Sony STR-DH770 vs Yamaha RX-V385

Here we are comparing Sony STR-DH770 to Yamaha RX-V385 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. The Sony STR-DH770 has 7 channel and the Yamaha RX-V385 has 5 channel amplifiers.

Sony STR-DH770	Yamaha RX-V385
Sony STR-DH770 was introduced in 2016. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 90 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 4K/60Hz video signal.	Yamaha RX-V385 was introduced in 2018. It is equipped with 5 channel amplifier with 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 5.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 4K/60Hz and upscales up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 video signal.

We evaluated Sony STR-DH770 and Yamaha RX-V385 and gave them scores of 68 and 74 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.

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

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony STR-DH770 over Yamaha RX-V385.

	Sony STR-DH770	vs	Yamaha RX-V385
More Channels	7.2	vs	5.1
Higher Power Output	90 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	vs	70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
More Channel Processing	7.1	vs	5.1
Dolby Pro Logic	PLIIx	vs	PLII
Dolby Digital EX		vs
DTS Express		vs
DTS-ES	Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1	vs
More RCA Line Inputs	4	vs	3 (1 Front)
Speaker A/B		vs
More Speaker Terminals	7	vs	5
More Large Speaker Terminals	7	vs	5
Newer Bluetooth Version	4․2	vs	2․1 + EDR

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha RX-V385 over Sony STR-DH770.

	Sony STR-DH770	vs	Yamaha RX-V385
Dolby Vision		vs
HLG		vs
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)		vs	via firmware update
Newer HDCP Version	2.2	vs	2.3
Video Signal Upscaling		vs	up to 4K 60p 4:4:4
More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs	1	vs	2
More Composite Video Inputs	2	vs	3
Front A/V Inputs	USB	vs	USB, mini-jack Audio
Analog Tuner	FM with RDS	vs	FM/AM
More Presets	30 (30/-)	vs	40
Bigger Power Supply	240 W	vs	260 W
Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	105 dB (500 mV)	vs	110 dB

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-DH770	Yamaha RX-V385
DSD via HDMI	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	D.C.A.C.	YPAO sound optimization
HDR10
New HDCP Version	2.2	2.3
Bluetooth	SBC, AAC	SBC, in and out
USB Input	1 (Front)	USB memory, Portable Audio Player
Composite Video Inputs	2	3
Analog Tuner	FM with RDS	FM/AM

WEAKNESSES	Sony STR-DH770	Yamaha RX-V385
No Front Wide Channel Support
No Dolby Atmos
No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
No DTS:X
No IMAX Enhanced
No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
No HDR10+
No 8K Passthrough	up to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4)	up to 4K/60p 4:4:4
No Wi-Fi
Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
Few HDMI Inputs	4	4
Few HDMI Outputs	1	1
Few 8K Inputs
No Phono Input
No RCA Pre-Outs	0.2	0.1
No Ethernet
No Zones	1	1
No Digital Radio
No Pandora
No Spotify
No Tidal

Sony STR-DH770	Yamaha RX-V385
7 channel Amplifier: Sony STR-DH770 features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 90 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).	5 channel Amplifier: Yamaha RX-V385 features 5 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).

AMPLIFIER	Sony STR-DH770	Yamaha RX-V385
Channels	7.2	5.1
Power Output	90 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Front Wide Channel Support
THX™ Certification
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Bi-amp Capability

Sony STR-DH770's and Yamaha RX-V385's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

• Configurations: Available configurations are:
Sony STR-DH770: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
Yamaha RX-V385: 5.1 with internal amplifier.
• 2-ch Bi-Amp: Both models are able to bi-amp up to 2 main channels simultaneously. During bi-amplification two amplifiers are used for one speaker. One amplifier powers the midrange and tweeter section of the speaker and another amplifier powers the low frequency woofers. Each amplifier is less loaded and performs better. In order to use this feature speakers must have 2 pairs of connectors.

Sony STR-DH770 and Yamaha RX-V385 come with 4 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

• 4K/60Hz Passthrough: On both receivers all inputs pass up to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4) video signal.
• 4K Upscaling on Yamaha RX-V385: It can upscale up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 from HDMI sources.
• BT.2020 Color Space: BT.2020 or Rec. 2020 is a color standard which delivers a wider color gamut compared to Rec. 709. It covers approximately 75% of the total visual spectrum while the Rec. 709 covers only 35% (available on both models).
• HDCP Copy Protection: Sony STR-DH770 is HDCP 2.2 and Yamaha RX-V385 is HDCP 2.3 compliant which is a requirement for 4K/HDR copy-protected content transmission.
• 3D Ready: Both receivers are able to pass 3D video through HDMI.

