Onkyo TX-NR686 vs Sony STR-DH790

High definition surround sound isn’t only a matter of having nice speakers. In the process of creating high quality audio, distortion can weasel its way into a signal at countless junctures. About half of the responsibility of creating high quality sound goes back to the receiver you’re using to send sound signals to speakers. But in many cases, quality isn’t the issue at all. Instead the issue is capability. When it comes to high quality surround sound, whether or not a receiver is capable of doing what you want isn’t something you can take for granted. And it requires aRead more

The Onkyo TX-NR696 is a do-everything AV hub with plenty of power, oodles of features and connections and a dynamic, enthralling sound.Read more

This Onkyo is a nice-sounding amplifier, but plays things rather safe.Read more

The Sony STR-DH790 is an affordable 7.2 channel receiver that works with Dolby Atmos. We spent a couple weeks testing everything from ease of use to sound quality.Read more

SONY STR-DH790 7.2-CHANNEL AV RECEIVERRead more

Sony delivers a competent entry-level surround AV receiverRead more