Sony STR-DH590 vs Onkyo TX-NR7100 review

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Sony STR-DH590 vs Onkyo TX-NR7100 review

Sony STR-DH590
vs
Onkyo TX-NR7100

Having had an opportunity to test Sony STR-DH590 vs Onkyo TX-NR7100, I’d like to share my impression here to facilitate your choice of a new AV receiver.

Amplifier

The number of channels for receivers is different - 5.2 versus 9.2, respectively, for devices. In terms of power, there are differences, the STR-DH590 has such a ratio W/Ohm - 145/6, while the TX-NR7100 has a power of 100/8, 220/6. The value of total harmonic distortion is also different, and for the STR-DH590 it is 0.09%, but for the TX-NR7100 it is 0.08%.

Audio features

The manufacturer installed different DACs, the STR-DH590 received the model 192 KHz/32-bit, but the TX-NR7100 is equipped with 384 KHz/32-bit. The Bi-amping function is implemented only in the Onkyo TX-NR7100. Both Sony STR-DH590 and Onkyo TX-NR7100 can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. Each of the receivers has a Bluetooth connector. The TX-NR7100 has access to the Spotify service.

Video features

Signaling over HDMI in standby mode can provide the STR-DH590 and the TX-NR7100. Video scaling is only possible with the TX-NR7100. Each of the participants of the comparison has a Dolby Vision.

Extensive connections

The number of HDMI inputs/outputs varies depending on the receiver, the STR-DH590 has 4/1, and the TX-NR7100 has 7/2.Sony STR-DH590 connectionsOnkyo TX-NR7100 connections HDMI Audio Return Channel is implemented in both devices. HDMI eARC is only supported by the TX-NR7100. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that each of the rivals can work with HDMI CEC. The STR-DH590 has support for the standard HDCP 2.2, compared to the TX-NR7100, which supports the standard HDCP 2.3. In the presence of a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player only at Onkyo TX-NR7100. There is an ECO mode in TX-NR7100. The Onkyo TX-NR7100 can be properly configured using the setup assistant.

Multichannel surround

A Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format is available only in the TX-NR7100. Only in the TX-NR7100 realized a DTS:X surround technology.

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General

Item

Sony STR-DH590
Onkyo TX-NR7100

Model

STR-DH590
TX-NR7100

Brand

Sony
Onkyo

Reviews

816
0

Amplifier

Channels

5.2
9.2

Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm

145/6
100/8, 220/6

Output impedance, Ohm

6
8, 6

Frequency response

10Hz-100KHz
10Hz-100KHz

THD in stereo, %

0.09
0.08

Audio features

Digital to analog converter (DAC)

192 KHz/32-bit
384 KHz/32-bit

Bi-amping

Pure direct (straight)

Auto speaker calibration

DCAC
AccuEQ

Speaker A/B switching

Other audio features

has not
Advanced Music Optimizer, Hi-Res audio, Dynamic Audio Amplification, CinemaFILTER

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

2.4/5GHz

USB

1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

1

DLNA

MHL

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

AirPlay, AirPlay 2

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

has not
Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, SiriusXM, Napster, SoundCloud

Extensive connection

HDMI input/output

4/1
7/2

HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)

HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)

HDMI CEC

Digital content protection (HDCP)

HDCP 2.2
HDCP 2.3

Subwoofer output (LFE)

2
2

Headphone output

1 x 6.3
1 x 6.3

Optical digital input

1
1

Coaxial digital input

1
1

Composite input

0
2

Component input/output

0/0
1

Phono (MM) input

Front panel connectors

phones, setup mic
HDMI, phones, setup mic, AUX

Multi channel preamp output

Video features

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

HDR10
HDR10+

4K signal pass-through

4K/60Hz
4K/120Hz

8K signal pass-through

8K/60Hz

HDMI signal pass-through

3D signal pass-through

HDMI pass-through in standby mode

Video conversion

Analog to HDMI scaling

HDMI to HDMI scaling

Dolby Vision

Other video features

HLG
DeepColor, x.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020, LipSyn, Deep Color

Additional features

Voice control

Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI

App control

iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android

Display

fluorescent
colour OSD

Tuner

AM, FM
AM, FM

Sleep timer

Auto power off

ECO mode

Graphical user interface (GUI)

Setup assistant

Firmware update

USB
network, USB

Other additional features

has not
Web Control, App Control

Multi-room

Multi-room zones

has not
2

Zone audio output

has not
lineout

Zone HDMI output

has not

Multi-room control

has not
FlareConnect

RS-232

0
1

Remote control input/output (IR)

0/0
1/0

DC trigger output (12V)

0
1

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby TrueHD

Dolby Surround

Dolby (other)

Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization

DTS:X

DTS HD Master

DTS Virtual:X

DTS Neural:X

DTS (other)

DTS 96/24
DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS

Auro-3D

IMAX Enhanced

Multichannel stereo

Audio file formats

MP3

WMA

AAC

WAV

FLAC

ALAC

Other audio file formats

has not
AIFF, DSD

Power

Operational power consumption, W

200
750

Standby consumption, W

0.3
0.1

Removable power cord

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size W x H x D, cm/inches

43 x 13.3 x 29.7/ 17 x 5.3 x 11.4
43.5 x 17.3 x 37.9/17 x 6 x 14

Weight, kg/lbs

7.1/16.4
10.4/22.9

Other

Release year

2018
2021
Sony STR-DH590
Onkyo TX-NR7100
Sony STR-DH590
Onkyo TX-NR7100

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