Onkyo TX-RZ920: High-end Features in the Robust Housing

The Onkyo TX-RZ920 is the AVR that provides the surround sound of multi-channel audio and home theater system. It produces 135W per channel and delivers both object-based audio and stereo sound reproduction of the same high quality.

Design

The receiver is large (17.1 x 17.1 x 7.2 inches) and heavy (36 pounds). It comes with the remote, manual, AM and FM antennas, room EQ mic, power cord, and batteries in the package. This model is remarkable for durable binding posts to connect wires without fuss. However, they are placed farther apart than usually, that’s why banana plugs don’t fit.

The hotkeys are on the right side of the front panel. This model is remarkable for many buttons on the front panel to do manual setups. However, they are small and it’s rather difficult to read them in a dimly lit room.

Features

The receiver has 9 channels of amplification and 11 channels of processing. It’s possible to run 7.1.2 or a 7.1.4 configurations, having one or two 2-channel amplifiers respectively.

According to the Onkyo TX-RZ920 specs, it supports HDR10 , as well as 3D pass-through and Dolby Vision capability. However, it isn’t able to decode them (e.g. a Roku playing Netflix in Dolby Vision).

The AVR gladdens with Chromecast and Apple Airplay support to enjoy streaming platforms’ content.

Performance

The AVR’s high-quality amplifier features stable performance. Due to Onkyo's Advanced Music Optimizer, the receiver can play MP3 or AAC files flawlessly through the home theater system.

The unit vents well and doesn’t run hot. Pushing it hard, the receiver becomes only warm.

Sound Quality

The sound quality is seamless. It’s crisp and expansive regardless of the files’ audio formats. The AVR features auto loudness correction, as well as bass and treble control. The THX mode brings the sound of even old records to new levels the way they play around with different channels. The background sounds in movies are extremely clear and distinct.

Connectivity

The Onkyo TX-RZ920 AV receiver comes with 8 HDMI inputs, phono input, and analog pre-outs. Note that two separate HDMI sources can be displayed on two different TVs simultaneously. Besides, the unit allows changing the name of the input on the display to correctly identify the components that are connected. One input is under the front flip-down panel for hooking up a video camera or other device.

This receiver also has both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth to connect your phone to in order to play streaming services but not to connect wireless speakers. It lacks MHL input and it doesn’t support Amazon Alexa.

Setup

The Onkyo TX-RZ920 stereo receiver allows using the room equalization tool and making corrections via AccuEQ with the AccuReflex system before running.

It’s designed with the three-zone capability, but the two-zone configuration is also available. For example, one can set the unit to have a 7.1-channel system in the main room and hook up two speakers on the patio and some of them in a bedroom. Besides, it’s possible to play the same audio in the main room and Zone 2 but leave Zone 3 off if desired.

Note that Zone 1 is for all sources, Zone 2 is for digital and some HDMI sources and Zone 3 is for analog sources only.

Conclusion

Summarizing the Onkyo TX-RZ920 review, I’d like to stress that it’s a multimedia device for audio fans. Tons of streaming options, numerous inputs, high power per channel, and multi-zone feature allows setting up a high-end system in a big house.