ZA810ES has better performance than RX-V585BL.

Main advantages Yamaha RX-V585BL over Sony STR-ZA810ES

Main advantages Sony STR-ZA810ES over Yamaha RX-V585BL

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the models have rated 7 points out of 10.

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. Both receivers can handle the 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-ZA810ES this value is 100/8 W/Ohm, and for the RX-V585BL it is 80/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the RX-V585BL 9 out of 10, and the STR-ZA810ES - 7.

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.

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Yamaha RX-V585BL scored 8, and Sony STR-ZA810ES scored 9 out of 10.

Bluetooth connection is now one of the main communication protocols for the receiver's control or even music broadcasting.

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 Sony STR-ZA810ES.

Streaming services

Now music streaming services are gaining more and more popularity. They allow users to listen to millions of songs by subscription.

Extensive connections

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, Yamaha RX-V585BL got 6 points, but Sony STR-ZA810ES received 7 points.

Yamaha RX-V585BL is equipped with 4/1 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Sony STR-ZA810ES has 6/2 HDMI inputs and outputs.

Video features

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 RX-V585BL were rated 8 out of 10 against the 9 for the STR-ZA810ES.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, both receivers received a score of 8 out of 10.

Only the Yamaha RX-V585BL has the ECO mode.

Multi-room

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.

Multichannel surround

For the ability to create multichannel surround sound, each of the receivers received 7 points out of 10.