Popular receiver comparisons 2024 - page 12

If to compare Marantz NR1608 versus Sony STRDN1080 after I tested both I can say that both devices are fully featured and easy to use. Marantz NR1608 give you clear 4K HDR picture with the best sound, in addition to this, it works with Alexa voice control. The form factor, remote simplicity, and sound are adv...

If to compare Sony STRDH590 versus Yamaha RX-V385BL both devices left a good impression after the test. The name of the first device speaks for itself. One of the most famous companies created Sony STRDH590 one of the cheapest and very high-quality receivers with only $178 for the basic version for now. For...

If to compare Denon AVRS540BT versus Yamaha RX-V385 both devices are very good as their price. The first receiver from the famous company can support 4K Ultra HD picture quality in HDR and it’s 5 amplifiers (140W per channel) driving amazing power, realistic display and immersive sound across any room...

If to compare Marantz NR1608 vs Denon AVRX1400H both devices gave me a good experience. The first receiver gives you clear 4K HDR picture with the best sound, in addition to this, it works with Alexa voice control. The form factor, remote simplicity, and sound earn high marks. The second surprised me at a p...

In the Onkyo TX-RZ830 vs Marantz SR7012 review, it should be noted that the receivers have different amplifier power: 180 (Onkyo) versus 125 (Marantz) watts per channel and has different technologies for creating surround sound. Article...

If you still hesitate, which receiver you should buy – Onkyo TX-NR787 vs TX-RZ820, read this critical review. Both of them support all audio formats and are compatible with Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. However, TX-NR787’s smartphone app is difficult to understand, while Onkyo TX-RZ820 doesn’t support...

The idea of testing Denon AVR-X4400H vs Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A2080 should clarify the reasons for paying much more just for Yamaha’s larger output and per-channel power and reveal the Denon’s specs to weight against them.

Denon AVRX2500 vs Yamaha RX-V685BL could be hardly contrasting taking into account their almost identical features – the same power and number of channels, the same set of connectivity interfaces and signal processing up to 4K. So, I’d like to compare the AVs to display some diversities.

Sony STR-ZA810ES vs Sony STRDN1080 is the test to compare mid-range devices that meet even audiophiles’ need and have managed to become close to high-end audio amps. However, they have different built-in decoders. Article navi...

Review of Onkyo TX-NR787 vs Pioneer VSX-LX303 was created with the aim to compare receivers up to $1000 taking into account the power per channel, which varies significantly: 100 Watts (NR787) and 170 Watts (LX303), as well as current technologies.

The comparison of Marantz SR5013 vs Yamaha RX-V685BL should clarify all the differences between them in order to understand whether Marantz worth overpaying for its dual-zone capability and a larger number of inputs (Marantz SR5013’s 8 inputs versus Yamaha RX-V685BL’s 5 ones).

Onkyo is a leader in intelligent, sophisticated and immersive entertainment solutions. Having had an opportunity to test Onkyo TX-SR444 vs Onkyo TX-SR373, I’d like to share my impression here to facilitate your choice of a new receiver.

Recently, the popularity of such amplifiers is growing all over the world, modern devices receive a lot of interesting functions, including the ability to access the network to play content from online resources. In this article, I will try to best describe the best AV-receivers.

It is always fun to compare two receivers from the same company. Pioneer VSX-832 vs VSX-932 for example even though the brand is the same they are very different and created for two various customer groups. VSX-832 has everything you can dream of. It is a state of art receiver with a luxury price tag. Me...

It is hard to compare Denon AVRX1400H vs AVRS740H because they belong to different weight categories. AVRX1400H does not have DTS:X immersive audio or Dolby Atmos audio flow or just basic Dolby surround and is basically much weaker. But at the same time, AVRS740H is very expensive, about $480 and consumes w...

Two externally similar models of receivers should be compared in performance since for example, they have different amplifier power - 160W (NR686) and 110W (RZ720) and this may affect the choice of device. To facilitate your task, the Onkyo TX-NR686 vs Onkyo TX-RZ720 review was created.

Pioneer VSX-832 vs Yamaha RX-V485 checking is made to compare two budgetary receivers with the same total output power – 400 watts but with a different set of embedded technologies. Article navigation

It’s strongly recommended to compare different gadgets if you want to choose the best one: Yamaha RX-V685BL vs Pioneer VSX-933. Both of them support all popular audio formats, but Pioneer produces a great sound quality, while Yamaha has an ideal connectivity. Do you want to figure out what you s...

I decided to compare Denon AVRX4400H vs Onkyo TX-RZ820 in order to find the best device. At first glance, both of these products are great because Denon has a three-zone capability, while Onkyo is smaller and has better compatibility with other devices. So, what is the best alternative: Denon versus Onkyo?

While looking at Yamaha RX-A3070BL vs Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A3080 it seems questionable to pay much money for Yamaha RX-A3070BL that has no dual-zone capability and smartphone remote control. However, Yamaha AVENTAGE RX-A3080 is even pricier. That’s why I decided to compare two Ya...