Sony STR-DH790 vs Yamaha RX-V585BL

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To get informed with the specs of the receivers, we suggest you read the Sony STR-DH790 and Yamaha RX-V585BL review. According to the results of our review, Sony STR-DH790 received 5.3 points out of 10 possible, and Yamaha RX-V585BL was rated 7.3 points. Both AV receivers were introduced in 2018. This review shows us that the RX-V585BL is a better choice as a home AV receiver than the STR-DH790.

Main advantages Sony STR-DH790 over Yamaha RX-V585BL

Main advantages Yamaha RX-V585BL over Sony STR-DH790

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 RX-V585BL this value is 145/6 W/Ohm, and for the STR-DH790 it is 90/6 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the STR-DH790 8 out of 10, and the RX-V585BL - 9.

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.

Speaker A/B switching allows you to change between the main and sub speaker set. Sony STR-DH790 can work with the main and additional set of speakers - and switch between them.

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Sony STR-DH790 scored 6, and Yamaha RX-V585BL scored 8 out of 10.

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 RX-V585BL only.

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, Sony STR-DH790 got 7 points, but Yamaha RX-V585BL received 6 points.

Competitors in our review have 4/1 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 STR-DH790 were rated 7 out of 10 against the 8 for the RX-V585BL.

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 Yamaha RX-V585BL.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the STR-DH790 got 6 points, but the RX-V585BL has 8.

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 RX-V585BL can be controlled by voice via Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri. 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.