Sony STR-DH790 vs Denon AVR-S730H

      Sony STR-DH790

      Denon AVR-S730H
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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Sony STR-DH790
      4. Advantage of Denon AVR-S730H
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Inputs and Outputs
      7. Audio Section
      8. Video Section
      9. Evaluations
      10. Specifications

      Overview

      Here we are comparing Sony STR-DH790 to Denon AVR-S730H to reveal their common strengths and weaknesses as well as the differences between them which will help you in making a correct decision before the purchase. Both receivers have 7 channel amplifiers with Sony STR-DH790's being less powerful.


      Sony STR-DH790 Denon AVR-S730H

      Sony STR-DH790 was introduced in 2018. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 90 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 4K/60Hz video signal.

      Denon AVR-S730H was introduced in 2016. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 75 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 4K/60Hz video signal.

      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 90 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
      • HDR10, Dolby Vision
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough
      • Bluetooth

      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 75 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
      • HDR10, Dolby Vision
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet

      We evaluated Sony STR-DH790 and Denon AVR-S730H and gave them scores of 73 and 86 out of 100 recpectively. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.

      Sony STR-DH790

      Denon AVR-S730H

      Amplifier
      67
      Amplifier
      84
      Audio Features
      84
      Audio Features
      85
      Video Features
      94
      Video Features
      94
      Connectivity
      62
      Connectivity
      81
      Zones
      55
      Zones
      77
      Radio
      36
      Radio
      96
      OVERALL
      73
      OVERALL
      86

      For more details about the ranking please go to    Evaluations page.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Sony STR-DH790 and Denon AVR-S730H.

      PROS

      Sony STR-DH790

      Denon AVR-S730H

      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   DTS:X
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   DTS:X
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Works with Amazon Alexa
      •   HEOS
      •   USB Input
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal

      CONS

      Sony STR-DH790

      Denon AVR-S730H

      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No 360 Reality Audio
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   No Wi-Fi
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   4 HDMI Inputs
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No USB Input
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Composite Video Inputs
      •   No Ethernet
      •   No Zones
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Pandora
      •   No Spotify
      •   No Tidal
      •   Low Power Output - 75 W
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No DSD via HDMI
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   Few RCA Line Inputs
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   Bluetooth 3․0 + EDR


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Sony STR-DH790

      Denon AVR-S730H

      •   7.2 Channels
      •   Power Output - 90 W
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   RCA Line Inputs
      •   Bluetooth 4․2
      •   7.2 Channels
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   6 HDMI Inputs
      •   2 Zones

      Advantage of Sony STR-DH790

      Sony STR-DH790
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony STR-DH790 over Denon AVR-S730H.

      Sony STR-DH790 vs Denon AVR-S730H
      Higher Power Output 90 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 75 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Bi-amp capability vs
      DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input vs
      Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) vs
      USB DC Out Port vs
      More RCA Line Inputs 4 vs 2
      Speaker A/B vs
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 105 dB (500 mV) vs 98 dB
      Newer Bluetooth Version 4․2 vs 3․0 + EDR

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      Advantage of Denon AVR-S730H

      Denon AVR-S730H
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Denon AVR-S730H over Sony STR-DH790.

      Sony STR-DH790 vs Denon AVR-S730H
      Certified 4 Ω Performance vs
      Dolby Digital EX vs
      DTS Virtual:X vs via firmware update
      DTS Dialog Control vs
      Audyssey Dynamic EQ vs
      Audyssey Dynamic Volume vs
      Auto Low Latency Mode Pass-through vs
      Wi-Fi vs
      Works with Amazon Alexa vs
      DLNA 1.5 vs
      AirPlay vs AirPlay 2
      More HDMI Inputs 4 vs 6 (1 front)
      USB Input 1 Rear for Firmware Update and power Supply vs 1 (Front) for iPod/iPhone and USB memory
      More Optical Inputs 1 vs 2
      More Composite Video Inputs vs 2
      More Composite Video Outputs vs 1
      Ethernet vs
      Front A/V Inputs vs HDMI, USB
      More Zones 1 vs 2
      Analog Tuner FM vs FM/AM
      Pandora vs
      Spotify vs
      Tidal vs
      Deezer vs
      Napster vs
      SiriusXM vs
      More Large Speaker Terminals 2 vs 7
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals vs
      Bigger Power Supply 240 W vs 400 W
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 105 W (0.9% THD) vs 110 W (0.7% THD)
      Longer Warranty 2 Years vs 3 Years

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Sony STR-DH790 Denon AVR-S730H
        Dolby Atmos up to 5.1.2 or 7.1 up to 5.1.2
        DTS:X up to 5.1.2 or 7.1 up to 5.1.2
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. Advanced D.C.A.C. Audyssey MultEQ
        HDR10
        Dolby Vision
        New HDCP Version2.22.2
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC SBC, AAC
        Analog Tuner FM FM/AM
      WEAKNESSES Sony STR-DH790 Denon AVR-S730H
        No Front Wide Channel Support
        No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        No IMAX Enhanced
        No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        No HDR10+
        No 8K Passthroughup to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4)up to 4K 50/60Hz 4:4:4
        Few HDMI Outputs11
        Few 8K Inputs
        No Phono Input
        No RCA Pre-Outs0.20.2
        No Digital Radio

      Inputs and Outputs

      Audio

      • Analog Line Inputs: There are 4 pair of line inputs on Sony STR-DH790 and 2 pair of line inputs on Denon AVR-S730H for connecting sources with analog outputs.
      • Digital Inputs: 1 optical input and 1 coaxial input are available on Sony STR-DH790 and 2 optical inputs and 1 coaxial input are available on Denon AVR-S730H for digital audio connections.
      • Headphone Output: There is a 6.3 mm (1/4") headphone output jack on the front panel of each receiver.

      Video

      • HDMI:
      • Sony STR-DH790
        Inputs:         4   Outputs: 1
        8K Inputs: 0.
      • Denon AVR-S730H
        Inputs:         6 (1 front)   Outputs: 1
        8K Inputs: 0.
      • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
      • Sony STR-DH790
        Inputs:         0   Outputs: 0.
      • Denon AVR-S730H
        Inputs:         2   Outputs: 1.

      Front A/V Inputs

      • Sony STR-DH790: None
      • Denon AVR-S730H: HDMI, USB

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      Denon AVR-S730H

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