Denon AVRS730H vs Onkyo TX-NR595

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An overview of Denon AVRS730H and Onkyo TX-NR595 will help us understand the many features that the devices are equipped with. According to the results of our review, Denon AVRS730H received 7.3 points out of 10 possible, and Onkyo TX-NR595 was rated 7.5 points. The release date of AVRS730H is 2017, and TX-NR595 is 2019. And as a result of the review, it becomes clear that AVRS730H is inferior in audio processing features to TX-NR595.

Main advantages Denon AVRS730H over Onkyo TX-NR595

Main advantages Onkyo TX-NR595 over Denon AVRS730H

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the models have rated 8 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. The differences between the models in terms of RMS power are significant - for the TX-NR595 this value is 80/8 W/Ohm, and for the AVRS730H it is 75/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the AVRS730H 6 out of 10, and the TX-NR595 - 9.

Bi-amping is the amplification of one speaker with two amplifiers. This amplification method has a positive effect on sound quality. Bi-amping is possible on the TX-NR595.

Pure Direct mode feeds sound directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. Only Onkyo TX-NR595 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.

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is equal and was rated 8 out of 10.

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

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 AVRS730H.

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, both receivers got 6 points on our 10-point scale.

Denon AVRS730H is equipped with 6/1 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Onkyo TX-NR595 has 6/2 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 TX-NR595 has a Phono interface.

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 AVRS730H were rated 7 out of 10 against the 10 for the TX-NR595.

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 Onkyo TX-NR595.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the AVRS730H got 10 points, but the TX-NR595 has 7.

Only the Denon AVRS730H 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 7 points out of 10.