Onkyo TX-SR309 vs Pioneer SC-95

      Onkyo TX-SR309

      Pioneer SC-95
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      Highlights

      • 5.1 Channels
      • 5.1 Channel Processing
      • 65 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)

      Highlights

      • 9.2 Channels
      • 11.2 Channel Processing
      • 135 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
      • HDR10
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough, 4K/60Hz Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet

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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Onkyo TX-SR309
      4. Advantage of Pioneer SC-95
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Amplifier
      7. Speaker Configurations
      8. Immersive Audio Formats
      9. HDMI
      10. Inputs and Outputs
      11. Evaluations
      12. Specifications

      1. Overview

      Here we are comparing Onkyo TX-SR309 to Pioneer SC-95 to reveal their common strengths and weaknesses as well as the differences between them which will help you in making a correct decision before the purchase. The Onkyo TX-SR309 has 5 channel and the Pioneer SC-95 has 9 channel amplifiers with Onkyo TX-SR309's being less powerful.


      Onkyo TX-SR309 Pioneer SC-95

      Onkyo TX-SR309 was introduced in 2011. It is equipped with 5 channel amplifier with 65 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 5.1 maximum channel processing. It , passes 1080/60p video signal.

      Pioneer SC-95 was introduced in 2015. It is equipped with 9 channel amplifier with 135 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 11.2 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 4K/60Hz and upscales up to 4K/60p (4:4:4) video signal.

      We evaluated Onkyo TX-SR309 and Pioneer SC-95 and gave them scores of 61 and 89 out of 100 recpectively. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.

      Onkyo TX-SR309

      Pioneer SC-95

      Amplifier
      71
      Amplifier
      91
      Audio Features
      64
      Audio Features
      90
      Video Features
      46
      Video Features
      83
      Connectivity
      61
      Connectivity
      86
      Zones
      55
      Zones
      97
      Radio
      66
      Radio
      85
      OVERALL
      61
      OVERALL
      89

      For more details about the ranking please go to    Evaluations section.

      2. Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Onkyo TX-SR309 and Pioneer SC-95.

      PROS

      Onkyo TX-SR309

      Pioneer SC-95

      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   High Power Output - 135 W
      •   Front Wide Channel Support
      •   11.2 Channel Processing
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   DTS:X
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   8 HDMI Inputs
      •   4 HDMI Outputs
      •   USB Input
      •   RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   4 Zones
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify

      CONS

      Onkyo TX-SR309

      Pioneer SC-95

      •   Few Channels - 5.1
      •   Low Power Output - 65 W
      •   5.1 Channel Processing
      •   No Dolby Atmos
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No DTS:X
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   No HDR10
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   No Wi-Fi
      •   No Bluetooth
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   3 HDMI Inputs
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Ethernet
      •   No Zones
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Pandora
      •   No Spotify
      •   No Tidal
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   0 8K Input
      •   Few RCA Line Inputs
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Tidal
      •   Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Onkyo TX-SR309

      Pioneer SC-95

      •   9.2 Channels

      3. Advantage of Onkyo TX-SR309

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Onkyo TX-SR309 over Pioneer SC-95.

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      Onkyo TX-SR309 vs Pioneer SC-95
      Dolby Pro Logic PLII vs
      More RCA Line Inputs 6 (1 front) vs 3
      More Composite Video Inputs 5 (1 front) vs 2
      More Component Video Inputs 2 vs 1
      More Component Video Outputs 1 vs
      Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS vs FM/AM
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals vs
      Wider AM Frequency Range 522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz vs 530 kHz - 1700 kHz

      4. Advantage of Pioneer SC-95

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer SC-95 over Onkyo TX-SR309.

