Yamaha R-N303BL vs Yamaha R-N803BL

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Review of Yamaha R-N303BL versus Yamaha R-N803BL will reveal the best features offered by the devices. According to the results of our review, Yamaha R-N303BL received 6 points out of 10 possible, and Yamaha R-N803BL was rated 6.7 points. Both AV receivers were introduced in 2017. R-N803BL is better suited for home theater use than the R-N303BL. Its sound profile is better balanced.

Main advantages Yamaha R-N303BL over Yamaha R-N803BL

Main advantages Yamaha R-N803BL over Yamaha R-N303BL

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 2.0-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 R-N303BL this value is 125/8 W/Ohm, and for the R-N803BL it is 100/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the R-N303BL 6 out of 10, and the R-N803BL - 7.

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, Yamaha R-N303BL scored 7, and Yamaha R-N803BL scored 8 out of 10.

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

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, Yamaha R-N303BL got 4 points, but Yamaha R-N803BL received 6 points.

Competitors in our review have 0/0 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.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the R-N303BL got 6 points, but the R-N803BL has 7.

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 R-N803BL can be controlled by voice via Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant.

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