Sony STR-DH790 vs Yamaha RX-V585

Here we are comparing Sony STR-DH790 to Yamaha RX-V585 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 more powerful.

Sony STR-DH790	Yamaha RX-V585
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.	Yamaha RX-V585 was introduced in 2018. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 80 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 and upscales up to 4K 60p 4:4:4 video signal.

We evaluated Sony STR-DH790 and Yamaha RX-V585 and gave them scores of 73 and 80 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-DH790 over Yamaha RX-V585.

	Sony STR-DH790	vs	Yamaha RX-V585
Higher Power Output	90 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	vs	80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
DTS Express		vs
USB DC Out Port		vs
Speaker A/B		vs
Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	90 W (0.09% THD)	vs	80 W (0.09% THD)
Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)	145 W (0.9% THD)	vs	115 W (0.9% THD)

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Yamaha RX-V585 over Sony STR-DH790.

	Sony STR-DH790	vs	Yamaha RX-V585
DTS Neo		vs	Neo:6
DTS Dialog Control		vs
Dialogue Lift		vs
Newer HDCP Version	2.2	vs	2.3
Video Signal Upscaling		vs	up to 4K 60p 4:4:4
Wi-Fi		vs
Works with Amazon Alexa		vs
AirPlay		vs	AirPlay 2 via firmware update
USB Input	1 Rear for Firmware Update and power Supply	vs	USB memory, Portable Audio Player
More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs	1	vs	2
More Composite Video Inputs		vs	3
More Composite Video Outputs		vs	1
Ethernet		vs
Front A/V Inputs		vs	USB, mini-jack Audio
Analog Tuner	FM	vs	FM/AM
More Presets	30	vs	40
Spotify		vs
Tidal		vs
Deezer		vs
Napster		vs
More Large Speaker Terminals	2	vs	7
Universal Power Supply	AC 230 V, 50 Hz	vs	AC 110-120/220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
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-DH790	Yamaha RX-V585
Dolby Atmos	up to 5.1.2 or 7.1
DTS:X	up to 5.1.2 or 7.1
DSD via HDMI	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	Advanced D.C.A.C.	YPAO sound optimization
HDR10
Dolby Vision
eARC		via firmware update
New HDCP Version	2.2	2.3
Bluetooth	SBC, AAC	SBC, AAC (compatible with SCMS-T.)
Analog Tuner	FM	FM/AM

WEAKNESSES	Sony STR-DH790	Yamaha RX-V585
No Front Wide Channel Support
No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
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
Few HDMI Inputs	4	4
Few HDMI Outputs	1	1
Few 8K Inputs
No Phono Input
No RCA Pre-Outs	0.2	0.2
No Zones	1	1
No Digital Radio
No Pandora

Sony STR-DH790	Yamaha RX-V585
7 channel Amplifier: Sony STR-DH790 features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 90 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).	7 channel Amplifier: Yamaha RX-V585 features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).

AMPLIFIER	Sony STR-DH790	Yamaha RX-V585
Channels	7.2	7.2
Power Output	90 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	80 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-DH790's and Yamaha RX-V585's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

• Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:
Sony STR-DH790: 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
Yamaha RX-V585: 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
• DTS:X Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for DTS:X:
Sony STR-DH790: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
Yamaha RX-V585: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
• Configurations without height channels: There are also other speaker configurations available which do not include height channels:
Sony STR-DH790: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
Yamaha RX-V585: 5.2, 7.2 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.

Dolby Atmos

Sony STR-DH790 and Yamaha RX-V585 support Dolby Atmos.

• Dolby Surround Upmixer: Both models support Dolby Surround Upmixer. If the content is not mixed in Dolby Atmos then the Dolby surround upmixer will expand the audio to all channels including ceiling speakers. The upmixer has replaced the Dolby Pro Logic II family with improved upmixing algorithms.

DTS:X

Sony STR-DH790 and Yamaha RX-V585 support DTS:X.

• DTS Neural:X: Both models feature DTS Neural:X which is an advanced upmixer that can take non DTS:X content and upmix it to the DTS:X speaker layout. It has replaced the DTS Neo family with improved flexibility.
• DTS Dialog Control: Sony STR-DH790 supports DTS Dialog Control. This function adjusts the dialog levels during playback of the DTS:X stream. It allows you to separately increase the dialog levels in contrast with the background sound and hear dialog easily even under noisy circumstances.

AUDIO DECODING	Sony STR-DH790	Yamaha RX-V585
Dolby Atmos	up to 5.1.2 or 7.1
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Atmos Music
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Surround Upmixer
Dolby Pro Logic
Dolby Digital EX
DTS:X	up to 5.1.2 or 7.1
DTS Neural:X
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neo		Neo:6
DTS-HD Master Audio
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
DTS 96/24
DTS Express
DTS-ES	Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1	Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
IMAX Enhanced
Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer

Sony STR-DH790 and Yamaha RX-V585 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-V585: 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-DH790 is HDCP 2.2 and Yamaha RX-V585 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)

Both receivers support 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)

Sony STR-DH790 and Yamaha RX-V585 support 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-DH790	Yamaha RX-V585
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-DH790	Yamaha RX-V585
HDMI Inputs	4	4
HDMI Outputs	1	1
8K Inputs
USB Input	1 Rear for Firmware Update and power Supply	USB memory, Portable Audio Player
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs	1	1
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs	1	2
RCA Line Inputs	4	4 (1 front)
RCA Line Outputs
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	0.2	0.2
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs		3
Composite Video Outputs		1
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs
Component Video Outputs

GENERAL	Sony STR-DH790	Yamaha RX-V585
Brand	Sony	Yamaha
Model	STR-DH790	RX-V585
Type	A/V Receiver	A/V Receiver
Country	Oceania	Central and South America
Release Year	2018	2018
Predecessor	Sony STR-DH770	Yamaha RX-V583

