Thank you for the review. I like that you go in depth with cheaper receivers, most people on youtube only want to talk about things I cant afford lol. I just got this receiver yesterday and haven't gotten a chance to play with it too much, but it seems promising. At first I thought it was complete junk until I realized that the C2 oled has eARC disabled by default! Changing that made things much better. I may still go with the yamaha you reviewed, but I couldn't pass up trying this one for $250 open box.
Thanks for letting me know it helped. For $250, it's very good but if you can get the Yamaha it will give you better audio and more mileage as it's 8K. Link for viewers: ua-cam.com/video/8h7yWMTUlgA/v-deo.html
I had trouble getting rid of the irritating popup menu everytime I start my receiver. Now I am using just optical cable to the TV. But to get the full bandwidth audio you really need HDMI, so that is a problem now :) I bet there must be some better choices in 2023. SONY are not willing to upgrade to fix the menu issue, since they are just recommending people to buy more expensive SONY gear.
I own this unit and am planning on using it to run 6 6.5inch ceiling speakers in a 20ftx 35ft room. Kitchen, dining, living room open concept. I want to play music mostly for gatherings. what speaker would you suggest to go with this unit? Id like to be under $100CAD per speaker.
The JBL In-Ceiling or In-Wall Loudspeakers: B-6IC was on sale exactly 2 weeks ago for $30 a speaker on the JBL site. Price is usually $119. We missed that deal but I would keep an eye on it. These Sonance MAG6R is on sale at Bestbuy $170 ($530 OFF) for a pair so it's $85 per speaker. They are really good sounding as you can also tell by the reviews. They do go lower to even $129 if you can try your luck ! This link is not affiliate: www.bestbuy.com/site/sonance-mag6r-mag-series-6-1-2-2-way-in-ceiling-speakers-pair-paintable-white/5852330.p?skuId=5852330
Yes, Samsung HTC5530 speakers can be connected to AV receiver, but you may need an appropriate adapter or amplifier, as the speakers are typically designed for a specific system. Make sure the receiver's output is compatible with the speakers’ input. Check the impedance and power ratings to ensure safe and optimal performance.
5 + 4 is 9 channels but this has just 7 channels. So it can do 5.1.2. If you are looking at 4 height channels or to upgrade in near future you should look for a more powerful and better receiver.
You will need wifi to interact directly with the receiver. For example on the Yamaha v6a, you can play music directly onto the receiver without connecting through something like chromecast.
Hi Sir, Unfortunately I do not see home theater receivers listed anywhere on Sony India website www.sony.co.in You may need to consider other manufacturers such as Yamaha
Hi, your subs need to be "active" which means they need their own power. There are two subwoofer outputs so you can use those. For DIY or passive subwoofers, use an amplifier in between.
@starazure I'm actually going to pick up thr second sub tomorrow, it's the same as my first, a JBL Northridge E150P. Currently I'm running on 5.1. Is there a 5.2 setting on here?
@kahlilhaywood3710 It supports 7.2 channels where 2 is the number of subwoofers so 5.2 is possible. You may also want to look at JBL 550P on sale for $180 new. Review here - ua-cam.com/video/gzgVQ-0ZHHY/v-deo.htmlsi=Yjh9haMTZgxNTL-C
You can adjust the bass/treble level ( ) of the front, center, surround/surround back and height speakers. Select [Sound Effect] - [Equalizer] from the home menu. Press / to select the speaker whose level you want to adjust. Press / to select [Bass] or [Treble]
I've been checking other AVRs and this is only one to let you change the levels of all the channels ... front center sub ... on other AVRs@@starazure ... while listening to the music ... I like this feature ... I want to be able to boost the height levels :-)
If the receiver components are fine then try these: If the PURE DIRECT indicator on the front panel lights up, press PURE DIRECT on the receiver or on the remote control to turn off this function. Press DIMMER on the receiver or on the remote control to select “BRIGHT” or “DARK”.
