> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://cowon.net/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Best 4K HDR Receiver Picks by Channels and Watts - URL: https://cowon.net/best-4k-hdr-receiver/ - Published: 2026-09-07T07:28:49.000Z - Updated: 2026-09-07T09:49:17.000Z - Description: A ranked look at six 4K HDR receivers, from a 5.2-channel Sony to a 7.2-channel Denon and four wireless HDMI kits, matched to the room each one actually suits. - Author: Frederick Cameron - Tags: Receivers & Amplifiers, Home Theater, AV Receivers The best 4K HDR receiver in this shortlist is the **Sony STRDH590**, a 5.2-channel unit with 4K HDR pass-through, HDCP 2.2 and Bluetooth in a 17.1 lb chassis. If you want a full 7.2 Atmos rig with an 8K-ready HDMI section, the **Denon AVR-X1700H** is the smarter buy at 80W per channel and a 3-year limited warranty. The other four picks here are wireless HDMI kits rather than amplifiers, and they solve a different problem. In this guide 1. [Best 4K HDR receiver at a glance](#best-4k-hdr-receiver-at-a-glance) 2. [Who this is not for](#who-this-is-not-for) 3. [How I screened this shortlist](#how-i-screened-this-shortlist) 4. [1\. Sony STRDH590 — Best overall](#1-sony-strdh590-%E2%80%94-best-overall) 5. [2\. Denon AVR-X1700H — Best premium](#2-denon-avr-x1700h-%E2%80%94-best-premium) 6. [3\. Ogzvhypl Wireless HDMI Transmitter and Receiver — Runner-up](#3-ogzvhypl-wireless-hdmi-transmitter-and-receiver-%E2%80%94-runner-up) 7. [4\. LuckDog BIN-910 Wireless HDMI — Best for heavy use](#4-luckdog-bin-910-wireless-hdmi-%E2%80%94-best-for-heavy-use) 8. [5\. Sony STRDH590 (Renewed) — Best for beginners](#5-sony-strdh590-renewed-%E2%80%94-best-for-beginners) 9. [6\. EDUP EP-WD9905 Wireless HDMI — Best budget pick](#6-edup-ep-wd9905-wireless-hdmi-%E2%80%94-best-budget-pick) 10. [AV receiver or wireless HDMI kit: which do you actually need?](#av-receiver-or-wireless-hdmi-kit-which-do-you-actually-need) 11. [What the channel numbers mean in a real room](#what-the-channel-numbers-mean-in-a-real-room) 12. [How long will one of these last?](#how-long-will-one-of-these-last) 13. [What the listings do not tell you about 4K HDR](#what-the-listings-do-not-tell-you-about-4k-hdr) 14. [The verdict](#the-verdict) 15. [FAQ](#faq) ## Best 4K HDR receiver at a glance | Pick | Channels / role | Key spec | Price | | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | ----------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------ | | **Best overall**[Sony STRDH590](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078WG7HZY?tag=cowonhq-20) | 5.2 AV receiver | 4K HDR pass-through, HDCP 2.21-year warranty | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078WG7HZY?tag=cowonhq-20) | | **Best premium**[Denon AVR-X1700H](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HFN8T64?tag=cowonhq-20) | 7.2 AV receiver | 80W/ch, 8K/60 & 4K/120 pass-through claim3-year limited warranty | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HFN8T64?tag=cowonhq-20) | | **Runner-up**[Ogzvhypl Wireless HDMI](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GXZ9DHQK?tag=cowonhq-20) | Wireless HDMI kit | 400 ft / 120 m claim, 4K decode1-year warranty | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GXZ9DHQK?tag=cowonhq-20) | | **Best for heavy use**[LuckDog BIN-910](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H25SBNQF?tag=cowonhq-20) | 1 TX to 3 RX kit | 4K/30 output claim, 9 channels1-year warranty | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H25SBNQF?tag=cowonhq-20) | | **Best for beginners**[Sony STRDH590 (Renewed)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KKQ573F?tag=cowonhq-20) | 5.2 AV receiver | 145W/ch (6Ω) claim, HDMI 4-in/1-out1-year manufacturer warranty | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KKQ573F?tag=cowonhq-20) | | **Best budget pick**[EDUP EP-WD9905](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H1VFHXNC?tag=cowonhq-20) | Wireless HDMI kit | 4K decode to 1080p/60, 165 ft claim3-year warranty | [Check Price](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H1VFHXNC?tag=cowonhq-20) | ## Who this is not for A quick honesty note before the picks. Half this shortlist is not a receiver in the amplifier sense. The Ogzvhypl, LuckDog and EDUP kits are HDMI transmitters and receivers, which means they move a video signal wirelessly from a source to a screen. They do not drive passive speakers. If you searched for a best 4K HDR receiver