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      Onkyo TX-SR309 vs Pioneer SC-95
      More Channels 5.1 vs 9.2
      Higher Power Output 65 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 135 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Certified 4 Ω Performance vs
      Bi-amp capability vs Front, Center, Surround, SP-B
      Higher DAC Specs 192 kHz/24 Bit vs 192 kHz/32 Bit
      More Channel Processing 5.1 vs 11.2
      Dolby Atmos vs
      Dolby Surround Upmixer vs
      Dolby Digital EX vs
      DTS:X vs up to with firmware update
      DTS Neural:X vs with firmware update
      DTS Neo Neo:6 vs Neo:X (before firmware update)
      DTS-ES vs Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
      Music Playback via USB FLAC, WMA, MP3, AAC vs MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
      Higher Resolution Music Playback via USB vs 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit
      High Resolution Audio Formats via USB vs Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
      Gapless Playback vs
      DSD via USB vs 2-ch Input
      DSD to PCM Converter vs
      Dialog Enhancement vs
      Dialogue Lift vs via Dialog Enhancement
      More Tone Control Channels Front L/R Channels vs All Channels
      High-resolution Music Enhancer vs Hi-bit32 Audio Processing
      Independent Subwoofer Outputs vs
      More Advanced Auto Speaker Calibration System vs MCACC Pro
      HDR10 vs
      Video Signal Passthrough up to 1080p vs up to 4K/60p (4:4:4)
      Video Signal Upscaling vs up to 4K/60p (4:4:4)
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion vs Component****, Composite
      Wi-Fi vs
      Bluetooth vs SBC, AAC
      MHL Input vs 1 Rear (Version 2.0)
      DLNA 1.5 vs
      AirPlay vs AirPlay
      Remote Controll App vs iControlAV5 (for iOS and Android)
      More HDMI Inputs 3 vs 8 (1 front)
      More HDMI Outputs 1 vs 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE)
      More Optical Outputs vs 1
      More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs 1 vs 2
      More RCA Pre-Outs 0.1 vs 13.2
      Ethernet vs
      Front A/V Inputs USB, Composite Video, RCA Audio vs HDMI, USB
      Detachable Power Cord vs
      More Zones 1 vs 4
      RS-232C Interface vs
      +12V Trigger Output vs 2 (assignable)
      Remote (IR) Input/Output vs 2 / 1
      More Presets 40 vs 63
      Internet Radio vs vTuner
      Pandora vs
      Spotify vs
      More Speaker Terminals 7 vs 11
      More Large Speaker Terminals 0 vs 11
      Bigger Power Supply 300 W vs 330 W
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 90 W (0.9% THD) vs 175 W (1.0% THD)
      Lower THD 0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, Half power) vs 0.04% (1 kHz, 110 W + 110 W, 8 Ω)
      Higher Rated Lineout Level 200 mV/2.2 kΩ (REC OUT) vs 390 mV/2.2 kΩ (REC OUT)
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 100 dB vs 101 dB

      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Onkyo TX-SR309 Pioneer SC-95
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        USB Input1 Front1 Front
        Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)2
        Component Video Inputs21
        Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS FM/AM
      WEAKNESSES Onkyo TX-SR309 Pioneer SC-95
        No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        No IMAX Enhanced
        No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        No HDR10+
        No Dolby Vision
        No eARC
        No 8K Passthroughup to 1080pup to 4K/60p (4:4:4)
        Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        Few 8K Inputs
        No Phono Input
        No Digital Radio
        No Tidal

      6. Amplifier

      Onkyo TX-SR309 Pioneer SC-95

      5 channel Amplifier: Onkyo TX-SR309 features 5 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 65 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).

      9 channel Class D3 Amplifier: Pioneer SC-95 features 9 channel power amplifier with Class D3 design. It is rated at 135 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.


