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Onkyo TX-RZ50 9.2-Channel THX Certified AV Receiver

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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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  • 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.

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

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Blackfriday81
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Not accounting for inflation, I'd say somewhere between .99 and $1299.98
turnne
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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 14, 2024 12:07 PM
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shaddaiMay 14, 2024 12:07 PM
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Quote from supermanrob :
Imo DLBC is the main reason to get Dirac.
At the very least not having to go through all those 1K pages of pre & post
bass management settings/adjustments to figure out which you will prefer or work best for you is easily well worth it imo.
I paid $350 for multi DLBC, easily well worth that price!
So when you were talking about the 1k pages in the quote above, you weren't specifically talking about the AVS Dirac thread? Could have fooled me!
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shaddaiMay 14, 2024 12:11 PM
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Quote from supermanrob :
I completely agree about misinformation in here regarding Dirac!
By your own admission you don't own DLBC.
Remind us again how "exactly" you know DLBC is no benefit in your setup?
I think it was something about just having one sub! 🤔
The funny thing is you have the "look and feel" of someone trying to be helpful on Slickdeals. When someone has already dialed in their system based on their preferences, how is what you said helpful?
At best, you are a vendor with an agenda. At worst, you are a Slickdeals member with "approximate knowledge".
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JoeBellMay 14, 2024 01:23 PM
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Since the Pioneer 505 is so similar Rz50 wondering if this will ever get to the +50% off list. The 505 hits the over 50 discount already....

Perhaps rz50 has the reviews and place on their over all line up that they are reluctant to give that high of a price break.

Thanks OP for listing. Holding out to see if they come down a bit more.
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Quote from shaddai :
The funny thing is you have the "look and feel" of someone trying to be helpful on Slickdeals. When someone has already dialed in their system based on their preferences, how is what you said helpful?
At best, you are a vendor with an agenda. At worst, you are a Slickdeals member with "approximate knowledge".
Hmm that's funny, I believe even you mentioned "misinformation".

Giving information directly from Dirac's user manual & a renowned AV professional/installer that worked directly with Dirac concerning best way to use Dirac and common "misinformation" is NOT "helpful"!? 🤔

If they are "misinforming" everyone and since you claim to have read all those thousands of pages from so called "experts".
Please be "helpful" and tell us how they are misinforming everyone?
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shaddaiMay 14, 2024 04:25 PM
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Quote from supermanrob :
Hmm that's funny, I believe even you mentioned "misinformation".

Giving information directly from Dirac's user manual & a renowned AV professional/installer that worked directly with Dirac concerning best way to use Dirac and common "misinformation" is NOT "helpful"!? 🤔

If they are "misinforming" everyone and since you claim to have read all those thousands of pages from so called "experts".
Please be "helpful" and tell us how they are misinforming everyone?
So I should buy DLBC because you said so? Lol!

I anxiously await your next "pearl of wisdom"!
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fishinabarrelMay 14, 2024 04:49 PM
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I ordered this!
I plan to pick up a Marantz 5 channel Amplifier this weekend to go with it.

I'll let the Marantz handle LCR and the LR surounds. I'll let the Onkyo handle the 4 atmos and the 2 rears.
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turnne
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Quote from supermanrob :

Again no one is clamoring for DLBC.
On the contrary, more like complain about the cost and not worth it!
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Are you speaking just in the context of slick deals with these statements?
I " guess" that could make sense

If you are speaking the bigger market I disagree. People are very much interested in DLBC and ART
There is definitely a crowd that uses that AV Science Sinad numbers as an important metric as well

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shaddaiMay 14, 2024 05:47 PM
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Quote from turnne :
Are you speaking just in the context of slick deals with these statements?
I " guess" that could make sense

If you are speaking the bigger market I disagree. People are very much interested in DLBC and ART
There is definitely a crowd that uses that AV Science Sinad numbers as an important metric as well
The dude is all over the place. I can't tell if he's "for" or "against" Dirac. LOL!
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Quote from shaddai :
So I should buy DLBC because you said so? Lol!

I anxiously await your next "pearl of wisdom"!
lol I believe you're the one telling everybody what's "better or worse" or not "compelling"!

Just pointed out what Dirac says what their products do.

Clearly you disagree, why should we believe you?
I anxiously await your next "pearl of wisdom"!
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Quote from turnne :
Are you speaking just in the context of slick deals with these statements?
I " guess" that could make sense

If you are speaking the bigger market I disagree. People are very much interested in DLBC and ART
There is definitely a crowd that uses that AV Science Sinad numbers as an important metric as well
Well we are in SD after all.

Least expensive way of getting DLBC is the 3800 yet most people say it's not a good value!
Based on shaddai's crystal ball he know the 3800 is gonna get ART in the future!
That still doesn't garner much value.

Even shaddai isn't compelled on getting DLBC let alone ART.

So yes it sure looks like DLBC and or ART isn't sought after much IMO.

As far as sinad numbers they must not mean to much IN HERE since over at AV science Amir concluded about this AVR:
"The amplifier has serious power limiting "feature" and even without it, it is not competitive with other products out there"
Yet people in here say 99% of us would very satisfied with this.

Not my information, just an observation.
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Quote from supermanrob :
Well we are in SD after all.

