Onkyo TX-RZ710 vs Harman Kardon AVR 1510 review

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Onkyo TX-RZ710 vs Harman Kardon AVR 1510 review

Onkyo TX-RZ710
vs
Harman Kardon AVR 1510

Onkyo TX-RZ710 vs Harman Kardon AVR 1510 comparison definitely makes sense.

Amplifier

A significant difference between the receivers in the number of channels, Onkyo TX-RZ710 has 7.2 versus 5.1 for Harman Kardon AVR 1510. Regarding power, then TX-RZ710 has such a W/Ohm ratio - 175/6 when AVR 1510 has a power of 75/8, 75/6. The THD is 0.08% for the TX-RZ710 but 0.09% for the AVR 1510.

Audio features

Characteristics of digital to analog converter (DAC) are different, AK4458 384 KHz/32-bit for TX-RZ710 and 192 KHz/24-bit for the AVR 1510. Only the TX-RZ710 supports Bi-amping feature. The Onkyo TX-RZ710 can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing. Only the TX-RZ710 has Bluetooth support. Only the TX-RZ710 supports Spotify.

Video features

Only the Onkyo TX-RZ710 has support for High dynamic range (HDR). Compared AV receivers retain the quality of 4K/60Hz signal when transmitting from a source to a TV or projector. HDMI signal transmission in standby mode is implemented in each of the devices. The TX-RZ710 can scale the input HDMI signal, unlike the AVR 1510. The HDR standard - Dolby Vision is not supported by these receivers.

Extensive connections

The Onkyo TX-RZ710 has 8/2 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 4/1 HDMI connectors of the Harman Kardon AVR 1510.Onkyo TX-RZ710 connectionsHarman Kardon AVR 1510 connections The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Unfortunately, HDMI eARC is not available on monitored devices. Of the two receivers in our comparison, HDMI CEC is present in only the TX-RZ710. Both models support the standard HDCP 2.2. The TX-RZ710 has a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player. A voice control is not available. An ECO mode is only available for the TX-RZ710. Unfortunately, the setup assistant is not available in each of the models.

Multichannel surround

Only the TX-RZ710 has a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format support. A surround technology DTS:X is supported only by the TX-RZ710.

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General

Item

Onkyo TX-RZ710
Harman Kardon AVR 1510

Model

TX-RZ710
AVR 1510

Brand

Onkyo
Harman Kardon

Reviews

75
83

Amplifier

Channels

7.2
5.1

Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm

175/6
75/8, 75/6

Output impedance, Ohm

6
8, 6

Frequency response

20Hz-20KHz
10Hz-130KHz

THD in stereo, %

0.08
0.09

Audio features

Digital to analog converter (DAC)

AK4458 384 KHz/32-bit
192 KHz/24-bit

Bi-amping

Pure direct (straight)

Auto speaker calibration

AccuEQ

Speaker A/B switching

Other audio features

Double Bass Function, Hi-Res audio
has not

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

2.4/5GHz

USB

1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

1
1

DLNA

MHL

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

AirPlay

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

Deezer, TIDAL, Pandora, Tunein Radio
has not

Extensive connection

HDMI input/output

8/2
4/1

HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)

HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)

HDMI CEC

Digital content protection (HDCP)

HDCP 2.2
HDCP 2.2

Subwoofer output (LFE)

2
1

Headphone output

1 x 6.3
1 x 6.3

Optical digital input

2
1

Coaxial digital input

1
1

Composite input

2
2

Component input/output

2/0
0/0

Phono (MM) input

Front panel connectors

phones, setup mic, AUX
USB, phones

Multi channel preamp output

Video features

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

4K signal pass-through

4K/60Hz
4K/60Hz

8K signal pass-through

HDMI signal pass-through

3D signal pass-through

HDMI pass-through in standby mode

Video conversion

analog to HDMI

Analog to HDMI scaling

HDMI to HDMI scaling

Dolby Vision

Other video features

DeepColor, x.v.Color
has not

Additional features

Voice control

App control

iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android
iPhone, iPod, Android

Display

colour OSD
fluorescent

Tuner

AM, FM
AM, FM

Sleep timer

Auto power off

ECO mode

Graphical user interface (GUI)

Setup assistant

Firmware update

network, USB
network, USB

Other additional features

has not
has not

Multi-room

Multi-room zones

2
has not

Zone audio output

speaker, preout
has not

Zone HDMI output

has not

Multi-room control

Onkyo Remote App, FlareConnect
has not

RS-232

1
0

Remote control input/output (IR)

1/0
1/0

DC trigger output (12V)

1
1

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby TrueHD

Dolby Surround

Dolby (other)

has not
Dolby Digital Plus

DTS:X

DTS HD Master

DTS Virtual:X

DTS Neural:X

DTS (other)

has not
DTS-ES, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, DTS-EXPRESS

Auro-3D

IMAX Enhanced

Multichannel stereo

Audio file formats

MP3

WMA

AAC

WAV

FLAC

ALAC

Other audio file formats

has not
has not

Power

Operational power consumption, W

600
410

Standby consumption, W

0.1
0.5

Removable power cord

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size W x H x D, cm/inches

43.5 x 17.7 x 37.8/ 17 x 6.6 x 14.5
44 x 12.1 x 30/17.3 x 4.7 x 11.8

Weight, kg/lbs

10.5/23.1
4.6/10

Other

Release year

2016
2013
Onkyo TX-RZ710
Harman Kardon AVR 1510
Onkyo TX-RZ710
Harman Kardon AVR 1510

AV receivers SoundInspiration comparison rating

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  • 7.5
  • 4.2
  • 7.5Onkyo TX-RZ710
  • 4.2Harman Kardon AVR 1510