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Sony STR-DH550 Av Receiver
Sony STR-DH550
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Sony STR-DH590 Av Receiver
Sony STR-DH590
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Sony STRDN1080 Av Receiver
Sony STRDN1080
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Yamaha RX-V385 Av Receiver
Yamaha RX-V385
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Editiorial reviews
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2 editorial reviews
At least on paper, Sony's newest entry-level AV receiver, the $279 STR-DH590, is designed for someone like me. Who am I, you ask? Well, I'm someone who loves my home theater system but is more of a videophile than an...Read more
4K and HDR are the new resolution standard, period. 1080p is trying its darndest to stay relevant, but that ship is slowly sailing away. As a new generation of TVs enter our living rooms, the demand for updated audio equipment is becoming an international crisis. Okay… maybe that’s a bit of an overstatement, but it really is a problem. If you’re using a receiver that’s not built for 4K, you’re not really watching 4K quality video. If your receiver doesn’t have a direct pass 4K pass through, then you might as well have a 1080 set. That’s just the realityRead more
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4.4 out of 5
4 user ratings
5 stars
75 %
4 stars
25 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
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This entry-level AV receiver isn't overflowing with features, but it's a focused performer...Read more
The Yamaha RX-V485 offers high-quality sound at an affordable price, but some users may crave better connectivity options and Dolby Atmos capability.Read more
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User rating
42
4.3 out of 5
42 user ratings
5 stars
40 %
4 stars
50 %
3 stars
9 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
59
3.7 out of 5
59 user ratings
5 stars
28 %
4 stars
25 %
3 stars
33 %
2 stars
10 %
1 stars
1 %
45
4.0 out of 5
45 user ratings
5 stars
28 %
4 stars
44 %
3 stars
22 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
2 %
73
3.6 out of 5
73 user ratings
5 stars
26 %
4 stars
30 %
3 stars
27 %
2 stars
13 %
1 stars
2 %

General

Receiver typeSurroundSurroundSurroundStereo

Connectivity

Connectivity technologyWired
N/A
Wired & Wireless
N/A
Speakers connectivity typeBanana connector
N/A
Banana connectorClamp terminals
Audio (L/R) in4443
Composite video out1
N/A
11
Composite video in2
N/A
23
Digital audio optical in2111
Digital audio coaxial in1112
Headphone outputs11
N/A
1
Number of HDMI inputs4464
Number of HDMI outputs1121
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)yes
N/A
N/A
N/A
USB ports quantity11
N/A
1
Ethernet LANnonoyesno
Wi-Finonoyesno
Headphone connectivity
N/A
6.3 mm
N/A
3.5 mm
Bluetooth
N/A
yesyesyes
Audio (L/R) out
N/A
N/A
1
N/A
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports
N/A
N/A
1
N/A
Pre-out connectivity
N/A
N/A
N/A
yes
Bluetooth profiles
N/A
N/A
N/A
A2DP
Bluetooth version
N/A
N/A
N/A
2.1+EDR

Audio properties

Audio output channels5.25.27.25.1
Audio Return Channel (ARC)yesyes
N/A
yes
Audio amplifieryes
N/A
N/A
N/A
Audio decoders
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby Dual Mono
  • Dolby Pro Logic
  • Dolby Pro Logic II
  • Dolby TrueHD
  • DTS
  • DTS 96/24
  • DTS-ES
  • DTS-ES
  • DSD
  • DTS 96/24
  • DTS-HD HR
  • DTS-HD Master Audio
  • Dolby Digital
  • Dolby Dual Mono
  • DTS:X
  • Dolby Atmos
  • DTS-HD
  • Dolby Digital Plus
  • Dolby TrueHD
Power output per channel (1KHz@6 Ohm)
N/A
145.0 W
N/A
100.0 W
Audio D/A Converter (DAC)
N/A
N/A
N/A
32-bit/384kHz
Digital Signal Processing (DSP)
N/A
N/A
N/A
yes
Power output per channel (20-20KHz@8 Ohm)
N/A
N/A
N/A
100.0 W
Audio formats supported
N/A
N/A
N/A
  • AAC
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA
Volume control
N/A
N/A
N/A
Rotary

Design

Colour of productBlackBlackBlack
  • Black
  • Titanium
Display type
N/A
N/A
N/A
LED

Features

Optical drive includednononono
Handheld remote controlyes
N/A
yesyes
Card reader integratednononono
Graphical user interface (GUI)yesyes
N/A
N/A
AirPlay
N/A
noyesno
Apple docking
N/A
N/A
nono
On Screen Display (OSD)
N/A
N/A
N/A
yes

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