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Onkyo TX-SR494 vs Denon AVR-X3400H review
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Let's make the Onkyo TX-SR494 versus Denon AVR-X3400H comparison. According to the results of our review, Onkyo TX-SR494 received 5.5 points out of 10 possible, and Denon AVR-X3400H was rated 8.5 points. The release date of TX-SR494 is 2019, and AVR-X3400H is 2017. After comparison, it will become clear that among these two devices, the AVR-X3400H is more suitable for the role of the heart of home theater system.
Main advantages Onkyo TX-SR494 over Denon AVR-X3400H
- ✔ We do not know advantages
Main advantages Denon AVR-X3400H over Onkyo TX-SR494
- ✔There is WI-Fi support.
- ✔The Spotify support is an exclusive advantage.
- ✔There is support for Apple AirPlay.
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 - 135/6/6 W/Ohm.
| TX-SR494 | AVR-X3400H | |
|---|---|---|
| Channels | 7.2 | 7.2 |
| Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm | 135/6 | 105/8, 135/6 |
| Output impedance, Ohm | 6 | 8, 6 |
| Frequency response | 10Hz-100KHz | 10Hz-100KHz |
| THD in stereo, % | 0.08 | 0.08 |
Audio features
The score for audio features is 9 of 10 for both receivers.
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. Denon AVR-X3400H can work with the main and additional set of speakers - and switch between them.
| TX-SR494 | AVR-X3400H | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 XT32 |
| Speaker A/B switching | ✖ | ✔ |
| Other audio features | Advanced Music Optimizer, Hi-Res audio | Hi-Res audio, Audyssey LFC |
Connectivity
The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Onkyo TX-SR494 scored 5, and Denon AVR-X3400H scored 7 out of 10.
Wireless connection via Wi-Fi is possible on the Denon AVR-X3400H.
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-X3400H only.
| TX-SR494 | AVR-X3400H | |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | ✖ | ✔ |
| USB | 1 (USB 2.0) | 1 (USB 2.0) |
| Bluetooth | ✔ | ✔ |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | ✖ | 1 |
| 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-SR494 | AVR-X3400H | |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Music (AirPlay) | ✖ | AirPlay, AirPlay 2 |
| Amazon Music | ✖ | ✔ |
| Spotify | ✖ | ✔ |
| Other streaming services | has not | Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora,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-SR494 got 6 points, but Denon AVR-X3400H received 9 points.
Onkyo TX-SR494 is equipped with 4/1 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Denon AVR-X3400H has 8/3 HDMI inputs and outputs.
Connecting a vinyl player or phonograph is possible using a Phono input which is represented by mini-jack or RCA connectors. Only the AVR-X3400H has a Phono interface.
| TX-SR494 | AVR-X3400H | |
|---|---|---|
| HDMI input/output | 4/1 | 8/3 |
| 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 | 2 |
| Composite input | 0 | 3 |
| Component input/output | 0/0 | 2/1 |
| Phono (MM) input | ✖ | ✔ |
| Front panel connectors | USB, phones | USB, 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-SR494 were rated 6 out of 10 against the 10 for the AVR-X3400H.
Most of the AV receivers have a video scaling function, it is the process of reformatting the video signal to a higher resolution without losing the quality of the image. Upscaling the video signal resolution is possible with Denon AVR-X3400H.
| TX-SR494 | AVR-X3400H | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Analog to HDMI scaling | ✖ | ✔ |
| HDMI to HDMI scaling | ✖ | ✔ |
| Dolby Vision | ✖ | ✔ |
| Other video features | DeepColor, x.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020 | DeepColor, x.v.Color |
Additional features
In terms of evaluating additional features, the TX-SR494 got 6 points, but the AVR-X3400H 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-X3400H can be controlled by voice via Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI. Denon AVR-X3400H has the ECO mode.
| TX-SR494 | AVR-X3400H | |
|---|---|---|
| Voice control | ✖ | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI |
| App control | iPhone, iPad, iPod, 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 |
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-SR494 | AVR-X3400H | |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-room zones | 2 | 2 |
| Zone audio output | speaker | speaker, preout |
| Zone HDMI output | ✖ | ✔ |
| Multi-room control | has not | HEOS App, Denon 2016 AVR Remote |
| RS-232 | 0 | 1 |
| Remote control input/output (IR) | 0/0 | 1/1 |
| DC trigger output (12V) | 0 | 2 |
Multichannel surround
For the ability to create multichannel surround sound, each of the receivers received 7 points out of 10.
| TX-SR494 | AVR-X3400H | |
|---|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | ✔ | ✔ |
| Dolby TrueHD | ✔ | ✔ |
| Dolby Surround | ✔ | ✖ |
| Dolby (other) | Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization | has not |
| 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 | ✖ | ✔ |
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