hoping to power a 5.1 or 7.1 speaker set, only the Sony STRDH590 and the Denon AVR-X1700H in this list will do that. There is also a modifier problem worth flagging. Amazon's search returned a mix here, and the HDR side of the query is only fully honoured by the two Sonys and the Denon, whose listings explicitly claim 4K HDR pass-through, Dolby Vision or Dynamic HDR support. The wireless kits mention 4K but say much less about the HDR pipeline itself, so I would not lean on them for graded HDR playback. Treat them as convenient ways to move a picture across a room, not as HDR-critical links in a home cinema chain. If you want the shortest possible answer: buy the STRDH590 for a normal living room, buy the AVR-X1700H if you already own more than five speakers, and pick a wireless kit only when running an HDMI cable is genuinely impossible. ## How I screened this shortlist I started with the six listings returned for this query and lined up the specifications side by side rather than reading marketing copy. Three questions did most of the cutting. 1. **Is it an amplifier, or a signal mover?** Two of the six are true AV receivers with speaker outputs and channel counts. Four are wireless HDMI kits. Both categories can honestly claim to be a 4K HDR receiver, but they answer different problems, so I kept them ranked in one list and flagged the role in every section. 2. **Does the listing commit to 4K HDR, or only to 4K?** The Sony STRDH590 listings and the Denon AVR-X1700H listing name HDR, HDCP 2.2 or HDCP 2.3, and in Denon's case Dynamic HDR and Dolby Vision-adjacent processing. The three wireless kits mention 4K decoding but are quieter on colour metadata. 3. **What does the warranty say?** Warranty length is one of the few durability signals a listing carries. The Denon AVR-X1700H publishes 3 years, the EDUP kit publishes 3 years, and the other four publish 1 year. From there I ranked on real capability inside each role. The two AV receivers led on channel count and published output. The wireless kits sorted on range, output resolution and multi-receiver support. Nothing was ranked on popularity or on price alone. The awards you see follow that logic. ## 1\. Sony STRDH590 — Best overall **A 5.2-channel 4K HDR receiver that hits the sensible middle of this shortlist for most living rooms.** [![Sony STRDH590 5.2-channel AV receiver front panel — the balance of channels, HDR pass-through and Bluetooth that anchors this pick](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31RgC4qktpL._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078WG7HZY?tag=cowonhq-20) **Best for:** a first proper 5.2 setup with Bluetooth streaming **Skip it if:** you already know you want 7.2 and Dolby Atmos The STRDH590 is a 5.2-channel receiver measuring 5.25 x 11.8 x 17 in and weighing 17.1 lb, released in 2018 and covered by a 1-year warranty. Sony says it does 4K HDR pass-through with HDCP 2.2, which is the pairing you want between a modern 4K HDR source and a 4K HDR television. It supports Bluetooth for phone streaming, and Sony claims S-Force PRO virtual surround so a two-speaker configuration still gets a widened image. There is a 1/4-inch headphone jack and an FM tuner, which is not glamorous but is genuinely useful. Against the other AV receiver here, the Denon AVR-X1700H, the trade-off is real. You lose two amplified channels, height virtualization, HEOS multi-room streaming and the 8K HDMI section. What you get is a smaller box, a lighter chassis, and a receiver that will not overwhelm a room that only holds five speakers anyway. Against the wireless kits, you get actual amplification for passive speakers. **Pros:** - 4K HDR pass-through with HDCP 2.2, stated by Sony - 5.2 channels covers a normal living-room speaker set - Bluetooth streaming and Bluetooth Standby wake - Physical headphone jack and FM tuner on board - Modest 17.1 lb chassis fits a standard AV cabinet **Cons:** - Only a 1-year warranty against the Denon's 3 - No Dolby Atmos or height virtualization - The most expensive pick after the Denon in this set [Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078WG7HZY?tag=cowonhq-20) ## 2\. Denon AVR-X1700H — Best premium **The only pick here with a stated 7.2 channel count, an 8K HDMI section and a 3-year limited warranty.