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ONKYO TX-NR474 5.2 Wireless Network AV Receiver vs SONY BDVN7200WB.CEK 5.1 Smart 3D Blu-ray Home Cinema System, Silver

ONKYO TX-NR474 5.2 Wireless Network AV Receiver specs

ONKYO TX-NR474 5.2 Wireless Network AV Receiver
 SONY BDVN7200WB.CEK 5.1 Smart 3D Blu-ray Home Cinema System, Silver specs

SONY BDVN7200WB.CEK 5.1 Smart 3D Blu-ray Home Cinema System, Silver
Type: 5.1 channel network AV receiver

Type: Home cinema system

Colour: Silver

Number of channels: 5.1

PERFORMANCE

Total power output: 1200 W

SPEAKERS
Speaker power: Output power: 135 W per channel

Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR): 106 dB

Configuration: – Tallboy speakers x 4
– Bookshelf speakers x 1
– Centre speaker x 1
– Subwoofer x 1

Frequency: 10 – 100,000 Hz

Power: – Speakers: 1000 W
– Subwoofer: 200 W

Impedance: 4 – 16 Ohms

Wireless capability: – Wireless speaker ready
– Wireless speaker kit included
– Wireless sound connection to TV

AUDIO FEATURES

SMART

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

Smart TV services: – BBC iPlayer
– YouTube
– Netflix
– Amazon Instant Video
– Crackle
– Sony Entertainment Network Video Unlimited
– Facebook
– Twitter
– Spotify
– Sony Entertainment Network

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

PLAYER
Supports high-resolution audio: Yes

FEATURES

Region/Zone: – DVD: Region 2
– Blu-ray: Region B

3D compatible: Yes. Though this player is 3D compatible, to experience 3D playback you will need other 3D equipment such as a 3D TV, 3D glasses, a 3D-capable HDMI cable, and a 3D Blu-ray Disc.

Playback via USB: Yes

Readable discs: – Blu-ray: BD-ROM, BD-R/RE, Bonus View, BD-Live
– DVD: DVD-Video, DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-R/-RW VR, DVD-R Dual Layer, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD+R Double Layer, DVD Camcorder 8cm DVD
– CD: SA-CD (SA-CD/CD) Playback, SACD-Text, CD-R/-RW, CD (CD-DA), CD Graphics, CD-Text

Playback via aux-in: 3.5 mm jack

AV FUNCTIONS
TUNER & CLOCK

Supported audio file formats: FLAC, DSD – DSDIFF / DSF, ALAC, AIFF, HEAAC v.1 / v.2 / level 2

Radio: – FM
– AM

Audio features: – S-master Digital Amplifier
– AV Sync
– Digital Music Arena
– Auto Mode
– Digital Music Enhancer
– Berliner Philharmonic
– Movie Mode
– Music Mode
– Football Mode
– (Enhance/Narration off)
– Night Mode

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

Audio processing: – Dolby Digital
– Dolby Digital Plus
– Dolby True HD
– Dolby Prologic
– DTS
– DTS96/24
– DTS-ES Matrix6.1
– DTS-ES Discrete6.1
– DSD
– DTS-HD HR
– DTS-HD
– DTS-HD LBR
– DTS Neo:6 (Music / Cinema)

Auto tuning: Yes

Video features: – 2D to 3D conversion
– TRILUMINOS colour
– Bonus View
– BD-Live
– Frame Advance

Presets: 40 presets

Upscaling capabilities: – Upscales to HD
– Upscales to 4k

Please note that a 4k Ultra HD TV is required to enjoy this feature.

SMART SOUND MULTI-ROOM

4K Ultra HD playback: Yes –

Other features: – IP Content Noise Reduction
– TV Side View remote
– Entertainment Database Browser (Gracenote)
– Xross Media Bar (XMB)
– Easy Setup (Quick Setup)
– Screen Saver
– Auto Power Off (Auto Stand-by)

Range name: – FlareConnect
– DTS Play-Fi

CONNECTIVITY
Multi-room connection via: WiFi

Hardware required: Router

Inputs: – HDMI x 1
– Optical x 1
– S-Video

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

Outputs: HDMI x 2

Compatible playback devices: – iOS
– Android

WiFi: No

APP FEATURES

Ethernet: Yes

Bluetooth: Yes

App name: Onkyo Controller

NFC: Yes

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

DLNA: Yes

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

USB: USB 2.0 x 1

CONNECTIVITY

GENERAL

Wireless: Yes

Power consumption: – On mode: 95 W
– Standby: 0.3 W

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.1

Colour: Black

NFC: No

Box contents: – Sony BDVN7200WB.CEK 5.1 Smart 3D Blu-ray Home Cinema System
– Wireless rear speakers x 2
– Remote control