        AMPLIFIER Onkyo TX-SR309 Pioneer SC-95
        Channels5.19.2
        Power Output65 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)135 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        THX™ Certification
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Bi-amp Capability Front, Center, Surround, SP-B

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        7. Speaker Configurations

        Onkyo TX-SR309's and Pioneer SC-95's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

        • Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:
        • Onkyo TX-SR309: Not supported.
        • Pioneer SC-95: 5.2.2, 5.2.4, 7.2.2 with internal amplifier and 7.2.4, 9.2.2 with addition of external 2 channel amplifier.
        • DTS:X Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for DTS:X:
        • Onkyo TX-SR309: Not supported.
        • Pioneer SC-95: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.2.2, 5.2.4, 7.2.2 with internal amplifier and 7.2.4, 9.2.2 with addition of external 2 channel amplifier.
        • Configurations without height channels: There are also other speaker configurations available which do not include height channels:
        • Onkyo TX-SR309: 5.1 with internal amplifier.
        • Pioneer SC-95: 5.2, 7.2, 9.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Front Wide Channel support: With the presence of two front wide speakers you can enhance the front surround stage. The following speaker configurations are available for front wide channels:
        • Onkyo TX-SR309: Does not support.
        • Pioneer SC-95: 9.2, 9.2.2.
        • Bi-Amp: Pioneer SC-95 is able to bi-amp up to 4 main channels simultaneously. During bi-amplification two amplifiers are used for one speaker. One amplifier powers the midrange and tweeter section of the speaker and another amplifier powers the low frequency woofers. Each amplifier is less loaded and performs better. In order to use this feature speakers must have 2 pairs of connectors.

        8. Immersive Audio Formats

        Dolby Atmos

        Pioneer SC-95 supports Dolby Atmos.

        • Dolby Surround Upmixer: Pioneer SC-95 supports Dolby Surround Upmixer. If the content is not mixed in Dolby Atmos then the Dolby surround upmixer will expand the audio to all channels including ceiling speakers. The upmixer has replaced the Dolby Pro Logic II family with improved upmixing algorithms.

        DTS:X

        Pioneer SC-95 supports DTS:X.

        • DTS Neural:X: Pioneer SC-95 features DTS Neural:X which is an advanced upmixer that can take non DTS:X content and upmix it to the DTS:X speaker layout. It has replaced the DTS Neo family with improved flexibility.
        AUDIO DECODING Onkyo TX-SR309 Pioneer SC-95
        Dolby Atmos
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        Dolby Atmos Music
        Dolby TrueHD
        Dolby Digital Plus
        Dolby Surround Upmixer
        Dolby Pro Logic PLII
        Dolby Digital EX
        Surround EX
        DTS:X up to with firmware update
        DTS Neural:X with firmware update
        DTS Virtual:X
        DTS Neo Neo:6 Neo:X (before firmware update)
        DTS-HD Master Audio
        DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
        DTS 96/24
        DTS Express
        DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
        IMAX Enhanced
        Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer

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        9. HDMI

        Onkyo TX-SR309 comes with 3 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

        Pioneer SC-95 comes with 8 HDMI inputs. It has 3 outputs - 2 for MAIN and 1 for MAIN/HDZONE.

        • 1080/60p Passthrough on Onkyo TX-SR309: All inputs pass up to 1080p video signal.
          4K/60Hz Passthrough on Pioneer SC-95: All inputs pass up to 4K/60p (4:4:4) video signal.
        • 4K Upscaling on Pioneer SC-95: It can upscale up to 4K/60p (4:4:4) from HDMI and analog sources.
        • Analog To HDMI Upconversion: Pioneer SC-95 supports analog to HDMI Upconversion, so you can input your analog video sources and output them digitally via HDMI. This means that you will need only one HDMI cable to connect to your TV.
        • HDCP 2.-1 Copy Protection: Pioneer SC-95 is HDCP 2.2 compliant which is a requirement for 4K/HDR copy-protected content transmission.
        • 3D Ready: Both receivers are able to pass 3D video through HDMI.

        HDR (High Dynamic Range)

        Onkyo TX-SR309 does not support HDR.

        Pioneer SC-95 supports HDR10 High dynamic range video has greater dynamic range than standard dynamic range (SDR) video with brighter whites and deeper blacks. The result is greater contrast and more details in dark and bright areas, better color and depth.



