Onkyo TX-RZ800 7.2-channel home theater receiver with Wi-Fi Bluetooth Apple AirPlay and Dolby Atmos

Power and Processing:

7-channel amplifier

135 watts per channel into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at .08% THD, with 2 channels driven

Dolby and DTS surround sound decoding

Dolby Atmos processing for use with in-ceiling or "height" speakers for more enveloping home theater sound

DTS:X for an immersive, 3-dimensional soundstage (available via summer 2016 firmware update)

THX Select2 Plus certified for uncompromised home theater sound

AccuEQ automatic speaker calibration optimizes your system's sound for your room (microphone included)

Digital and Streaming Music Options:

built-in Wi-Fi for listening to music from a networked PC, free Internet radio, and music services

includes support for Pandora, Spotify, SiriusXM, Slacker, TuneIn, and Deezer (subscription required for some services)

built-in Bluetooth for wireless music streaming from a compatible smartphone, tablet, or computer

Apple AirPlay for streaming music from an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or computer running iTunes

DLNA-certified for streaming music with compatible devices and computers

plays high-resolution digital music files via USB storage device or a networked computer

PCM files up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution; DSD files up to 5.6 MHz

Multi-room Audio/Video:

three-zone/three-source output

powered stereo audio outputs for 2nd room

using powered 2nd-room output allows 5.2 home theater in main room

Zone 2 HDMI output allows you to watch different video content simultaneously on two TVs

line-level 2nd- and 3rd-room outputs for use with a separate amplifier or powered speakers

output in 3rd room requires the use of separate amplifier or powered speakers

only players connected to the AUDIO IN jack by analog connection can be played in Zone 3

Audio Performance Features:

high-current amplifier design with large power transformer

Pure Direct Analog Path disengages all digital circuitry for clean playback of analog sources

32-bit/384kHz Asahi Kasei AKM4458 digital-to-analog converter for clear sound from digital sources

Music Optimizer function enhances the sound quality of compressed music files and Bluetooth streams

bi-amp capability with compatible front speakers by reassigning "surround back" channels

Connections:

HDMI 2.0a audio/video switching: 8 in, 2 out (includes front-panel input)

HDCP 2.2 technology ensures compatibility with 4K Ultra HD sources and TVs (HDMI inputs 1-5, and monitor outputs only)

HDR-compatible for extended picture contrast and brightness with compatible 4K TVs and HDR-encoded content

component video switching: 2 in, 1 out

composite video switching: 3 in, 1 out

digital audio inputs: 3 optical and 2 coaxial

8 analog stereo audio inputs

phono input for direct connection of a turntable

7.2-channel preamp outputs for connection to a separate power amplifier

rear-panel USB port for audio playback from USB storage devices

Ethernet port for network connection

outputs for 11 speakers (Front L/R, Center, Surround L/R, Surround Back L/R, Height L/R, Zone 2 L/R)

receiver can power a maximum of seven channels at once

RS 232, IR, and 12-volt trigger connections for use with external controllers

General Features:

free Onkyo remote app lets you use your Apple or Android device as a Wi-Fi remote

4K/60p and 3D video pass-through

HDMI standby pass-through allows access to all HDMI connected devices without having to power on the receiver

Audio Return Channel function receives digital audio signals from a compatible TV's tuner via HDMI

Phase-Matching Bass Boost optimizes low frequencies to preserve clarity with vocals and movie dialogue

40 AM/FM presets

remote control

17-1/8"W x 7-15/16"H x 18-1/16"D (10-1/4"H with Wi-Fi antennas raised)


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Item# 580RZ800

MFR# TX-RZ800


About the Onkyo TX-RZ800

by Crutchfield'sDeia Z.

