Onkyo TX-SR383 vs Pioneer VSX-LX301

      Onkyo TX-SR383

      Pioneer VSX-LX301
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      Taiwan
      Australia
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      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
      • HDR10, Dolby Vision
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough
      • Bluetooth

      Highlights

      • 7.2 Channels
      • 7.1 Channel Processing
      • 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      • Dolby Atmos, DTS:X
      • HDR10, Dolby Vision
      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough, 4K/60Hz Upscaling
      • Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet
      • Phono Input

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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Onkyo TX-SR383
      4. Advantage of Pioneer VSX-LX301
      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-SR383 to Pioneer VSX-LX301 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 7 channel and equally powerful amplifiers.


      Onkyo TX-SR383 Pioneer VSX-LX301

      Onkyo TX-SR383 was introduced in 2018. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 4K/60Hz video signal.

      Pioneer VSX-LX301 was introduced in 2017. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, passes 4K/60Hz and upscales up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4) video signal.

      We evaluated Onkyo TX-SR383 and Pioneer VSX-LX301 and gave them scores of 77 and 86 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-SR383

      Pioneer VSX-LX301

      Amplifier
      74
      Amplifier
      82
      Audio Features
      83
      Audio Features
      86
      Video Features
      90
      Video Features
      92
      Connectivity
      62
      Connectivity
      83
      Zones
      77
      Zones
      82
      Radio
      59
      Radio
      92
      OVERALL
      77
      OVERALL
      86

      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-SR383 and Pioneer VSX-LX301.

      PROS

      Onkyo TX-SR383

      Pioneer VSX-LX301

      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   DTS:X
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Bluetooth
      •   USB Input
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   DTS:X
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Wi-Fi
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Chromecast Built-In
      •   7 HDMI Inputs
      •   USB Input
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   Phono Input
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Ethernet
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Pandora
      •   Spotify
      •   Tidal

      CONS

      Onkyo TX-SR383

      Pioneer VSX-LX301

      •   Low Power Output - 80 W
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   No Wi-Fi
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   4 HDMI Inputs
      •   1 HDMI Outputs
      •   0 8K Input
      •   Few RCA Line Inputs
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Ethernet
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Pandora
      •   No Spotify
      •   No Tidal
      •   Bluetooth 3.0
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No eARC
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
      •   0 8K Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Digital Radio


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

      AVERAGE

      Onkyo TX-SR383

      Pioneer VSX-LX301

      •   7.2 Channels
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   2 Zones
      •   7.2 Channels
      •   Power Output - 100 W
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   2 HDMI Outputs
      •   2 Zones
      •   Bluetooth 4․1 + LE

      3. Advantage of Onkyo TX-SR383

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Onkyo TX-SR383 over Pioneer VSX-LX301.

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      Onkyo TX-SR383 vs Pioneer VSX-LX301
      More Composite Video Outputs 1 vs
      Lower THD 0.06% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, 1 Channel Driven, 50 W) vs 0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power)

      4. Advantage of Pioneer VSX-LX301

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer VSX-LX301 over Onkyo TX-SR383.

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      Onkyo TX-SR383 vs Pioneer VSX-LX301
      Higher Power Output 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) vs 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Bi-amp capability vs
      Higher DAC Specs 192 kHz/24 Bit vs 384 kHz/32 Bit
      DTS Neo vs Neo:6
      Music Playback via USB WMA, MP3, AAC vs MP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD, Dolby TrueHD
      Higher Resolution Music Playback via USB vs 64, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit
      DSD via HDMI 2-ch vs 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
      DSD via USB vs 2-ch Input
      Dialog Normalization vs
      More Tone Control Channels Front L/R Channels vs All Channels
      Video Signal Upscaling vs up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)
      Wi-Fi vs
      Chromecast Built-In vs
      AirPlay vs AirPlay
      Remote Controll App vs iControlAV5 (for iOS and Android)
      More HDMI Inputs 4 vs 7 (1 front)
      More HDMI Outputs 1 vs 2 (simultaneous)
      More Optical Inputs 1 vs 2
      More RCA Line Inputs 3 vs 6 (1 front)
      Phono Input vs
      More Component Video Inputs vs 1
      Ethernet vs
      Front A/V Inputs USB vs HDMI, USB, Mini-Jack
      Speaker A/B vs
      Detachable Power Cord vs
      Zone 2 Outs vs RCA Pre/Line Out
      RS-232C Interface vs
      +12V Trigger Output 0 vs 2 (A: 100 mA, B: 25 mA)
      Remote (IR) Input/Output 0 / 0 vs 1 / 1
      More Presets 30 vs 40
      Internet Radio vs TuneIn
      Pandora vs
      Spotify vs
      Tidal vs
      Deezer vs
      More Speaker Terminals 7 vs 9
      More Large Speaker Terminals 2 vs 9
      Bigger Power Supply 270 W vs 580 W
      Newer Bluetooth Version 3.0 vs 4․1 + LE
      Longer Warranty 2 Years vs 3 Years Parts & Labor

