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expirediconian | Staff posted May 10, 2024 11:33 PM

Onkyo TX-RZ50 9.2-Channel THX Certified AV Receiver

$899

$1,600

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Adorama has Onkyo TX-RZ50 9.2-Channel THX Certified AV Receiver on sale for $899. Shipping is free.

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About this Item:
  • Up to 120W per Channel at 8 Ohms
  • Up to 8K at 60 Hz or 4K at 120 Hz
  • HDMI 2.1 for Enhanced Gaming
  • 6 x HDMI-In / 2 x HDMI-Out
  • DIRAC Live Room Correction
  • THX Certified with 4 THX Listening Modes
  • Zone 2 HDMI Switching/Streaming
  • Bi-Directional Bluetooth Streaming
  • DTS Play-Fi Ready
  • Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) & Ethernet

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Adorama has Onkyo TX-RZ50 9.2-Channel THX Certified AV Receiver on sale for $899. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Editor iconian for sharing this deal.

About this Item:
  • Up to 120W per Channel at 8 Ohms
  • Up to 8K at 60 Hz or 4K at 120 Hz
  • HDMI 2.1 for Enhanced Gaming
  • 6 x HDMI-In / 2 x HDMI-Out
  • DIRAC Live Room Correction
  • THX Certified with 4 THX Listening Modes
  • Zone 2 HDMI Switching/Streaming
  • Bi-Directional Bluetooth Streaming
  • DTS Play-Fi Ready
  • Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) & Ethernet

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Model: Onkyo TX-RZ50 9.2-Channel 8K/4K Network AV Receiver, 250W Per Channel at 6 Ohms

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May 11, 2024 5:25 AM
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yimnvsMay 11, 2024 5:25 AM
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Quote from Modulus16 :
This or Denon AVR-X3800H?
Waiting for that deal to come back.
May 11, 2024 5:29 AM
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Modulus16May 11, 2024 5:29 AM
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Quote from yimnvs :
Waiting for that deal to come back.
I bit on the X3800 for $899, unsure if that was a good deal or if this would have been better. The biggest disappointment with the X3800 is that it's lacking component or composite video inputs.

Kind of a niche need, but I like connecting my old PS2 or Nintendo NES consoles for some retro gaming to my main TV. There are external adapters that are either 1) cheap and not very good or 2) extremely good and even more expensive.
May 11, 2024 6:39 AM
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supermanrobMay 11, 2024 6:39 AM
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Quote from Modulus16 :
This or Denon AVR-X3800H?
Depends on priorities you're after.
If Dirac Live rolled in is one, this is about the only real thing this has over the 3800.

On the 3800 you have to purchase Dirac Live for $350 but you get many more features this doesn't have.
As a matter of fact you pretty much get all the ones on the RZ70 and then some.
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May 11, 2024 11:46 AM
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supermanrobMay 11, 2024 11:46 AM
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I case anyone missed this very helpful video regarding Dirac Live.

A renowned AV Professional(AA) who worked directly with Dirac with key tips & tricks!
Covers a few common confusing issues and explanations.
It applies to any Dirac Live capable AVR.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=gjWZUZ1MeDg
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May 11, 2024 11:48 AM
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NattefrostMay 11, 2024 11:48 AM
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Did pioneer buy Onkyo? I thought they went out of business
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May 11, 2024 12:34 PM
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turnne
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May 11, 2024 12:34 PM
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Quote from Modulus16 :
This or Denon AVR-X3800H?
After you add the Dirac license and an appropriate calibration mic you would be at almost twice the price of the unit in this thread
At that price point I would buy the RZ70 day long.... a lot higher performance than the Denon X3800 in every way
Better dacs, much better amp/power supply and Dirac license and calibration mic included
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May 11, 2024 12:37 PM
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turnne
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May 11, 2024 12:37 PM
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Quote from Nattefrost :
Did pioneer buy Onkyo? I thought they went out of business
Both brands are owned by Voxx International
They also own a few other audio brands

https://www.voxxintl.com/consumer/

I actually own this unit and for this price I dont know anything on the market that touches it for home theater applications

I suggest you read the AVS forum thread from actual owners who have set this up and know the tips and tricks specific to this Onkyo
Each brand seems to have implement Dirac a bit differently..IMO..the Onkyo is a simplified set up of Dirac

https://www.avsforum.com/threads/...3/#replies
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May 11, 2024 8:07 PM
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TheSchlafMay 11, 2024 8:07 PM
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Quote from Modulus16 :
I bit on the X3800 for $899, unsure if that was a good deal or if this would have been better. The biggest disappointment with the X3800 is that it's lacking component or composite video inputs.

