Choosing among AV receivers & amplifiers means balancing the system you want against the connections and condition you can live with. A 7.2-channel receiver, a 5.2-channel model with 8K HDMI, and a Dolby Atmos-focused unit serve different planning priorities. The useful shortcut is to match the feature phrase to your room and sources first, then use the $199.04 listed-price spread as the tie-breaker-not the other way around.
Quick take
The four choices divide by use case: Yamaha TSR-7850 and Sony STR-DN1080 emphasize surround-format wording, Yamaha RX-V4A emphasizes 8K HDMI and networked features, and Sony STR-DH750 emphasizes a 7.2-channel home-theater receiver format. The absolute listed-price spread is $199.04. Conditions range from Very Good - Refurbished to Used and Open box, so the right pick depends on both desired features and how much condition matters in the purchase.
Listed-price comparison
Here is the listed-price split; the bars show each price position across the four entries:
| Receiver | Listed price | Price bar |
|---|---|---|
| Yamaha TSR-7850 | USD 289.99 | |
| Sony STR-DN1080 | USD 169.99 | |
| Yamaha RX-V4A | USD 348.99 | |
| Sony STR-DH750 | USD 149.95 |
Decision matrix
- Dolby Atmos plus DTS:X: Yamaha TSR-7850 names both formats in its title.
- Dolby Atmos with multi-channel wording: Sony STR-DN1080 uses that combination in its title.
- 8K HDMI, MusicCast, Wi-Fi, and eARC: Yamaha RX-V4A puts all four phrases in its title.
- Channel-planning cue: Yamaha TSR-7850 and Sony STR-DH750 name 7.2 channels; Yamaha RX-V4A names 5.2 channels. Sony STR-DN1080 is described as multi-channel.
- Connection variety: Yamaha RX-V4A lists coaxial, optical, Ethernet, HDMI, stereo RCA, and USB inputs, plus banana speaker jacks and a headphone jack among its outputs. Sony STR-DH750 lists AM, AUX, composite, digital coaxial, HDMI, stereo L/R RCA, and two-channel RCA inputs, with HDMI, optical, banana-jack, and RCA outputs.
- Condition: Yamaha TSR-7850 is Very Good - Refurbished; Sony STR-DN1080 and Sony STR-DH750 are Used; Yamaha RX-V4A is Open box.
Product notes
Yamaha TSR-7850
MusicCast multi-room audio, built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, USB/AUX input, Cinema DSP 3D, and YPAO Auto Calibration make the Yamaha TSR-7850 a choice with several named setup paths. The title also names a 7.2-channel AV receiver with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, which helps shoppers sorting by surround format. Its concrete limitation is condition: Very Good - Refurbished. The listed price is $289.99, so those networked-audio and calibration features need to fit the plan. Choose it when multi-room audio and calibration are priorities; the refurbished status is the tradeoff.
Sony STR-DN1080
Sony STR-DN1080 earns a place in a system that will use HDMI sources and networked audio: HDMI functionality, network connectivity, and speaker outputs are all identified, while the title adds Bluetooth. Its clearest limitation is practical rather than technical: the remote control is not included. The condition is Used, with cosmetic wear described as possible. Choose the STR-DN1080 when the receiver's HDMI and network functions fit the room and a missing remote is manageable. At $169.99, it is the second-lowest listed price, adding a clear price reference to the remote-and-condition tradeoff.
Yamaha RX-V4A
The Yamaha RX-V4A is the connection-oriented choice: the package includes a remote, power cord, AM and FM antennas, and a YPAO microphone. Those inclusions are useful when the listed accessories match the planned setup. The limitation is its 5.2-channel designation, which may not suit a shopper specifically organizing around 7.2 channels; its condition is Open box. At $348.99, it is the highest listed price, so the use case should be specific. Choose it when the included accessory set and 5.2 plan align.
Sony STR-DH750
Sony STR-DH750 makes sense for a system with varied analog and HDMI connection types. Its input list covers AM, AUX, composite, digital coaxial RCA, HDMI, stereo L/R RCA, and two-channel RCA; outputs include banana speaker jacks, digital optical, HDMI, raw-cable speaker jacks, RCA, and stereo L/R RCA. That is a concrete reason to choose it when those connection types matter. The limitation is condition: Used. The title's 7.2 Channel and Bluetooth wording add a defined home-theater use case, while the $149.95 price is the lowest listed.
Final recommendation by use case
- For multi-room audio: Yamaha TSR-7850, because MusicCast is explicitly named.
- For Dolby Atmos with Bluetooth: Sony STR-DN1080, provided the no-remote detail works for your setup.
- For 8K HDMI and eARC: Yamaha RX-V4A, when those title features define the connection requirement.
- For the lowest listed price: Sony STR-DH750, the price-led choice among the four.
