Onkyo TX-8260 vs Onkyo TX-8140

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To get informed with the specs of the receivers, we suggest you read the Onkyo TX-8260 and Onkyo TX-8140 review. According to the results of our review, Onkyo TX-8260 received 6 points out of 10 possible, and Onkyo TX-8140 was rated 6.5 points. The release date of TX-8260 is 2017, and TX-8140 is 2016. This review shows us that the TX-8140 is a better choice as a home AV receiver than the TX-8260.

Main advantages Onkyo TX-8260 over Onkyo TX-8140

Main advantages Onkyo TX-8140 over Onkyo TX-8260

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. In terms of RMS power, the models have the same characteristics - 80/8, 160/6/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

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

Pure Direct mode feeds sound directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. Only Onkyo TX-8140 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-8260 scored 7, 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.

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 Onkyo TX-8140.

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-8260 got 5 points, but Onkyo TX-8140 received 6 points.

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, the TX-8260 got 4 points, but the TX-8140 has 7.

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