        VIDEO FEATURES Onkyo TX-SR309 Pioneer SC-95
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDBaseT Compatible
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
        QMS (Quick Media Switching)
        ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
        VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
        QFT (Quick Frame transport)
        3-D Ready
        Video Signal Passthroughup to 1080pup to 4K/60p (4:4:4)
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K/60p (4:4:4)

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        10. Inputs and Outputs

        Audio

        • Analog Pre-Outs: Pioneer SC-95 has 13.2 preamplifier outputs which allows you to connect the receiver to the external power amplifier. You may want to use a high quality external amplifier for certain channels, usually for front L/R and center, and use the receiver to power the rest. Also, Pioneer SC-95 has 11 channel processing but has only 5 channel amplifier, so it needs external amplifier connected to the analog pre-outs in order to reach its maximum speaker configuration.
        • Analog Line Inputs and Outputs: There are 6 pair of line inputs on Onkyo TX-SR309 and 3 pair of line inputs on Pioneer SC-95 for connecting sources with analog outputs. There are also 1 pair of line outputs on the receivers.
        • Digital Inputs: 2 optical inputs and 1 coaxial input are available on Onkyo TX-SR309 and 2 optical inputs, 1 optical output and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Pioneer SC-95 for digital audio connections.
        • Headphone Output: There is a 6.3 mm (1/4") headphone output jack on the front panel of each receiver.

        Video

        • HDMI:
        • Onkyo TX-SR309
          Inputs:           3   Outputs: 1
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Pioneer SC-95
          Inputs:           8 (1 front)   Outputs: 3 (2 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE)
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
        • Onkyo TX-SR309
          Inputs:           5   Outputs: 2.
        • Pioneer SC-95
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 2.
        • Component Video: Component video connection gives you the higher quality video compared to the composite video connection. So in case your old DVD player and other equipment do not have an HDMI output but have Component video output use this connection over the composite one. resolution on Component video connectors.
        • Pioneer SC-95 supports up to 1080i (1125i) resolution on Component video connectors.
        • Onkyo TX-SR309
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 1.
        • Pioneer SC-95
          Inputs:           1   Outputs: 0.

        Front A/V Inputs

        • Onkyo TX-SR309: USB, Composite Video, RCA Audio
        • Pioneer SC-95: HDMI, USB

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        TERMINALS Onkyo TX-SR309 Pioneer SC-95
        HDMI Inputs38 (1 front)
        HDMI Outputs13 (2 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE)
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 Front1 Front
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs22
        Optical Outputs1
        Coaxial Inputs12
        RCA Line Inputs6 (1 front)3
        RCA Line Outputs11
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs0.113.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)2
        Composite Video Outputs22
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs21
        Component Video Outputs1

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        11. Evaluations

        We evaluated Onkyo TX-SR309 and Pioneer SC-95 and gave them scores of 61 and 89 out of 100 recpectively. We also gave separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new receiver is added to the database.


        Onkyo TX-SR309

        Pioneer SC-95

        OVERALL
        61
        OVERALL
        89

        Amplifier

        GOOD
        71
        •   Few Channels - 5.1
        •   Low Power Output - 65 W
        EXCELLENT
        91
        •   9.2 Channels
        •   High Power Output - 135 W

        Audio Features

        AVERAGE
        64
        •   Few Channels - 5.1
        •   5.1 Channel Processing
        •   No Dolby Atmos
        •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        •   No DTS:X
        •   No IMAX Enhanced
        •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        •   DSD via HDMI
        EXCELLENT
        90
        •   9.2 Channels
        •   Front Wide Channel Support
        •   11.2 Channel Processing
        •   Dolby Atmos
        •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        •   DTS:X
        •   No IMAX Enhanced
        •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        •   DSD via HDMI

        Video Features

        POOR
        46
        •   No HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   No Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough
        GOOD
        83
        •   HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   No Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough
        •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion

