Deciding on whether to buy a product like ONKYO TX-NR474 5.2 Wireless Network AV Receiver or perhaps YAMAHA RN303D AV Receiver, Black? 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 YAMAHA RN303D AV Receiver, Black

ONKYO TX-NR474 5.2 Wireless Network AV Receiver specs

ONKYO TX-NR474 5.2 Wireless Network AV Receiver
 YAMAHA RN303D AV Receiver, Black specs

YAMAHA RN303D AV Receiver, Black
Type: 5.1 channel network AV receiver

Type: Stereo receiver

Colour: Silver

Number of channels: 2.1

PERFORMANCE

Total power output: 230 W (115 W + 115 W)

SPEAKERS
Speaker power: Output power: 135 W per channel

Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR): 106 dB

Wireless capability: PLEASE NOTE:
– Wireless connectivity requires compatible devices
– All models still require a power source

Frequency: 10 – 100,000 Hz

AV FUNCTIONS
Impedance: 4 – 16 Ohms

AUDIO FEATURES

High-Resolution Audio supported: Yes

Supported audio file formats: – ALAC
– FLAC
– WAV
– AIFF
– DSD

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

Other features: Bass & treble control on front panel & remote

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

MULTI-ROOM
Supports high-resolution audio: Yes

FEATURES

Range name: Yamaha MusicCast

Multi-room features: Share audio with any MusicCast product

Playback via USB: Yes

Compatible hardware components: – WX010
– WX030
– WXAD10
– YSP1600
– YSP2700
– SRT1500

Playback via aux-in: 3.5 mm jack

Number of attachable multi-room speakers: 10

TUNER & CLOCK

APP

Radio: – FM
– AM

App name: Yamaha MusicCast Controller App

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

App compatibility: – iOS
– Android

Auto tuning: Yes

App features: – Music control
– Insert pictures
– Preset modes
– Supports playlist & queue functions

Presets: 40 presets

Streaming services available: – Spotify
– Juke
– Napster
– Qobuz
– Tidal
– Deezer

SMART SOUND MULTI-ROOM

CONNECTIVITY

Range name: – FlareConnect
– DTS Play-Fi

Inputs: – Optical x 1
– Digital co-axial x 1

Multi-room connection via: WiFi

WiFi: Built-in WiFi

Hardware required: Router

Ethernet: Yes

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

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 2.1

Compatible playback devices: – iOS
– Android

DLNA: Yes

APP FEATURES

USB: No

GENERAL
App name: Onkyo Controller

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

Power consumption: – On mode: 200 W
– Standby: 0.1 W

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

Colour: Black

CONNECTIVITY

Box contents: – Yamaha RN303D Stereo Receiver
– Remote control
– DAB/FM antenna
– Batteries x 2
– CD-ROM manual

Dimensions: 141 x 435 x 340 mm (H x W x D)

Wireless: Yes

Boxed dimensions: 220 x 500 x 390 mm (H x W x D)

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.1

Weight: 7.2 kg

NFC: No

Boxed weight: 9.5 kg

Price: £449.99

Price: £249

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews: 4

Review Score: 9.8 / 10

Review Score: 8.2 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy ONKYO TX-NR474 5.2 Wireless Network AV Receiver or YAMAHA RN303D AV Receiver, Black, 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 YAMAHA RN303D AV Receiver, Black, 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 Yamaha, the average was £383.32 for Onkyo, £327.22 for Yamaha. The max for each was £449.99/£629.95 and minimum was £249.99/£119

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

Price analysis of YAMAHA RN303D AV Receiver, Black

  • 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
  • YAMAHA RN303D AV Receiver, Black
  • 115 W per channel
  • MusicCast-enabled
  • Supports High-Resolution Audio
  • WiFi / Bluetooth
  • Top features: – Create a powerful stereo sound system using this as the hub – Big sound for your music with 115 W per channel – Yamaha MusicCast-enabled so you can create a multi-room music system – Supports High-Resolution Audio for the highest-quality sounds Create a powerful stereo sound systemWith the Yamaha RN303D Stereo Receiver, you’ve got a powerful central hub to create a high-quality stereo sound system. Add two speakers (each sold separately) from almost any brand and enjoy music the way you want to.115 W per channelYour songs and albums sound clear and rich with an impressive 115 W per channel, delivering 230 W total sound power – more than enough for satisfying music listening.Yamaha MusicCast-enabledNot just a stereo Hi-Fi amplifier, the Yamaha RN 303D Stereo Receiver can also act as a multi-room music hub. It’s equipped with Yamaha MusicCast, so it can connect with any MusicCast-enabled devices.If you’ve got Yamaha MusicCast speakers around your home (each sold separately), you can stream music from your smart devices via the receiver for huge sound in every room. Support for music streaming services, internet radio, Apple AirPlay and Bluetooth gives you plenty of listening options.Supports High-Resolution AudioHear music in exceptional quality. The Yamaha RN-303D supports High-Resolution Audio, so you can pick out every detail of lossless file types including ALAC, FLAC, WAV and DSD. Enjoy music as the artist intended.
  • Product codes: 4957812620352

What’s better ONKYO TX-NR474 5.2 Wireless Network AV Receiver or YAMAHA RN303D AV Receiver, Black?

There are obviously a number of differences between ONKYO TX-NR474 5.2 Wireless Network AV Receiver and YAMAHA RN303D AV Receiver, Black, 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 £249 pricep point of YAMAHA RN303D AV Receiver, Black.

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 YAMAHA RN303D AV Receiver, Black. 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 YAMAHA RN303D AV Receiver, Black scores 8.3 out of 10 from 4 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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