Least expensive way of getting DLBC is the 3800 yet most people say it's not a good value!
Based on shaddai's crystal ball he know the 3800 is gonna get ART in the future!
That still doesn't garner much value.

Even shaddai isn't compelled on getting DLBC let alone ART.

So yes it sure looks like DLBC and or ART isn't sought after much IMO.

As far as sinad numbers they must not mean to much IN HERE since over at AV science Amir concluded about this AVR:
"The amplifier has serious power limiting "feature" and even without it, it is not competitive with other products out there"
Yet people in here say 99% of us would very satisfied with this.

Not my information, just an observation.
I dont think the context of SD is much in the higher end audio market
I guess you can make assumptions if you care to..but those assumptions fall into the realm of slick deals

DLBC and ART ( and Sinad numbers) are very important to a lot of AV enthusiasts.
I dont think SD represents a significant amount of the AV market

The assessment of the value( or lack of) of the X3800 has everything to do with the Dirac equipped Onkyo products, IMO.
Additionally, the Denon X3800 performed poorly in the AV science testing.
Poorly performing, high price, hundreds of dollars for Dirac are not a good combination.

I would assume, based on posts, that most people here on slick deals think Dirac is a better RC system.
In fact I would say that is true outside of slick deals in the Av world


To obtain that RC system in the pricing sweet spot of slick deals( in my opinion) in a thread such as this one
https://slickdeals.net/f/17424975-onkyo-tx-nr7100-9-2-channel-8k-4k-network-a-v-receiver-549-free-shipping?src=SiteSearch...is a big win in the context of this forum
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Quote from supermanrob :
Yet people in here say 99% of us would very satisfied with this.
The return rate on the RZ50 and frequent discounting is high (at least compared to something like the Denon 3800) so I find this "99%" number really hard to believe!
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Quote from turnne :
I dont think the context of SD is much in the higher end audio market
I guess you can make assumptions if you care to..but those assumptions fall into the realm of slick deals

DLBC and ART ( and Sinad numbers) are very important to a lot of AV enthusiasts.
I dont think SD represents a significant amount of the AV market

The assessment of the value( or lack of) of the X3800 has everything to do with the Dirac equipped Onkyo products, IMO.
Additionally, the Denon X3800 performed poorly in the AV science testing.
Poorly performing, high price, hundreds of dollars for Dirac are not a good combination.

I would assume, based on posts, that most people here on slick deals think Dirac is a better RC system.
In fact I would say that is true outside of slick deals in the Av world


To obtain that RC system in the pricing sweet spot of slick deals( in my opinion) in a thread such as this one
https://slickdeals.net/f/17424975-onkyo-tx-nr7100-9-2-channel-8k-4k-network-a-v-receiver-549-free-shipping?src=SiteSearch...is a big win in the context of this forum
No assumptions here, an observation!
As a matter of fact, you just made the common assumption about the 3800.

The 3800 has come down to this price(high price?).
For the same price it offers DLBC and according to shaddai & rumors it will get ART this AVR will not.

So this was poorly performing(also), same price, no access to the "very important" DLBC and ART! 🤔

With the 3800 IF you need Dirac, for the $350(when not on sale) you get Dirac Live+ four independent sub outs+ all assignable channels+pre amp mode for all channels individually and access to "very important" DLBC & ART.

In my observation for $1250 nothing comes close, that's a lot of value imo.

If that's not correct, which offers more especially when considering the "very important" DLBC & ART?
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Quote from shaddai :
The return rate on the RZ50 and frequent discounting is high (at least compared to something like the Denon 3800) so I find this "99%" number really hard to believe!
I completely agree, might want to ask turnne about that! 😜
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Quote from supermanrob :
No assumptions here, an observation!
As a matter of fact, you just made the common assumption about the 3800.

The 3800 has come down to this price(high price?).
For the same price it offers DLBC and according to shaddai & rumors it will get ART this AVR will not.

So this was poorly performing(also), same price, no access to the "very important" DLBC and ART! 🤔

With the 3800 IF you need Dirac, for the $350(when not on sale) you get Dirac Live+ four independent sub outs+ all assignable channels+pre amp mode for all channels individually and access to "very important" DLBC & ART.

In my observation for $1250 nothing comes close, that's a lot of value imo.

If that's not correct, which offers more especially when considering the "very important" DLBC & ART?
If its an observation then show me the verified data that shows what you stated as a percentage

Otherwise it an assumption based on limited information, at best

Then you are mixing metrics
For the arena of slick deals
First off..I dont think the slick deals crowd, for the most part, cares that AVR's get poor ratings at AV science
DLBC and ART dont seem like " must haves" either on slick deals

So what value does the DenonX3800, in the slick deals realm, have over the Onkyo RZ50 or frankly the 7100

On the higher level spectrum where people start to care about SINAD numbers, amp power supply performance, DLBC and ART the X3800 is WAY overpriced

Now, if the "every other week price "was $899 for the Denon X3800 I would have a different opinion

These Onkyo's( RZ50 and 7100) are a heck of a deal and from what I read in 3 years of owner's people seem very satisfied...with no complaints about the power limiting that AV Science experienced.
Again, I dont think the crowd buying the units cares as it meets their expectations

For the higher performance crowd the RZ70 seems to check all the boxes( for the under $3500 crowd, IMO)
At the $2k ish price that keeps popping up on it its also another deal, IMO
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