Deciding on whether to buy a product like ONKYO TX-NR474 5.2 Wireless Network AV Receiver or perhaps LG SK9Y 5.1.2 Wireless Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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ONKYO TX-NR474 5.2 Wireless Network AV Receiver vs LG SK9Y 5.1.2 Wireless Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos

ONKYO TX-NR474 5.2 Wireless Network AV Receiver specs

ONKYO TX-NR474 5.2 Wireless Network AV Receiver
 LG SK9Y 5.1.2 Wireless Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos specs

LG SK9Y 5.1.2 Wireless Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos
Type: 5.1 channel network AV receiver

Type: Sound bar with wireless subwoofer

Colour: Black

Number of channels: 5.1.2

PERFORMANCE

Total power output: 500 W

SPEAKERS
Speaker power: Output power: 135 W per channel

Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR): 106 dB

Configuration: – Sound bar x 1
– Wireless subwoofer x 1

Frequency: 10 – 100,000 Hz

Power: – Sound bar: 300 W
– Subwoofer: 200 W

Impedance: 4 – 16 Ohms

Wireless capability: Wireless subwoofer x 1

PLEASE NOTE: Wireless capability requires compatible devices. A wired connection is required to TV / DVD / Blu-ray player. All units still require a power source.

AUDIO FEATURES

SMART

Audio processing: – Dolby Atmos
– DTS:X
– Dolby TrueHD
– DTS-HD Master Audio
– DSD
– DVD-Audio
– Super Audio CD (SACD)
– Multichannel PCM

Other smart features: Compatible with Google Assistant speakers

Audio presets: – Dolby Surround
– DTS
– Rock
– Sports
– Action
– RPG

AV FUNCTIONS
Supports high-resolution audio: Yes

FEATURES

High-Resolution Audio supported: Yes

Supported audio file formats: – FLAC
– OGG
– WAV
– M4A
– MP3
– WMA
– AAC
– AAC+

Playback via USB: Yes

Audio features: – Dolby Atmos
– Upward firing speakers

Playback via aux-in: 3.5 mm jack

4K pass-through: Yes

TUNER & CLOCK

MULTI-ROOM

Radio: – FM
– AM

Multi-room features: Chromecast built-in

Radio bandwidths supported: – FM: 87.5 – 108 MHz
– AM: 522 – 1,611 kHz & 530 – 1,710 kHz

CONNECTIVITY
Auto tuning: Yes

Presets: 40 presets

Inputs: HDMI 2.0 with ARC x 1

SMART SOUND MULTI-ROOM

Outputs: – Optical x 1
– HDMI 2.0 x 1

WiFi: Built-in WiFi

Range name: – FlareConnect
– DTS Play-Fi

Ethernet: Yes

Multi-room connection via: WiFi

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0

Hardware required: Router

GENERAL
Compatible hardware components: – NCP-302
– CS-N1075
– R-N855
– CR-N775D
– CS-N575D
– NCP-302
– NCP-302

Compatible playback devices: – iOS
– Android

Colour: Dark Titan Silver

APP FEATURES

Box contents: – LG SK9Y 5.1.2 Wireless Sound Bar
– Subwoofer
– Remote
– Batteries
– Wall mount
– Optical cable
– User manual
– Warranty card

Dimensions: – Sound bar: 58 x 1200 x 145 mm (H x W x D)
– Subwoofer: 221 x 390 x 312.8 mm (H x W x D)

App name: Onkyo Controller

Boxed dimensions: 467 x 1266 x 284 mm (H x W x D)

Multi-room app features: – Individual room management
– Multiple room management
– Multi Source management
– Streaming services management

Weight: – Sound bar: 5.64 kg
– Subwoofer: 7.6 kg

Streaming services available: – Spotify
– TIDAL
– Deezer
– TuneIn

Boxed weight: 16.8 kg

CONNECTIVITY

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 2 years

Wireless: Yes

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.1

NFC: No

Price: £449.99

Price: £599

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 8.7 / 10

Review Score: 8.5 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy ONKYO TX-NR474 5.2 Wireless Network AV Receiver or LG SK9Y 5.1.2 Wireless Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 173 products in the same category as ONKYO TX-NR474 5.2 Wireless Network AV Receiver, which is the Home cinema systems and sound bars category. Of these 173 products the average price was £542.45, the most expensive was £9999.99 and the cheapest was just £24.99. We then looked at the price of the 173 in the same as the LG SK9Y 5.1.2 Wireless Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos, which of course the average was £542.45, top price was £9999.99 and cheapest £24.99.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Onkyo and LG, the average was £383.32 for Onkyo, £1297.96 for LG. The max for each was £449.99/£9999.99 and minimum was £249.99/£29.99

Price analysis of ONKYO TX-NR474 5.2 Wireless Network AV Receiver

Price analysis of LG SK9Y 5.1.2 Wireless Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos

