Customers are delighted by the TX-SR494 7.2-Channel A/V Receiver's exceptional sound quality, ease of use, and impressive features at a competitive price. Many appreciate the powerful performance and Dolby Atmos capabilities, enhancing their home theater experience. Positive feedback highlights the receiver's value for money and straightforward setup. The strong bass response is also frequently praised.
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$449
Escape the everyday with spatial surround-sound From easy Bluetooth wireless streaming to the heart-pounding thrills of Dolby Atmos and DTS:X soundtracks, the TX-SR494 deepens enjoyment of daily life with great sound and smart features. Seven channels of high-current power give you freedom to choose a speaker layout that suits. Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer* or DTS Virtual:X place sound overhead or behind if you don’t want height or surround speakers and both Dolby Surround and DTS Neural:X are on board. Rear surrounds, bi-amped front speakers, or Powered Zone B audio are also an option. AccuEQ with subwoofer EQ and AccuReflex for 5.2.2-ch Dolby Atmos-enabled systems clarify sound in any space. As the heart of your home theater, the TX-SR494 has HDMI terminals supporting HDR and 4K/60p video, while the GUI with OSD over HDMI, Zone B pre-/line-out, and Vocal Enhancer function make this receiver a joy to use as well as hear.
$453.99
The Onkyo TX-NR5100 7.2-Channel with Dolby Atmos 8K/60B Ultra HD HDR Compatible AV Home Theater and Gaming Receiver is an affordable and versatile home theater centerpiece tailored to deliver a high-quality entertainment experience for your movies, music, and next-gen gaming systems. Our SMART AV Receiver combines HDMI 2.1 and 8K tech, high-res audio, and immersive sound via your connected media players, gaming consoles, and advanced audio from your TV apps via eARC for the ultimate gaming and home theater experience. Cue and control music with Hey Google, Alexa, or Siri; or hear what’s playing through the AVR on wireless headphones with bluetooth with aptX HD transmission technology. The options are virtually limitless.
$499.99
Give your home entertainment system a cinematic upgrade with the STR-DH790 7.2ch AV receiver. Experience the same all-encompassing surround sound you get in movie theaters at home with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support. eARC1, 2 lets you enjoy these latest audio formats with one-cable HDMI connection from your compatible TV. Plus, superior picture quality to match with 4K HDR pass-through.
$299.95
Bring cutting-edge technology to your home theater with this 5.1-channel Yamaha A/V receiver. Its built-in Bluetooth lets you stream music wirelessly to connected speakers via a paired compatible device, and it supports 4K Ultra HD video for generating crisp pictures on your TV screen. This Yamaha A/V receiver has auto room correction for optimal acoustics based on the space's characteristics. Includes HDMI 4K Ultra HD technology for compatibility with 4K Ultra HD TVs.
Pros for Onkyo - TX-SR494 7.2-Channel A/V Receiver - Black | |||
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Sound Quality, Ease of use, Price, Power, Dolby Atmos | Sound Quality, Ease of use, Power, Price, Setup | Sound Quality, Ease of use, Dolby Atmos, Price, Power | Sound Quality, Ease of use, Price, Power, Bluetooth |
Cons for Onkyo - TX-SR494 7.2-Channel A/V Receiver - Black | |||
There were no cons for this product— | HDMI, Speaker Connections | Heat, User Interface, Remote, Display, Volume | Heat, Instructions, Bass |