Oct 01, 2018
Having had an opportunity to test one of the best A/V receivers in the market – Onkyo TX-RZ1100, I’ve realized that it could be difficult to make your final decision, whether you need thi...
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Onkyo TX-RZ1100 vs Yamaha RX-A3070BL review includes the comparison of output power, which TX-RZ1100 has more – 1150W versus 725W in Yamaha, as well as testing of sound and image processing technologies.
Features & Performance
The Onkyo TX-RZ1100 is a powerful receiver, thanks to a Class D amplifier that can create great sound scenes with the latest DTS:X and Dolby Atmos decoders. The TX-RZ1100 uses the sophisticated architecture of high-power amplifiers to achieve the deepest and, at the same time, pure and dynamic sound.
Yamaha RX-A3070BL has a really powerful amplifier that operates Hi-res audio up to 24-bit/192kHz and creates a large-scale and a surround sound with reduced noise levels, which significantly improves the dynamic range and clarity of sound. In this Yamaha RX-A3070BL vs Onkyo TX-RZ1100 comparison should be noticed that the receiver has a huge stock in low frequencies but also excellent detail due to support Dolby Atmos 3D sound and DTS:X.
Connections & Setup
Both receivers have the ability to receive data from most music applications via AirPlay, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth.
Onkyo TX-RZ1100 has a full-blown open circuit to enable external equipment in any 2-channel mode. The receiver can transmit sound to wireless speakers chain and due to the automatic configuration system, the connection does not take much time.
Yamaha RX-A3070BL has multiple digital and analog inputs – including MM phono and balanced XLR. All HDMIs adhere to playing all Ultra HD 4K. Also, the receiver has the function upscale to 4K, significantly improves the image quality.
Design
The RX-A3070 is the large box that comes in either black or titanium finishes, with a neat aluminum front panel. The front panel has 2 large knobs and a display. All buttons are hidden under the panel in the center. TX-RZ1100 has more buttons on the front panel, which are located to the left and right of the screen. All elements are round with a concentric pattern on top.
Onkyo TX-RZ1100 Pros & Cons
Pros:
- It has coolers to prevent overheating of components.
- The TX-RZ1100 has a new AccuReflex calibration system for multichannel and Stereo sound that is more accurate than the previous Audyssey MultEQ system.
Cons:
- The FireConnect is available only after a firmware update.
- The receiver is really heavy (43 pounds).
Yamaha RX-A3070BL Pros & Cons
Pros:
- The receiver automatically detects the device, connected via HDMI.
- The TSR-7810 did really well with movies, it was clear and crisp sound.
Cons:
- There is a delay in the streaming of music via Bluetooth.
- Auto Tuning YPAO does not work for the subwoofer, only manual setting.
Onkyo TX-RZ1100 review
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Product
Onkyo TX-RZ1100
Yamaha RX-A3070BL
Model
TX-RZ1100
RX-A3070BL
Brand
Onkyo
Yamaha
Rating
3.8 of 5
4.4 of 5
Reviews
11
36
Functions
Digital player
Internet radio
Network audio player
Amplifier class
D
D
Audio formats
AAC
AIFF
Apple lossless
DSD
FLAC
MP3
WAV
WMA
Built-in decoders
DTS neural:X
DTS-HD master audio
DTS:X
Dolby atmos
Dolby digital plus
Dolby surround
Dolby true HD
Power device
Operational power consumption
620 W
380 W
Standby power consumption
0.15 W
0.1 W
Built-in display
Type
fluorescent
fluorescent
Colour
black
black
Amplifier
Total output power
1150 W
725 W
Output power per channel
140 W
150 W, 165 W, 230 W
Output impedance per channel
4 Ohm, 8 Ohm
8 Ohm
Frequency response
20 Hz-20 kHz
20 Hz-20 kHz
Total harmonic distortion
0.08 %
0.06 %
Number of channels
9
9
Signal-to-noise ratio
104 dB
110 dB
Connectivity interfaces
Bluetooth
Wi-Fi
IEEE 802.3
IEEE 802.3u
Signal processing
HDMI pass-through
up to 4K
up to 4K
Video conversion/scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling, analog to HDMI up conversion
HDMI to HDMI scaling, analog to HDMI up conversion
3D pass-through
Upscaling via HDMI
up to 4K
up to 4K
Connector type
AV inputs
2
2
Optical digital inputs
3
3
Coaxial digital inputs
2
3
HDMI inputs
8
8
HDMI outputs
2
2
Optical digital outputs
has not
has not
Coaxial digital outputs
has not
has not
Subwoofer outputs
2
2
USB
1
1
Phones
1
1
Media content source
Bluetooth
Network
USB-host
Radio
Tuner type
digital
digital
Tuner bands
AM/FM
AM/FM
Preset station qty
40
40
Additional features
A-B speaker switch
AIR Studios monitor certification
Three-zone capability
X.v.Color
Advanced sound retriever (ASR) technology
Apple air-play support
Audio return channel (ARC)
Bi-amplifying
Deep color
MCACC Pro
Auto power off
Pure direct mode
Dual-zone capability
Smartphone remote control
Sound features
Sound output mode
Surround Sound
Surround Sound
Audio D/A converter
32bit / 192kHz
24bit / 192kHz
Surround sound effects
Theater-Dimensional Virtual Surround
CINEMA DSP. CINEMA DSP HD3. SILENT CINEMA DSP. Virtual CINEMA FRONT. Virtual Presence Speaker. Virtual Surround Back Speaker
Surround system class
9.2 channel
9.2 channel
Digital sound processor (DSP)
DSP preset qty
10
24
Digital content protection
HDCP 2.2
HDCP 2.2
Clock
Built-in clock
Sleep timer
Dimensions
Shipping size
17.8 x 17.1 x 7.9 inches
18.6 x 17.1 x 7.5 inches
Product weight
43 pounds
39.9 pounds
AV receivers comparison rating
- 43Onkyo TX-RZ1100
- 33Yamaha RX-A3070BL
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