Onkyo TX-SR353 vs Denon AVR-X4000 review

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Onkyo TX-SR353 vs Denon AVR-X4000 review

Onkyo TX-SR353
vs
Denon AVR-X4000

An affordable AV receiver is always a good option to consider, so Onkyo TX-SR353 vs Denon AVR-X4000 comparison definitely makes sense.

Amplifier

A significant difference between the receivers in the number of channels, Onkyo TX-SR353 has 5.1 versus 7.2 for Denon AVR-X4000. Regarding power, then TX-SR353 has such a W/Ohm ratio - 140/6 when AVR-X4000 has a power of 125/8, 165/6. The THD is 0.08% for the TX-SR353 but 0.05% for the AVR-X4000.

Audio features

Competitors' digital to analog converter (DAC) is identical to 192 KHz/24-bit. Only the AVR-X4000 supports Bi-amping feature. The Denon AVR-X4000 can transmit an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing.

Connectivity

Only the Denon AVR-X4000 can connect to the Internet via WI-FI. Rivals from our review have Bluetooth support. Only the AVR-X4000 supports Spotify.

Video features

HDR is not available on each model. HDMI signal transmission in standby mode is implemented in each of the devices. The AVR-X4000 can scale the input HDMI signal, unlike the TX-SR353. The HDR standard - Dolby Vision is not supported by these receivers.

Extensive connections

The Onkyo TX-SR353 has 4/1 HDMI inputs/outputs versus 7/3 HDMI connectors of the Denon AVR-X4000.Onkyo TX-SR353 connectionsDenon AVR-X4000 connections The HDMI Audio Return Channel (ARC) feature supports both devices. Unfortunately, HDMI eARC is not available on monitored devices. The Consumer Electronics Control (CEC) feature is present in most modern AV receivers and the models in our comparison are no exception. Both models support the standard HDCP 2.2. The AVR-X4000 has a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player. A voice control is not available. An ECO mode is not present in each of the AV receivers. The setup assistant will help you configure Denon AVR-X4000.

Multichannel surround

None of the rivals equipped with Dolby Atmos multichannel audio decoder. The receivers do not support the surround sound technology DTS:X.

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General

Item

Onkyo TX-SR353
Denon AVR-X4000

Model

TX-SR353
AVR-X4000

Brand

Onkyo
Denon

Reviews

59
134

Amplifier

Channels

5.1
7.2

Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm

140/6
125/8, 165/6

Output impedance, Ohm

6
8, 6

Frequency response

20Hz-20KHz
10Hz-100KHz

THD in stereo, %

0.08
0.05

Audio features

Digital to analog converter (DAC)

192 KHz/24-bit
192 KHz/24-bit

Bi-amping

Pure direct (straight)

Auto speaker calibration

AccuEQ
Audyssey MultEQ XT32

Speaker A/B switching

Other audio features

has not
Hi-Res audio, Audyssey Sub EQ HT, Audyssey LFC

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

USB

1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

1

DLNA

MHL

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

AirPlay

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

has not
Pandora, Sirius XM

Extensive connection

HDMI input/output

4/1
7/3

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)

1
2

Headphone output

1 x 6.3
1 x 6.3

Optical digital input

1
2

Coaxial digital input

1
2

Composite input

2
3

Component input/output

0/0
2/1

Phono (MM) input

Front panel connectors

USB, phones, setup mic
USB, HDMI, phones, setup mic, AUX

Multi channel preamp output

Video features

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

4K signal pass-through

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

Analog to HDMI scaling

HDMI to HDMI scaling

Dolby Vision

Other video features

DeepColor, x.v.Color
DeepColor, x.v.Color

Additional features

Voice control

App control

iPhone, iPad, Mac, Android

Display

fluorescent
fluorescent

Tuner

AM, FM
AM, FM

Sleep timer

Auto power off

ECO mode

Graphical user interface (GUI)

Setup assistant

Firmware update

network, USB

Other additional features

has not
IP Control

Multi-room

Multi-room zones

has not
3

Zone audio output

has not
speaker, preout

Zone HDMI output

has not

Multi-room control

has not
Denon Remote App

RS-232

0
1

Remote control input/output (IR)

0/0
1/1

DC trigger output (12V)

0
2

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby TrueHD

Dolby Surround

Dolby (other)

Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Digital Plus

DTS:X

DTS HD Master

DTS Virtual:X

DTS Neural:X

DTS (other)

DTS-EXPRESS
DTS 96/24, DTS-EXPRESS, DTS NEO:X

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

210
670

Standby consumption, W

0.45
0.1

Removable power cord

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size W x H x D, cm/inches

43.5 x 16.8 x 32.6/17 x 6.2 x 12.6
43.4 x 16.7 x 38/17 x 6.3 x 15

Weight, kg/lbs

8/17
12.3/26.4

Other

Release year

2016
2014
Onkyo TX-SR353
Denon AVR-X4000
Onkyo TX-SR353
Denon AVR-X4000

AV receivers SoundInspiration comparison rating

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  • 4
  • 7.6
  • 4Onkyo TX-SR353
  • 7.6Denon AVR-X4000