Denon AVRS530BT vs Onkyo TX-SR373

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AVRS530BT vs TX-SR373 comparison chart

Denon AVRS530BT vs Onkyo TX-SR373 review

Denon AVRS530BT
vs
Onkyo TX-SR373

The Denon AVRS530BT vs Onkyo TX-SR373 comparison makes sense because it shows what devices in their segments can offer. According to the results of our review, Denon AVRS530BT received 4.3 points out of 10 possible, and Onkyo TX-SR373 was rated 4.2 points. Both AV receivers were introduced in 2017. AVRS530BT is more suitable as the heart of home theater system than its opponent - TX-SR373.

Main advantages Denon AVRS530BT over Onkyo TX-SR373

  • We do not know advantages

Main advantages Onkyo TX-SR373 over Denon AVRS530BT

  • We do not know advantages

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the models have rated 6 points out of 10.

AVRS530BT
6
TX-SR373
6

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Denon AVRS530BT supports 5.2-channels sound, but Onkyo TX-SR373 supports a 5.1-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-SR373 this value is 135/6 W/Ohm, and for the AVRS530BT it is 90/6 W/Ohm.

AVRS530BT TX-SR373
Channels5.25.1
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm70/8, 90/6135/6
Output impedance, Ohm8, 66
Frequency response10Hz-100KHz5Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %0.080.06

Audio features

The score for audio features is 5 of 10 for both receivers.

AVRS530BT
5
TX-SR373
5

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.

AVRS530BT TX-SR373
Digital to analog converter (DAC)192 KHz/24-bit192 KHz/24-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibrationAccuEQ
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio featuresDialog Normalizationhas not

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is equal and was rated 5 out of 10.

AVRS530BT
5
TX-SR373
5

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. Neither the AVRS530BT, nor the TX-SR373 has the RJ45 port.

AVRS530BT TX-SR373
Wi-Fi
USB1 (USB 2.0)1 (USB 2.0)
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
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.

AVRS530BT TX-SR373
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming serviceshas nothas not

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, Denon AVRS530BT got 5 points, but Onkyo TX-SR373 received 6 points.

AVRS530BT
5
TX-SR373
6

Denon AVRS530BT is equipped with 5/1 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Onkyo TX-SR373 has 4/1 HDMI inputs and outputs.

AVRS530BT TX-SR373
HDMI input/output5/14/1
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)21
Headphone output1 x 6.31 x 6.3
Optical digital input21
Coaxial digital input11
Composite input22
Component input/output0/00/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectorsUSB, phones, setup micUSB, 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 AVRS530BT were rated 6 out of 10 against the 5 for the TX-SR373.

AVRS530BT
6
TX-SR373
5

AVRS530BT TX-SR373
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 conversionanalog to HDMI
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video featuresBT.2020DeepColor, x.v.Color

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the AVRS530BT got 7 points, but the TX-SR373 has 5.

AVRS530BT
7
TX-SR373
5

Only the Denon AVRS530BT has the ECO mode.

AVRS530BT TX-SR373
Voice control
App controliPhone, iPad, AndroidiPhone, iPod, Android
Displayfluorescentfluorescent
TunerAM, FMAM, FM
Sleep timer
Auto power off
ECO mode
Graphical user interface (GUI)
Setup assistant
Firmware updateUSBUSB
Other additional featureshas nothas not

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.

AVRS530BT TX-SR373
Multi-room zoneshas nothas not
Zone audio outputhas nothas not
Zone HDMI outputhas nothas not
Multi-room controlhas nothas not
RS-23200
Remote control input/output (IR)0/00/0
DC trigger output (12V)00

Multichannel surround

For the ability to create multichannel surround sound, each of the receivers received 5 points out of 10.

AVRS530BT
5
TX-SR373
5

AVRS530BT TX-SR373
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)has notDolby Digital Plus
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)DTS Neo:6 CinemaDTS 96/24, DTS-HD
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
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