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

Sony STR-DH770 supports HDR10

Yamaha RX-V385 supports HDR10, Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log-Gamma. High dynamic range video has greater dynamic range than standard dynamic range (SDR) video with brighter whites and deeper blacks. The result is greater contrast and more details in dark and bright areas, better color and depth.

Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)

Yamaha RX-V385 supports Audio Return Channel (ARC) which allows the compatible TV to send audio signal to the a/v receiver through the same HDMI cable which is used to send audio and video signals to the TV. So one HDMI cable is used to transfer audio signal in both directions. New Enhanced ARC will support uncompressed audio formats such as Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD Master Audio whereas the previous ARC could support only Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS, DTS HD, and PCM.

VIDEO FEATURES	Sony STR-DH770	Yamaha RX-V385
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDBaseT Compatible
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)		via firmware update
HDCP Version	2.2	2.3
QMS (Quick Media Switching)
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
QFT (Quick Frame transport)
3-D Ready
Video Signal Passthrough	up to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4)	up to 4K/60p 4:4:4
Video Signal Upscaling		up to 4K 60p 4:4:4

TERMINALS	Sony STR-DH770	Yamaha RX-V385
HDMI Inputs	4	4
HDMI Outputs	1	1
8K Inputs
USB Input	1 (Front)	USB memory, Portable Audio Player
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs	1	1
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs	1	2
RCA Line Inputs	4	3 (1 Front)
RCA Line Outputs
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	0.2	0.1
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs	2	3
Composite Video Outputs	1	1
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs
Component Video Outputs

GENERAL	Sony STR-DH770	Yamaha RX-V385
Brand	Sony	Yamaha
Model	STR-DH770	RX-V385
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	USA, Canada and Taiwan	Canada
Release Year	2016	2018
Predecessor		Yamaha RX-V383
Successor	Sony STR-DH790

AMPLIFIER	Sony STR-DH770	Yamaha RX-V385
Channels	7.2	5.1
Power Output	90 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	70 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
Front Wide Channel Support
THX™ Certification
Continuous 6 Ω Rated
Certified 4 Ω Performance
Bi-amp Capability

AUDIO FEATURES	Sony STR-DH770	Yamaha RX-V385
Surround:AI™
DAC		Burr-Brown DAC x 3
DAC Specs		384 kHz/32 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing	7.1	5.1
Air Studios Monitor Certification
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Atmos Music
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Surround Upmixer
Dolby Pro Logic	PLIIx	PLII
Dolby Digital EX
Surround EX
DTS:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neo	Neo:6	Neo:6
DTS-HD Master Audio
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
DTS 96/24
DTS Express
DTS-ES	Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
IMAX Enhanced
Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
360 Reality Audio
PCM	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
Music Playback via USB	MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV	MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, WAV
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network
Gapless Playback
DSD via HDMI	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
DSD via USB
DSD to PCM Converter
USB DAC
DTS Dialogue Control
Dialog Level Adjustment
Dialog normalization
Dialogue Lift
Digital Legato Linear
In-Ceiling Speaker Mode
OP Processing
Sound Optimizer
Tone Control	All Channels
Compressed Music Enhancer		including enhancer for Bluetooth®
High-resolution Music Enhancer
Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
Initial Volume & Maximum Volume Setting
Audyssey Dynamic EQ
Audyssey Dynamic Volume
Audyssey LFC
Audyssey Sub EQ HT
Audyssey DSX
Direct Mode
Straight Decoding Mode
Pure Direct Mode
CINEMA DSP
DSP Programs		17
SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP		Virtual CINEMA FRONT
Virtual Speakers
Independent Subwoofer Outputs

CALIBRATION	Sony STR-DH770	Yamaha RX-V385
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	D.C.A.C.	YPAO sound optimization
Calibration Microphone	Mono
Speaker Relocation
Automatic Phase Matching
YPAO Volume

VIDEO FEATURES	Sony STR-DH770	Yamaha RX-V385
HDR10
HDR10+
Dynamic HDR
BT.2020 color space
Dolby Vision
HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
HDBaseT Compatible
Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)		via firmware update
HDCP Version	2.2	2.3
QMS (Quick Media Switching)
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
QFT (Quick Frame transport)
3-D Ready
Video Signal Passthrough	up to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4)	up to 4K/60p 4:4:4
Video Signal Upscaling		up to 4K 60p 4:4:4
Analog To HDMI Upconversion
Component Video Upscaling
Analog to Analog Video conversion
isf Certified Calibration Control

