| GENERAL |
Pioneer VSX-80 |
Sony STR-DH770 |
| Brand | Pioneer | Sony |
| Series | Elite | |
| Model | VSX-80 | STR-DH770 |
| Type | A/V Receiver | A/V Receiver |
| Country | USA | USA, Canada and Taiwan |
| Release Year | 2014 | 2016 |
| Predecessor | Pioneer VSX-70 | |
| Successor | Pioneer VSX-90 | Sony STR-DH790 |
| AMPLIFIER |
Pioneer VSX-80 |
Sony STR-DH770 |
| Channels | 7.2 | 7.2 |
| Power Output | 90 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) | 90 W (6 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) |
| Front Wide Channel Support | | |
| Amplifier Design | Discrete Direct Energy | |
| THX™ Certification | | |
| Continuous 6 Ω Rated | | |
| Certified 4 Ω Performance | | |
| Bi-amp Capability | Front | |
| AUDIO FEATURES |
Pioneer VSX-80 |
Sony STR-DH770 |
| Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Engine | Texas Instruments Aureus | |
| DAC | ESS SABRE Premier | |
| DAC Specs | 192 kHz/24 Bit | |
| Maximum Channel Processing | 7.1 | 7.1 |
| Air Studios Monitor Certification | | |
| Dolby Atmos | | |
| Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization | | |
| Dolby Atmos Music | | |
| Dolby TrueHD | | |
| Dolby Digital Plus | | |
| Dolby Surround Upmixer | | |
| Dolby Pro Logic | PLIIz | PLIIx |
| Dolby Digital EX | | |
| Surround EX | | |
| DTS:X | | |
| DTS Neural:X | | |
| DTS Virtual:X | | |
| DTS Neo | Neo:X | 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 |
| Music Playback via USB | MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD | MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV |
| High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network | 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 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 | | |
| Jitter Reduction | plus PQLS (HDMI Bitstream/ Multi) | |
| Auto Level Control | Multi-Channel | |
| DTS Dialogue Control | | |
| Dialog Enhancement | | |
| Dialogue Lift | via Dialog Enhancement | |
| Digital Legato Linear | | |
| In-Ceiling Speaker Mode | | |
| OP Processing | | |
| Sound Optimizer | | |
| Sound Retriever | Advanced (Multi-Channel / Auto with ARC) | |
| Sound Retriever AIR | | |
| Digital noise Reduction | | |
| Tone Control | Front L/R Channels | All Channels |
| Compressed Music Enhancer | Advanced Sound Retriever | |
| High-resolution Music Enhancer | Hi-bit24 Audio Processing | |
| Audyssey Dynamic EQ | | |
| Audyssey Dynamic Volume | | |
| Audyssey LFC | | |
| Audyssey Sub EQ HT | | |
| Audyssey DSX | | |
| Direct Mode | | |
| Pure Direct Mode | | |
| Auto Surround | | |
| Optimum Surround | | |
| Advanced Surround | 11 + 1 Mode | |
| Wide Surround | | |
| Front Stage Surround Advance | | |
| Headphone Surround | | |
| Virtual Speakers | (Surround Back/Height/Wide) | |
| Virtual Depth | | |
| Independent Subwoofer Outputs | | |
| CALIBRATION |
Pioneer VSX-80 |
Sony STR-DH770 |
| Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. | Advanced MCACC | D.C.A.C. |
| Calibration Microphone | | Mono |
| Speaker Relocation | | |
| Automatic Phase Matching | | |
| Manual MCACC | | |
| MCACC Memory | 6 | |
| Auto Phase Control Plus | | |
| Full Band Phase Control | | |
| Standing Wave Control | | |
| EQ Bands | 9-Band (Advanced) | |
