Featuring three HDMI-out options, the TX-RZ50 AV receiver delivers uncompressed HDMI 8K/4K transfer at 40 Gbps, increasing the bandwidth over its predecessors and taking full advantage of the capabilities of Next-Gen gaming consoles. Put through thousands of tests to obtain the coveted THX Certification, this SMART AV Receiver™ delivers a mind-blowing movie, music, and gaming experience to your home. DIRAC LIVE® ROOM CORRECTION

At the beginning of the year Onkyo along with their own Pioneer brand had announced a few new entries in the AV receivers market. For Pioneer we will talk more in an upcoming article but as far as Onkyo is concerned they released three units in the TX-NR series along with a single unit that belongs to their more premium RZ series and it’s the one we have with us here today. In addition to WiFi and Bluetooth, the Onkyo TX-RZ50 also has an old school Ethernet port, which allows you to connect it to your home network. This allows you to stream music from your network-attached storage device, or from other devices on your network. It also allows for firmware updates to be done over the network. 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 You don’t need to be an AVR expert to set up either of these receivers. Although both devices have a lot of inputs and outputs, they are labeled and intuitively laid out. After connecting your AVR device to the TV, simply press the home button on the remote to get to the main screen then go through the recommended steps.If loading HARMAN, etc, curves take that into account, and adjust with the AVR sub level before DIRAC. Onkyo has been in a state of flux in the last couple of years and having no new products lately only strengthen the fact that the good old days of the Japanese manufacturer are long gone. But it seems there is still some life left as 2021 marks the return of Onkyo to the markets even if their presence is still shaky and looking for one of their new released AV receivers is like searching for the Bigfoot. But in our Onkyo TX-RZ50 review today we will be looking at one of their latest releases that comes with a few very interesting features. Speaking about the TX-RZ50 specifications, first of all, I should say that despite the claimed nine channels, the receiver can be configured in the 11.2 or 7.2.4 system, thanks to the presence of pre-inputs (for this, you will need an external amplifier). Great, don’t you think? Also, ensure your speakers are ready for this power. The manufacturer claims to give you 250 W/Ch (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD, 1 ch) or 120 W/Ch (8 ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 0.08% THD, 2 ch). Of course, it would be better if you had a big room and strong eardrums, no different.

Non-Phase-Shift Amplification Circuitry: Onkyo's Wide Range Amp Technology (WRAT) circuit layout prevents phase shifting by pushing the roll-off point higher than the listening-level frequency. Amplifying sound without phase shift creates an uncommonly well-focused and realistic audio image. Lastly, the Onkyo TX-RZ50 also has a phono input, which allows you to connect a turntable and enjoy your vinyl collection. RZ50 Setup There are Component and Coaxial digital inputs. And, of course, a phono input to connect your vinyl player. Looks like you can connect everything to everything (USB is there, too, in case you were worried). The connectivity of this model is really impressive.

Listen at the same reference volume as in a commercial theatre in locations where the screen-to-seat distance is approximately 12 feet (3.5 m). To become certified, a receiver must pass 2,000 bench tests over 75 distinct categories. Welcome to 8K Ultra HD with the latest HDMI® You cant use MSO in the defense of Audyssey because MSO can also be used to approve upon DLBC. Compare DLBC directly with Audyssey's bass management outside of using MSO and one will find one advanced in fuction and the other one woefully inept requring the well know "distance tweak" to correct its native butchering of bass frequencies. Even prior to DLBC, the two weren't remotely close. With that said, I spoke with a friend who is regarded as one of the MSO gurus here and he stated that DLBC was accurate to the point that it wasn't worth the effort to even bother with MSO anymore unless someone was really trying to squeeze the last ounce out of seat to seat bass consistancy. That was literally music to my ears since I am in an accoustically challanged room in a 4 sub environment. In the world of high-end AVRs, Onkyo and Pioneer are brand names you might hear. For both of these high-end Japanese companies, you can find a range of options suitable for a modern home theater, with the models in review today being among their newest and most advanced models. The TX-RZ50 delivers enormous power on-demand to highlight every nuance of the music, movies, and games you love; all-the-while looking sleek and at home in your living space. TX-RZ50