Marantz SR7013 vs Onkyo PR-RZ5100

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The Marantz SR7013 versus Onkyo PR-RZ5100 comparison makes clear all pros and cons of AV receivers. According to the results of our review, Marantz SR7013 received 9.5 points out of 10 possible, and Onkyo PR-RZ5100 was rated 8.3 points. The release date of SR7013 is 2019, and PR-RZ5100 is 2016. Identified advantages have shown that SR7013 is better over PR-RZ5100 mainly as a home theater processor.

Main advantages Marantz SR7013 over Onkyo PR-RZ5100

Main advantages Onkyo PR-RZ5100 over Marantz SR7013

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the models have rated 10 points out of 10.

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Marantz SR7013 supports 9.2-channels sound, but Onkyo PR-RZ5100 supports a 11.2-channels configuration.

RMS stands for the actual power of the receiver. The higher this value, the louder the sound can be produced.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the SR7013 10 out of 10, and the PR-RZ5100 - 8.

Pure Direct mode feeds sound directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. Only Marantz SR7013 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.

Speaker A/B switching allows you to change between the main and sub speaker set. Marantz SR7013 can work with the main and additional set of speakers - and switch between them.

Connectivity

The connectivity of competitors in our comparison is equal and was rated 8 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, Marantz SR7013 got 10 points, but Onkyo PR-RZ5100 received 9 points.

Marantz SR7013 is equipped with 8/3 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Onkyo PR-RZ5100 has 8/2 HDMI inputs and outputs.

HDMI eARC is the next step in the development of audio return channel technology, which works in conjunction with HDMI 2.1. Using eARC provides the highest sound quality for home audio systems. HDMI eARC is available only on Marantz SR7013.

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 SR7013 were rated 10 out of 10 against the 9 for the PR-RZ5100.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the SR7013 got 10 points, but the PR-RZ5100 has 7.

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 SR7013 can be controlled by voice via Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri, Josh.AI. Only the Marantz SR7013 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

Marantz SR7013 got 10 points for the multichannel surround sound and Onkyo PR-RZ5100 got 7.

Auro 3D gives a bit more versatility than Dolby Atmos or DTS:X and provides a hemispherical sound and enables a receiver to produce 3D sound stages. Only the Marantz SR7013 has Auro-3D on its feature list.

IMAX Enhanced is a licensing and certification program under which home theater devices deliver crisp 4K HDR pictures and powerful sound as it was designed by the IMAX engineers. Only the SR7013 licensed by IMAX.