  • ONKYO TX-NR474 5.2 Wireless Network AV Receiver
  • Top features:- Powerful amplifier to showcase your speakers- FlareConnect for wireless multi-room audio- AccuEQ sound calibration for too-notch acoustics- Built-in Chromecast to enjoy your choice of streaming services- Bluetooth and four HDMI inputs for seamless connectionsPowerful amplifierBring surround sound to life with the Onkyo TX-NR474 5.2 Wireless Network AV Receiver.This audio kit adds muscle to your speakers so your favourite jazz music and classics are amplified as though in the recording studio. Movie soundtracks are more epic, and Sunday football more dramatic.Dolby Atmos and DTS:X Decoding amplify performance with sound effects bouncing around the room as they would in real life, making each film you watch an unforgettable sensory experience.FlareConnect Link wireless speakers positioned throughout your home with FlareConnect. Through this technology, the Onkyo TX-NR474 lets you take your music beyond the boundaries of the living room so you can enjoy listening to new favourites wherever you are.AccuEQ sound calibrationThe TX-NR474 uses an advanced calibration technology called AccuEQ, which adjusts sound according to the acoustics of the room so you can enjoy the best audio experience.Built-in ChromecastStreaming music from your smartphone, laptop, or PC to the TX-NR474 is a piece of cake.Control playback from Chromecast-enabled apps you know and love from your iPhone, iPad, Android phone or tablet, Mac or Windows laptop, or Chromebook.Bluetooth and four HDMI inputsConnecting the Onkyo TX-NR474 Network AV Receiver with your entire home entertainment system is simple thanks to Bluetooth.Four HDMI ports offer enough connectivity to control a complete Home AV System, a satellite box, and a game console such as your PlayStation.HDMI passthrough allows playback of the latest Ultra HD video formats with HDR.
  • Product codes: 4573211152517
  • LG SK9Y 5.1.2 Wireless Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos
  • Dolby Atmos: 3D sound from 11 speakers
  • Supports High-Resolution Audio with 4K pass-through
  • Wireless subwoofer
  • Chromecast built-in
  • WiFi / Bluetooth
  • Top features: – Dolby Atmos sound brings the cinema experience to your home – Wireless subwoofer lets you hear and feel low frequency audio – Google Assistant compatibility enables voice controlled playback – 4K passthrough delivers Ultra HD quality from console or Blu-Ray player Dolby Atmos sound You may have to face one way to watch the movie, but the sound is a different story. The LG SK9Y 5.1.2 Wireless Sound Bar features Dolby Atmos technology, allowing sound to soar around you rather than remain in one place. You’ll feel at the heart of the action whether it’s a movie thriller or your team in the cup final.Wireless subwoofer Hear deeper-sounding audio, and every high pitch without any loss of detail. With an included wireless subwoofer, the LG SK9Y Sound Bar delivers great sound at lower frequencies, to make your favourite movies sound more intense.Wirelessly connected, the subwoofer can be placed behind your seating area to pack the ultimate punch. Whether you want that home cinema feeling, or want to feel like you’re at a music gig, the LG SK9Y turns your sofa into the best seat in the house.Google Assistant compatibility Ask your sound bar to play whatever takes your fancy without having to lift a finger. Simply connect the LG SK9Y 5.1.2 Wireless Sound Bar to a compatible Google Assistant speaker and add smart functionality to your cinema-like experience. Find out the weather, set reminders for the day and listen to that album you can’t wait to hear, using only your voice.4K passthrough Don’t compromise on visual quality just because your console has to connect via your LG Sound Bar. With 4K passthrough, you can be sure that your games console, blu-ray player or 4K device displays on your TV in the rich, vibrant and vivid quality you expect. Combined with cinematic, enveloping audio, gaming is more exciting than ever.
  • Product codes: 8806098155194

What’s better ONKYO TX-NR474 5.2 Wireless Network AV Receiver or LG SK9Y 5.1.2 Wireless Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos?

There are obviously a number of differences between ONKYO TX-NR474 5.2 Wireless Network AV Receiver and LG SK9Y 5.1.2 Wireless Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £449.99 cost of ONKYO TX-NR474 5.2 Wireless Network AV Receiver is closer to the expectation you had than the £599 pricep point of LG SK9Y 5.1.2 Wireless Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between ONKYO TX-NR474 5.2 Wireless Network AV Receiver and LG SK9Y 5.1.2 Wireless Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that ONKYO TX-NR474 5.2 Wireless Network AV Receiver scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas LG SK9Y 5.1.2 Wireless Sound Bar with Dolby Atmos scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Home cinema systems and sound bars as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



ONKYO TX-NR474 5.2 Wireless Network AV Receiver



Rating:
9.33 out of
10