Being able to compare Onkyo TX-SR393 and Denon AVR-S930H gave us an insight into what of them would be better for home theater configuration. According to the results of our review, Onkyo TX-SR393 received 5.2 points out of 10 possible, and Denon AVR-S930H was rated 7.8 points. The release date of TX-SR393 is 2019, and AVR-S930H is 2017. AVR-S930H is more performable in terms of audio broadcast than the TX-SR393.
For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 6 and 8, respectively, on a 10-point scale.
The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Onkyo TX-SR393 supports 5.2-channels sound, but Denon AVR-S930H supports a 7.2-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-S930H this value is 90/8 W/Ohm, and for the TX-SR393 it is 80/8 W/Ohm.
TX-SR393 | AVR-S930H | |
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Channels | 5.2 | 7.2 |
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm | 80/8, 155/6 | 90/8, 125/6 |
Output impedance, Ohm | 8, 6 | 8, 6 |
Frequency response | 10Hz-100KHz | 10Hz-100KHz |
THD in stereo, % | 0.08 | 0.08 |
The score for audio features is 6 of 10 for both receivers.
Pure Direct mode feeds sound directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. Only Denon AVR-S930H has Pure Direct mode.
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.
TX-SR393 | AVR-S930H | |
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Digital to analog converter (DAC) | AKM 384 KHz/32-bit | 192 KHz/24-bit |
Bi-amping | ✖ | ✖ |
Pure direct (straight) | ✖ | ✔ |
Auto speaker calibration | AccuEQ | Audyssey MultEQ |
Speaker A/B switching | ✖ | ✖ |
Other audio features | Advanced Music Optimizer, Hi-Res audio, CinemaFILTER | Hi-Res audio, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Dynamic Volume |
The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Onkyo TX-SR393 scored 6, and Denon AVR-S930H scored 8 out of 10.
Wireless connection via Wi-Fi is possible on the Denon AVR-S930H.
Bluetooth connection is now one of the main communication protocols for the receiver's control or even music broadcasting.
Wired internet connection via RJ45 allows receiver faster connection than wireless or even use NAS storages. Wired connection via RJ45 is possible in the AVR-S930H only.
DLNA is the perfect way to use your local cloud storage to stream movies and music directly to a TV. You can use the DLNA protocol only with Denon AVR-S930H.
TX-SR393 | AVR-S930H | |
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Wi-Fi | ✖ | ✔ |
USB | 1 (USB 2.0) | 1 (USB 2.0) |
Bluetooth | ✔ | ✔ |
Ethernet (RJ45) | ✖ | 1 |
DLNA | ✖ | ✔ |
MHL | ✖ | ✖ |
Now music streaming services are gaining more and more popularity. They allow users to listen to millions of songs by subscription.
TX-SR393 | AVR-S930H | |
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Apple Music (AirPlay) | ✖ | AirPlay, AirPlay 2 |
Amazon Music | ✖ | ✔ |
Spotify | ✖ | ✔ |
Other streaming services | has not | Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora,iHeart Radio, Sirius XM, Sound Cloud, Napster |
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-SR393 got 6 points, but Denon AVR-S930H received 8 points.
Onkyo TX-SR393 is equipped with 4/1 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Denon AVR-S930H has 8/2 HDMI inputs and outputs.
TX-SR393 | AVR-S930H | |
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HDMI input/output | 4/1 | 8/2 |
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) | ✔ | ✔ |
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) | ✖ | ✖ |
HDMI CEC | ✔ | ✔ |
Digital content protection (HDCP) | HDCP 2.2 | HDCP 2.2 |
Subwoofer output (LFE) | 2 | 2 |
Headphone output | 1 x 6.3 | 1 x 6.3 |
Optical digital input | 1 | 2 |
Coaxial digital input | 1 | 1 |
Composite input | 2 | 2 |
Component input/output | 0/0 | 2/1 |
Phono (MM) input | ✖ | ✖ |
Front panel connectors | phones, setup mic | USB, HDMI, phones, setup mic |
Multi channel preamp output | ✖ | ✖ |
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-SR393 were rated 7 out of 10 against the 9 for the AVR-S930H.
TX-SR393 | AVR-S930H | |
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HDR (High Dynamic Range) | HDR10 | ✔ |
4K signal pass-through | 4K/60Hz | 4K/60Hz |
8K signal pass-through | ✖ | ✖ |
HDMI signal pass-through | ✔ | ✔ |
3D signal pass-through | ✔ | ✔ |
HDMI pass-through in standby mode | ✔ | ✔ |
Video conversion | ✖ | ✖ |
Analog to HDMI scaling | ✖ | ✔ |
HDMI to HDMI scaling | ✔ | ✔ |
Dolby Vision | ✔ | ✔ |
Other video features | DeepColor, x.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020 | DeepColor, x.v.Color, HLG |
In terms of evaluating additional features, the TX-SR393 got 6 points, but the AVR-S930H has 10.
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 AVR-S930H can be controlled by voice via Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI. Denon AVR-S930H has the ECO mode.
TX-SR393 | AVR-S930H | |
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Voice control | ✖ | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI |
App control | Android | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Android |
Display | fluorescent | fluorescent |
Tuner | AM, FM | AM, FM |
Sleep timer | ✔ | ✔ |
Auto power off | ✔ | ✔ |
ECO mode | ✖ | ✔ |
Graphical user interface (GUI) | ✔ | ✔ |
Setup assistant | ✖ | ✔ |
Firmware update | USB | network, USB |
Other additional features | has not | IP Control |
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.
TX-SR393 | AVR-S930H | |
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Multi-room zones | 2 | 2 |
Zone audio output | speaker | speaker |
Zone HDMI output | ✖ | ✖ |
Multi-room control | has not | HEOS App, Denon 2016 AVR Remote |
RS-232 | 0 | 0 |
Remote control input/output (IR) | 0/0 | 0/0 |
DC trigger output (12V) | 0 | 0 |
For the ability to create multichannel surround sound, each of the receivers received 7 points out of 10.
TX-SR393 | AVR-S930H | |
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Dolby Atmos | ✔ | ✔ |
Dolby TrueHD | ✔ | ✔ |
Dolby Surround | ✔ | ✔ |
Dolby (other) | Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization | Dolby Digital Plus |
DTS:X | ✔ | ✔ |
DTS HD Master | ✔ | ✔ |
DTS Virtual:X | ✔ | ✖ |
DTS Neural:X | ✔ | ✔ |
DTS (other) | DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS | has not |
Auro-3D | ✖ | ✖ |
IMAX Enhanced | ✖ | ✖ |
Multichannel stereo | ✖ | ✔ |