Onkyo TX-NR696 vs Onkyo TX-NR595

Onkyo TX-NR696 review

To achieve the power of built-in amplifiers of 175 W per channel (6 ohms), a custom power transformer with a low noise level is installed in the system. High capacity capacitors are also, according to the manufacturer, custom-made. Onkyo TX-NR696 is supported by Dolby Atmos and DTS: X, and it is argued that in the absence of “top” speakers, that is, if 5.2.2 is not possible, Dolby Atmos HeightVirtualizer and DTS Virtual: X technologies will be able to create a three-dimensional sound field from horizontal column layouts.

Onkyo TX-NR595 review

The TX-NR595 is a 7x 80-watt-per-channel receiver (4 ohms) with an exhaustive list of features, similar with its opponent from Onkyo TX-NR696 vs Onkyo TX-NR595 comparison. The TX-NR595 utilizes six HDMI inputs all of which support 4K/60p, 4:4:4, 24-bit video pass-through, and the HDCP 2.2 digital copy-protection standard. Video with HDR (High Dynamic Range) in HDR10, HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma), or Dolby Vision formats is passed through to a compatible display.

Onkyo TX-NR696 pros & cons

Onkyo TX-NR595 pros & cons