Onkyo TX-RZ50 vs Denon AVR-A1H

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The Onkyo TX-RZ50 vs Denon AVR-A1H comparison makes sense because it shows what devices in their segments can offer. According to the results of our review, Onkyo TX-RZ50 received 8.5 points out of 10 possible, and Denon AVR-A1H was rated 9.7 points. The release date of TX-RZ50 is 2021, and AVR-A1H is 2022. AVR-A1H is more suitable as the heart of home theater system than its opponent - TX-RZ50.

Main advantages Onkyo TX-RZ50 over Denon AVR-A1H

Main advantages Denon AVR-A1H over Onkyo TX-RZ50

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 8 and 10, respectively, on a 10-point scale.

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Onkyo TX-RZ50 supports 9.2-channels sound, but Denon AVR-A1H supports a 15.4-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 AVR-A1H this value is 150/8 W/Ohm, and for the TX-RZ50 it is 120/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the TX-RZ50 9 out of 10, and the AVR-A1H - 10.

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.

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, Onkyo TX-RZ50 got 7 points, but Denon AVR-A1H received 9 points.

Onkyo TX-RZ50 is equipped with 7/2 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Denon AVR-A1H has 7/3 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 TX-RZ50 were rated 8 out of 10 against the 10 for the AVR-A1H.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, both receivers received a score of 10 out of 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

Onkyo TX-RZ50 got 8 points for the multichannel surround sound and Denon AVR-A1H got 10.

Auro 3D gives a bit more versatility than Dolby Atmos or DTS:X and provides a hemispherical sound and enables a receiver to produce 3D sound stages. Denon AVR-A1H has Auro-3D on its feature list.

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