Onkyo TX-8260 vs Yamaha R-N602BL

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The Onkyo TX-8260 vs Yamaha R-N602BL comparison makes sense because it shows what devices in their segments can offer. According to the results of our review, Onkyo TX-8260 received 6 points out of 10 possible, and Yamaha R-N602BL was rated 5.8 points. The release date of TX-8260 is 2017, and R-N602BL is 2018. TX-8260 is more suitable as the heart of home theater system than its opponent - R-N602BL.

Main advantages Onkyo TX-8260 over Yamaha R-N602BL

Main advantages Yamaha R-N602BL over Onkyo TX-8260

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-N602BL this value is 115/8 W/Ohm, and for the TX-8260 it is 80/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the TX-8260 7 out of 10, and the R-N602BL - 6.

Pure Direct mode feeds sound directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. Only Yamaha R-N602BL 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 markedly different, Onkyo TX-8260 scored 7, and Yamaha R-N602BL scored 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 Yamaha R-N602BL.

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 5 points on our 10-point scale.

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 TX-8260 got 4 points, but the R-N602BL has 6.

Yamaha R-N602BL 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