        Connectivity

        AVERAGE
        61
        •   No eARC
        •   No Wi-Fi
        •   No Bluetooth
        •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        •   3 HDMI Inputs
        •   1 HDMI Outputs
        •   0 8K Input
        •   USB Input
        •   Many RCA Line Inputs
        •   No Phono Input
        •   No RCA Pre-Outs
        •   Composite Video Inputs
        •   Component Video Inputs
        •   No Ethernet
        EXCELLENT
        86
        •   No eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        •   8 HDMI Inputs
        •   4 HDMI Outputs
        •   0 8K Input
        •   USB Input
        •   Few RCA Line Inputs
        •   No Phono Input
        •   RCA Pre-Outs
        •   Composite Video Inputs
        •   Component Video Inputs
        •   Ethernet
        •   Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR

        Zones

        AVERAGE
        55
        •   No Zones
        EXCELLENT
        97
        •   4 Zones

        Radio

        AVERAGE
        66
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   No Pandora
        •   No Spotify
        •   No Tidal
        EXCELLENT
        85
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   Pandora
        •   Spotify
        •   No Tidal

        12. Specifications

        GENERAL Onkyo TX-SR309 Pioneer SC-95
        BrandOnkyoPioneer
        SeriesElite
        ModelTX-SR309SC-95
        TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
        CountryEurope and AustraliaNorth America
        Release Year20112015
        PredecessorPioneer SC-85
        SuccessorOnkyo TX-SR313 Pioneer SC-LX701
        AMPLIFIER Onkyo TX-SR309 Pioneer SC-95
        Channels5.19.2
        Power Output65 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)135 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Front Wide Channel Support
        Amplifier DesignClass D3 (Direct Energy HD)
        WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology)
        VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry)
        Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry
        THX™ Certification
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Discrete Output Stage Circuitry
        3-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry
        PUSH-PULL Design
        Independent Block Construction (Amp/Preprocessor)
        Bi-amp Capability Front, Center, Surround, SP-B
        BTL (Bridged Transless or Bridging)
        AUDIO FEATURES Onkyo TX-SR309 Pioneer SC-95
        Digital Processing Crossover Network
        Digital Signal Processing (DSP) EngineAdvanced 32-Bit Processing DSP ChipTexas Instruments Aureus
        DACBurr-BrownESS SABRE32 Ultra (ES9016S)
        DAC Specs192 kHz/24 Bit192 kHz/32 Bit
        Maximum Channel Processing5.111.2
        Air Studios Monitor Certification
        Dolby Atmos
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        Dolby Atmos Music
        Dolby TrueHD
        Dolby Digital Plus
        Dolby Surround Upmixer
        Dolby Pro Logic PLII
        Dolby Digital EX
        Surround EX
        DTS:X up to with firmware update
        DTS Neural:X with firmware update
        DTS Virtual:X
        DTS Neo Neo:6 Neo:X (before firmware update)
        DTS-HD Master Audio
        DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
        DTS 96/24
        DTS Express
        DTS-ES Discrete 6.1, Matrix 6.1
        IMAX Enhanced
        Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        PCM 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Music Playback via USBFLAC, WMA, MP3, AACMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
        High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit
        High Resolution Audio Formats via USBApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD
        Gapless Playback
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        DSD via USB 2-ch Input
        DSD to PCM Converter
        USB DAC
        Jitter Reduction PLL (Phase Locked Loop) Jitter-Cleaning Circuit Technology for S/PDIF Audio plus PQLS (HDMI Bitstream/ Multi)
        Auto Level ControlMulti-Channel
        DTS Dialogue Control
        Dialog Enhancement
        Dialog Level Adjustment
        Dialog normalization
        Dialogue Lift via Dialog Enhancement
        Sound Retriever Advanced (Multi-Channel / Auto with ARC)
        Sound Retriever AIR
        Digital noise Reduction
        Tone Control Front L/R Channels All Channels