The evolution of home theater

Think you know all the things a home theater receiver can do? You might be in for a surprise. The Onkyo TX-RZ800 has more than a few tricks up its sleeve, including full support for 4K Ultra HD video and the latest multi-dimensional surround sound formats. THX Select2 Plus certification ensures spot-on reproduction of movie soundtracks for a truly theater-like experience in your living room. A whole host of wireless streaming options gives you quick access to a huge variety of music, and flexible amp configurations let you set up your system exactly how you want it, so you can even branch out into other rooms. A Wi-Fi remote app turns your phone or tablet into a convenient remote to control everything.

Take your home theater above and beyond with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X

A technology that just made its debut in home theater receivers last year, Dolby Atmos creates the most lifelike, captivating surround sound of any audio format we've heard to date. If you're watching a plane take off onscreen, your ears will follow it down the runway along with your eyes, and as it flies overhead you might swear your hair is blowing back as it roars directly above you. The TX-RZ800 supports a 5.1.2 Atmos setup. If you're ready to explore this new dimension in home theater sound, you'll just need to add a pair of in-ceiling speakers to your five-channel system, or pick up a pair of Atmos enabled upward-firing speakers to project sound off your ceiling and create the height effects that make an Atmos system so riveting.

Onkyo will release a firmware update in the summer of 2016 that will give this receiver DTS:X surround sound, an upcoming format which will use object-based processing similar to Dolby Atmos and overhead speakers for immersive home theater.

Endless streaming options

The TX-RZ800's built-in Wi-Fi lets you access the music you have stored on your networked computer, plus you can take advantage of free Internet radio and other subscription-based Internet radio services like Spotify, Pandora, and SiriusXM Internet radio. All of these options can be controlled with the Onkyo Remote app on your phone. Bluetooth lets you stream any music you listen to on your phone or tablet directly to the receiver for playback through your home speakers, and Apple AirPlay lets you send music wirelessly from a compatible Apple device or from any computer with iTunes.




Great sound is key

Audio performance is at the heart of the TX-RZ800's design. Onkyo's Wide Range Amplifier technology gives you smooth sound with minimal distortion for thrilling movie sound effects. Phase-matching Bass Boost lets you enjoy deep, thunderous low frequency effects while vocals and dialogue remain clear. Music aficionados will appreciate decoding for high-resolution DSD and FLAC files, along with other high-res formats. Onkyo's Music Optimizer helps improve the sound of compressed audio files and Bluetooth streams so you can hear your music the way it was meant to be heard. A premium 32-bit/384kHz digital-to-analog converter uses an exclusive low-distortion filtering technology to deliver crystal-clear reproduction of music and TV and movie soundtracks.

Enjoy music and video in multiple rooms

Ever wish you had a dedicated music listening room? It isn't hard to set one up with the TX-RZ800's multi-zone audio capabilities. Powered Zone 2 outputs let you connect a pair of speakers for stereo sound in another room, so you can still enjoy 5.2-channel surround sound in your living room. You can also connect a stereo receiver through line-level Zone 2 and Zone 3 connections and use the 'RZ800 as a preamp. Whole House Mode lets you play the same song in all zones, or you can listen to a different song in each room. A second HDMI out lets you watch video from two separate sources in your living room and a second room. Use the Onkyo Remote app to control playback in different zones from anywhere in the house.

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The Onkyo TX-RZ800 is a robust 7.2-channel network A/V receiver released in 2015. Built for home theater enthusiasts, it delivers thundering power, highly detailed sound separation, and immersive object-based audio. However, its slightly clinical high-end and older HDMI standard make it best suited for dedicated movie setups rather than modern gaming rigs. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Key Strengths

Heavyweight Performance: Features discrete amplification and a high-current EI transformer that comfortably handles demanding 4-ohm speakers without overheating. [1, 2, 3]

Immersive Surround: Supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, complete with dedicated height channel outputs for a 5.1.2 configuration. [1, 2]

Audiophile Components: Equipped with a premium Asahi Kasei 384 kHz/32-bit DAC and Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry (VLSC) to significantly reduce digital noise. [1, 2]

Connectivity: Includes zone 2 HDMI output, built-in Wi-Fi, AirPlay,