Price: £449.99

Price: £499.98

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 9.8 / 10

Review Score: 9.7 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy ONKYO TX-NR474 5.2 Wireless Network AV Receiver or SONY BDVN7200WB.CEK 5.1 Smart 3D Blu-ray Home Cinema System, Silver, 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 SONY BDVN7200WB.CEK 5.1 Smart 3D Blu-ray Home Cinema System, Silver, 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 Sony, the average was £383.32 for Onkyo, £414.71 for Sony. The max for each was £449.99/£13999 and minimum was £249.99/£7.49

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

Price analysis of SONY BDVN7200WB.CEK 5.1 Smart 3D Blu-ray Home Cinema System, Silver

  • 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: 4573211152524
  • SONY BDVN7200WB.CEK 5.1 Smart 3D Blu-ray Home Cinema System, Silver
  • 1000 W
  • Catch-up TV & Streaming
  • Bluetooth / NFC
  • Supports High-Resolution Audio
  • Open up a world of entertainment with the Sony BDVN7200WB.CEK 5.1 Smart 3D Blu-ray Home Cinema System and its incredible features.Mind-blowing surround soundPrepare to experience entertainment on a whole new level as high definition home cinema meets high resolution audio.The Sony BDVN7200 5.1 Home Theatre System brings room-filling 5.1 channel surround sound to your home, transforming it into a cinema-like space. Whether you’re watching a Blu-ray disc, playing HD games or streaming internet content, you’ll be treated to beautiful, rich audio at all times.Advanced audio featuresMagnetic fluid speakers allow your BDVN7200 to output stunningly crisp and punchy audio bolstered by an S-Master HX digital amplifier that cuts distortion across the full frequency spectrum.Dialogue is rendered with superb clarity, while action and music take on an explosive quality that will pull you into the heart of the moment. Live Football Mode adjusts the sound so that you hear and feel every detail of crowd noise from those big matches.Digital Music Arena gives you a real live gig feel, taking you into the front row with advanced technology that renders every acoustic detail perfectly for all your concert discs.Make more of your moviesThe Sony BDVN7200WB.CEK 5.1 Smart Home Cinema System includes a 3D Blu-ray player so that you can enjoy films and TV programmes in the highest possible quality.DVDs are upscaled to near-HD levels, while Blu-rays and 3D discs are smoothly rendered in Full HD with stunning levels of depth, detail and contrast. 2D content can be converted to 3D, and the main unit is also capable of 4k upscaling – if you’ve got a 4k TV, you’ll be able to use this incredible picture enhancement feature.Play back photos, videos and music from a USB stick or external hard drive and enjoy all your media in pristine high resolution.Smart entertainmentThanks to an Ethernet port, the Sony BDVN7200WB.CEK Home Theatre Kit allows you to surf the web, viewing internet pages in pristine quality.Catch up on your favourite programmes with the BBC iPlayer app, or watch trending videos on YouTube. Facebook and Twitter apps keep you in the social loop, and there’s even more in the form of the latest movies and TV programmes from Netflix and other great entertainment streaming sources.Screen mirroring and network connectionsNFC gives you the facility to touch your NFC-enabled smartphone or tablet to the BDVN7200 so that you can mirror whatever’s showing on the device display to your big screen TV. It’s ideal for sharing photos, videos and other content with a room of people.You can connect with other DLNA-certified devices around your home to stream content to the home cinema system, so there are myriad different options to enjoy all kinds of entertainment across your home network without hassle.Don’t forget your HDMI cablesCheck out our range of HDMI cables to connect your input devices and to make sure your new home cinema system works perfectly, with improved transfer speeds.Look out for the Sandstrom Silver Series HDMI cables with their lifetime warranty.Packed with connections, network features and front-running picture and sound quality, this Sony BDVN7200WB.CEK 5.1 Smart 3D Blu-ray Home Cinema System will transform your living room.
  • Product codes: 4905524953527

What’s better ONKYO TX-NR474 5.2 Wireless Network AV Receiver or SONY BDVN7200WB.CEK 5.1 Smart 3D Blu-ray Home Cinema System, Silver?

There are obviously a number of differences between ONKYO TX-NR474 5.2 Wireless Network AV Receiver and SONY BDVN7200WB.CEK 5.1 Smart 3D Blu-ray Home Cinema System, Silver, 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 £499.98 pricep point of SONY BDVN7200WB.CEK 5.1 Smart 3D Blu-ray Home Cinema System, Silver.

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 SONY BDVN7200WB.CEK 5.1 Smart 3D Blu-ray Home Cinema System, Silver. 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 SONY BDVN7200WB.CEK 5.1 Smart 3D Blu-ray Home Cinema System, Silver 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:
9.67 out of
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