        Compressed Music Enhancer Advanced Music Optimizer Advanced Sound Retriever
        High-resolution Music Enhancer Hi-bit32 Audio Processing
        THX Processing Mode
        Audyssey Dynamic EQ
        Audyssey Dynamic Volume
        Audyssey LFC
        Audyssey Sub EQ HT
        Audyssey DSX
        Phase-Matching Bass Boost
        Direct Mode
        Pure Audio Mode
        Pure Direct Analog Path Mode
        Pure Direct Mode
        Auto Surround
        Optimum Surround
        Advanced Surround11 + 1
        Wide Surround
        Front Stage Surround Advance (Focus/Wide)
        Headphone Surround
        Virtual Speakers T-D (Theater-Dimensional) (Surround Back/Height/Wide)
        Virtual Depth
        Independent Subwoofer Outputs
        CALIBRATION Onkyo TX-SR309 Pioneer SC-95
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. MCACC Pro
        Manual MCACC
        MCACC Memory6
        Reflex Optimizer
        Phase Control
        Auto Phase Control Plus
        Full Band Phase Control
        Standing Wave Control
        EQ Bands9-Band (Advanced)
        Symmetric EQ
        X-Curve
        Distance Adjustment1/2 Inch
        Precision Distance
        Polarity Check
        Auto Subwoofer Crossover
        VIDEO FEATURES Onkyo TX-SR309 Pioneer SC-95
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDBaseT Compatible
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
        HDCP Version2.2
        QMS (Quick Media Switching)
        ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
        VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
        QFT (Quick Frame transport)
        3-D Ready
        Video Signal Passthroughup to 1080pup to 4K/60p (4:4:4)
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K/60p (4:4:4)
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component****, Composite
        Component Video Upscaling
        Analog to Analog Video conversion
        Component Video Maximum Resolution1080i (1125i)
        Stream Smoother
        Pure Cinema
        Video Parameter AdjustmentsYNR, CNR, BNR, MNR, Detail, Brightness, Contrast, Hue, Chroma, Black Level
        Triple HD noise Reduction
        Super Resolution
        isf Certified Calibration Control
        CONNECTIVITY Onkyo TX-SR309 Pioneer SC-95
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC
        Works with Amazon Alexa
        Chromecast Built-In
        Works with SonoS
        DTS Play-Fi
        MHL Input 1 Rear (Version 2.0)
        DLNA 1.5
        AirPlay AirPlay
        Apple Product Connection iPod and iPhone via USB or optional DS-A4 Dock (sold separately) iPod and iPhone via front USB
        Remote App iControlAV5 (for iOS and Android)
        InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
        TERMINALS Onkyo TX-SR309 Pioneer SC-95
        HDMI Inputs38 (1 front)
        HDMI Outputs13 (2 for MAIN, 1 for MAIN/HDZONE)
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 Front1 Front
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs22
        Optical Outputs1
        Coaxial Inputs12
        RCA Line Inputs6 (1 front)3
        RCA Line Outputs11
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs0.113.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs5 (1 front)2
        Composite Video Outputs22
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs21
        Component Video Outputs1
        Ethernet
        Ethernet Switch
        PC In
        Front A/V InputsUSB, Composite Video, RCA AudioHDMI, USB
        Speaker A/B
        Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
        Detachable Power Cord
        uport
        adapterport
        ZONES Onkyo TX-SR309 Pioneer SC-95
        Number of Zones14
        Powered Zones2, 3 and HDZone
        Zone 2 OutsRCA Pre/Line Out
        Zone 3 OutsRCA Pre/Line Out
        Zone 4 OutsHDMI
        Whole House Mode
        RS-232C Interface
        +12V Trigger Output2 (assignable)
        Remote (IR) Input/Output2 / 1
        MISCELLANEOUS Onkyo TX-SR309 Pioneer SC-95
        On-Screen Display Basic OverlayGraphical User Interface (GUI) with Album Artwork (HDMI only)
        HDMI Speaker B Link
        AV Navigator Built-in
        IP Control
        PreAmp Mode
        Versatile Speaker ConfigurationSurround Back/Front Height/Front Wide/Front Bi-Amp/Zone 2/B-Speaker/Powered HD Zone
        FL Dimmer
        Function Rename
        Remote ControllerLearning Remote Control (Lumius)
        ONKYO-RI System Control
