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Sony STR-DH790 vs Yamaha RX-A840

    16.93 in
    5.24 in
    Sony STR-DH790 Av Receiver
    Sony STR-DH790
      17.13 in
      6.73 in
      Yamaha RX-A840 Av Receiver
      Yamaha RX-A840
      Editiorial reviews
      4
      4 editorial reviews
      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
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      1
      1 editorial reviews
      Best home cinema amp £700-£1000, Awards 2015. An entertaining home cinema receiver with a few tricks up its sleeve.Read more
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      User rating
      53
      4.2 out of 5
      53 user ratings
      5 stars
      		39 %
      4 stars
      		43 %
      3 stars
      		13 %
      2 stars
      		1 %
      1 stars
      		1 %
      41
      4.0 out of 5
      41 user ratings
      5 stars
      		29 %
      4 stars
      		48 %
      3 stars
      		19 %
      2 stars
      		2 %
      1 stars
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      Full Comparison

      Units:

      General

      Sony STR-DH790Sony STR-DH790
      Yamaha RX-A840Yamaha RX-A840
      Receiver typeSurroundSurround

      Connectivity

      Sony STR-DH790Sony STR-DH790
      Yamaha RX-A840Yamaha RX-A840
      Digital audio coaxial in12
      Headphone outputs11
      Number of HDMI inputs48
      Number of HDMI outputs12
      USB ports quantity11
      Ethernet LANnoyes
      Wi-Finoyes

      Audio properties

      Sony STR-DH790Sony STR-DH790
      Yamaha RX-A840Yamaha RX-A840
      Audio output channels7.27.2
      Audio Return Channel (ARC)yesyes
      Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)0.9 %0.09 %
      Audio decoders
      • DSD
      • DTS
      • DTS 96/24
      • DTS-ES
      • DTS-HD HR
      • DTS-HD Master Audio
      • DTS:X
      • Dolby Atmos
      • Dolby Digital
      • Dolby Dual Mono
      • Dolby Digital Plus
      • Dolby Pro Logic IIx
      • Dolby TrueHD
      • DTS-HD Master Audio
      Volume controlRotaryRotary

      Video

      Sony STR-DH790Sony STR-DH790
      Yamaha RX-A840Yamaha RX-A840
      3Dyesyes

      Dimensions

      Sony STR-DH790Sony STR-DH790
      Yamaha RX-A840Yamaha RX-A840
      Width16.93 in17.13 in
      Depth11.69 in14.53 in
      Height5.24 in6.73 in
      Weight261.03 oz373.9 oz

      Radio

      Sony STR-DH790Sony STR-DH790
      Yamaha RX-A840Yamaha RX-A840
      Supported radio bandsFM
      • AM
      • FM

      Features

      Sony STR-DH790Sony STR-DH790
      Yamaha RX-A840Yamaha RX-A840
      AirPlaynoyes

      Pros & Cons

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