Choosing among AV receivers & amplifiers comes down to matching the receiver to the way you plan to build your system. Do you want named Dolby Atmos and DTS:X formats, networked audio, a wide range of physical connections, or a straightforward 5.1 HDMI setup? These four models take noticeably different approaches, so the right choice depends more on your priorities than on channel numbers alone.
Quick take
- Choose the Yamaha TSR-7850 for the most extensive named feature mix, including Atmos, DTS:X, WiFi, Bluetooth, and MusicCast.
- Choose the Sony STR-DN1080 for Dolby Atmos and Bluetooth in a used receiver without a remote.
- Choose the Sony STR-DH750 when its detailed range of audio inputs and outputs matters most.
- Choose the Onkyo HT-RC330 for a 5.1 HDMI-based setup with a remote included.
Listed-price comparison
The absolute spread between the lowest and highest prices is $179.99. The price bars show the relative position of each receiver within this comparison.
| Receiver | Listed price | Price bar |
|---|---|---|
| Onkyo HT-RC330 | $110.00 | |
| Sony STR-DH750 | $149.95 | |
| Sony STR-DN1080 | $169.99 | |
| Yamaha TSR-7850 | $289.99 |
Decision matrix
- Named immersive formats: The Yamaha title includes Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, while the Sony STR-DN1080 title includes Dolby Atmos. The Onkyo description names DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD, and Dolby Digital Plus with its 5.1 surround format.
- Networked listening: Yamaha names MusicCast multi-room audio, built-in WiFi, and Bluetooth. Sony's STR-DN1080 description includes network connectivity and Bluetooth.
- Connection variety: The Sony STR-DH750 has the most detailed connection list, including AM, AUX, composite, digital coaxial RCA, HDMI, stereo L/R RCA, and two-channel RCA inputs, along with several output types.
- Accessory and condition trade-offs: The Onkyo includes a remote, while the Sony STR-DN1080 specifically excludes one. The Yamaha is Very Good - Refurbished; the Sony STR-DN1080, Sony STR-DH750, and Onkyo are listed as Used.
The 7.2 and 5.1 figures identify the formats named for each model; they should not be treated as a standalone ranking of sound quality.
Product notes
Sony STR-DN1080 Dolby Atmos Home Theater Multi Channel AV Receiver Bluetooth
Choose the Sony STR-DN1080 when Dolby Atmos, Bluetooth, and a multi-channel home theater receiver are central to the setup. Its description names tested HDMI, network, speaker-output, and front-control operation, adding useful detail to the Atmos-focused title. At $169.99, it occupies the middle of the four-price lineup. The concrete trade-off is its Used condition and the fact that a remote is not included. That suits a shopper who already has another way to control the receiver and wants the Sony model's combination of immersive-audio wording and Bluetooth without moving to the highest-priced choice.
Yamaha TSR-7850 7.2-Channel AV Receiver Dolby Atmos DTS:X WiFi Bluetooth
Yamaha TSR-7850 is the direct match for shoppers who want Dolby Atmos and DTS:X named alongside WiFi, Bluetooth, MusicCast multi-room audio, multiple HDMI connections, USB, AUX, Cinema DSP 3D, and YPAO Auto Calibration. Its 7.2-channel wording is also explicit. At $289.99, it has the highest listed price in this comparison, which is the main limitation for shoppers balancing features against spend. Its condition is Very Good - Refurbished, and the description says the original box is included, with firmware updated and the unit factory reset. Choose it when that named feature mix justifies the added price.
Sony STR-DH750 7.2 Channel Home Theater Bluetooth AV Stereo Receiver TESTED
Turn to the Sony STR-DH750 if your setup depends on a broad range of physical connections. Its connection list names AM, AUX, composite, digital coaxial RCA, HDMI, stereo L/R RCA, and two-channel RCA inputs, plus banana speaker jacks, digital optical TOSLINK, raw-cable speaker jacks, RCA, and stereo L/R RCA outputs. The title also calls out 7.2-channel, Bluetooth, and home theater use. At $149.95, it is the lower-priced Sony choice. Its Used condition is the main limitation, while its feature emphasis is connectivity rather than named Dolby Atmos or WiFi. That makes it a direct fit when port selection is the deciding factor.
Onkyo HT-RC330 Home Theater AV Receiver 5.1 HDMI Surround Sound TEST VIDEO
At $110.00, the Onkyo HT-RC330 is the lowest-priced route into this group. The receiver centers on HDMI, AM/FM, and 5.1 surround formats, with the description naming DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby TrueHD, and Dolby Digital Plus. HDMI video and audio were tested, and a remote is included, giving this setup a practical accessory advantage over the Sony STR-DN1080. The limitation is the model's explicitly 5.1 and HDMI-centered framing. Shoppers who specifically want the Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, WiFi, or 7.2 wording attached to other models should follow those separate paths instead.
Final recommendation by use case
- Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and networked audio: Yamaha TSR-7850.
- Dolby Atmos and Bluetooth: Sony STR-DN1080.
- A wide physical connection mix: Sony STR-DH750.
- A 5.1 HDMI setup with a remote included: Onkyo HT-RC330.
For the clearest budget boundary, start with the Onkyo at $110.00 or the Sony STR-DH750 at $149.95. If the Atmos wording is central, narrow the choice to the two Sony STR-DN1080 and Yamaha TSR-7850, then decide whether the Yamaha's WiFi, MusicCast, DTS:X, and calibration features warrant its $289.99 price.
