Onkyo TX-SR393 review
Dec 27, 2019
The Onkyo TX-SR393 AV receiver is the successor to the SR-373 and is still the most affordable in its lineup. It has updated design, which made the device more attractive in appearance. Check out oth...
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What are the main differences between the Onkyo TX-SR393 vs Pioneer VSX-532 and which AV receivers is better? The TX-SR393 has 5.2 channels amplifier and the VSX-532 5.1 channels. Only the TX-SR393 has a Dolby Atmos support. DTS:X is supported only by the TX-SR393. We have evaluated both AV receivers, TX-SR393 has an overall score of 5.2 out of 10 vs 4.3 out of 10 for VSX-532.
Advantages Onkyo TX-SR393 over Pioneer VSX-532
- Dolby Vision compatible
- Has a GUI (Graphic User Interface)
- Multi-zone
Advantages Pioneer VSX-532 over Onkyo TX-SR393
- Bi-amp connection of front speakers
- Pure direct/Straight mode
Onkyo TX-SR393 vs Pioneer VSX-532
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Pioneer VSX-532 review
Jan 10, 2020
The Pioneer VSX-532 is impressive because it provides enough options to demonstrate how much its small black box and low cost can deliver. A subwoofer preamp output provides a connection to a powered...
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Product
Onkyo TX-SR393
Pioneer VSX-532
Model
TX-SR393
VSX-532
Brand
Onkyo
Pioneer
Reviews
46
298
Amplifier
Channels
5.2
5.1
Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm
80/8 20Hz-20KHz, 155/6 1KHz
80/8 20Hz-20KHz, 150/6 1KHz
Output impedance, Ohm
8, 6
8, 6
Frequency response
10Hz-100KHz
10Hz-100KHz
THD in stereo, %
0.08
0.08
Audio features
Digital to analog converter (DAC)
AKM 384 KHz/32-bit
192 KHz/24-bit
Bi-amping
Pure direct (straight)
Auto speaker calibration
AccuEQ
MCACC
Speaker A/B switching
Other audio features
Advanced Music Optimizer, Hi-Res audio, CinemaFILTER
Advanced Sound Retriever
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
USB
1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)
Bluetooth
Ethernet (RJ45)
DLNA
MHL
Streaming services
Apple Music (AirPlay)
Google Play Music
Amazon Music
Spotify
Other streaming services
has not
has not
Extensive connection
HDMI input/output
4/1
4/1
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
1
Headphone output
1 x 6.3
1 x 6.3
Optical digital input
1
1
Coaxial digital input
1
1
Composite input
2
2
Component input/output
0/0
0/0
Phono (MM) input
Front panel connectors
phones, setup mic
USB, phones, setup mic
Multi channel preamp output
Video features
HDR (High Dynamic Range)
HDR10
HDR10
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 scaling
HDMI to HDMI scaling
Dolby Vision
Other video features
DeepColor, x.v.Color, HLG, BT.2020
DeepColor, x.v.Color
Additional features
Voice control
App control
Android
Display
fluorescent
fluorescent
Tuner
AM, FM
AM, FM
Sleep timer
Auto power off
ECO mode
Graphical user interface (GUI)
Setup assistant
Firmware update
USB
Other additional features
has not
has not
Multi-room
Multi-room zones
2
has not
Zone audio output
speaker
has not
Zone HDMI output
has not
Multi-room control
has not
has not
RS-232
0
0
Remote control input/output (IR)
0/0
0/0
DC trigger output (12V)
0
0
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 96/24, DTS Neo:X
Auro-3D
IMAX Enhanced
Multichannel stereo
Audio file formats
MP3
WMA
AAC
WAV
FLAC
ALAC
Other audio file formats
has not
has not
Power
Operational power consumption, W
445
210
Standby consumption, W
0.1
0.35
Removable power cord
Dimensions
Size W x H x D, cm/inches
43.5 x 16 x 32.8/17 x 6.3 x 12.8
43.5 x 17.2 x 36/17. x 6.6 x 12.6
Weight, kg/lbs
8.2/18.1
7.7/17.6
AV receivers CHooseratoR comparison rating
- 5.2Onkyo TX-SR393
- 4.3Pioneer VSX-532
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