Onkyo TX-SR494 vs Marantz SR5013

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Being able to compare Onkyo TX-SR494 and Marantz SR5013 gave us an insight into what of them would be better for home theater configuration. According to the results of our review, Onkyo TX-SR494 received 5.5 points out of 10 possible, and Marantz SR5013 was rated 8.6 points. The release date of TX-SR494 is 2019, and SR5013 is 2018. SR5013 is more performable in terms of audio broadcast than the TX-SR494.

Main advantages Onkyo TX-SR494 over Marantz SR5013

Main advantages Marantz SR5013 over Onkyo TX-SR494

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 7.2-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 SR5013 this value is 140/6 W/Ohm, and for the TX-SR494 it is 135/6 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the TX-SR494 9 out of 10, and the SR5013 - 10.

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.

Speaker A/B switching allows you to change between the main and sub speaker set. Marantz SR5013 can work with the main and additional set of speakers - and switch between them.

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is markedly different, Onkyo TX-SR494 scored 5, and Marantz SR5013 scored 8 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 SR5013 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-SR494 got 6 points, but Marantz SR5013 received 9 points.

Onkyo TX-SR494 is equipped with 4/1 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Marantz SR5013 has 8/2 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 SR5013 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-SR494 were rated 6 out of 10 against the 10 for the SR5013.

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 Marantz SR5013.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the TX-SR494 got 6 points, but the SR5013 has 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 SR5013 can be controlled by voice via Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI. Marantz SR5013 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

For the ability to create multichannel surround sound, each of the receivers received 7 points out of 10.