Onkyo TX-SR383 vs Denon AVR-X2400H

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TX-SR383 vs AVR-X2400H comparison chart

Onkyo TX-SR383 vs Denon AVR-X2400H review

Onkyo TX-SR383
vs
Denon AVR-X2400H

Review of Onkyo TX-SR383 versus Denon AVR-X2400H will reveal the best features offered by the devices. According to the results of our review, Onkyo TX-SR383 received 4.8 points out of 10 possible, and Denon AVR-X2400H was rated 7.6 points. The release date of TX-SR383 is 2018, and AVR-X2400H is 2017. AVR-X2400H is better suited for home theater use than the TX-SR383. Its sound profile is better balanced.

Main advantages Onkyo TX-SR383 over Denon AVR-X2400H

  • 100/8 W/Ohm RMS makes it more productive compared to 95/8 W/Ohm RMS in another receiver in the review.

Main advantages Denon AVR-X2400H over Onkyo TX-SR383

  • There is WI-Fi support.
  • The Spotify support is an exclusive advantage.
  • There is support for Apple AirPlay.
  • Surround sound ensures the availability of Dolby Atmos.
  • Object-oriented sound ensures the availability of DTS:X.

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 7 and 8, respectively, on a 10-point scale.

TX-SR383
7
AVR-X2400H
8

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. The differences between the models in terms of RMS power are significant - for the TX-SR383 this value is 100/8 W/Ohm, and for the AVR-X2400H it is 95/8 W/Ohm.

TX-SR383 AVR-X2400H
Channels7.27.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm100/8, 135/695/8, 125/6
Output impedance, Ohm8, 68, 6
Frequency response5Hz-100KHz10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %0.090.08

Audio features

The score for audio features is 6 of 10 for both receivers.

TX-SR383
6
AVR-X2400H
6

Pure Direct mode feeds sound directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. Only Denon AVR-X2400H 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-SR383 AVR-X2400H
Digital to analog converter (DAC)192 KHz/24-bit192 KHz/24-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibrationAudyssey MultEQAudyssey MultEQ
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio featuresAdvanced Music OptimizerHi-Res audio, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Dynamic Volume

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Onkyo TX-SR383 scored 6, and Denon AVR-X2400H scored 7 out of 10.

TX-SR383
6
AVR-X2400H
7

Wireless connection via Wi-Fi is possible on the Denon AVR-X2400H.

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

TX-SR383 AVR-X2400H
Wi-Fi
USB1 (USB 2.0)1 (USB 2.0)
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)11
DLNA
MHL

Streaming services

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

TX-SR383 AVR-X2400H
Apple Music (AirPlay)AirPlay, AirPlay 2
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming serviceshas notDeezer, TIDAL, iHeart Radio, Sirius XM, Sound Cloud, Napster

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-SR383 got 6 points, but Denon AVR-X2400H received 7 points.

TX-SR383
6
AVR-X2400H
7

Onkyo TX-SR383 is equipped with 4/1 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Denon AVR-X2400H has 8/2 HDMI inputs and outputs.

TX-SR383 AVR-X2400H
HDMI input/output4/18/2
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
HDMI CEC
Digital content protection (HDCP)HDCP 2.2HDCP 2.2
Subwoofer output (LFE)22
Headphone output1 x 6.31 x 6.3
Optical digital input12
Coaxial digital input11
Composite input22
Component input/output0/02/1
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectorsUSB, phones, setup micUSB, HDMI, phones, setup mic
Multi channel preamp output

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-SR383 were rated 6 out of 10 against the 7 for the AVR-X2400H.

TX-SR383
6
AVR-X2400H
7

TX-SR383 AVR-X2400H
HDR (High Dynamic Range)
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 conversion
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video featuresDeepColor, x.v.Color, BT.2020, HLGHLG

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the TX-SR383 got 4 points, but the AVR-X2400H has 10.

TX-SR383
4
AVR-X2400H
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-X2400H can be controlled by voice via Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI. Denon AVR-X2400H has the ECO mode.

TX-SR383 AVR-X2400H
Voice controlAmazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI
App controliPhone, iPod, AndroidiPhone, iPad, Mac, Android
Displayfluorescentfluorescent
TunerAM, FMAM, FM
Sleep timer
Auto power off
ECO mode
Graphical user interface (GUI)
Setup assistant
Firmware updateUSBnetwork, USB
Other additional featureshas notIP Control

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.

TX-SR383 AVR-X2400H
Multi-room zones22
Zone audio outputspeakerspeaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room controlhas notHEOS App, Denon 2016 AVR Remote
RS-23201
Remote control input/output (IR)0/01/1
DC trigger output (12V)00

Multichannel surround

Onkyo TX-SR383 got 5 points for the multichannel surround sound and Denon AVR-X2400H got 7.

TX-SR383
5
AVR-X2400H
7

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. Denon AVR-X2400H can create 3D sound due to the Dolby Atmos support.

DTS:X is an algorithm used by the processor to create sound scenes, where sounds connected directly to objects rather than channels, and to determine the optimum sound output distribution in space. Surround sound with DTS:X is available on the AVR-X2400H.

TX-SR383 AVR-X2400H
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)Dolby Pro Logichas not
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)has nothas not
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
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