Dec 27, 2019
Read MoreOnkyo TX-RZ840 vs Onkyo TX-RZ830 review
Onkyo TX-RZ830 review
The 9.2 AV receiver with THX Certified Select certification, power 9 x 180 W (6 Ohms), sounds as close as possible to the source, and also has transparency, detail, excellent dynamics and a wide frequency range, which is important for HD audio. The circuits are equipped with AK4458 DACs and VLSC technology, which eliminates impulse noise. AccuEQ Advance deals with the speaker calibration, eliminating standing waves in the listening area. Applies AccuReflex technology, which combines the phase of the speakers for Dolby Atmos with the rest of the speakers of the system. 
Onkyo TX-RZ840 review
The output power of this 9.2 channel receiver is 215 W / channel (at 6 Ohms). Its massive chassis is stocked with custom components that have been tested and matched to THX Certified Select reference standards and delivering high currents for a sound that can be felt both emotionally and physically. With support for up to 11.2 channels of 3D surround sound, including the new IMAX Enhanced format, the receiver can successfully become the center of all home entertainment. The next-generation networking features include AirPlay 2, Works with Sonos, built-in Chromecast, and more on 802.11ac Wi-Fi networks. 
Onkyo TX-RZ830 pros & cons
Pros
- It has good power, sounds good and is well laid out
- The onscreen setup is a breeze
Cons
- Remote is flimsy cheap plastic and is not a universal remote
Onkyo TX-RZ840 pros & cons
Pros
- The Onkyo TX-RZ840 is supremely feature rich
- Vocal Enhancer technology solves the problem of hard-to-hear dialogue in television programs and films
- Its massive chassis is filled with custom components that have been tested and selected in accordance with the THX Certified Select reference standards
Cons
- The remote control is cheap and basic, it does the basic tasks but should offer more so you don't have to connect a TV
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Product
Onkyo TX-RZ840
Onkyo TX-RZ830
Model
TX-RZ840
TX-RZ830
Brand
Onkyo
Onkyo
Reviews
39
128
Amplifier
Channels
9.2
9.2
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm
180/6
180/6
Output impedance, Ohm
6
6
Frequency response
10Hz-100KHz
5Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %
0.08
0.08
Audio features
Digital to analog converter (DAC)
AKM 384 KHz/32-bit
AK4458 384 KHz/32-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibration
AccuEQ
AccuEQ
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio features
Advanced Music Optimizer, Theater-Dimensional, Hi-Res audio
Advanced Music Optimizer, Theater-Dimensional, Hi-Res audio
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 2
AirPlay
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, TuneIn Radio
Deezer, TIDAL, TuneIn Radio
Extensive connection
HDMI input/output
7/2
7/2
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
1
1
Composite input
2
2
Component input/output
1/0
2/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectors
HDMI, phones, setup mic
HDMI, phones, setup mic
Multi channel preamp output
Video features
HDR (High Dynamic Range)
HDR10
HDR10
4K signal pass-through
4K/60Hz
4K/60Hz
8K signal pass-through
HDMI signal pass-through
3D signal pass-through
HDMI pass-through in standby mode
Video conversion
analog to HDMI
Analog to HDMI scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video features
DeepColor, x.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020
DeepColor, x.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020
Additional features
Voice control
Google Assistant
Google Assistant
App control
iPhone, iPad, iPod, 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
IP Control
IP Control
Multi-room
Multi-room zones
3
3
Zone audio output
speaker, preout
speaker, preout
Zone HDMI output
Multi-room control
FlareConnect
Onkyo Controller app, FlareConnect
RS-232
1
1
Remote control input/output (IR)
1/0
1/0
DC trigger output (12V)
1
1
Multichannel surround
Dolby Atmos
Dolby TrueHD
Dolby Surround
Dolby (other)
Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
Dolby Digital Plus
DTS:X
DTS HD Master
DTS Virtual:X
DTS Neural:X
DTS (other)
DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS
DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
Audio file formats
MP3
WMA
AAC
WAV
FLAC
ALAC
Other audio file formats
AIFF
AIFF
Power
Operational power consumption, W
870
850
Standby consumption, W
0.15
0.15
Removable power cord
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, cm/inches
43.5 x 20.1 x 39.8/17 x 7.8 x 15.3
43.5 x 20.1 x 39.8/17 x 7.8 x 15.3
Weight, kg/lbs
17/37.4
17/37.5
Other
Release year
2019
2018
AV receivers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 8.4Onkyo TX-RZ840
- 8Onkyo TX-RZ830
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