It is a great receiver for the price but the display quality is pretty good but not that great. This receiver came out in 2018, almost 6 years old. Honestly, this sony receiver is way better than any entry level Denon or Onkyo receiver. So far, Onkyo has the worst sound of all. I currently own the DH790 and run a 3.1 system which is plenty for me.
@@starazure I have two questions for you. I have the Bose Acoustimass-6 home theater speakers. Will this Sony AV790 be a fit? And will this AV be a fit for my new Sony X X90L ?
Most TVs work with receivers if they both support 4K and receivers usually pass through the 4K signal to the TV without additional processing. So, no problem with your Sony TV compatibility. Now for your Bose speaker system, I would encourage discrete separate speakers for example a Front Left, Right, Center and SubWoofer. However the Bose system should work and an AV receiver will bring out richer, room filling audio out of them. The recommended power for your Bose system is 10-150 watts with receivers rated from 4 to 8 ohms which falls within range of this receiver.
@@starazure Thanks for your quick response. I was between getting a sound bar or a AV receiver. I had the Bose speakers for sometime now and never really got to enjoy them. This will definitely save me some money instead of buying a sound bar, in which I probably would have to buy a subwoofer. I hear the DH790 doesn’t have WIFI……so what would be the next model up from the DH790? Thanks again…… u just gained a subscriber! 🤗🤗🤗
Hello hi everyone. I want to improve the receiver for Christmas, I have an old ONKYO HT-590 (16 years old). I've been thinking for a year now and choosing between SONY STR-DH790 and DENON 1700DAB :-). I have owned a SONY TV for 3 years and wanted the best possible compatibility with the receiver. I only have the receiver for the signal from the TV and I need new ATMOS and bluetooth. I have Polk Signature 8 Ohm speakers. I don't mind the regular terminals on the DH790. I plug it in once and I'm done. I don't even need HEOS apps etc. I don't have a chance to listen and compare. Can anyone recommend SONY versus Denon? Thanks in advance... Martin
The Denon is an easy choice if budget allows - Audessey room correction, 8K@60. However, I would wait for black Friday and Holiday season and watch out for deals on my website dealete.com
Don't drop this receiver, even in its box. Very thin PC Board and not built up to the standards of classic SONY Amps or Receivers. Want a great amp look for a TA-2625 or TA-F3A. Works of art inside and out.
Yup, that's why I recommend Yamaha receiver 4K@120Hz support if thats important for you. Detailed review here - ua-cam.com/video/8h7yWMTUlgA/v-deo.html
Black Friday 2023 price seems to be $348 on Amazon - Not bad but not really a deal !!
Thank you for the review. I like that you go in depth with cheaper receivers, most people on youtube only want to talk about things I cant afford lol. I just got this receiver yesterday and haven't gotten a chance to play with it too much, but it seems promising. At first I thought it was complete junk until I realized that the C2 oled has eARC disabled by default! Changing that made things much better. I may still go with the yamaha you reviewed, but I couldn't pass up trying this one for $250 open box.
Thanks for letting me know it helped.
For $250, it's very good but if you can get the Yamaha it will give you better audio and more mileage as it's 8K.
Link for viewers: ua-cam.com/video/8h7yWMTUlgA/v-deo.html
Thank you for explaining the eARC feature. Some sites will listed and others did not without any explanation. 😅
Wow great video I have this receiver thanks you so much
Thanks for the kind words 🙏
Thanks for the review- helped me with my purchase
I had trouble getting rid of the irritating popup menu everytime I start my receiver. Now I am using just optical cable to the TV. But to get the full bandwidth audio you really need HDMI, so that is a problem now :) I bet there must be some better choices in 2023. SONY are not willing to upgrade to fix the menu issue, since they are just recommending people to buy more expensive SONY gear.
Earc makes it so much easier. I just plugged the hdmi from my tv to the receiver and the remotes works to turn thing on and off. Earc is the best !
I own this unit and am planning on using it to run 6 6.5inch ceiling speakers in a 20ftx 35ft room. Kitchen, dining, living room open concept. I want to play music mostly for gatherings. what speaker would you suggest to go with this unit? Id like to be under $100CAD per speaker.