        RIHD (Remote Interactive Over HDMI)
        Pre-Pro/Learning Remote /
        On Screen Remote Programming
        Bi-directional Remote Setup via GUI
        Activity Based Remote
        Smart Grid-Ready
        RADIO Onkyo TX-SR309 Pioneer SC-95
        Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS FM/AM
        Presets4063
        Digital Radio
        Internet Radio vTuner
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
        Deezer
        Napster
        SiriusXM
        CONSTRUCTION Onkyo TX-SR309 Pioneer SC-95
        Front PanelBrushed
        Solid Aluminum Front
        ConstructionAdvanced Direct Construction
        Speaker Terminals711
        Large Speaker Terminals011
        Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
        Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
        3D Space Frame Construction
        Gold plated RCA terminals
        POWER Onkyo TX-SR309 Pioneer SC-95
        Power SupplyAC 230 V, 50 HzAC 120 V, 60 Hz
        Independent Power Supply
        H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Massive High Power Transformer
        Toroidal Transformer
        Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
        Transformer Stabilizer
        Power Consumption300 W330 W
        No Sound Power35 W (230 V)/40 W (240 V)
        Standby Power0.3 W0.1 W
        ECO Mode / Hybrid Standby Function
        PHYSICAL Onkyo TX-SR309 Pioneer SC-95
        Dimensions (W x H x D)435 mm x 150 mm x 328 mm
        17-1/8" x 5-7/8" x 12-15/16"        		435 mm x 185 mm x 441 mm
        17-1/8" x 7-5/16" x 17-3/8"
        Weight7.5 kg (16.5 lbs)15.1 kg (33.3 lbs)
        SPECIFICATIONS Onkyo TX-SR309 Pioneer SC-95
        Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)65 W (0.7% THD)
        Power Output (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven, FTC)135 W (0.08% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)90 W (0.9% THD)175 W (1.0% THD)
        Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)120 W
        Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)100 W (1% THD)
        Power Output (4 Ω, 1 kHz, 2 channel Driven)220 W (1.0% THD)
        Multi Channel Simultaneous Drive760 W (8 Ω, 1 kHz, 1.0%)
        Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front)160 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)125 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)85 W
        THD0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, Half power)0.04% (1 kHz, 110 W + 110 W, 8 Ω)
        Damping Factor60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ (Line)390 mV/47 kΩ (Line)
        Rated Lineout Level and Impedance200 mV/2.2 kΩ (REC OUT)390 mV/2.2 kΩ (REC OUT)
        Maximum Lineout Level and Impedance2 V/2.2 kΩ (REC OUT)
        S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)100 dB101 dB
        Frequency Response (Analog In)20 Hz - 50 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (DSP bypass)
        DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 MHz2.8 MHz
        DSD Sampling Rates via USB5.6 MHz, 2.8 MHz
        Video Input Sensitivity/Output Level and Impedance 1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y)
        0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/CB, PR/CR)
        1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)        		1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y)
        0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component PB/PR)
        1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
        Video Frequency Response5 Hz - 100 MHz/+0 dB, -3 dB (Component)
        Ethernet Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
        Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n
        Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
        Bluetooth Version2․1 + EDR
        Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz
        HDMI Terminal19-pin (not DVI)
        HDMI Output Type5 V, 55 mA
        HDMI Input/MHL Terminal5 V, 900 mA
        USB TerminalUSB2.0 High Speed (Type A) 5 V, 1 A
        FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz
        AM Frequency522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz530 kHz - 1700 kHz
        Warranty2 Years2 Years Parts & Labor

        * - 480i/576i and 480p/576p only
        ** - 480i/576i only
        *** - no 1080p/24 upconversion
        **** - 1080p signal is not converted

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