AMPLIFIER	Sony STR-DH790	Yamaha RX-V585
Channels	7.2	7.2
Power Output	90 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	80 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-DH790	Yamaha RX-V585
Surround:AI™
DAC		Burr-Brown DAC x 4
DAC Specs		384 kHz/32 Bit
Maximum Channel Processing	7.1	7.1
Air Studios Monitor Certification
Dolby Atmos	up to 5.1.2 or 7.1
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Atmos Music
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Surround Upmixer
Dolby Pro Logic
Dolby Digital EX
Surround EX
DTS:X	up to 5.1.2 or 7.1
DTS Neural:X
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neo		Neo:6
DTS-HD Master Audio
DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
DTS 96/24
DTS Express
DTS-ES	Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1	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
Network Audio Formats		MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
Music Playback via USB		MP3, WMA, MPEG-4 AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network		up to 192 kHz/32 Bit
High Resolution Audio Formats via USB		Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
Gapless Playback
DSD via HDMI	2-ch/Multi-ch Input	2-ch/Multi-ch Input
DSD via USB		2-ch Input
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		3D
DSP Programs		17
SILENT CINEMA / Virtual CINEMA DSP		Virtual CINEMA FRONT
Virtual Speakers		including surround back
Independent Subwoofer Outputs

CALIBRATION	Sony STR-DH790	Yamaha RX-V585
Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.	Advanced D.C.A.C.	YPAO sound optimization
Calibration Microphone	Mono
Speaker Relocation
Automatic Phase Matching
YPAO Volume

VIDEO FEATURES	Sony STR-DH790	Yamaha RX-V585
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-DH790	Yamaha RX-V585
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth	SBC, AAC	SBC, AAC (compatible with SCMS-T.)
Works with Amazon Alexa
Google Assistant
Chromecast Built-In
Works with SonoS
DTS Play-Fi
MHL Input
DLNA 1.5
Music Connect
MusicCast
Remote Monitoring with ihiji
AirPlay		AirPlay 2 via firmware update
Apple Product Connection		iPod, iPhone and iPad
Remote App		(iPhone® / iPad® / Android™ phone / tablet)
InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue

TERMINALS	Sony STR-DH790	Yamaha RX-V585
HDMI Inputs	4	4
HDMI Outputs	1	1
8K Inputs
USB Input	1 Rear for Firmware Update and power Supply	USB memory, Portable Audio Player
USB DC Out Port
Optical Inputs	1	1
Optical Outputs
Coaxial Inputs	1	2
RCA Line Inputs	4	4 (1 front)
RCA Line Outputs
XLR Line Inputs
Phono Input
Multi-Channel Input
RCA Pre-Outs	0.2	0.2
XLR Pre-outs
Composite Video Inputs		3
Composite Video Outputs		1
S-Video Inputs
S-Video Outputs
Component Video Inputs
Component Video Outputs
Ethernet
Ethernet Switch
PC In
Front A/V Inputs		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-DH790	Yamaha RX-V585
Number of Zones	1	1
Zone B Video Output
RS-232C Interface
+12V Trigger Output
Remote (IR) Input/Output	0 / 0	0 / 0
Party Mode

MISCELLANEOUS	Sony STR-DH790	Yamaha RX-V585
On-Screen Display	Graphical User Interface (Only through HDMI)	color OSD
SCENE		SCENE (4 sets)
Web Control
PreAmp Mode

RADIO	Sony STR-DH790	Yamaha RX-V585
Analog Tuner	FM	FM/AM
Presets	30	40
Digital Radio
Internet Radio
Pandora
Spotify
Tidal
Deezer
Napster
SiriusXM

CONSTRUCTION	Sony STR-DH790	Yamaha RX-V585
A.R.T. Wedge
Speaker Terminals	7	7
Large Speaker Terminals	2	7
Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
Gold plated RCA terminals

POWER	Sony STR-DH790	Yamaha RX-V585
Power Supply	AC 230 V, 50 Hz	AC 110-120/220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption	240 W	260 W
Standby Power	0.3 W	0.1 W
ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
Auto Power Standby

PHYSICAL	Sony STR-DH790	Yamaha RX-V585
Dimensions (W x H x D)	430 mm x 133 mm x 297 mm 17" x 5-1/4" x 11-3/4"	435 mm x 161 mm x 327 mm (with antenna: 435 mm x 225.5 mm x 327 mm) 17-1/8" x 6-3/8" x 12-7/8" (with antenna up: 17-1/8" x 8-7/8" x 12-7/8")
Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)		20.5" x 15.5" x 9"
Weight	7.4 kg (16 lbs. 6 oz.)	8.1 kg (17.9 lbs)
Weight of Package		21 lbs

SPECIFICATIONS	Sony STR-DH790	Yamaha RX-V585
Power Output (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)	90 W (0.09% THD)	80 W (0.09% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)	105 W (0.9% THD)
Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)	145 W (0.9% THD)	115 W (0.9% THD)
Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)		135 W (10% THD)
Dynamic Power per Channel (2 Ω, Front)		190 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)		170 W
Dynamic Power per Channel (6 Ω, Front)		140 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
DSD Sampling Rates via USB		11.2 MHz, 5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz
Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance		1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
Video Maximum Input		1.5 Vp-p
Video S/N Ratio		50 dB
Ethernet Standard		10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
Wi-Fi Standard		IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency		2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
Bluetooth Version	4․2	4․2
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	87.5/87.50 MHz - 108.0/108.00 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		530/531 kHz - 1710/1611 kHz
Warranty	2 Years	2 Years

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