The JBL In-Ceiling or In-Wall Loudspeakers: B-6IC was on sale exactly 2 weeks ago for $30 a speaker on the JBL site. Price is usually $119. We missed that deal but I would keep an eye on it.
These Sonance MAG6R is on sale at Bestbuy $170 ($530 OFF) for a pair so it's $85 per speaker. They are really good sounding as you can also tell by the reviews. They do go lower to even $129 if you can try your luck !
This link is not affiliate: www.bestbuy.com/site/sonance-mag6r-mag-series-6-1-2-2-way-in-ceiling-speakers-pair-paintable-white/5852330.p?skuId=5852330
question-- want to replace SAMSUNG HT-C5530 BLU ray wants to keep speakers, is it possible to use Sony AV receiver with those speakers??
Yes, Samsung HTC5530 speakers can be connected to AV receiver, but you may need an appropriate adapter or amplifier, as the speakers are typically designed for a specific system. Make sure the receiver's output is compatible with the speakers’ input. Check the impedance and power ratings to ensure safe and optimal performance.
Cool review...Will this receiver work with a 5.1.4 theater system? I really don't need the extra up-firing capability of my front satellite speakers.
5 + 4 is 9 channels but this has just 7 channels. So it can do 5.1.2.
If you are looking at 4 height channels or to upgrade in near future you should look for a more powerful and better receiver.
Odd question here...The little Hi Res sticker on top corner, are they 12mm or 15mm? I have 2 sizes and want to put on..thanks
Hi, the Hi Res sticker is 10mm (just the yellow part). Adding a mm black border, looks like it's 12mm.
Where do we buy this in INDIA ?
I see this dont supports WiFi but I wonder in what case you may need WiFi? So between this and yamaha rx v40 which is the better choice?
You will need wifi to interact directly with the receiver. For example on the Yamaha v6a, you can play music directly onto the receiver without connecting through something like chromecast.
You can solder the ends of your speaker wires and then it's no more difficult than banana connectors.
That's a really smart idea. Time to dust off my soldering iron.
Thanks
From where u bought this bro...and what price??
Hi, I got it for $198 on Amazon but that was in 2020.
In Indian price howmuch
Hi andi
How much cost for Recievers
Who is Andi ?
Hi sir From hyderabad
@@nallagantisathyanarayana8294 Hi Sir - nice to meet you !
Sir how to buy in India. Please let me know. Thank you!!!
Hi Sir, Unfortunately I do not see home theater receivers listed anywhere on Sony India website www.sony.co.in
You may need to consider other manufacturers such as Yamaha
Many Thanks sir.@@starazure
Question, I own this receiver, can it really push 2 subs successfully? How do I connect the second one?
Hi, your subs need to be "active" which means they need their own power. There are two subwoofer outputs so you can use those. For DIY or passive subwoofers, use an amplifier in between.
@starazure thanks for that, now to find a cheap resell of the JBL E150P for which I got for $60 initially.
@starazure I'm actually going to pick up thr second sub tomorrow, it's the same as my first, a JBL Northridge E150P. Currently I'm running on 5.1. Is there a 5.2 setting on here?
@kahlilhaywood3710 It supports 7.2 channels where 2 is the number of subwoofers so 5.2 is possible. You may also want to look at JBL 550P on sale for $180 new. Review here - ua-cam.com/video/gzgVQ-0ZHHY/v-deo.htmlsi=Yjh9haMTZgxNTL-C
Which subwoofer model I need to buy for this model?
If you can get this and will last a long time ua-cam.com/video/M3W0ZXrY_Fw/v-deo.html
can you adjust bass treble front speakers and height settings?
You can adjust the bass/treble level ( ) of the front, center, surround/surround back and height speakers. Select [Sound Effect] - [Equalizer] from the home menu. Press / to select the speaker whose level you want to adjust. Press / to select [Bass] or [Treble]
I've been checking other AVRs and this is only one to let you change the levels of all the channels ... front center sub ... on other AVRs@@starazure ... while listening to the music ... I like this feature ... I want to be able to boost the height levels :-)
For people that have problems with the spring plug. The solution is use flex bananas plugs
Thanks, Do you mind sharing link to something you have tried and works well ?
