Onkyo TX-SR343 vs Onkyo TX-NR414

      Onkyo TX-SR343

      Onkyo TX-NR414
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      Overview

      Here we are comparing Onkyo TX-SR343 to Onkyo TX-NR414 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. Both receivers have 5 channel amplifiers with Onkyo TX-SR343's being less powerful.


      Onkyo TX-SR343 Onkyo TX-NR414

      Onkyo TX-SR343 was introduced in 2015. 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 4K/60Hz video signal.

      Onkyo TX-NR414 was introduced in 2012. It is equipped with 5 channel amplifier with 80 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.

      Highlights

      • 5.1 Channels
      • 5.1 Channel Processing
      • 65 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough
      • Bluetooth

      Highlights

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

      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Onkyo TX-SR343
      4. Advantage of Onkyo TX-NR414
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Audio Section
      7. Video Section
      8. Inputs and Outputs
      9. Evaluations
      10. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these receivers, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Onkyo TX-SR343 and Onkyo TX-NR414.

      PROS

      Onkyo TX-SR343

      Onkyo TX-NR414

      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Independent Power Supply
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify

      CONS

      Onkyo TX-SR343

      Onkyo TX-NR414

      •   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
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   4 HDMI Inputs
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No USB Input
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Ethernet
      •   No Zones
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Pandora
      •   No Spotify
      •   No Tidal
      •   Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR
      •   Few Channels - 5.1
      •   Low Power Output - 80 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 Bluetooth
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Tidal


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

      AVERAGE

      Onkyo TX-SR343

      Onkyo TX-NR414

      •   Wi-Fi
      •   6 HDMI Inputs
      •   2 Zones

      Advantage of Onkyo TX-SR343

      Onkyo TX-SR343
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Onkyo TX-SR343 over Onkyo TX-NR414.

      Onkyo TX-SR343 vs Onkyo TX-NR414
      DTS-ES vs
      Phase-Matching Bass Boost for Deep Bass and Clear Mid-Range vs
      Video Signal Passthrough up to 4K/60p (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4/YCbCr4:2:2, 24 bit) vs up to 1080p
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component**, Composite vs
      Bluetooth vs
      USB DC Out Port 5 V, 1 A vs
      More RCA Line Inputs 7 (1 front) vs 6 (1 front)
      Smart Grid-Ready vs
      Independent Power Supply 2 vs

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      Advantage of Onkyo TX-NR414

      Onkyo TX-NR414
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Onkyo TX-NR414 over Onkyo TX-SR343.

      Onkyo TX-SR343 vs Onkyo TX-NR414
      Higher Power Output 65 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry vs
      Wi-Fi vs via Front USB (optional UWF-1 sold separately)
      DLNA 1.5 vs
      Remote Controll App vs iPod touch/iPhone and Android-Powered Devices
      InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue vs
      More HDMI Inputs 4 vs 6
      USB Input vs 1 Front (for iPod/iPhone)
      More Coaxial Inputs/Outputs 1 vs 2
      More Composite Video Inputs 3 (1 front) vs 5 (1 front)
      More Composite Video Outputs vs 1
      More Component Video Outputs vs 1
      Ethernet vs
      Front A/V Inputs Composite Video, RCA Audio vs USB, Composite Video, RCA Audio
      More Zones 1 vs 2
      Internet Radio vs vTuner
      Pandora vs
      Spotify vs
      SiriusXM vs
      More Large Speaker Terminals 2 vs 5
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals vs
      Bigger Power Supply 3.8 A vs 4.2 A
      Higher Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC) 65 W (0.7% THD) vs 80 W (0.7% THD)
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC) 110 W (0.9% THD) vs 130 W (1% THD)
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA) 120 W vs 160 W
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC) 100 W (1% THD) vs 130 W (1% THD)
      Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 3 Ω, Front) 160 W vs 180 W
      Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 4 Ω, Front) 125 W vs 160 W
      Higher Dynamic Power per Channel, 8 Ω, Front) 85 W vs 100 W
      Higher Damping Factor 40 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω) vs 60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)

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      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-SR343 Onkyo TX-NR414
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        New HDCP Version2.22.2
        Many RCA Line Inputs7 (1 front)6 (1 front)
        Composite Video Inputs3 (1 front)5 (1 front)
        Component Video Inputs22
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
      WEAKNESSES Onkyo TX-SR343 Onkyo TX-NR414
        Few Channels5.15.1
        Low Power Output65 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Channel Processing5.15.1
        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 Passthroughup to 4K/60p (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4/YCbCr4:2:2, 24 bit)up to 1080p
        Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        Few HDMI Outputs11
        Few 8K Inputs
        No Phono Input
        No RCA Pre-Outs0.10.1
        No Digital Radio
        No Tidal

      Audio Section

      Amplifier

      Onkyo TX-SR343 Onkyo TX-NR414

      5 channel Amplifier: Onkyo TX-SR343 features 5 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 65 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).

