Yamaha RX-V6A vs Onkyo TX-NR6100

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Choosing an AV receiver is not an easy task and the Yamaha RX-V6A versus Onkyo TX-NR6100 comparison is meant to help you with this. According to the results of our review, Yamaha RX-V6A received 7.4 points out of 10 possible, and Onkyo TX-NR6100 was rated 8 points. The release date of RX-V6A is 2020, and TX-NR6100 is 2021. As a result, it becomes clear that TX-NR6100 is a better option for home theater than RX-V6A.

Main advantages Yamaha RX-V6A over Onkyo TX-NR6100

Main advantages Onkyo TX-NR6100 over Yamaha RX-V6A

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the models have rated 7 points out of 10.

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. Both receivers can handle the 7.2-channels configuration.

RMS stands for the actual power of the receiver. The higher this value, the louder the sound can be produced. In terms of RMS power, the models have the same characteristics - 100/8/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the RX-V6A 7 out of 10, and the TX-NR6100 - 9.

Most receivers now come with a microphone included. It is with the help of this microphone that the auto-calibration system functions, which adjusts the sound of the receiver to the room.

Speaker A/B switching allows you to change between the main and sub speaker set. Onkyo TX-NR6100 can work with the main and additional set of speakers - and switch between them.

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is equal and was rated 9 out of 10.

Bluetooth connection is now one of the main communication protocols for the receiver's control or even music broadcasting.

Streaming services

Now music streaming services are gaining more and more popularity. They allow users to listen to millions of songs by subscription.

Extensive connections

The presence of many connectors makes the receiver more versatile. But there are also narrowly targeted models, the number of connectors which are limited to a certain area of use. And when choosing their own receiver, users need to consider exactly your goals for using the receiver. For extensive connection, both receivers got 7 points on our 10-point scale.

Yamaha RX-V6A is equipped with 7/1 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Onkyo TX-NR6100 has 6/2 HDMI inputs and outputs.

Video features

The AV receiver is the heart of the home theater. And in this case, support for all current video formats ensures the best user experience, so it is very important to consider this when choosing a device. Video features of the RX-V6A were rated 7 out of 10 against the 8 for the TX-NR6100.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the RX-V6A got 9 points, but the TX-NR6100 has 10.

Multi-room

As the center of a home media system, each multichannel receiver has an additional set of terminals for connecting the second set of speakers to create additional audio space in Zone 2 or even Zone 3 where audio can have the separate source.

Multichannel surround

Yamaha RX-V6A got 6 points for the multichannel surround sound and Onkyo TX-NR6100 got 7.