CONNECTIVITY	Sony STR-DH770	Yamaha RX-V385
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth	SBC, AAC	SBC, in and out
Works with Amazon Alexa
Chromecast Built-In
Works with SonoS
DTS Play-Fi
MHL Input
DLNA 1.5
Music Connect
MusicCast
Remote Monitoring with ihiji
AirPlay
Apple Product Connection	iPod, iPhone
Remote App
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS	Sony STR-DH770	Yamaha RX-V385
HDMI Inputs	4	4
HDMI Outputs	1	1
8K Inputs
USB Input	1 (Front)	USB memory, Portable Audio Player
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs	1	1
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs	1	2
RCA Line Inputs	4	3 (1 Front)
RCA Line Outputs
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	0.2	0.1
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs	2	3
Composite Video Outputs	1	1
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs
Component Video Outputs
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
PC In
Front A/V Inputs	USB	USB, mini-jack Audio
Speaker A/B
Headphone Out	6.3 mm (1/4")	6.3 mm (1/4")
Detachable Power Cord
dockport

ZONES	Sony STR-DH770	Yamaha RX-V385
Number of Zones	1	1
Zone B Video Output
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output	0
Remote (IR) Input/Output	0 / 0	0 / 0
Party Mode

MISCELLANEOUS	Sony STR-DH770	Yamaha RX-V385
On-Screen Display	Graphical User Interface (Only through HDMI)	color OSD
GUI Languages	4
SCENE		SCENE (4 sets)
Web Control
PreAmp Mode

RADIO	Sony STR-DH770	Yamaha RX-V385
Analog Tuner	FM with RDS	FM/AM
Presets	30 (30/-)	40
Digital Radio
Internet Radio
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Sony STR-DH770	Yamaha RX-V385
A.R.T. Wedge
Speaker Terminals	7	5
Large Speaker Terminals	7	5
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Gold plated RCA terminals

POWER	Sony STR-DH770	Yamaha RX-V385
Power Supply	AC 120 V, 60 Hz	AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power Consumption	240 W	260 W
Maximum Power Consumption		600 W
Standby Power	0.3 W	0.1 W
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
Auto Power Standby

PHYSICAL	Sony STR-DH770	Yamaha RX-V385
Dimensions (W x H x D)	430 mm x 156 mm x 329.4 mm 17" x 6-1/4" x 13"	435 mm x 161 mm x 315 mm 17-1/8" x 6-3/8" x 12-3/8"
Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)		20.5" x 16" x 9"
Weight	7.8 kg (17 lbs. 4 oz.)	7.7 kg (17.0 lbs)
Weight of Package		30 lbs

SPECIFICATIONS	Sony STR-DH770	Yamaha RX-V385
Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)		70 W (0.09% THD)
Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)		85 W (0.9% THD)
Rated Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven)		100 W (0.9% THD)
Maximum Effective Output Power (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel Driven, JEITA)		130 W (10% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	90 W (0.09% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	105 W (1% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)	145 W (0.9% THD)
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)		145 W (10% THD)
Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front)		180 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)		160 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)		130 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)		110 W
Damping Factor		100 (Front, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 8 Ω)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)	500 mV/50 kΩ	200 mV/47 kΩ
Maximum Input Sensitivity (Line)		2.3 V (1 kHz, 0.5% THD)
Rated Preout Level and Impedance	2 V/1 kΩ (Subwoofer)	1.0 V/1.2 kΩ (Subwoofer)
Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance		100 mV/470 Ω (1 kHz, 50 mV, 8 Ω)
S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)	105 dB (500 mV)	110 dB
S/N Ratio (digital)	100 dB (20 kHz LPF)
Frequency Response (Analog In)	10 Hz - 100 kHz/+0.5 dB, -2 dB	+0/-3 dB (AV 2 etc. to Front, 10 Hz to 100 kHz)
Residual noise (IHF-A Network)		150 µV (Speaker Out)
Channel Separation at 1 kHz/10 kHz (LINE)		70 dB/50 dB
DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI	2.8 MHz	2.8 MHz
Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance	1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)	1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
Video Maximum Input		1.5 Vp-p
Video S/N Ratio		50 dB
Bluetooth Version	4․2	2․1 + EDR
Bluetooth Frequency	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz
USB Terminal	Type A, Ver. 2.0, 5 V, 1 A	USB2.0 5 V, 1 A
FM Frequency	87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz	87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz
FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)		Mono: 3 µV (20.8 dBf)
FM S/N Ratio		Mono/Stereo: 65 dB/64 dB
FM Harmonic Distortion (IHF, 1 kHz)		Mono/Stereo: 0.5%/0.6%
AM Frequency		530 kHz - 1710 kHz
Warranty	2 Years	2 Years

* - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
** - 480i/576i only
*** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
**** - 1080p signal is not converted