** [![Denon AVR-X1700H 7.2 channel AV receiver — the wider HDMI section and longer warranty behind the premium pick](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31nEjGYw1uL._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HFN8T64?tag=cowonhq-20) **Best for:** a 7.2 Atmos setup with 8K headroom and HEOS multi-room **Skip it if:** a two-speaker living room is all you plan to run The AVR-X1700H is a 7.2-channel receiver rated at 80W per channel, measuring 6 x 13.3 x 17.1 in and weighing 19 lb. It was released in 2021 and ships with a 3-year limited warranty, the longest of any AV receiver here. Denon says the HDMI section carries 3 dedicated 8K inputs and 1 output with 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz pass-through, plus 8K upscaling on all 6 inputs. Dynamic HDR, HDCP 2.3 and full 3D audio support are all claimed on the listing. This is the pick for someone who wants Dolby Atmos and DTS:X with real height channels, not just virtualized ones, and who values a future-proof HDMI section. HEOS is on board for multi-room, multi-source playback across services like Spotify and Amazon Music HD. The trade-off against the Sony is size, weight and the price position: it sits at the top of this set. Against the wireless kits, it is a completely different product and the comparison is only fair if you know you want an amplifier. **Pros:** - 7.2 channels at 80W each, per Denon's spec - 3-year limited warranty, longest here - 8K/60 and 4K/120 pass-through claim, and 8K upscaling - Full Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support with height virtualization - HEOS multi-room and multi-source streaming built in **Cons:** - The most expensive pick in this shortlist - At 19 lb it needs a properly ventilated shelf - Overkill for anyone running fewer than six speakers [Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HFN8T64?tag=cowonhq-20) ## 3\. Ogzvhypl Wireless HDMI Transmitter and Receiver — Runner-up **A wireless HDMI kit that swaps amplification for a claimed 400 ft of range and 4K decoding.** [![Ogzvhypl wireless HDMI transmitter and receiver in blue — the plug-and-play link between a source and a distant projector](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Q0WW6sPFL._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GXZ9DHQK?tag=cowonhq-20) **Best for:** sending a 4K HDR signal 400 ft to a projector without wiring **Skip it if:** you need real amplification for passive speakers The Ogzvhypl S4 is a wireless HDMI pair rather than an amplifier, weighing 28.3 g per unit and carrying a 1-year manufacturer warranty. Ogzvhypl claims a stable range of up to 400 ft or 120 m using an LDS antenna on dual bands (5.8 GHz and 2.4 GHz), plus 4K decoding with 10-bit colour and what the listing calls a professional HDR signal pipeline. Two display modes are offered: mirroring or extended screen. The maker says no Wi-Fi, apps or Bluetooth are required. I ranked it above the other wireless kits for one reason: the 400 ft range claim combined with dual-band operation is the longest-reach spec in this shortlist, and long throws are the most common reason people go wireless in the first place. Against the LuckDog BIN-910, you lose the 1-transmitter-to-3-receiver flexibility. Against the EDUP, you gain range and, if the pipeline claim holds, better colour handling. Against the two AV receivers, remember: this drives no speakers on its own. **Pros:** - Dual-band 5.8 GHz and 2.4 GHz operation, per the listing - 400 ft / 120 m range claim, longest here - 4K decode with 10-bit colour, per Ogzvhypl - Both mirroring and extended-screen modes - Very light at 28.3 g per unit **Cons:** - Only 1-year warranty against the EDUP's 3 - Not an amplifier: it will not power speakers - HDR handling is a listing claim, not a graded standard [Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GXZ9DHQK?tag=cowonhq-20) ## 4\. LuckDog BIN-910 Wireless HDMI — Best for heavy use **One transmitter driving up to three receivers, aimed at multi-screen classrooms and meeting rooms.