ONKYO TX-RZ50 9.2CH Network A/V Receiver (2021)

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enables ultra-fast motion UHD images to be crisp and razor-sharp; and sports, action movies, and high-performance gaming benefit significantly. The TX-RZ50 supports higher performance from streaming devices like the latest Apple TV. Discrete zone 2 HDMI switching Unique to Onkyo, the TX-RZ50 sounds even better when partnered with Klipsch Reference and Reference Premiere speakers. Collaboration between the two companies has resulted in the implementation of precise crossover values being incorporated into the Onkyo. This means that you get optimised sound quality, at the touch of a button. AV receivers are notoriously complex, with reams of features and confusing technical specifications. (For example, what's 4K/120Hz anyway?) Yet, what are the things that really matter when buying a new model? I'm going to sum up the most important ones right here. HDMI inputs This Onkyo receiver can join your existing Sonos Home Sound System, or be the start of a new one, just by pairing it with a Sonos Port* This Works With Sonos Certified AVR offers a best-in-class tie-in to the Sonos ecosystem, waking, changing inputs, and playing at the volume you want using the Sonos Volume-Pass Through feature from the Sonos app*. The TX-RZ50 can work with up to three Sonos Ports—one for each of three independent zones—each playing a completely different streaming service from Sonos Radio. Last film we tested and we could not close this review without it is one of our favorite films of all time, The Lord of the Rings. This time we decided to try our the Two Towers and obviously the battle of Helm’s Deep was the obvious choice.

eARC receives uncompressed surround sound signals including Dolby Atmos and DTS:X via the HDMI connection with your compatible TV What Dirac Live does is to correct both the timing and amplitude aspects of sound coloration using a mixed-phase correction filter throughout the listening area, not just a particular zone. Correction is performed automatically using the proprietary app for smartphone or tablet and it can improve staging, localization, clarity, voice intelligibility, and bass response. Featuring DAA (Dynamic Audio Amplification), the TX-RZ50 delivers effortlessly punchy sound. Combined with the High Current power supply and extra-large, customised capacitors, it means the TX-RZ50 produces a thrilling sound that keeps you fully immersed in the action. At Peter Tyson we pride ourselves on prompt, efficient delivery. Please note that the daily cut off time for all next day delivery services is 3pm.The Onkyo TX-RZ50 is a high-performance 9.2-channel AV receiver (although it can process 11 channels with an assist from an additional amplifier) that boasts an impressive amplifier section. With a power output of 120 watts per channel, it has plenty of power to fill a large room with sound. The amplifier is also built with Onkyo’s proprietary Dynamic Audio Amplification technology, which is designed to deliver high-quality sound with minimal distortion. With up to 11.2 channels of processing, DIRAC Live Room Correction, and the coveted THX Certification, the Onkyo TX-RZ50 AV Receiver is a best-in-class home theater powerhouse. The TX-RZ50 delivers enormous power on-demand to highlight every nuance of the music, movies, and games you love. Load the preferred HARMAN curve and modify it in the high end to follow the natural roll-off of my speakers' top end as suggested in the DIRAC thread. As of DIRAC DESKTOP APP V3.3, This done automatically. There are sliders now to adjust the curves tilt. I suggest adjusting only the left slider up on each group for a more aggressive bass in the house/Harman curve. As for its wireless capabilities there is built-in WiFi (802.11ac) to connect to wireless and local networks while it also supports Bluetooth streaming. The TX-RZ50 comes with Bluetooth 4.2 but the most interesting aspect of its Bluetooth capabilities is that other than the usual SBC transmission the Onkyo has also included AptX along with AptX HD which is not something we have seen in most other commercial AV receivers.

