Yamaha RX-V377 vs Sony STR DH550 review

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An affordable AV receiver is always a good option to consider, so Yamaha RX-V377 vs Sony STR DH550 comparison definitely makes sense.

Amplifier

A significant difference between the receivers in the number of channels, Yamaha RX-V377 has 5.1 versus 5.2 for Sony STR DH550. Regarding power, then RX-V377 has such a W/Ohm ratio - 100/8, 135/6 when STR DH550 has a power of 90/6. The THD is the same and is 0.09%.

Audio features

Characteristics of digital to analog converter (DAC) are different, Burr-Brown 192 KHz/24-bit for RX-V377 and 192 KHz/24-bit for the STR DH550. None of the models support Bi-amping. The Yamaha RX-V377 can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing.

Connectivity

Both models do not have WI-FI support. These devices do not support Bluetooth. Each of these units does not support Apple Music. Competitors do not have built-in Spotify service.

Video features

HDR is not available on each model. Only the RX-V377 provides HDMI signal transmission in standby mode. Both competitors are not able to scale the HDMI signal. The HDR standard - Dolby Vision is not supported by these receivers.

Extensive connections

Each receiver has 4/1 HDMI inputs/outputs. The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Unfortunately, HDMI eARC is not available on monitored devices. The Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) feature is present in most modern AV receivers and the models in our comparison are no exception. Both models support the standard HDCP 2.2. Receivers do not have a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player. A voice control is not available. An ECO mode is only available for the RX-V377. The setup assistant will help you configure Yamaha RX-V377.

Multichannel surround

None of the rivals equipped with Dolby Atmos multichannel audio decoder. The receivers do not support the surround sound technology DTS:X.