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Onkyo TX-RZ30 170W 9.2-Channel 8K/4K Network AV Receiver (TX-RZ30BMDC) on sale for $999.99 - $300 with coupon code
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$699.99.
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About this Item:
- Power and Amplification: 9x 170 W (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 1% THD, 1-ch driven), 9-channel Class AB amplifier, 5 Hz–100 kHz (+1/-3 dB), 9.2-channel processing
- HDMI and Video Inputs: 6 HDMI in/2 out (ARC), 8K/4K Ultra HD, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDCP 2.3, HDMI 2.1a (VRR, QFT, ALLM, SBTM), 1 component, 2 composite
- Audio In/Out: 6 RCA, 1 RCA Phono, 1 optical, 1 coaxial, 9.2 ch preouts (2 independent subwoofers), Zone 2 stereo RCA
- Surround and Streaming: Dolby Atmos, Dolby Surround, DTS:X, Neural:X, IMAX Enhanced, Roon Tested, Chromecast, AirPlay 2, Spotify, Amazon Music HD, Tidal, Deezer, TuneIn
- Power Consumption: 760 W max, 50 W idle, <2 W network standby
- Dimensions and Weight: 17.1 x 7 x 15.1 in (43.4 x 17.78 x 38.35 cm), 25.4 lbs (11.5 kg)
Top Comments
Is everyone paying shipping, or am I doing something wrong?
Edit: tried to use paypal, that added shipping. switched to credit card, no shipping charge
Community Reviews
The Onkyo TX-RZ30 is a 9-channel AVR that stands out for Dirac room correction, dual independent subwoofer outputs, and strong value at this price. It is repeatedly framed as a better fit than pricier Denon alternatives when you do not need more than 9 channels, and the included Dirac calibration is praised for sounding great after setup. The main cautions are that Dirac Bass Control and other add-ons can raise the real cost, and the 170W power rating is described as misleading. Shipping and warranty support can also be a hassle because the unit is heavy and expensive to send back.
Common Questions (5)
The receiver includes Dirac Live for speaker correction, but Dirac Live Bass Control is an extra paid add-on. Bass Control is often described as the main reason to upgrade Dirac, especially if you use one or more subwoofers.
Yes. It is repeatedly described as a strong buy for 9-channel setups, especially for 5.2.4 or similar layouts, and the extra channels on higher models are not useful if you will never use them.
Yes, it has two independent sub outs, which is a major selling point over some alternatives. That matters most if you want better sub integration and room correction flexibility, especially with multiple subs.
Yes. Banana plugs should fit the receiver's binding posts and have been used successfully with its speaker connectors.
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does this rz30 hold itself as the better investment over the yamaha on sale here?
https://slickdeals.net/f/19232062-569-95-yamaha-rx-a2a-aventage-7-2-channel-av-receiver-at-amazon?v=1
Bigger Power Supply 750 W onkyo vs 360 W yamaha
Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA) 220 W (10% THD) vs 160 W (10% THD)
Newer Bluetooth Version 5․1 vs 4․2
Better room correction(Dirac Live vs YPAO), full pre outs, independent sub outs, access to Dirac subwoofer/bass correction (DLBC).
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For clarity I would suggest start by checking proper placement of all speakers and addressing room environment.
That will make the biggest impact.
With subwoofer/bass integration you have a bit of a bigger challenge.
Two different subs is not ideal, the 15 will be limited to the 10s performance, tight or accurate punch is not the 15s strong suit & Yamahas has a known low sub output signal.
If you do plan on trying to do it manually I would suggest looking into MSO software, it's free also.
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