** [![LuckDog BIN-910 wireless HDMI transmitter and receiver — the one-to-three configuration for multi-screen use](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41bq9HCh-rL._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H25SBNQF?tag=cowonhq-20) **Best for:** one source feeding three displays in classrooms or bars **Skip it if:** you need HDR-graded output rather than 4K/30 decoding The BIN-910 is a wireless HDMI kit that LuckDog says supports 1 transmitter to 3 receivers, with 9 adjustable Wi-Fi bands and a 400 ft / 120 m range claim via a third-generation high-gain antenna. Output is described as 4K at 30 Hz, so this is a decoding-and-display kit rather than a high-refresh gaming pipeline. Warranty is 1 year. Cooling is a combination of an ultra-quiet fan and dual nano-coated aluminium plates, according to the listing, which matters if a unit is going to run all day. This is the pick when the requirement is not one couch and one television, but three screens in a conference room or a training suite. The 9-band tuning gives you room to dodge interference in a busy Wi-Fi environment, and the 1-TX-to-3-RX topology is the one feature no other pick in this list offers. The trade-off is real, though: 4K/30 is fine for signage and slides, and less fine for movie playback where you want 60 Hz and honest HDR metadata. **Pros:** - 1 transmitter can feed 3 receivers simultaneously - 9 selectable Wi-Fi bands for crowded RF environments - Active fan plus passive nano-coated cooling, per the listing - 400 ft / 120 m range claim - Password-protected transmission **Cons:** - 4K output is stated at 30 Hz, not 60 - Warranty is only 1 year - Fewer published specs than the two AV receivers here [Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H25SBNQF?tag=cowonhq-20) ## 5\. Sony STRDH590 (Renewed) — Best for beginners **The same STRDH590 chassis and features, sold as a renewed unit at a lower price position.** [![Sony STRDH590 renewed 5.2 AV receiver — the cheaper entry point into the same platform as the overall winner](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/21wFQICJAvL._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KKQ573F?tag=cowonhq-20) **Best for:** a cheaper way into the Sony STRDH590 as a renewed unit **Skip it if:** a full manufacturer warranty matters more than the saving This is the renewed version of the STRDH590, listed with the same 5.2 channel layout, 4K HDR pass-through, HDCP 2.2 support and Bluetooth streaming as the new model. Sony's listing here quotes 145W per channel at 6 ohms, 1 kHz, 1 channel, 0.9% THD, along with HDMI 4-in/1-out with ARC, Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD decoding, S-Force PRO front surround, an FM tuner with 30 presets and a full-size 1/4-inch headphone jack. Warranty is 1 year from the manufacturer, dimensions are 5.25 x 17 x 11.8 in. I rank it below the new STRDH590 because it is a renewed unit rather than a new one, and only one seller lists it here. The upside is genuine: you get the same platform as the overall winner for less. The downside is the usual renewed trade-off, which is the unknown history of an individual box. If that bothers you at all, buy the new one. If it does not, this is the most sensible way into a real AV receiver in this shortlist. **Pros:** - Same 5.2-channel platform as the overall winner - 4K HDR and Dolby Vision compatibility with HDCP 2.2 - HDMI 4-in / 1-out with ARC - Bluetooth streaming from phones and tablets - Cheaper price position than the new STRDH590 **Cons:** - Renewed unit, not new - Only one seller lists it - Weight is listed at 1 lb, which looks like a listing entry rather than the chassis weight [Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KKQ573F?tag=cowonhq-20) ## 6\. EDUP EP-WD9905 Wireless HDMI — Best budget pick **The cheapest of the six, and the only wireless kit here with a 3-year warranty.** [![EDUP EP-WD9905 wireless HDMI transmitter and receiver — the budget option with a longer warranty than any other kit here](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51rl207MmxL._SL500_.jpg)](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H1VFHXNC?tag=cowonhq-20) **Best for:** a short-range 1080p mirroring job with a long warranty **Skip it if:** you need true 4K output rather than 4K decode to 1080p The EDUP EP-WD9905 is a wireless HDMI pair weighing 0.55 lb, carrying a 3-year warranty, and pre-paired out of the box for plug-and-play use. EDUP says the built-in 4K Ultra HD decoding chip accepts 4K input but outputs 1080p at 60 Hz with full RGB, and the wireless range is quoted at up to 165 ft with no obstruction. The kit supports up to 8 transmitters paired to a single receiver, and it can mirror or stream to a big display. It sits in the cheapest price position of the six. I would only pick this over the Ogzvhypl or the LuckDog if the money genuinely matters, the throw is short, and 1080p output is fine. The 3-year warranty is a real advantage: it is longer than any other pick here except the Denon receiver, and three times the warranty of the other wireless kits. But calling