Onkyo TX-RZ610 vs Onkyo TX-RZ740

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Let's make the Onkyo TX-RZ610 versus Onkyo TX-RZ740 comparison. According to the results of our review, Onkyo TX-RZ610 received 7.7 points out of 10 possible, and Onkyo TX-RZ740 was rated 8.5 points. The release date of TX-RZ610 is 2016, and TX-RZ740 is 2019. After comparison, it will become clear that among these two devices, the TX-RZ740 is more suitable for the role of the heart of home theater system.

Main advantages Onkyo TX-RZ610 over Onkyo TX-RZ740

Main advantages Onkyo TX-RZ740 over Onkyo TX-RZ610

Amplifiers

For the built-in amplifier, the devices received different marks - 7 and 9, respectively, on a 10-point scale.

The number of channels is equal to the number of possible connected speakers. The Onkyo TX-RZ610 supports 7.2-channels sound, but Onkyo TX-RZ740 supports a 9.2-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 - 100/8, 170/6/8 W/Ohm.

Audio features

After reviewing the audio features of each model, we can rate the TX-RZ610 8 out of 10, and the TX-RZ740 - 9.

Pure Direct mode feeds sound directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. Only Onkyo TX-RZ740 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 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.

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-RZ610.

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-RZ610 got 7 points, but Onkyo TX-RZ740 received 8 points.

Onkyo TX-RZ610 is equipped with 8/2 HDMI inputs and outputs, and Onkyo TX-RZ740 has 7/2 HDMI inputs and outputs.

By using the HDMI ARC, we can get rid of additional audio cables for the forefront of high-quality sound, but also thanks to this technology, it becomes possible to use surround sound formats. The TX-RZ740 has HDMI ARC support.

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-RZ610 were rated 10 out of 10 against the 8 for the TX-RZ740.

Additional features

In terms of evaluating additional features, the TX-RZ610 got 8 points, but the TX-RZ740 has 9.

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-RZ740 can be controlled by voice via Google Assistant. Only the Onkyo TX-RZ610 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 8 points out of 10.

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 Onkyo TX-RZ610 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. The TX-RZ740 licensed by IMAX.