Yamaha R-N803BL vs Onkyo TX-8140

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To get informed with the specs of the receivers, we suggest you read the Yamaha R-N803BL and Onkyo TX-8140 review. According to the results of our review, Yamaha R-N803BL received 6.7 points out of 10 possible, and Onkyo TX-8140 was rated 6.5 points. The release date of R-N803BL is 2017, and TX-8140 is 2016. This review shows us that the R-N803BL is a better choice as a home AV receiver than the TX-8140.

Main advantages Yamaha R-N803BL over Onkyo TX-8140

Main advantages Onkyo TX-8140 over Yamaha R-N803BL

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 7 and 8, respectively, on a 10-point scale.

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-N803BL this value is 100/8 W/Ohm, and for the TX-8140 it is 80/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

The score for audio features is 7 of 10 for both receivers.

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-N803BL scored 8, and Onkyo TX-8140 scored 9 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, both receivers got 6 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, both receivers received a score of 7 out of 10.

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. Only the Yamaha R-N803BL 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