it a 4K device is a slight stretch on the listing's own terms, because the output is 1080p even when the input is 4K. **Pros:** - Cheapest pick in the shortlist - 3-year warranty, longest among the wireless kits - Pre-paired plug-and-play setup - Full RGB 1080p/60 output, per EDUP - Up to 8 transmitters can pair to 1 receiver **Cons:** - Output tops out at 1080p, not 4K - 165 ft range is well below the Ogzvhypl and LuckDog claims - Not a substitute for an amplifier if you have passive speakers [Check Price on Amazon](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H1VFHXNC?tag=cowonhq-20) ## AV receiver or wireless HDMI kit: which do you actually need? This is the split that decides everything. An AV receiver, like the Sony STRDH590 or the Denon AVR-X1700H, takes HDMI inputs, decodes surround formats, and amplifies the sound so passive speakers can play. A wireless HDMI kit takes an HDMI cable and turns it into a radio link. They do not overlap. Buy an AV receiver if any of these apply: - You own or plan to own passive speakers on speaker cable. - You want Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, or any named surround format. - You want a single box switching multiple HDMI sources for a TV. Buy a wireless HDMI kit if any of these apply instead: - Your speakers are already powered, or you use a soundbar. - You need to place a projector or a second screen far from the source. - You cannot run an HDMI cable and drilling is off the table. The two categories share a shelf on Amazon because both describe themselves as "4K HDR receivers," but only one of them is a receiver in the amplifier sense. ## What the channel numbers mean in a real room Channel counts get abstract fast. Here is the plain reading for the two AV receivers in this shortlist. - **5.2, as on the Sony STRDH590.** Five amplified speaker channels, two subwoofer pre-outs. That fits front-left, centre, front-right, two rear surrounds, and one or two subs. Most living rooms stop here because that is what a normal sofa arrangement can hear the difference between. - **7.2, as on the Denon AVR-X1700H.** Seven amplified channels, two subwoofer pre-outs. That fits the same base layout plus two extra speakers, usually either as rear-back or as Atmos height channels. Denon says the AVR-X1700H also does Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization Technology when you cannot mount real height speakers. The rule of thumb is boring but reliable. If your seating position is against a wall, 5.2 is often the honest ceiling because the rear-back speakers have nowhere to go. If your seating position is well forward of a back wall and you have height clearance, 7.2 with Atmos becomes worth the money. Nothing in the specifications alone will tell you which room you live in, so measure before you upgrade. ## How long will one of these last? The listings publish warranty length, which is the closest thing to a durability signal you get without opening the box. Sorted from longest to shortest: - **Denon AVR-X1700H:** 3-year limited warranty - **EDUP EP-WD9905:** 3-year warranty - **Sony STRDH590 (new):** 1-year warranty - **Sony STRDH590 (Renewed):** 1-year manufacturer warranty - **Ogzvhypl S4:** 1-year manufacturer warranty - **LuckDog BIN-910:** 1-year warranty Two things fall out of that list. First, the Denon is the only AV receiver in the set that publishes a warranty longer than a year, and that is a real reason to spend more on it if the amplifier side matters to you. Second, the EDUP is the only wireless kit that matches Denon's 3 years, which is unusual for a budget-tier device and worth weighing against its 1080p output ceiling. A longer warranty does not prove better hardware, but it does shift some of the durability risk back onto the manufacturer. ## What the listings do not tell you about 4K HDR The label "4K HDR" is doing a lot of work on Amazon. In practice it can mean any of three different things depending on the product. 1. **Pass-through, on an AV receiver.** The Sony STRDH590 and the Denon AVR-X1700H both claim this. The signal enters the box, gets switched, and exits to the television without the receiver altering the HDR metadata. This is what you want in a home cinema chain. 2. **Decoding, on a wireless kit.** The Ogzvhypl, LuckDog and EDUP kits all say 4K decode. That means the receiver end can accept a 4K stream. It does not always mean the output is 4K: the EDUP explicitly outputs 1080p. 3. **Output resolution and refresh rate.