      5 channel Amplifier: Onkyo TX-NR414 features 5 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).
      • WRAT (Wide Range Amp Technology): Onkyo TX-SR343 and Onkyo TX-NR414 feature Onkyo’s Wide Range Amp Technology (WRAT) circuit layout that prevents phase shifting by pushing the roll-off point higher than the listening-level frequency. Amplifying sound without phase shift creates an uncommonly well-focused and realistic audio image. If phase shift occurs and signal timing is not accurate, then neither is the resulting audio image.

      Speaker Configurations

      Onkyo TX-SR343's and Onkyo TX-NR414's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

      • Configurations: Available configurations are:
      • Onkyo TX-SR343: 5.1 with internal amplifier.
      • Onkyo TX-NR414: 5.1 with internal amplifier.

        • Sound Processing

        • Compressed Music Enhancer: Onkyo TX-SR343 and Onkyo TX-NR414 feature Compressed Music Enhancer which enhances the quality of the music files with lossy compression.
        • Advanced Music Optimizer: Compressed music enhancement in Onkyo TX-SR343 and Onkyo TX-NR414 is done by Onkyo’s Advanced Music Optimizer. While MP3 or AAC files may sound fine through the headphones of your portable digital player, the limitations of these files can be exposed when played back through a quality home entertainment system. This is because a significant amount of high-frequency bit information is lost during the file-compression process. To counter this, Onkyo has designed the Advanced Music Optimizer to compensate for lost bit information and improve the quality of compressed audio signals. This results in a clearer and more expansive sound. Also included in this technology is a loudness correction feature that further improves the audio character of compressed files.

      Video Section

      HDMI

      Onkyo TX-SR343 comes with 4 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

      Onkyo TX-NR414 comes with 6 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough on Onkyo TX-SR343: All inputs pass up to 4K/60p (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4/YCbCr4:2:2, 24 bit) video signal.
        1080/60p Passthrough on Onkyo TX-NR414: All inputs pass up to 1080p video signal.
      • Analog To HDMI Upconversion: Onkyo TX-SR343 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 2.2.0 Copy Protection: Both receivers are HDCP 2.2.0 compliant which is a requirement for 4K/HDR copy-protected content transmission.
      • 3D Ready: Both receivers are able to pass 3D video through HDMI.

      Inputs and Outputs

      Audio

      • Analog Line Inputs: There are 7 pair of line inputs on Onkyo TX-SR343 and 6 pair of line inputs on Onkyo TX-NR414 for connecting sources with analog outputs.
      • Digital Inputs: 2 optical inputs and 1 coaxial input are available on Onkyo TX-SR343 and 2 optical inputs and 2 coaxial inputs are available on Onkyo TX-NR414 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-SR343
        Inputs:         4   Outputs: 1
        8K Inputs: 0.
      • Onkyo TX-NR414
        Inputs:         6   Outputs: 1
        8K Inputs: 0.
      • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
      • Onkyo TX-SR343
        Inputs:         3   Outputs: 0.
      • Onkyo TX-NR414
        Inputs:         5   Outputs: 1.
      • 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.
      • Onkyo TX-SR343 supports up to 480i/576i resolution on Component video connectors. resolution on Component video connectors.
      • Onkyo TX-SR343
        Inputs:         2   Outputs: 0.
      • Onkyo TX-NR414
        Inputs:         2   Outputs: 1.

      Front A/V Inputs

      • Onkyo TX-SR343: Composite Video, RCA Audio
      • Onkyo TX-NR414: USB, Composite Video, RCA Audio

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      Evaluations

      We evaluate Onkyo TX-SR343 and Onkyo TX-NR414 and give them scores of 65 and 67 out of 100 recpectively. We also give 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-SR343

      Onkyo TX-NR414

      OVERALL
      65
      OVERALL
      67

      Amplifier

      Onkyo TX-SR343

      Onkyo TX-NR414

      GOOD
      72
      •   Few Channels - 5.1
      •   Low Power Output - 65 W
      •   Independent Power Supply
      GOOD
      76
      •   Few Channels - 5.1
      •   Low Power Output - 80 W

      Audio Features

      Onkyo TX-SR343

      Onkyo TX-NR414

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   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
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   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

      Video Features

      Onkyo TX-SR343

      Onkyo TX-NR414

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   No HDR10
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      POOR
      46
      •   No HDR10
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No 8K Passthrough

      Connectivity

      Onkyo TX-SR343

      Onkyo TX-NR414

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   No eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   No Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   4 HDMI Inputs
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   No Ethernet
      •   Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR
      GOOD
      74
      •   No eARC
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   No Bluetooth
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   6 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
      •   Ethernet

      Zones

      Onkyo TX-SR343

      Onkyo TX-NR414

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   No Zones
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   2 Zones

      Radio

      Onkyo TX-SR343

      Onkyo TX-NR414

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   No Pandora
      •   No Spotify
      •   No Tidal
      EXCELLENT
      90
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   No Tidal


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