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Well to be fair that's only IF you NEED 11 internal powered channels in a 1 box solution.
Not to mention how you're defining "performance".
If you don't need 11 channels, they're plenty of much less expensive options with very similar real world audible performance.
Plenty of people understand(ie AVS,etc)benchmark specs performance(ie SINAD,DAC,etc) is not actually an audible benefit for surround/multi channel content.
Amp/power supply performance is easily negated using the pre outs.
Often people point out that Dirac is head and shoulders better performance benefit.
If true, this(nor both sister units & Integra 8.4) offer Dirac's top RC D-ART.
Just within Onkyo brand, having personally experience setting up all their current models.
Based on real world audible performance.
Unless you NEEDED an 11 powered 1 box solution.
I would say the RZ30 at $700 as being the high overall audible performance best price point.
Especially if you added the head & shoulders benefit of Dirac Bass Control and still having approximately $700 left in your pocket!
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I have this. Got it for when the $1500 was running. It's been great so far. I'm running with svs pinnacle ultra with center. Need to get some rears wired in and atmos. Been solid so far. It's a big and heavy piece though
I have this. Got it for when the $1500 was running. It's been great so far. I'm running with svs pinnacle ultra with center. Need to get some rears wired in and atmos. Been solid so far. It's a big and heavy piece though
The Ultra bookshelves are on sale for $350/ea, pretty good for those especially since they are well timber matched!
These new Onkyo units are a good match with SVS loudspeakers ime. https://www.svsound.com/products/ultra-bookshelf
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I have this. Got it for when the $1500 was running. It's been great so far. I'm running with svs pinnacle ultra with center. Need to get some rears wired in and atmos. Been solid so far. It's a big and heavy piece though
If you are thinking about it...and your room is set up the way mine is (height speakers in front and back...with surround speakers on the side) and the proper subwoofer(s)...
Well to be fair that's only IF you NEED 11 internal powered channels in a 1 box solution. Not to mention how you're defining "performance".If you don't need 11 channels, they're plenty of much less expensive options with very similar real world audible performance. Plenty of people understand(ie AVS,etc)benchmark specs performance(ie SINAD,DAC,etc) is not actually an audible benefit for surround/multi channel content.Amp/power supply performance is easily negated using the pre outs.Often people point out that Dirac is head and shoulders better performance benefit. If true, this(nor both sister units & Integra 8.4) offer Dirac's top RC D-ART. Just within Onkyo brand, having personally experience setting up all their current models. Based on real world audible performance. Unless you NEEDED an 11 powered 1 box solution. I would say the RZ30 at $700 as being the high overall audible performance best price point.Especially if you added the head & shoulders benefit of Dirac Bass Control and still having approximately $700 left in your pocket!
Hi last year i bought a used RZ50 good condition for $400 USD ..did i make a right choice considering price to value ratio?
Hi last year i bought a used RZ50 good condition for $400 USD ..did i make a right choice considering price to value ratio?
Only you can can tell us that since we don't have your home setup, speakers, or situation.
Buying used is typically great for value (especially for cars) but not knowing the history or how the item was treated can be a gamble.
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Hi last year i bought a used RZ50 good condition for $400 USD ..did i make a right choice considering price to value ratio?
At that price...assuming the unit is in good condition you could resell that and make a few hundred dollars today
About 3 years ago, I bought an open box RZ50 at the Best Buy outlet for like $575
I used it two years and sold it for what I paid for it
It sold in 1 day
That is an outstanding unit...especially for a sub $600 price..
Dirac onboard at no extra charge to boot
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That would cover the majority of DLBC cost especially for BF sale.
However...still a performance king at the time at this price point, all in
I have owned both its sister units and still own the Integra 8.4, they all share the same amp/power supply
Very high overall performance for the price point and frankly in a world of its own for a 1 box solution
Not to mention how you're defining "performance".
If you don't need 11 channels, they're plenty of much less expensive options with very similar real world audible performance.
Plenty of people understand(ie AVS,etc)benchmark specs performance(ie SINAD,DAC,etc) is not actually an audible benefit for surround/multi channel content.
Amp/power supply performance is easily negated using the pre outs.
Often people point out that Dirac is head and shoulders better performance benefit.
If true, this(nor both sister units & Integra 8.4) offer Dirac's top RC D-ART.
Just within Onkyo brand, having personally experience setting up all their current models.
Based on real world audible performance.
Unless you NEEDED an 11 powered 1 box solution.
I would say the RZ30 at $700 as being the high overall audible performance best price point.
Especially if you added the head & shoulders benefit of Dirac Bass Control and still having approximately $700 left in your pocket!
These new Onkyo units are a good match with SVS loudspeakers ime.
https://www.svsound.com/products/ultra-bookshelf
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If you are thinking about it...and your room is set up the way mine is (height speakers in front and back...with surround speakers on the side) and the proper subwoofer(s)...
...just do it.
Buying used is typically great for value (especially for cars) but not knowing the history or how the item was treated can be a gamble.
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About 3 years ago, I bought an open box RZ50 at the Best Buy outlet for like $575
I used it two years and sold it for what I paid for it
It sold in 1 day
That is an outstanding unit...especially for a sub $600 price..
Dirac onboard at no extra charge to boot
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