Sony STR-DH590 vs Yamaha RX-V4A
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Choosing between the Sony STR-DH590 and Yamaha RX-V4A? Both compete in the AVR / Receiver segment. Here’s how they compare across the specs that matter most for your home theater.
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Looking at overall performance dimensions: The Sony STR-DH590 scores higher in value, form factor, room fit. The Yamaha RX-V4A leads in audio quality, gaming performance, volume/SPL. They score similarly in ease of use, future-proofing.
For audio processing, these receivers feature different room correction systems (D.C.A.C. vs YPAO (N/A)). Room correction compensates for acoustic problems caused by room dimensions, furniture, and surfaces. Dirac Live applies time-domain FIR correction across the full spectrum; MultEQ XT32 measures at 32,768 frequency points.
These two AVR / Receiver options trade wins across different dimensions. The right choice depends on which specs matter most for your room and listening preferences — review the detailed table below to decide.
These two are closely matched — your decision comes down to your specific room setup and speaker pairing and budget.
Performance Overview
Scores based on specs and category benchmarks (0–100 scale)
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | N/A | N/A |
| Channel Count | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Powered Channels | 5 | 5 |
| Max Processing Ch | — | — |
| Amplifier Class | AB | AB |
| Watts/Ch (8Ω) | 67W | 80W |
| Watts/Ch (6Ω) | 90W | — |
| Min Impedance | 6-ohm | 6-ohm |
| HDMI Inputs | 4 | 4 |
| HDMI Outputs | 1 | 1 |
| HDMI Version | 2.0a | 2.1 |
| 4K/120Hz | No | Yes |
| 8K/60Hz | No | Yes |
| eARC | Yes | Yes |
| ALLM | No | Yes |
| VRR | No | Yes |
| Dolby Vision | No | Yes |
| HDR10 | No | Yes |
| HDR10+ | No | Yes |
| HLG | No | Yes |
| Dolby Atmos | No | No |
| Atmos Height Virt. | No | No |
| Dolby TrueHD | No | Yes |
| DTS:X | No | No |
| DTS Virtual:X | No | No |
| DTS-HD Master | Yes | Yes |
| Auro-3D | No | No |
| Room Correction | D.C.A.C. | YPAO (N/A) |
| Room Corr. Tier | BASIC | BASIC |
| Dirac Live | No | No |
| Dirac Bass Control | No | No |
| Wi-Fi | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| BT Transmit | No | Yes |
| AirPlay 2 | No | Yes |
| Google Cast | No | No |
| Spotify Connect | No | Yes |
| Roon Tested | No | Yes |
| HEOS | No | No |
| MusicCast | No | Yes |
| DTS Play-Fi | No | No |
| BluOS | No | No |
| Ethernet | No | Yes |
| Alexa Built-in | No | No |
| Google Assistant | No | No |
| Siri/HomeKit | No | No |
| Works with Sonos | No | No |
| Wireless Rears | No | Yes |
| Zone 2 | No | No |
| Zone 3 | No | No |
| Zone 4 | No | No |
| Coax Digital In | 1 | 1 |
| Optical Digital In | 1 | 1 |
| Phono Input | No | No |
| USB Input | Yes | Yes |
| Sub Outputs | 2 | 2 |
| Pre-Out Channels | 0 | 0 |
| Headphone Out | Yes | Yes |
| XLR Input | No | No |
| Speaker Terminals | Binding posts/Spring-clips | Binding Posts |
| Remote App | No | Yes |
| AM/FM Tuner | FM only | — |
Key Differences
- Room Correction: Sony STR-DH590 at D.C.A.C. vs Yamaha RX-V4A at YPAO (N/A). Room correction compensates for acoustic problems caused by room dimensions, furniture, and surfaces. Dirac Live applies time-domain FIR correction across the full spectrum; MultEQ XT32 measures at 32,768 frequency points.
- Watts/Ch (8Ω): Sony STR-DH590 at 67W vs Yamaha RX-V4A at 80W. Real-world power matters for dynamic headroom. Look for all-channels-driven ratings — two-channel ratings inflate the number since receivers share a common power supply.
- HDMI Version: Sony STR-DH590 at 2.0a vs Yamaha RX-V4A at 2.1
- Watts/Ch (6Ω): Sony STR-DH590 at 90W vs Yamaha RX-V4A at —
- 4K/120Hz: Sony STR-DH590 at No vs Yamaha RX-V4A at Yes
Which Should You Choose?
Choose Yamaha RX-V4A if you want:
- + better watts/ch (8ω) — real-world power matters for dynamic headroom
See Where These Rank
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