
Customers express satisfaction with the TX-SR494 7.2-Channel A/V Receiver's sound quality and ease of use. Many find the setup process straightforward and appreciate the power it delivers for the price, along with its connectivity options. However, a few users have reported issues with overheating and volume inconsistencies.
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Escape the everyday with spatial surround-sound From easy Bluetooth wireless streaming to the heart-pounding thrills of Dolby Atmos and DTS:X soundtracks, the TX-SR494 deepens enjoyment of daily life with great sound and smart features. Seven channels of high-current power give you freedom to choose a speaker layout that suits. Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer* or DTS Virtual:X place sound overhead or behind if you don’t want height or surround speakers and both Dolby Surround and DTS Neural:X are on board. Rear surrounds, bi-amped front speakers, or Powered Zone B audio are also an option. AccuEQ with subwoofer EQ and AccuReflex for 5.2.2-ch Dolby Atmos-enabled systems clarify sound in any space. As the heart of your home theater, the TX-SR494 has HDMI terminals supporting HDR and 4K/60p video, while the GUI with OSD over HDMI, Zone B pre-/line-out, and Vocal Enhancer function make this receiver a joy to use as well as hear.

Building key noise-reduction refinements into 100 W/Ch THX Certified Select high-current amplification, the Onkyo TX-NR6100 sets the bar for reference sound while bringing 8K/60p and HDR10+ video to your compatible display over HDMI. Enjoy Dolby Atmos and DTS:X soundtracks through your height-enabled surround system or use upmixing and virtualization solutions from DTS and Dolby to create a 3D sound-field from any layout. Cue and control music around your home with voice assistants Hey Google or Alexa, and connect a second display via HDMI Sub/Zone 2 output. Chromecast built-in, AirPlay 2, DTS Play-Fi, and Works with Sonos cover every multi-room situation, and if you connect passive loudspeakers, you can switch between a 7.2/5.2.2-ch and 5.2-ch + Zone 2 layout at the touch of a button thanks to dedicated Zone 2 speaker terminals. Features such as a quality MM phono equalizer and bi-directional Bluetooth wireless technology make this value proposition even more persuasive.

Bring cutting-edge technology to your home theater with this 5.1-channel Yamaha A/V receiver. Its built-in Bluetooth lets you stream music wirelessly to connected speakers via a paired compatible device, and it supports 4K Ultra HD video for generating crisp pictures on your TV screen. This Yamaha A/V receiver has auto room correction for optimal acoustics based on the space's characteristics. Includes HDMI 4K Ultra HD technology for compatibility with 4K Ultra HD TVs.

Give your home entertainment system a cinematic upgrade with the STR-DH790 7.2ch AV receiver. Experience the same all-encompassing surround sound you get in movie theaters at home with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support. eARC1, 2 lets you enjoy these latest audio formats with one-cable HDMI connection from your compatible TV. Plus, superior picture quality to match with 4K HDR pass-through.
| Pros for Onkyo - TX-SR494 7.2-Channel A/V Receiver - Black | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sound Quality, Ease of use, Setup, Power, Connectivity | Sound Quality, Ease of use, Power, Setup, HDMI | There were no pros for this product— | Sound Quality, Ease of use, Setup, Dolby Atmos, Price |
| Cons for Onkyo - TX-SR494 7.2-Channel A/V Receiver - Black | |||
| Overheating, Volume | Display, Input Switching | There were no cons for this product— | Display, User Interface, Remote, Menu, Heat |