Choosing among AV receivers & amplifiers usually comes down to one fork: do you need a particular channel format, a named HDMI or video standard, multi-room audio, broader connections, or a remote included? These four receivers cover different priorities, and their condition labels vary enough to matter alongside the specifications.
Quick take
Start with the feature you will actually use rather than choosing by channel count alone. The Yamaha TSR-7850 centers on a refurbished multi-room setup, Sony's STR-DN1080 pairs a lower listed price with Dolby Atmos and Bluetooth, the Yamaha RX-V4A calls out 8K HDMI and eARC, and Denon's AVR-X1600H combines a 7.2-channel format with 4K Ultra HD. Prices span $169.99 to $348.99, an absolute spread of $179.00.
Listed-price comparison
The price bars show each receiver's placement among the four listed prices, not a performance ranking.
| Receiver | Listed price | Price bar | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yamaha TSR-7850 | $289.99 | Very Good - Refurbished | |
| Sony STR-DN1080 | $169.99 | Used | |
| Yamaha RX-V4A | $348.99 | Open box | |
| Denon AVR-X1600H | $250.00 | Used |
Decision matrix
- Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and a 7.2-channel format: Yamaha TSR-7850.
- 8K HDMI, eARC, and a 5.2-channel format: Yamaha RX-V4A.
- Dolby Atmos and Bluetooth: Sony STR-DN1080.
- 4K Ultra HD and a 7.2-channel format: Denon AVR-X1600H.
- Multi-room audio: MusicCast is named for both Yamaha models.
- Remote included: Denon's package includes one; Sony's does not.
Yamaha TSR-7850
Yamaha TSR-7850 is a fit when multi-room audio and automatic setup matter: its features name MusicCast Multi-Room Audio and YPAO Auto Calibration, alongside USB and AUX input. WiFi is also listed, giving the receiver a clear role in a connected listening setup without requiring an assumption about performance. A concrete limitation is its Very Good - Refurbished condition. Its named audio input is HDMI, while the RX-V4A lists coaxial, optical, Ethernet, HDMI, RCA, and USB connections. Choose the TSR-7850 for the MusicCast and YPAO combination, while weighing the refurbished condition.
Sony STR-DN1080
Sony STR-DN1080 suits a shopper who wants HDMI audio input and output plus AM/FM in a receiver whose title also names Dolby Atmos and Bluetooth. The unit has been professionally tested, including HDMI functionality, network connectivity, and speaker outputs. The concrete limitation is control: the remote control is not included. It is also listed as Used, with possible scratches, scuffs, marks, or other cosmetic signs of previous use. Sony makes sense when HDMI routing and the Atmos/Bluetooth combination are the priority and a separate or existing way to control the receiver is acceptable.
Yamaha RX-V4A
Yamaha RX-V4A is the connection-focused choice, with coaxial and optical digital, Ethernet, HDMI, stereo RCA, USB, banana speaker jacks, a headphone jack, and raw-cable speaker jacks named among its connections. The package also includes a remote, power cord, AM antenna, FM antenna, and YPAO microphone. Those concrete inclusions help when a setup depends on a particular port or accessory. Its limitation is the Open box condition, which deserves attention beside the other condition labels. Choose RX-V4A for the breadth of named connections and accessories, while keeping its listed condition in the decision.
Denon AVR-X1600H
Denon AVR-X1600H fits shoppers who place practical accessories and connection choices ahead of a multi-room feature set. Its named inputs include digital coaxial RCA, USB, digital optical TOSLINK, and HDMI, while banana speaker jacks are listed as an output. The package includes a remote, AM antenna, FM antenna, and power cable, and all channels are described as working. The limitation is the Used condition. Denon is a sensible match for a conventional setup where the remote-included package and listed inputs matter; for the explicit 8K HDMI or eARC wording, Yamaha RX-V4A is the more direct match.
Final recommendations by use case
- Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and 7.2-channel format: Choose Yamaha TSR-7850.
- 8K HDMI and eARC: Choose Yamaha RX-V4A, accepting the Open box condition.
- Dolby Atmos and Bluetooth at the lowest listed price: Choose Sony STR-DN1080 at $169.99 if the missing remote is acceptable.
- 4K Ultra HD, 7.2-channel format, and a remote included: Choose Denon AVR-X1600H.