This Onkyo receiver can join your existing Sonos Home Sound System, or be the start of a new one, just by pairing it with a Sonos Port* This Works With Sonos Certified AVR offers a best-in-class tie-in to the Sonos ecosystem, waking, changing inputs, and playing at the volume you want using the Sonos Volume-Pass Through feature from the Sonos app*. The TX-RZ50 can work with up to three Sonos Ports—one for each of three independent zones—each playing a completely different streaming service from Sonos Radio. *Sonos Port required and sold separately. AB31, AB32, AB33, AB34, AB35, AB36, AB37, AB38, AB41, AB42, AB43, AB44, AB45, AB46, AB47, AB48, AB49, AB50, AB51, AB52, AB53, AB54, AB55, AB56 Where the Onkyo TX-RZ50 really excels is in its versatility. It’s built to power 9.2 systems right out of the box, with processing power that allows you to expand that up to 11.2 channel processing. This also opens up the option of 7.2.4 sound systems with overhead speakers, so you’ll get more configuration options as well as the power to drive more speakers. Hi-Current Amp Design w/ Discrete Output Stage: The unique elements of Onkyo's Dynamic Audio Amplification system comprise high-current, low-impedance architecture with discrete output stage circuitry & custom audio capacitors for instantaneous high-current power and precisely control of your loudspeakers for dynamic, accurate sound. The Onkyo TX-RZ50 also has a feature called Music Optimizer, which helps to improve the sound quality of compressed audio files, like MP3s. This feature helps to restore the high-frequency information that is lost during the compression process, resulting in a more natural and lifelike sound. I put on “Stairway to Heaven” by Led Zeppelin and was impressed by how lifelike it sounded.

Large Appliances - (Washing Machines, Dishwashers, Fridge Freezers etc). Free Local Delivery Service (Cumbria, SW Scotland and NE England*) 2-3 working days. Whatever speaker configuration you decide upon, the TX-RZ50 has a surround format to suit. Compatible formats include IMAX Enhanced, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X plus Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization and DTS Neural:X for up-mixed audio. This wide range of options means you can adapt your surround sound speaker system from the simplest system with ‘virtual height’ speakers to full-blown 11.2 system that truly brings the cinema to your front room. A/V input signal data, output data/settings, and network information are displayed by the OSD function when it is overlaid The front face keeps a pretty clear design with a big turning knob on the right for the volume, a big central display showing all functions, a circular power button on the left with a pure direct button below that while at the bottom left corner there are two small buttons with their appropriate knobs below them for the listening modes and tone. Above the volume knob we get three rows of 5 buttons each that include all inputs as well as streaming, Bluetooth and Zone 2/3 selections.

But it’s not just action movies that benefit from the Onkyo TX-RZ50’s advanced surround sound technology. Even more dialogue-driven movies like “The Shawshank Redemption” sounded fantastic. The prison scenes were particularly impressive, with the sound of the prison gates clanking shut and the chatter of the inmates coming through loud and clear. Conclusion Considering the above, one should have expected that the receiver supports almost all modern audio formats (all sorts of DTS:X and Dolby Atmos). Still, IMAX Enhanced and listening to music in Hi-Res formats are especially worth mentioning. In general, not to rant too much – you get to watch and listen to almost all content on the market today, which means this device will serve you well for a long time. Closing this section of our review what we can say about the Onkyo’s performance is that the receiver will impress even the most demanding of users. Either you want it mainly for movies or for mixed use it will serve you to the best of its abilities and then some. Ports and Connectivity

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Access to Spotify ®, TIDAL, Deezer, TuneIn, and Pandora ®are built into the system. Use dedicated apps (where available) or the free Onkyo Control App for Apple and Android devices to find and play music. The film has immerse low end activity. When the T-Rex makes his grand appearance every step he takes and every deep growl he makes will make you hold on the edge of your seat. The receiver pushed our subwoofer to its limits and sent us into fourth heaven! enables ultra-fast motion UHD images to be crisp and razor-sharp; and sports, action movies, and high-performance gaming benefit significantly. The TX-RZ50 supports higher performance from streaming devices like the latest Apple TV. Discrete Zone 2 HDMI Switching Next we move onto something different with Alien: Covenant and its atmospheric Dolby Atmos mix. The movie is very diverse with many scenes going for the usual low end, bombastic tone like when Daniels and Tennessee try to escape the protomorph in the lander. This is a particularly impressive scene as there are a lot of surround sounds as the protomorph is trying to enter the lander giving us a good idea what the alien is doing outside the spaceship. Inputs 1-3 and Main/Sub out support 8K/60AB and 4K/120AB. Inputs 4-6 support 8K/60B and 4K/120AB. Front HDMI Input supports up to 4K/60 (HDMI 2.0).