| Symmetric EQ | | |
| X-Curve | | |
| Distance Adjustment | 1/2 Inch | |
| Precision Distance | | |
| Polarity Check | | |
| Auto Subwoofer Crossover | | |
| VIDEO FEATURES |
Pioneer VSX-80 |
Sony STR-DH770 |
| HDR10 | | |
| HDR10+ | | |
| Dynamic HDR | | |
| BT.2020 color space | | |
| Dolby Vision | | |
| HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) | | |
| HDBaseT Compatible | | |
| Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC) | | |
| HDCP Version | | 2.2 |
| 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 (4:4:4 24-bit)
4K/60p (4:2:2 36-bit)
4K/24p (4:4:4 36-bit) | up to 4K/60p (YCbCr4:4:4) |
| Video Signal Upscaling | up to 4K/60p (Marvell Qdeo) | |
| Analog To HDMI Upconversion | Component****, Composite | |
| Component Video Upscaling | | |
| Analog to Analog Video conversion | | |
| Component Video Maximum Resolution | 1080p (1125p) | |
| Stream Smoother | | |
| Pure Cinema | | |
| Video Parameter Adjustments | YNR, CNR, BNR, MNR, Detail, Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Chroma, Black Level | |
| Triple HD noise Reduction | | |
| Super Resolution | | |
| isf Certified Calibration Control | | |
| CONNECTIVITY |
Pioneer VSX-80 |
Sony STR-DH770 |
| Wi-Fi | via optional AS-WL300 adapter (sold separately) | |
| Bluetooth | via optional AS-BT100 or AS-BT200 adapters (sold separately) | SBC, AAC |
| Works with Amazon Alexa | | |
| Chromecast Built-In | | |
| Works with SonoS | | |
| DTS Play-Fi | | |
| MHL Input | 1 Rear (Version 2.0) | |
| DLNA 1.5 | | |
| Music Connect | | |
| Remote Monitoring with ihiji | | |
| AirPlay | AirPlay | |
| Apple Product Connection | iPod and iPhone via front USB | iPod, iPhone |
| Remote App | iControlAV5 (for iOS and Android) | |
| InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue | | |
| TERMINALS |
Pioneer VSX-80 |
Sony STR-DH770 |
| HDMI Inputs | 7 (1 front) | 4 |
| HDMI Outputs | 2 (1 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE) | 1 |
| 8K Inputs | | |
| USB Input | 1 Front | 1 (Front) |
| USB DC Out Port | 1 Rear for AS-WL300 (5 V, 0.6 A) | |
| Optical Inputs | 1 | 1 |
| Optical Outputs | | |
| Coaxial Inputs | 1 | 1 |
| RCA Line Inputs | 3 | 4 |
| RCA Line Outputs | | |
| XLR Line Inputs | | |
| Phono Input | | |
| Multi-Channel Input | | |
| RCA Pre-Outs | 2.2 | 0.2 |
| XLR Pre-outs | | |
| Composite Video Inputs | 2 | 2 |
| Composite Video Outputs | 1 | 1 |
| S-Video Inputs | | |
| S-Video Outputs | | |
| Component Video Inputs | 2 | |
| Component Video Outputs | 1 | |
| Ethernet | | |
| Ethernet Switch | | |
| PC In | | |
| Front A/V Inputs | HDMI, USB | USB |
| Speaker A/B | | |
| Headphone Out | 6.3 mm (1/4") | 6.3 mm (1/4") |
| Detachable Power Cord | | |
| adapterport | | |
| ZONES |
Pioneer VSX-80 |
Sony STR-DH770 |
| Number of Zones | 3 | 1 |
| Powered Zones | 2 and HDZone | |
| Zone 2 Outs | RCA Pre/Line Out | |
| Zone 3 Outs | HDMI | |
| RS-232C Interface | | |
| +12V Trigger Output | 1 (Main, Zone2, HDZone) | 0 |
| Remote (IR) Input/Output | 1 / 1 | 0 / 0 |
| MISCELLANEOUS |
Pioneer VSX-80 |
Sony STR-DH770 |
| On-Screen Display | Graphical User Interface (GUI) with Album Artwork (HDMI only) | Graphical User Interface (Only through HDMI) |
| GUI Languages | | 4 |
