Sony STR-DH190 vs Onkyo TX-8260

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An overview of Sony STR-DH190 and Onkyo TX-8260 will help us understand the many features that the devices are equipped with. According to the results of our review, Sony STR-DH190 received 5 points out of 10 possible, and Onkyo TX-8260 was rated 6 points. The release date of STR-DH190 is 2018, and TX-8260 is 2017. And as a result of the review, it becomes clear that STR-DH190 is inferior in audio processing features to TX-8260.

Main advantages Sony STR-DH190 over Onkyo TX-8260

Main advantages Onkyo TX-8260 over Sony STR-DH190

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 2.0-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-DH190 this value is 100/8 W/Ohm, and for the TX-8260 it is 80/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the STR-DH190 6 out of 10, and the TX-8260 - 7.

Pure Direct mode feeds sound directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. Only Sony STR-DH190 has Pure Direct mode.

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, Sony STR-DH190 scored 5, and Onkyo TX-8260 scored 7 out of 10.

Wireless connection via Wi-Fi is possible on the Onkyo TX-8260.

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 TX-8260 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-DH190 got 4 points, but Onkyo TX-8260 received 5 points.

Competitors in our review have 0/0 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.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, both receivers received a score of 4 out of 10.

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