The Denon AVRS730H 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 AVRS730H received 7.3 points out of 10 possible, and Onkyo TX-SR373 was rated 4.2 points. Both AV receivers were introduced in 2017. AVRS730H is more suitable as the heart of home theater system than its opponent - TX-SR373.
For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 8 and 6, respectively, on a 10-point scale.
The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Denon AVRS730H supports 7.2-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 AVRS730H it is 110/6 W/Ohm.
AVRS730H | TX-SR373 | |
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Channels | 7.2 | 5.1 |
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm | 75/8, 110/6 | 135/6 |
Output impedance, Ohm | 8, 6 | 6 |
Frequency response | 10Hz-100KHz | 5Hz-100KHz |
THD in stereo, % | 0.08 | 0.06 |
After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the AVRS730H 6 out of 10, and the 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.
AVRS730H | TX-SR373 | |
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Digital to analog converter (DAC) | 384 KHz/32-bit | 192 KHz/24-bit |
Bi-amping | ✖ | ✖ |
Pure direct (straight) | ✖ | ✖ |
Auto speaker calibration | Audyssey MultEQ | AccuEQ |
Speaker A/B switching | ✖ | ✖ |
Other audio features | Hi-Res audio, Audyssey Dynamic EQ, Dynamic Volume | has not |
The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Denon AVRS730H scored 8, and Onkyo TX-SR373 scored 5 out of 10.
Wireless connection via Wi-Fi is possible only on the Denon AVRS730H.
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 AVRS730H only.
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.
AVRS730H | TX-SR373 | |
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Wi-Fi | ✔ | ✖ |
USB | 1 (USB 2.0) | 1 (USB 2.0) |
Bluetooth | ✔ | ✔ |
Ethernet (RJ45) | 1 | ✖ |
DLNA | ✔ | ✖ |
MHL | ✖ | ✖ |
Now music streaming services are gaining more and more popularity. They allow users to listen to millions of songs by subscription.
AVRS730H | TX-SR373 | |
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Apple Music (AirPlay) | AirPlay, AirPlay 2 | ✖ |
Amazon Music | ✔ | ✖ |
Spotify | ✔ | ✖ |
Other streaming services | Deezer, TIDAL, iHeart Radio, Sirius XM, Sound Cloud, Napster | has not |
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-SR373 has 4/1 HDMI inputs and outputs.
AVRS730H | TX-SR373 | |
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HDMI input/output | 6/1 | 4/1 |
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 | 1 |
Headphone output | 1 x 6.3 | 1 x 6.3 |
Optical digital input | 2 | 1 |
Coaxial digital input | 1 | 1 |
Composite input | 2 | 2 |
Component input/output | 0/0 | 0/0 |
Phono (MM) input | ✖ | ✖ |
Front panel connectors | USB, phones, setup mic | USB, phones, setup mic |
Multi channel preamp output | ✖ | ✖ |
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 5 for the TX-SR373.
AVRS730H | TX-SR373 | |
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HDR (High Dynamic Range) | ✔ | ✔ |
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 scaling | ✖ | ✖ |
HDMI to HDMI scaling | ✖ | ✖ |
Dolby Vision | ✔ | ✖ |
Other video features | has not | DeepColor, x.v.Color |
In terms of evaluating additional features, the AVRS730H got 10 points, but the TX-SR373 has 5.
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 AVRS730H can be controlled by voice via Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI. Only the Denon AVRS730H has the ECO mode.
AVRS730H | TX-SR373 | |
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Voice control | Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI | ✖ |
App control | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Android | iPhone, iPod, Android |
Display | fluorescent | fluorescent |
Tuner | AM, FM | AM, FM |
Sleep timer | ✔ | ✔ |
Auto power off | ✔ | ✔ |
ECO mode | ✔ | ✖ |
Graphical user interface (GUI) | ✔ | ✖ |
Setup assistant | ✔ | ✖ |
Firmware update | network, USB | USB |
Other additional features | has not | has not |
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.
AVRS730H | TX-SR373 | |
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Multi-room zones | 2 | has not |
Zone audio output | speaker | has not |
Zone HDMI output | ✖ | has not |
Multi-room control | HEOS App, Denon 2016 AVR Remote | has not |
RS-232 | 0 | 0 |
Remote control input/output (IR) | 0/0 | 0/0 |
DC trigger output (12V) | 0 | 0 |
Denon AVRS730H got 7 points for the multichannel surround sound and Onkyo TX-SR373 got 5.
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 AVRS730H 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 only on the AVRS730H.
AVRS730H | TX-SR373 | |
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Dolby Atmos | ✔ | ✖ |
Dolby TrueHD | ✔ | ✔ |
Dolby Surround | ✔ | ✔ |
Dolby (other) | has not | Dolby Digital Plus |
DTS:X | ✔ | ✖ |
DTS HD Master | ✔ | ✖ |
DTS Virtual:X | ✖ | ✖ |
DTS Neural:X | ✔ | ✖ |
DTS (other) | has not | DTS 96/24, DTS-HD |
Auro-3D | ✖ | ✖ |
IMAX Enhanced | ✖ | ✖ |
Multichannel stereo | ✔ | ✖ |