Onkyo TX-NR656 VS Onkyo TX-NR686
Onkyo TX-NR656
  • Brand - Onkyo
  • Updated_at - 2024-02-02 04:43:57
  • USB - 1
Onkyo TX-NR686
  • Brand - Onkyo
  • Updated_at - 2024-02-02 04:42:59
  • USB - 1

Pros & Cons

Onkyo TX-NR656

VS

Pros

    • Compatible with Apple devices (Apple air-play support).
    • Pure direct mode for better sound.
    • This model supports almost all modern audio formats, like FLAC, MP3 or even Apple lossless.
    • Powerful decoders are able to play almost any kind of files without any problems.
    • The total power output is 1190 Watts. That is more than enough for you to enjoy your favorite music. It is super powerful.
    • The device can use such wireless interfaces as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth,

Cons

    • Large in size, especially in width.
    • It does not support the AIFF audio format.
    • It does not have a decoder to decode DTS neural:X.

Onkyo TX-NR686

VS

Pros

    • Clear and organized menu.
    • Produces a good and loud volume from quite demanding speakers.
    • The model offers dual-zone capability and bi-amplifying, which enables users to create several zones while using several amplifiers.
    • Easy to install, setup and use. The zone 2 can be controlled easily via a remote controller.
    • The output sound is crisp and pure.
    • The instruments sound clearly distinguished with a very clear position in the area.

Cons

    • The streaming services that require premium subscriptions are not listed.
    • Bluetooth devices glitched short blank spaces during music playback.
    • Firmware update doesn’t notify about new available FW that makes the listeners select the option Update FW manually in order to check for a newer FW.

Specifications

Specification Onkyo TX-NR656 Onkyo TX-NR686
Connectivity Interfaces
Wi-fi
Bluetooth
Ieee 802.3u
Ieee 802.3
Connector Type
Optical Digital Inputs 2 2
Phones 1 1
Av Inputs 2 7
Usb 1 1
Subwoofer Outputs 2 2
Coaxial Digital Outputs has not has not
Optical Digital Outputs has not has not
Hdmi Outputs 2 2
Hdmi Inputs 8 7
Coaxial Digital Inputs 1 1
Additional Features
Three-zone Capability
Smartphone Remote Control
A-b Speaker Switch
Dual-zone Capability
Pure Direct Mode
Auto Power Off
Bi-amplifying
Audio Return Channel (arc)
Apple Air-play Support
Advanced Sound Retriever (asr) Technology
Functions
Network Audio Player
Internet Radio
Digital Player
Power Device
Standby Power Consumption 0.1 W 0.15 W
Operational Power Consumption 580 W 570 W
Built-in Decoders
Dts:x
Dolby True Hd
Dolby Surround
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Atmos
Audio Formats
Wma
Wav
Mp3
Flac
Apple Lossless
Aiff
Aac
Built-in Display
Colour black black
Type fluorescent fluorescent
Signal Processing
Upscaling Via Hdmi up to 4K up to 4K
3d Pass-through
Video Conversion/scaling HDMI to HDMI scaling, analog to HDMI up conversion
Hdmi Pass-through up to 4K up to 4K
Radio
Preset Station 40 40
Tuner Bands AM/FM AM/FM
Tuner Type digital digital
Clock
Sleep Timer
Built-in Clock
Amplifier
Total Harmonic Distortion 0.08 % 0.08 %
Frequency Response 20 Hz-20 kHz 20 Hz-20 kHz
Output Impedance Per Channel 6 Ohm, 8 Ohm 8 Ohm
Output Power Per Channel 100 W, 170 W 160 W
Total Output Power 690 W 800 W
Sound Features
Digital Content Protection HDCP 2.2 HDCP 2.2
Surround System Class 7.2 channel 7.2 channel
Surround Sound Effects Neural Surround. Theater-Dimensional Virtual Surround Theater-Dimensional Virtual Surround
Audio D/a Converter 32bit / 384kHz 32bit / 384kHz
Media Content Source
Usb-host
Network
Bluetooth
Dimensions
Dimensions 22.5 x 18 x 11 inches 14.9 x 17.1 x 6.8 inches
General
Brand Onkyo Onkyo

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