Kind of a niche need, but I like connecting my old PS2 or Nintendo NES consoles for some retro gaming to my main TV. There are external adapters that are either 1) cheap and not very good or 2) extremely good and even more expensive.
Considering new ones haven't budged from $1300 and refurbished from A4L increased in price $100, I'd say you got a deal.
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May 11, 2024 8:13 PM
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CTRL-ALT-DEALSMay 11, 2024 8:13 PM
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Quote from iDontTip :
Same question. Why this when lx505 is cheaper?
Different sound signatures maybe? Onkyo bright vs Pioneer warm
Biggest difference is the pioneers do not allow for independent crossovers for each speaker while the Onkyo does. Onkyo better if you prefer independent crossovers over one blanket crossover.
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May 11, 2024 8:19 PM
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CTRL-ALT-DEALSMay 11, 2024 8:19 PM
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Quote from Modulus16 :
I bit on the X3800 for $899, unsure if that was a good deal or if this would have been better. The biggest disappointment with the X3800 is that it's lacking component or composite video inputs.

Kind of a niche need, but I like connecting my old PS2 or Nintendo NES consoles for some retro gaming to my main TV. There are external adapters that are either 1) cheap and not very good or 2) extremely good and even more expensive.
I recently snagged a X4700H for $950 open box on eBay and chose that over this one after doing a ton of research.
This one is better if you need more HDMI 2.1 ports or Dirac, but the x4700 and your x3800 has Auro 3D, which is a great option for upmixing basic DD content to Atmos/DTSX level quality with object based sounds.
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May 12, 2024 2:12 AM
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jeffricks2051May 12, 2024 2:12 AM
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Quote from pet1700 :
This or the Pioneer LX505 for $650...
The Pioneer lx505 deal has expired. It's $1200 at the moment. I have no information that the deal will be back. Perhaps.
May 12, 2024 3:12 AM
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joogleMay 12, 2024 3:12 AM
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Quote from yimnvs :
Waiting for that deal to come back.
When was the last deal on 3800h?
May 12, 2024 3:24 AM
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Modulus16May 12, 2024 3:24 AM
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Quote from joogle :
When was the last deal on 3800h?
I got it 5 months ago from Adorama from this thread. https://slickdeals.net/share/iphone_app/fp/904645
May 12, 2024 4:25 AM
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supermanrobMay 12, 2024 4:25 AM
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Quote from yimnvs :
Waiting for that deal to come back.
Don't blame you.
After comparing all these i went with the 3800 when it hit $1k. Added both Dirac RCs(didn't need) for $560 on the sale in January.
It competes with the RZ70 especially if you have an external amp, we buy AVRs with pre outs for a reason after all.

Unless ALL your speakers are full range/reference speakers the added power on the RZ70 are negated when using your pre outs.

Bench tests aren't really audible and in practice not much relevance imo.
Just look at this and how people rave about this yet when benched tested by Amir at AS he concluded
"The amplifier has serious power limiting "feature" and even without it, it is not competitive with other products out there".
If you really want obvious better than RZ70, Cinema 50 + Dirac, great match.
Would really consider it if a new one came down to AC4L refurb price!
Last edited by supermanrob May 12, 2024 at 03:43 AM.
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May 12, 2024 4:38 AM
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supermanrobMay 12, 2024 4:38 AM
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Quote from Modulus16 :
I got it 5 months ago from Adorama from this thread. https://slickdeals.net/share/iphone_app/fp/904645
That was a crazy good deal!

If you felt you needed Dirac, many took advantage of the deal in January and paid $245 for Dirac Live.
$1145 well worth it for the many other features included over this receiver!

FYI Dirac regularly has the 30% discount around December 😜
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