Yamaha RX-V581 review
Dec 27, 2019
Home-theater systems continue to conquer object-oriented formats - after running-in technologies on receivers of the upper price segment, more affordable models began to acquire Dolby Atmos and DTS: X...
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In this article, we will talk about Yamaha RX-V581 vs Onkyo TX-NR545 comparison. Both have 7.2 channel amplifiers. Both receivers have support for Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. DTS:X is supported only by the RX-V581. We have evaluated both AV receivers, RX-V581 has an overall score of 6.7 out of 10 vs 7.2 out of 10 for TX-NR545.
Advantages Yamaha RX-V581 over Onkyo TX-NR545
- Delivers 115W/6Ohm (2 channel driven) vs 100W/6Ohm
Common strengths
- Bi-amp capability
- Pure direct/Straight decode mode is enabled
Yamaha RX-V581 vs Onkyo TX-NR545
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Onkyo TX-NR545 review
Dec 20, 2019
Onkyo TX-NR545 is one of the first budget AV receivers that supports Dolby Atmos formats of the near future for watching Ultra HD movies. What other Onkyo TX-NR545 specs are there check in this Onkyo ...
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Common
Product
Yamaha RX-V581
Onkyo TX-NR545
Model
RX-V581
TX-NR545
Brand
Yamaha
Onkyo
Reviews
83
99
Amplifier
Channels
7.2
7.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm
115/6 1KHz
100/6 1KHz
Output impedance, Ohm
6
6
Frequency response
10Hz-100KHz
10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %
0.09
0.08
Audio features
Digital to analog converter (DAC)
Burr-Brown 192 KHz/24-bit
Hi-Grade 384 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibration
YPAO
AccuEQ
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio features
CINEMA DSP 3D
Theater-Dimensional, CinemaFILTER
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
2.4/5GHz
USB
1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
1
1
DLNA
MHL
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
AirPlay
AirPlay
Google Play Music
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Pandora, JUKE
Tunein Radio
Extensive connection
HDMI input/output
4/1
6/1
HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)
HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)
HDMI CEC
Digital content protection (HDCP)
HDCP 2.2
HDCP 2.2
Subwoofer output (LFE)
2
2
Headphone output
1 x 6.3
1 x 6.3
Optical digital input
1
2
Coaxial digital input
2
1
Composite input
3
4
Component input/output
0/0
2/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectors
USB, phones, AUX
phones, setup mic, AUX
Multi channel preamp output
Video features
HDR (High Dynamic Range)
4K signal pass-through
4K 60p
4K 60p
HDMI signal pass-through
3D signal pass-through
HDMI pass-through in standby mode
Video conversion
analog to HDMI
analog to HDMI
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video features
DeepColor, x.v.Color, BT.2020
DeepColor, x.v.Color
Additional features
Voice control
App control
iPhone, iPad, Android
iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
Display
fluorescent
fluorescent
Tuner
AM, FM
AM, FM
Sleep timer
Auto power off
ECO mode
Graphical user interface (GUI)
Setup assistant
Firmware update
network, USB
network, USB
Other additional features
has not
has not
Multi-room
Multi-room zones
2
2
Zone audio output
speaker
speaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room control
MusicCast
Onkyo Remote App
RS-232
0
0
Remote control input/output (IR)
0/0
1/0
DC trigger output (12V)
0
0
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)
Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Digital Plus
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)
DTS-ES, DTS Neo:6 Cinema, DTS 96/24, DTS-EXPRESS
DTS-ES, DTS Neo:6 Cinema, DTS 96/24, DTS-EXPRESS
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
Audio file formats
MP3
WMA
AAC
WAV
FLAC
ALAC
Other audio file formats
AIFF
has not
Power
Operational power consumption, W
260
430
Standby consumption, W
0.1
0.15
Removable power cord
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, cm/inches
43.5 x 22.5 x 32.7/17 x 8.6 x 12.6
57 x 28.7 x 42.3/22.4 x 11 x 16.5
Weight, kg/lbs
8.1/17.9
11.5/24.2
AV receivers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 6.7Yamaha RX-V581
- 7.2Onkyo TX-NR545
The Onkyo TX-NR545 is better receiver in this comparison - check Onkyo TX-NR545 price.
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