Onkyo TX-SR383 vs Denon AVRS530BT

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Along with the growing popularity of custom home theater builds, the comparison of Onkyo TX-SR383 and Denon AVRS530BT takes place. According to the results of our review, Onkyo TX-SR383 received 4.8 points out of 10 possible, and Denon AVRS530BT was rated 4.3 points. The release date of TX-SR383 is 2018, and AVRS530BT is 2017. Based on the data on the characteristics and features of both models, we can conclude that TX-SR383 has better performance than AVRS530BT.

Main advantages Onkyo TX-SR383 over Denon AVRS530BT

Main advantages Denon AVRS530BT over Onkyo TX-SR383

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 7 and 6, respectively, on a 10-point scale.

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Onkyo TX-SR383 supports 7.2-channels sound, but Denon AVRS530BT supports a 5.2-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 AVRS530BT it is 70/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the TX-SR383 6 out of 10, and the AVRS530BT - 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.

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Onkyo TX-SR383 scored 6, and Denon AVRS530BT scored 5 out of 10.

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 TX-SR383 only.

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-SR383 got 6 points, but Denon AVRS530BT received 5 points.

Onkyo TX-SR383 is equipped with 4/1 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Denon AVRS530BT has 5/1 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 rivals in our comparison were rated 6 out of 10.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the TX-SR383 got 4 points, but the AVRS530BT has 7.

Denon AVRS530BT has the ECO mode.

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

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