I have a problem with this audio reciver,no dislplay can you help me.?
If the receiver components are fine then try these:
If the PURE DIRECT indicator on the front panel lights up, press PURE DIRECT on the receiver or on the remote control to turn off this function.
Press DIMMER on the receiver or on the remote control to select “BRIGHT” or “DARK”.
It is a great receiver for the price but the display quality is pretty good but not that great. This receiver came out in 2018, almost 6 years old. Honestly, this sony receiver is way better than any entry level Denon or Onkyo receiver. So far, Onkyo has the worst sound of all. I currently own the DH790 and run a 3.1 system which is plenty for me.
We would love to know which Onkyo and Denon receiver you have compared with? Thanks !
@@starazure Sure! Denon 570BT, S670H, and Onkyo NR5100. The Sony DH790 does a pretty good job with my Sony Bravia OLED XR A80J.
I like this Sony model presentation. If I can find this under $400. I may snatch it up.
Looks like it's $378 right now at bestbuy, amazon and walmart.
@@starazure I have two questions for you. I have the Bose Acoustimass-6 home theater speakers. Will this Sony AV790 be a fit? And will this AV be a fit for my new Sony X X90L ?
Most TVs work with receivers if they both support 4K and receivers usually pass through the 4K signal to the TV without additional processing. So, no problem with your Sony TV compatibility.
Now for your Bose speaker system, I would encourage discrete separate speakers for example a Front Left, Right, Center and SubWoofer. However the Bose system should work and an AV receiver will bring out richer, room filling audio out of them. The recommended power for your Bose system is 10-150 watts with receivers rated from 4 to 8 ohms which falls within range of this receiver.
@@starazure Thanks for your quick response. I was between getting a sound bar or a AV receiver. I had the Bose speakers for sometime now and never really got to enjoy them. This will definitely save me some money instead of buying a sound bar, in which I probably would have to buy a subwoofer. I hear the DH790 doesn’t have WIFI……so what would be the next model up from the DH790? Thanks again…… u just gained a subscriber! 🤗🤗🤗
P.s. The Bose 6 doesn’t get no more separated than this. It’s classic home theater. 👍👍👍
How do you update the firmware
Here you go - www.sony.com/electronics/support/audio-components-receivers-amplifiers/str-dh790/downloads/00015537
Hello hi everyone.
I want to improve the receiver for Christmas, I have an old ONKYO HT-590 (16 years old).
I've been thinking for a year now and choosing between SONY STR-DH790 and DENON 1700DAB :-).
I have owned a SONY TV for 3 years and wanted the best possible compatibility with the receiver. I only have the receiver for the signal from the TV and I need new ATMOS and bluetooth. I have Polk Signature 8 Ohm speakers.
I don't mind the regular terminals on the DH790. I plug it in once and I'm done. I don't even need HEOS apps etc.
I don't have a chance to listen and compare.
Can anyone recommend SONY versus Denon?
Thanks in advance...
Martin
The Denon is an easy choice if budget allows - Audessey room correction, 8K@60. However, I would wait for black Friday and Holiday season and watch out for deals on my website dealete.com
Thank you for a quick feedback...
Don't drop this receiver, even in its box. Very thin PC Board and not built up to the standards of classic SONY Amps or Receivers. Want a great amp look for a TA-2625 or TA-F3A. Works of art inside and out.
2023 price $ 449.99 bro on best buy
Yea not worth at that price. You could wait for black Friday. I will also post deals during black Friday on my website dealete.com.
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Not support 4k HDR 60 Hz. Only 30Hz or 60 Hz without HDR
Yup, that's why I recommend Yamaha receiver 4K@120Hz support if thats important for you. Detailed review here - ua-cam.com/video/8h7yWMTUlgA/v-deo.html
Probably doesn’t matter if you connect AVR to TV’s ARC/eARC.
Good point !
Not truth. It support 4k 60hz with HDR.
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