Popular receiver comparisons 2024 - page 17

If you do not know what you should choose - Marantz SR5012 vs Marantz SR5011, you should read this comparison as soon as possible because I have already tested and compared these receivers. At the first glance, both of them maintain all popular audio formats, have many decoders and hidden features but what a...

Several days ago, I got a possibility to compare Sony STRDH590 and Denon AVRS530BT. It is really difficult to choose the best receiver because Sony’s product maintains all audio formats and it has a lot of decoders, while Denon AVRS530BT doesn’t consume a lot of power and it’s able to upsca...

Having had an opportunity to test two great receivers, I decided to write this comparison because it could be really difficult to choose the best product. At the first glance, Pioneer VSX-933 is able to upscale quality up to 4k. However, Pioneer VSX-932 can be connected to numerous additional devices. So...

I’ve decided to test Onkyo TX-NR676 vs Pioneer VSX-1131 to clarify the difference between these two budget receivers. Onkyo is more expensive, but is it worth to overpay for the greater total output power and to get only 7 channels instead of Pioneer’s 9 ones?

The Onkyo TX-RZ1100 vs Marantz SR7012 comparison was easy because these media “giants” have all the modern features and correspond to users requests. The Marantz surprised me with an increased number of HDMI outputs (3), while Onkyo had only 2. Such a difference appeared to be very useful in re...

Both Onkyo devices at the first sight might seem identical. After practical checking, I paid attention to a difference between operational power consumptions. TX-RZ730 has 760W, and TX-NR686 – 570W. Moreover, the Onkyo TX-RZ730 vs Onkyo TX-NR686 comparison and testing allowed me to get a clearer pictur...

The Pioneer has lots of additional features, which are absent in Onkyo, but at the same time, the TX-RZ820 surprised me with amazing design and realistic sound. Let’s compare Pioneer SC-LX502 vs Onkyo TX-RZ820 and get a closer look at these receivers.

Today’s receivers have a great number of amazing functions. Despite this fact, manufacturers make different accents and such decisions show up on the final items. Onkyo TX-SR373 vs Sony STRDH590 is a fight of two big companies and their creations. Sony is a well-known brand, while Onkyo can’t boast...

Recently I had the chance to test 2 receivers - Pioneer VSX-832 vs VSX-831. Some features of these devices are similar. They have sound phase control and reflex optimizers that allow controlling different sound frequencies. Both of these receivers have Chromecast options. One of the major difference betw...

Not so long ago I had the opportunity to compare two models of receivers. It could be difficult to choose the best receiver because Sony STR-DH790 is compatible with other gadgets, while STR-DH770 produces a great sound quality. So, I decided to write this comparison to discover the main differences between th...

Having had an opportunity to test and compare two A/V receivers - Onkyo TX-RZ820 vs TX-RZ720, I decided to write this review. In general, Onkyo TX-RZ820 has many decoders and maintains various audio formats. However, Onkyo TX-RZ720 is able to produce great sound even despite the fact that the file quality is...

Both Pioneer VSX-1131 and Sony STRDN1080 are on top of the popularity, but Sony is more famous and credible company. It was interesting for me to test these “audio giants” and match versus each other. Article navigation...

The idea of testing Onkyo TX-SR373 vs Yamaha RX-V383BL appeared when I found out that Yamaha RX-V383BL is $100 more expensive than Onkyo TX-SR373 is though it has larger output power and the same high wattage per channel. Article n...

Onkyo TX-SR373 vs Denon AVRS530BT is the test of two budget devices for everyday operating in small rooms. The price is the same and the options are very similar. I’ve decided to find out the peculiarities that can help to make the rational choice.

Recently I had the possibility to test Pioneer VSX-LX303 vs SC-LX502. Both of them have synchronized sound and phase control options that deliver powerful bass without any traces of distortion. Pioneer VSX-LX303 performs better in either small or medium sized rooms, while SC-LX502 works well...

Several days ago I got a possibility to test two AV receivers, which were created by Pioneer. Pioneer SC-LX502 has unique features and great sound quality. On the other hand, Pioneer SC-LX501 is not so powerful, but it is cheaper and still compatible with other devices, that’s why it is difficu...

I have the opportunity to make the comparison Marantz SR7012 vs Denon AVRX6400H. Receivers vary in their technical characteristics and appearance, although they are in the same price range. Article navigation

Sony STR-DH790 vs Sony STR-DH590 – two low-cost devices I’ve decided to test in order to resolve a dilemma. Does it worth to overpay almost $100 for DH590’s FM 30-station or there are some other extra options and settings?

Marantz AV8805 vs Yamaha CX-A5100 both AVR’s are high-end devices but its huge price difference makes everybody think hard before to buy. Marantz AV8805 13.2CH AV Processor is very tempting but Yamaha CX-A5100’s greater number of inputs and outputs is more demanded.

Marantz SR5012 vs Denon AVRX2400H is the comparison of 2 budget AVR that belong to the same parent company. Marantz costs $100 more than Denon and is positioned as audiophile device versus Denon as the AVR for the average users. Arti...