Sony STR-DN1080 vs Yamaha RX-V483BL

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STR-DN1080 vs RX-V483BL comparison chart

Sony STR-DN1080 vs Yamaha RX-V483BL review

Sony STR-DN1080
Yamaha RX-V483BL

Let's make the Sony STR-DN1080 versus Yamaha RX-V483BL comparison. According to the results of our review, Sony STR-DN1080 received 7.3 points out of 10 possible, and Yamaha RX-V483BL was rated 6.5 points. Both AV receivers were introduced in 2017. After comparison, it will become clear that among these two devices, the STR-DN1080 is more suitable for the role of the heart of home theater system.

Main advantages Sony STR-DN1080 over Yamaha RX-V483BL

  • 120/6 W/Ohm RMS makes it more productive compared to 80/6 W/Ohm RMS in another receiver in the review.
  • Include HDMI eARC function.
  • Surround sound ensures the availability of Dolby Atmos.
  • Object-oriented sound ensures the availability of DTS:X.

Main advantages Yamaha RX-V483BL over Sony STR-DN1080

  • We do not know advantages


For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 7 and 5, respectively, on a 10-point scale.


The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Sony STR-DN1080 supports 7.2-channels sound, but Yamaha RX-V483BL supports a 5.1-channels configuration.

RMS stands for the actual power of the receiver. The higher this value, the louder the sound can be produced. The differences between the models in terms of RMS power are significant - for the STR-DN1080 this value is 120/6 W/Ohm, and for the RX-V483BL it is 80/6 W/Ohm.

STR-DN1080 RX-V483BL
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm120/680/6
Output impedance, Ohm66
Frequency response10Hz-100KHz10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %0.090.09

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the STR-DN1080 7 out of 10, and the RX-V483BL - 6.


Pure Direct mode feeds sound directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. Only Sony STR-DN1080 has Pure Direct mode.


STR-DN1080 RX-V483BL
Digital to analog converter (DAC)96 KHz/24-bitBurr-Brown 192 KHz/24-bit
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibrationDCAC EXYPAO
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio featuresHi-Res audio, DSEE HXCINEMA DSP 3D, Compressed Music Enhancer, Virtual CINEMA FRONT





STR-DN1080 RX-V483BL
USB1 (USB 2.0)1 (USB 2.0)
Ethernet (RJ45)11

Streaming services


STR-DN1080 RX-V483BL
Apple Music (AirPlay)AirPlayAirPlay
Amazon Music
Other streaming servicesTIDAL, PandoraDeezer, TIDAL, JUKE, Qobuz

Extensive connections



Sony STR-DN1080 is equipped with 6/2 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Yamaha RX-V483BL has 4/1 HDMI inputs and outputs.


STR-DN1080 RX-V483BL
HDMI input/output6/24/1
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
Digital content protection (HDCP)HDCP 2.2HDCP 2.2
Subwoofer output (LFE)21
Headphone output1 x 6.31 x 6.3
Optical digital input11
Coaxial digital input12
Composite input22
Component input/output0/00/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectorsUSB, phones, setup micUSB, phones, AUX
Multi channel preamp output

Video features




STR-DN1080 RX-V483BL
HDR (High Dynamic Range)HDR10
4K signal pass-through4K/60Hz4K/60Hz
8K signal pass-through
HDMI signal pass-through
3D signal pass-through
HDMI pass-through in standby mode
Video conversionanalog to HDMIanalog to HDMI
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video featureshas notDeepColor, x.v.Color, HLG

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the STR-DN1080 got 9 points, but the RX-V483BL has 7.


Voice control allows you to control the basic functions of the receiver through a smartphone, smart speaker or using the microphone that comes with the kit. The STR-DN1080 can be controlled by voice via Google assistant. Yamaha RX-V483BL has the ECO mode.

STR-DN1080 RX-V483BL
Voice controlGoogle assistant
Displayfluorescentcolour OSD
Sleep timer
Auto power off
ECO mode
Graphical user interface (GUI)
Setup assistant
Firmware updatenetwork, USBnetwork, USB
Other additional featuresNFChas not



STR-DN1080 RX-V483BL
Multi-room zones22
Zone audio outputspeakerspeaker
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room controlMusic CenterMusicCast
DC trigger output (12V)00

Multichannel surround

Sony STR-DN1080 got 7 points for the multichannel surround sound and Yamaha RX-V483BL got 5.


Dolby Atmos' particularity is that this is the object-oriented sound format, that is, each audio signal object is independently sounded and connected to its spatial position. Sony STR-DN1080 can create 3D sound due to the Dolby Atmos support.


STR-DN1080 RX-V483BL
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)Dolby Digital PlusDolby Digital Plus
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
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