Onkyo TX-RZ730 vs Yamaha RX-V383BL

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Being able to compare Onkyo TX-RZ730 and Yamaha RX-V383BL gave us an insight into what of them would be better for home theater configuration. According to the results of our review, Onkyo TX-RZ730 received 7.8 points out of 10 possible, and Yamaha RX-V383BL was rated 5 points. The release date of TX-RZ730 is 2018, and RX-V383BL is 2017. TX-RZ730 is more performable in terms of audio broadcast than the RX-V383BL.

Main advantages Onkyo TX-RZ730 over Yamaha RX-V383BL

Main advantages Yamaha RX-V383BL over Onkyo TX-RZ730

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 7 and 5, respectively, on a 10-point scale.

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Onkyo TX-RZ730 supports 9.2-channels sound, but Yamaha RX-V383BL 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-RZ730 this value is 175/6 W/Ohm, and for the RX-V383BL it is 70/6 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the TX-RZ730 9 out of 10, and the RX-V383BL - 5.

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 only on the TX-RZ730.

Pure Direct mode feeds sound directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. Only Onkyo TX-RZ730 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-RZ730 scored 8, and Yamaha RX-V383BL scored 5 out of 10.

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 TX-RZ730 only.

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, Onkyo TX-RZ730 got 8 points, but Yamaha RX-V383BL received 5 points.

Onkyo TX-RZ730 is equipped with 7/2 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Yamaha RX-V383BL has 4/1 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-RZ730 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 TX-RZ730 were rated 7 out of 10 against the 9 for the RX-V383BL.

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 Yamaha RX-V383BL.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the TX-RZ730 got 8 points, but the RX-V383BL 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 TX-RZ730 can be controlled by voice via Google Assistant. Yamaha RX-V383BL 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

Onkyo TX-RZ730 got 7 points for the multichannel surround sound and Yamaha RX-V383BL 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. Onkyo TX-RZ730 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 TX-RZ730.