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OVERVIEW & CHANNELS
VERSATILE
sony str dh790
Channels7.2 Surround
Format SupportDolby Atmos & DTS:X
ValueEntry-Level Pro
COMPACT
onkyo tx sr494
Channels7.2 Surround
Format SupportDolby Atmos & DTS:X
ValueBudget Friendly
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sony str dh790 vs onkyo tx sr494
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Sony STR-DH790 vs Onkyo TX-SR494: Which Should You Buy?
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SOUND QUALITY & BASS
IMMERSE
sony str dh790
CalibrationAdvanced D.C.A.C.
MusicHigh Fidelity
BassDynamic Range
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BALANCED
onkyo tx sr494
CalibrationAccuEQ with Sub EQ
MusicClear Response
BassSubwoofer Optimized
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BUILD & CONNECTIVITY
MINIMALIST
sony str dh790
HDMI4 In / 1 Out
WirelessBluetooth Streaming
BuildSleek Chassis
ROBUST
onkyo tx sr494
HDMI4 In / 1 Out
WirelessBluetooth Ready
BuildHeavy Duty
Winner in this category
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Final verdictFINAL VERDICT
BEST OVERALL
sony str dh790
VerdictTop Performance
Best ForHome Theater
ValueGreat Investment
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BEST VALUE
onkyo tx sr494
VerdictSolid Reliability
Best ForBudget Setups
ValueHighly Affordable
The recommendation
sony str dh790
The strongest overall choice in this comparison, based on the final evaluation.
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