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Onkyo TX-RZ30 9.2-Channel AV Receiver - 100 Watts Per Channel, Dirac Live Out of Box, Works with Sonos Certified, THX Certified and More $799.99
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The TX-RZ30 stands out as a 9.2-channel receiver with Dirac Live included, HDMI 2.1, and Sonos certification, making it appealing for home theater setups that want strong room correction out of the box. The included Dirac room correction is valued enough to offset part of the price, and the three-year manufacturer warranty adds reassurance on a new-in-box unit. The main drawback is that it lacks Alexa support, and Dirac calibration has a learning curve, while deeper bass features like DLBC or ART can add cost. It is a solid fit if you want more channels and built-in Dirac without paying for a higher-end model.
The TX-RZ30 can be purchased with a TXRZ30 coupon code that reportedly brings the price down by $200 from a $999 listing.
The TX-RZ30 includes Dirac Live out of the box, which can reduce the need to pay separately for Dirac calibration features.
The receiver is described as new in box with a three-year manufacturer warranty, and some payment cards can extend coverage further.
Dirac Live room correction is described as not improving speaker quality but helping the system perform closer to its capabilities when speakers and placement are appropriate.
The TX-RZ30 is reported to have no Alexa support, which can limit smart assistant integration.
Dirac Live room correction is described as not directly correcting subwoofer bass, since bass handling is handled through DLBC and AVR bass management.
Dirac calibration is described as having a learning curve that can cause confusion or misinformation during setup.
DLBC is described as not being worth paying roughly another $300 for by at least one deal shopper, especially when DLRC is sufficient.
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Failure rate for most electronics will be highest in the first year, but I have no idea how long before components start breaking down for these newer receivers.
If they are not needed, no reason to pay for them.
FYI to get the Dirac RC that's included with this would cost $350 right now.
Very soon Dirac's annual Holiday sale will be up.
It will likely be 20% off as last year, most hoping it will go back to 30%.
There is a current Dirac sale going on right now for Denon/Marantz.
Unless you were going to buy all 3 of their RCs, better to wait for the coming Holiday sale coming up.
So do you NEED the extra two channels and or 2.1?
If you have no brand preference, don't need more than 9 channels & after Dirac.
This, even at this price is a really good buy!
People make a big deal about ART.
TBH hardly anyone in here finds any value in DLBC, they're not gonna spend another $300 on ART!
Helpful tip:
Dirac has a bit of learning curve.
The calibration process causes a lot of confusion not to mention the misinformation.
This is thee best process to follow in my experience.
If you're interested in DLBC at all.
Wait for likely next week, Dirac should come out with their BF sale.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=gjWZUZ1
Yes tied to Audyssey I believe.
If you have no brand preference, don't need more than 9 channels & after Dirac.
This, even at this price is a really good buy!
People make a big deal about ART.
TBH hardly anyone in here finds any value in DLBC, they're not gonna spend another $300 on ART!
Helpful tip:
Dirac has a bit of learning curve.
The calibration process causes a lot of confusion not to mention the misinformation.
This is thee best process to follow in my experience.
If you're interested in DLBC at all.
Wait for likely next week, Dirac should come out with their BF sale.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=gjWZUZ1
I want to give the included DLRC a try first, but am also curious about DLBC and will consider adding if there's a good deal. I have a Yamaha RX-V381 right now and I don't think YPAO did a very good job with room correction. Voices are a little hard to hear sometimes and the bass seems lacking. Of course it could also be my speakers but I tried an RSL Speedwoofer a few years ago and, despite being highly rated, it sounded too boomy in our open living/dining/kitchen room. I look forward to hearing what Dirac can do with the 5.1 speakers I have now and then plan to slowly add some floorstanding speakers and upgrade my sub for 5.1.2.
As mentioned almost everyone is content with it & have no need for DLBC.
Keep in mind, room correction(Dirac) does not improve the quality of your speakers.
Secondly Dirac Live does not correct your sub(s)/bass, that's all within DLBC.
It uses the AVRs bass management to calculate it into the calibration.
You should set up the sub prior to calibration.
That video mentions this.
Yes definitely give Dirac Live a shot.
As mentioned almost everyone is content with it & have no need for DLBC.
Keep in mind, room correction(Dirac) does not improve the quality of your speakers.
Secondly Dirac Live does not correct your sub(s)/bass, that's all within DLBC.
It uses the AVRs bass management to calculate it into the calibration.
You should set up the sub prior to calibration.
That video mentions this.
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Basically there are no "bad" speakers, you see the proof of that constantly.
What I meant was RC doesn't turn say entry level speakers into high end speakers.
It may help them perform more to their capabilities but it's not magic.
Top 3 things that affect the sound you hear(SQ).
Quality of all your speakers, their placement & room environment.
Too often people put the cart before the horse with all this ime.
As far as frequencies & RC.
Low bass frequencies is by far the most crucial to manage/correct.
That's the constant talk, about how people manage it.
Ultimately sound is completely subjective.
If after listening you find it satisfies your expectations then you are good to go imo.
BTW I like the superZs, had a pair loooong ago
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