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?
Onkyo TX-NR676 gladdens with some smart features. It has Wi-Fi connection and supports such popular services as AirPlay, Spotify, Pandora, Google Cast, Google Play Music, and some others. Both receivers give the impressive sound due to the Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support. The Onkyo TX-NR676’s sound is flawless at low volumes, but it has some distortion at high ones.
Pioneer VSX-1131 vs Onkyo TX-NR676 is the class A/B versus class D as well. Onkyo TX-NR676’s class D provides more power and better capacity dispersion that means the device’s longer “life”. However, Pioneer VSX-1131’s class A/B minimizes the distortions even at high volumes.
Onkyo TX-NR676’s 7 HDMI inputs are more than enough to connect comps, players, gaming consoles, etc. There are lots of audio outputs as well that allows connecting the 7.2-channel surround sound system. As for the Pioneer VSX-1131, it allows connecting even 9-channel systems. It is very uncommon for the budget receivers. However, there’re no pre-amp outputs in them but that’s not the class level to expect it.
Both receivers are a breeze to set up even in the large living-room. All the options and the instructions are on the screen after you’ve turned on the device.
Both devices are remarkable for their displays – they’re large and allows reading the information easily from the distance. Onkyo TX-NR676’s design is functional – the extra HDMI port is very convenient for connecting the laptop without disconnecting the home theatre system. If to compare the sizes, Onkyo TX-NR676 is larger and more than 2 pounds heavier than Pioneer VSX-1131.
Specification | Pioneer VSX-1131 | Onkyo TX-NR676 |
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Built-in Display | ||
Type | fluorescent | fluorescent |
Colour | black | black |
Signal Processing | ||
3d Pass-through | ||
Video Conversion/scaling | HDMI to HDMI scaling | |
Hdmi Pass-through | up to 4K | up to 4K |
Upscaling Via Hdmi | up to 4K | |
Connector Type | ||
Coaxial Digital Outputs | has not | has not |
Optical Digital Outputs | has not | has not |
Hdmi Outputs | 2 | 2 |
Hdmi Inputs | 7 | 7 |
Coaxial Digital Inputs | 1 | 1 |
Optical Digital Inputs | 2 | 2 |
Phones | 1 | 1 |
Av Inputs | 3 | 2 |
Usb | 1 | 1 |
Subwoofer Outputs | 2 | 2 |
Radio | ||
Tuner Bands | AM/FM | AM/FM |
Tuner Type | digital | digital |
Preset Station | 40 | 40 |
Additional Features | ||
Auto Power Off | ||
Bi-amplifying | ||
Audio Return Channel (arc) | ||
Apple Air-play Support | ||
Advanced Sound Retriever (asr) Technology | ||
Three-zone Capability | ||
Smartphone Remote Control | ||
A-b Speaker Switch | ||
Dual-zone Capability | ||
Pure Direct Mode | ||
Amplifier | ||
Total Harmonic Distortion | 0.08 % | 0.08 % |
Frequency Response | 10 Hz-100 kHz | 20 Hz-20 kHz |
Output Impedance Per Channel | 6 Ohm, 8 Ohm | 4 Ohm |
Output Power Per Channel | 100 W, 170 W | 100 W |
Total Output Power | 160 W | 700 |
Clock | ||
Built-in Clock | ||
Sleep Timer | ||
Audio Formats | ||
Mp3 | ||
Flac | ||
Apple Lossless | ||
Aiff | ||
Aac | ||
Wma | ||
Wav | ||
Built-in Decoders | ||
Dolby True Hd | ||
Dolby Surround | ||
Dolby Digital Plus | ||
Dolby Atmos | ||
Dts:x | ||
Sound Features | ||
Digital Content Protection | HDCP 2.2 | HDCP 2.2 |
Surround System Class | 7.2 channel | 7.2 channel |
Surround Sound Effects | Front Stage Surround Advance | Theater-Dimensional Virtual Surround |
Audio D/a Converter | 32bit / 384kHz | 32bit / 192kHz |
Media Content Source | ||
Usb-host | ||
Network | ||
Bluetooth | ||
Connectivity Interfaces | ||
Ieee 802.3u | ||
Ieee 802.3 | ||
Wi-fi | ||
Bluetooth | ||
Dimensions | ||
Dimensions | 12.6 x 17.1 x 6.6 inches | 14.8 x 17.1 x 6.8 inches |
User Manual | ||
Manual | vsx-1131.pdf | tx-nr676.pdf |
Functions | ||
Network Audio Player | ||
Internet Radio | ||
Digital Player | ||
Power Device | ||
Standby Power Consumption | 0.1 W | 0.15 W |
Operational Power Consumption | 550 W | 560 W |
General | ||
Brand | Pioneer | Onkyo |