Onkyo TX-SR353 vs Sony STR-DH830 review

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Onkyo TX-SR353 vs Sony STR-DH830 review

Onkyo TX-SR353
vs
Sony STR-DH830

What is better - Onkyo TX-SR353 vs Sony STR-DH830?

Amplifier

The number of channels for receivers is different - 5.1 versus 7.1, respectively, for devices. In terms of power, there are differences, the TX-SR353 has such a ratio W/Ohm - 140/6, while the STR-DH830 has a power of 105/8. The value of total harmonic distortion is also different, and for the TX-SR353 it is 0.08%, but for the STR-DH830 it is 0.09%.

Audio features

The manufacturer installed different DACs, the TX-SR353 received the model 192 KHz/24-bit, but the STR-DH830 is equipped with 96 KHz/24-bit. None of the compared opponents supports Bi-amping. In the considered devices there is no function transmitting an audio signal directly to the amplifier and bypasses any DSP processing.

Connectivity

Wireless connection to the Internet via WIFI can not be performed on these receivers. There is a Bluetooth protocol at the TX-SR353. Support for Apple Music Services not implemented. Spotify is not available for these receivers.

Video features

Oddly enough, the support for the HDR function is not implemented in these units. Based on these AV receivers, it is not possible to transmit a 4K signal from the source to the TV or projector. Signaling over HDMI in standby mode can provide the TX-SR353 and the STR-DH830. None of the devices can increase the resolution of the incoming video signal. Review participants do not have the Dolby Vision feature.

Extensive connections

The number of HDMI inputs/outputs varies depending on the receiver, the TX-SR353 has 4/1, and the STR-DH830 has 5/1.Onkyo TX-SR353 connectionsSony STR-DH830 connections HDMI Audio Return Channel is implemented in both devices. HDMI eARC is not supported by the TX-SR353 and the STR-DH830. When comparing receivers, it becomes clear that each of the rivals can work with HDMI CEC. TX-SR353 and STR-DH830 support the standard HDCP 2.2. Unlike most receivers, our models do not have a built-in phono stage for connecting a vinyl player. Voice control of the basic functions of the receiver is not realized in both models. There is an ECO mode in neither AV receiver. None of these units can be properly configured using the setup assistant.

Multichannel surround

Generally no support for a Dolby Atmos multichannel audio format. A DTS:X surround technology is not supported by devices from our comparison.

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General

Item

Onkyo TX-SR353
Sony STR-DH830

Model

TX-SR353
STR-DH830

Brand

Onkyo
Sony

Reviews

59
62

Amplifier

Channels

5.1
7.1

Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm

140/6
105/8

Output impedance, Ohm

6
8

Frequency response

20Hz-20KHz
10Hz-70KHz

THD in stereo, %

0.08
0.09

Audio features

Digital to analog converter (DAC)

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

Bi-amping

Pure direct (straight)

Auto speaker calibration

AccuEQ
DCAC

Speaker A/B switching

Other audio features

has not
has not

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

USB

1 (USB 2.0)
1 (USB 2.0)

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

DLNA

MHL

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

has not
has not

Extensive connection

HDMI input/output

4/1
5/1

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)

1
1

Headphone output

1 x 6.3
1 x 6.3

Optical digital input

1
2

Coaxial digital input

1
1

Composite input

2
2

Component input/output

0/0
2/1

Phono (MM) input

Front panel connectors

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

Multi channel preamp output

Video features

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

4K signal pass-through

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
x.v.Color

Additional features

Voice control

App control

iPhone, iPod, Android

Display

fluorescent
fluorescent

Tuner

AM, FM
AM, FM

Sleep timer

Auto power off

ECO mode

Graphical user interface (GUI)

Setup assistant

Firmware update

USB

Other additional features

has not
has not

Multi-room

Multi-room zones

has not
has not

Zone audio output

has not
has not

Zone HDMI output

has not
has not

Multi-room control

has not
has not

RS-232

0
0

Remote control input/output (IR)

0/0
0/0

DC trigger output (12V)

0
0

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby TrueHD

Dolby Surround

Dolby (other)

Dolby Digital Plus
Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro Logic

DTS:X

DTS HD Master

DTS Virtual:X

DTS Neural:X

DTS (other)

DTS-EXPRESS
DTS-ES, DTS 96/24

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
240

Standby consumption, W

0.45
0.3

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 x 15.8 x 32.2/17 x 5.9 x 12.6

Weight, kg/lbs

8/17
8.2/17.6

Other

Release year

2016
2012
Onkyo TX-SR353
Sony STR-DH830
Onkyo TX-SR353
Sony STR-DH830

AV receivers SoundInspiration comparison rating

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  • 4
  • 4.1
  • 4Onkyo TX-SR353
  • 4.1Sony STR-DH830