** LuckDog says 4K at 30 Hz. The Denon HDMI section claims 4K/120 pass-through. Those are not the same product category even though both live under "4K." If the HDR grade matters, the two AV receivers are the safer buy. HDR relies on colour metadata surviving the whole chain, and the AV receiver listings are the ones that name HDCP 2.2, HDCP 2.3, Dolby Vision compatibility and Dynamic HDR. The wireless kits are less specific, so treat their HDR claims as manufacturer statements rather than certified capabilities. ## The verdict The best 4K HDR receiver here is the **Sony STRDH590**. It is a real 5.2 AV receiver with 4K HDR pass-through and HDCP 2.2, it takes Bluetooth streaming, and its 5.25 x 11.8 x 17 in chassis fits a normal AV cabinet without dominating it. For a typical living room with five speakers and two subwoofers, that is the right amount of receiver. If you already know your setup is bigger than five speakers, buy the **Denon AVR-X1700H** instead. You get 7.2 channels at 80W each, full Dolby Atmos and DTS:X with height virtualization, an HDMI section that claims 8K/60 and 4K/120 pass-through, HEOS multi-room, and a 3-year limited warranty rather than one. That is a genuinely different product for a genuinely different room. The four wireless HDMI kits are for a different problem entirely. Choose the **Ogzvhypl** for the longest range, the **LuckDog BIN-910** for one-to-three multi-screen work, the **EDUP** for the cheapest short-range 1080p link with a long warranty, and the **renewed STRDH590** only if you specifically want the Sony platform at a lower price and accept the renewed condition. ## FAQ ### Is a 4K HDR receiver worth it over a soundbar? A 4K HDR receiver is worth it once you own more than two speakers or plan to. The Sony STRDH590 and the Denon AVR-X1700H both switch multiple HDMI sources, pass 4K HDR through to the TV, and drive passive speakers, which a soundbar cannot do. If your setup is a soundbar and a subwoofer and will stay that way, a receiver is more box than you need. ### What is the difference between the STRDH590 and the AVR-X1700H? The difference between the STRDH590 and the AVR-X1700H is two amplified channels, an 8K-capable HDMI section, and a longer warranty. The Sony is 5.2 channels with 4K HDR pass-through and a 1-year warranty. The Denon is 7.2 channels at 80W each, claims 8K/60 and 4K/120 pass-through, adds HEOS multi-room streaming, and ships with a 3-year limited warranty. ### Can a wireless HDMI kit really do 4K HDR? Can a wireless HDMI kit really carry 4K HDR? Partly. The Ogzvhypl, LuckDog and EDUP kits all say they decode 4K, but the output side varies: LuckDog quotes 4K/30, EDUP outputs 1080p, and Ogzvhypl claims 10-bit colour with an HDR-graded pipeline. None of them publish the colour metadata guarantees the two AV receivers do, so treat their HDR claims as listing statements rather than certified capabilities. ### How many speakers do I need for 5.2 versus 7.2? How many speakers you need is five for 5.2 and seven for 7.2, plus one or two subwoofers in each case. The Sony STRDH590 drives a front-left, centre, front-right and two surround speakers. The Denon AVR-X1700H adds two more, usually rear-back or Atmos height speakers. Both AV receivers here provide two subwoofer outputs, so your sub count is the same either way. ### Which is better for a projector, wireless HDMI or a receiver? Which is better for a projector depends on the wiring, not the picture. A wireless HDMI kit like the Ogzvhypl, with its 400 ft range claim, is the answer when you cannot pull cable to a ceiling-mounted projector. An AV receiver like the Denon AVR-X1700H is better when the projector is close enough to wire, because you keep full HDR metadata and surround decoding intact. Start with the room, not the box. Count your speakers, measure the throw from source to screen, and decide whether the wiring problem is real or hypothetical. If you have passive speakers on cable and a TV in the same room, the Sony STRDH590 will do more useful work than any wireless kit at any price. If you already own six or more speakers, the Denon AVR-X1700H is the honest upgrade. And if the real problem is a projector across a long room, a wireless HDMI kit belongs alongside a receiver, not instead of one. Pick the box that solves the room you actually have. *Last updated: September 7, 2026\. Product availability re-checked.* *This page contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you.*