Sony STRDH790.CEK 7.2 Channel Dolby Atmos/DTS: X 4K HDR AV Receiver - Black

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This unit is limited to Bluetooth connectivity, which is one of the only major let downs. That said, the Bluetooth works just fine, and I was able to stream music over the connection with no problems. I was even able to wake the receiver up in the morning by playing music from my phone, which is a pretty handy feature. No matter what space or setup you’re working with, the flexible SonySTR-DH790 works with your speakers to make sure you get all-round stunning sound.

pass-through is great and with the X700 BD player upscaling my discs, the whole PQ is superb. Audio also, with separation giving a fantastic sound-field - although I did have to raise the volume a little on my ceiling speakers. If you are unsure about whether to choose STR-DH790 or not, please read this comprehensive review to the end as we highlight its important features with pros and cons. Sony STR-DH790 Review The Sony STR-DH790 is a solid receiver. Can you get a better sounding receiver? Yes, but not at this price point. For all intents and purposes, the 790 is an entry-level receiver with a little more power and punch. I really enjoyed the Sony STR-DH590 but, considering that for a few dollars more you get the added benefit of Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, I would recommend the Sony 790 over its little brother. With a height around half that of some traditional AV receivers, the Sony STR-DH790 is much better suited to modern day living. The compact casing makes it easy to fit in shelving units and cabinets. With Sony’s typical attention to detail, the clean styling also make this Sony more attractive than many other button-heavy receivers.We like to recommend the Sony StR-DH790 to people who are looking for a straight forward receiver that will work great and provide the main features you’ll want to take advantage of the best of current movies, music, and video games ( >>> Find the current price on Bhphotovideo).

All of the features, functions, and options don’t count for anything if the receiver isn’t worth having. The only way to properly judge any audio equipment is to hear it for yourself since we all hear things differently. We will discuss our opinions and the opinions we’ve learned about this affordable Sony receiver. Setup And the sound? I installed my speakers as a basic 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos layout. As I’ve remarked before, the difference for one listen­er between two overhead speakers and four seems to be minimal. The 790 has a lovely rich tone, that adds an extra warmth to any music. Action scenes and ambience have that extra dimension (now) thanks to the addition of Atmos. Dolby surround sound is one of the most widely used processing formats today and offers various options to get the most from audio sources. The Sony STR-DH790 features Dolby Digital, Dolby DIgital+, and Dolby TrueHD formats along with Dolby Atmos which further enhances the way movies and music sound. S Force Pro Front Surround and Processing ModesPrices valid in stores (all including VAT) until close of business on 28th November 2023. (Some of these web prices are cheaper than in-store, so please mention that you've seen these offers online.) Speaker terminals are arranged to provide an easy reference for connecting either a 5.1.2 or 7.1-channel system. The rear surround speakers can be bi-amped so you can send multiple amplified signals to specific speaker settings to add depth and frequency response to your theater system. This is a great way to add ceiling speakers and rear surrounds. Other Appearance Factors Also in ‘Sound Effect’ is a ‘Night Mode’, an ‘Equalizer’ (actually, bass and treble controls) for each channel pair, and ‘Calibration Type’ from which you can choose ‘Engineering’ (the default), ‘Front Ref’, ‘Full Flat’ or ‘Off’. This sets the reference which the auto EQ curves seek to approximate. ‘Front Ref’ is for those who like their front speaker sound relatively unprocessed and want the other speakers to conform, tonally, to them. ‘Engineering’ makes the sound match “the Sony listening room standard frequency characteristics”. (I got that from the online manual. The information you need is split between the printed one in the box and the online manual.) Finally, in ‘Sound Effect’ is a Pure Direct setting. TV and had it deliver the sound to the Sony receiver via the HDMI cable using the Audio Return Channel. This arrangement worked almost as seamlessly. IN USE AND PERFORMANCE Upgraded from Sony's own SRA-DA2400ES that I've had for 9 years, after reading so much about Dolby Atmos.