To get informed with the specs of the receivers, we suggest you read the Yamaha RX-V583 and Onkyo TX-SR393 review. According to the results of our review, Yamaha RX-V583 received 7.3 points out of 10 possible, and Onkyo TX-SR393 was rated 5.2 points. The release date of RX-V583 is 2017, and TX-SR393 is 2019. This review shows us that the RX-V583 is a better choice as a home AV receiver than the TX-SR393.
For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 7 and 6, respectively, on a 10-point scale.
The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Yamaha RX-V583 supports 7.2-channels sound, but Onkyo TX-SR393 supports a 5.2-channels configuration.
RMS stands for the actual power of the receiver. The higher this value, the louder the sound can be produced. In terms of RMS power, the models have the same characteristics - 80/8, 145/6/8 W/Ohm.
RX-V583 | TX-SR393 | |
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Channels | 7.2 | 5.2 |
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm | 80/8, 145/6 | 80/8, 155/6 |
Output impedance, Ohm | 8, 6 | 8, 6 |
Frequency response | 10Hz-100KHz | 10Hz-100KHz |
THD in stereo, % | 0.09 | 0.08 |
After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the RX-V583 8 out of 10, and the TX-SR393 - 6.
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 RX-V583.
Pure Direct mode feeds sound directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. Only Yamaha RX-V583 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.
RX-V583 | TX-SR393 | |
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Digital to analog converter (DAC) | Burr-Brown 192 KHz/24-bit | AKM 384 KHz/32-bit |
Bi-amping | ✔ | ✖ |
Pure direct (straight) | ✔ | ✖ |
Auto speaker calibration | YPAO | AccuEQ |
Speaker A/B switching | ✖ | ✖ |
Other audio features | CINEMA DSP HD3, Compressed Music Enhancer, Virtual CINEMA FRONT, Extra Bass | Advanced Music Optimizer, Hi-Res audio, CinemaFILTER |
The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Yamaha RX-V583 scored 9, and Onkyo TX-SR393 scored 6 out of 10.
Wireless connection via Wi-Fi is possible only on the Yamaha RX-V583.
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 RX-V583 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 Yamaha RX-V583.
RX-V583 | TX-SR393 | |
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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.
RX-V583 | TX-SR393 | |
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Apple Music (AirPlay) | AirPlay | ✖ |
Amazon Music | ✖ | ✖ |
Spotify | ✔ | ✖ |
Other streaming services | Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora | 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.
Competitors in our review have 4/1 HDMI inputs and outputs.
The HDCP encryption protocol is now mandatory for most media devices. This security technology encrypts digital signals from one product to another. HDCP content-encryption protocol is present on Yamaha RX-V583 in the HDCP 2.3 version, and Onkyo TX-SR393 has the HDCP 2.2 version.
RX-V583 | TX-SR393 | |
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HDMI input/output | 4/1 | 4/1 |
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel) | ✔ | ✔ |
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel) | ✖ | ✖ |
HDMI CEC | ✔ | ✔ |
Digital content protection (HDCP) | HDCP 2.3 | HDCP 2.2 |
Subwoofer output (LFE) | 2 | 2 |
Headphone output | 1 x 6.3 | 1 x 6.3 |
Optical digital input | 1 | 1 |
Coaxial digital input | 2 | 1 |
Composite input | 3 | 2 |
Component input/output | 0/0 | 0/0 |
Phono (MM) input | ✖ | ✖ |
Front panel connectors | USB, phones, AUX | 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 RX-V583 were rated 9 out of 10 against the 7 for the TX-SR393.
RX-V583 | TX-SR393 | |
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HDR (High Dynamic Range) | HDR10 | HDR10 |
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 | DeepColor, x.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020 | DeepColor, x.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020 |
In terms of evaluating additional features, the RX-V583 got 9 points, but the TX-SR393 has 6.
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 RX-V583 can be controlled by voice via Amazon Alexa. Only the Yamaha RX-V583 has the ECO mode.
RX-V583 | TX-SR393 | |
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Voice control | Amazon Alexa | ✖ |
App control | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android | Android |
Display | colour OSD | 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.
RX-V583 | TX-SR393 | |
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Multi-room zones | 2 | 2 |
Zone audio output | speaker | speaker |
Zone HDMI output | ✖ | ✖ |
Multi-room control | MusicCast | has not |
RS-232 | 0 | 0 |
Remote control input/output (IR) | 0/0 | 0/0 |
DC trigger output (12V) | 0 | 0 |
For the ability to create multichannel surround sound, each of the receivers received 7 points out of 10.
RX-V583 | TX-SR393 | |
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Dolby Atmos | ✔ | ✔ |
Dolby TrueHD | ✔ | ✔ |
Dolby Surround | ✔ | ✔ |
Dolby (other) | Dolby Digital Plus | Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization |
DTS:X | ✔ | ✔ |
DTS HD Master | ✔ | ✔ |
DTS Virtual:X | ✖ | ✔ |
DTS Neural:X | ✔ | ✔ |
DTS (other) | DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS-Surround, DTS-Neo:6 | DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS |
Auro-3D | ✖ | ✖ |
IMAX Enhanced | ✖ | ✖ |
Multichannel stereo | ✖ | ✖ |