| Multi-Zone On-Screen Display | | |
| AV Navigator | Built-in | |
| IP Control | | |
| PreAmp Mode | | |
| Versatile Speaker Configuration | Surround Back/ Front Height/ Front Wide/ Front Bi-Amp/ Zone 2/ B-Speaker/ Powered HD Zone | |
| FL Dimmer | | |
| Function Rename | | |
| Remote Controller | Learning Remote Control | |
| RADIO |
Pioneer VSX-80 |
Sony STR-DH770 |
| Analog Tuner | FM/AM | FM with RDS |
| Presets | 63 | 30 (30/-) |
| Digital Radio | | |
| Internet Radio | vTuner | |
| Pandora | | |
| Spotify | | |
| Tidal | | |
| Deezer | | |
| Napster | | |
| SiriusXM | | |
| CONSTRUCTION |
Pioneer VSX-80 |
Sony STR-DH770 |
| Front Panel | Brushed | |
| Solid Aluminum Front | | |
| Speaker Terminals | 9 | 7 |
| Large Speaker Terminals | 9 | 7 |
| Color-Coded Speaker Terminals | | |
| 3D Space Frame Construction | | |
| Gold plated RCA terminals | | |
| POWER |
Pioneer VSX-80 |
Sony STR-DH770 |
| Power Supply | AC 120 V, 60 Hz | AC 120 V, 60 Hz |
| Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer | | |
| Transformer Stabilizer | | |
| Power Consumption | 550 W | 240 W |
| Standby Power | 0.1 W | 0.3 W |
| ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function | | |
| Auto Power Standby | | |
| PHYSICAL |
Pioneer VSX-80 |
Sony STR-DH770 |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 435 mm x 168 mm x 363 mm
17-3/16" x 6-5/8" x 14-5/16" | 430 mm x 156 mm x 329.4 mm
17" x 6-1/4" x 13" |
| Weight | 9.8 kg (21 lb 10 oz) | 7.8 kg (17 lbs. 4 oz.) |
| SPECIFICATIONS |
Pioneer VSX-80 |
Sony STR-DH770 |
| Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) | 90 W (0.08% 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) | 165 W (1% THD) | 145 W (0.9% THD) |
| Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line) | 315 mV/47 kΩ (Line) | 500 mV/50 kΩ |
| Rated Preout Level and Impedance | | 2 V/1 kΩ (Subwoofer) |
| S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) | 100 dB | 105 dB (500 mV) |
| S/N Ratio (Line, EIA, at 1 W (1 kHz)) | 81 dB | |
| S/N Ratio (digital) | | 100 dB (20 kHz LPF) |
| Frequency Response (Analog In) | | 10 Hz - 100 kHz/+0.5 dB, -2 dB |
| DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI | 2.8 MHz | 2.8 MHz |
| DSD Sampling Rates via USB | 2.8 MHz | |
| Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance | 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y)
0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR)
1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite) | 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite) |
| Ethernet Standard | 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX | |
| Bluetooth Version | | 4․2 |
| Bluetooth Frequency | | 2.4 GHz |
| HDMI Terminal | 19-pin (not DVI) | |
| HDMI Output Type | 5 V, 100 mA | |
| HDMI Input/MHL Terminal | 5 V, 900 mA | |
| USB Terminal | USB2.0 (Type A) 5 V, 1 A | Type A, Ver. 2.0, 5 V, 1 A |
| FM Frequency | 87.5 MHz - 108 MHz | 87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz |
| AM Frequency | 530 kHz - 1700 kHz | |
| Warranty | 2 Years Parts & Labor | 2 Years |
* - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
** - 480i/576i only
*** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
**** - 1080p signal is not converted