      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-SR383 Pioneer VSX-LX301
        Dolby Atmos
        DTS:X
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. AccuEQ MCACC
        HDR10
        Dolby Vision
        New HDCP Version2.22.2
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC SBC, AAC
        USB Input1 (Front)1 Front
        Composite Video Inputs22
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
      WEAKNESSES Onkyo TX-SR383 Pioneer VSX-LX301
        No Front Wide Channel Support
        No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        No IMAX Enhanced
        No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        No HDR10+
        No eARC
        No 8K Passthroughup to 4K/60p (4:4:4)up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)
        Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        Few 8K Inputs
        No RCA Pre-Outs0.20.2
        No Digital Radio

      6. Amplifier

      Onkyo TX-SR383 Pioneer VSX-LX301

      7 channel Amplifier: Onkyo TX-SR383 features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).

      7 channel Discrete Direct Energy Amplifier: Pioneer VSX-LX301 features 7 channel power amplifier with Discrete Direct Energy design. It is rated at 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).


        AMPLIFIER Onkyo TX-SR383 Pioneer VSX-LX301
        Channels7.27.2
        Power Output80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Front Wide Channel Support
        THX™ Certification
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Bi-amp Capability

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        7. Speaker Configurations

        Onkyo TX-SR383's and Pioneer VSX-LX301's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

        • Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:
        • Onkyo TX-SR383: 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Pioneer VSX-LX301: 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
        • DTS:X Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for DTS:X:
        • Onkyo TX-SR383: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Pioneer VSX-LX301: The speaker configurations for DTS:X are the same as for Dolby Atmos - 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Configurations without height channels: There are also other speaker configurations available which do not include height channels:
        • Onkyo TX-SR383: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Pioneer VSX-LX301: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
        • Bi-Amp: Pioneer VSX-LX301 is able to bi-amp up to 2 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

        Onkyo TX-SR383 and Pioneer VSX-LX301 support Dolby Atmos.

        • Dolby Surround Upmixer: Both models support 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

        Onkyo TX-SR383 and Pioneer VSX-LX301 support DTS:X.

        • DTS Neural:X: Both models feature 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-SR383 Pioneer VSX-LX301
        Dolby Atmos
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        Dolby Atmos Music
        Dolby TrueHD
        Dolby Digital Plus
        Dolby Surround Upmixer
        Dolby Pro Logic
        Dolby Digital EX
        DTS:X
        DTS Neural:X
        DTS Virtual:X
        DTS Neo Neo:6
        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-SR383 comes with 4 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

        Pioneer VSX-LX301 comes with 7 HDMI inputs. It has 2 outputs which work parallelly and output the same signal.

        • 4K/60Hz Passthrough: On both receivers all inputs pass up to 4K/60p (4:4:4) video signal.
        • 4K Upscaling on Pioneer VSX-LX301: It can upscale up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4) from HDMI sources.
        • BT.2020 Color Space: BT.2020 or Rec. 2020 is a color standard which delivers a wider color gamut compared to Rec. 709. It covers approximately 75% of the total visual spectrum while the Rec. 709 covers only 35% (available on both models).
        • HDCP 2.2 Copy Protection: Both receivers are 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)

        Both receivers support HDR10 and Dolby Vision. 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-SR383 Pioneer VSX-LX301
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDBaseT Compatible
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
        HDCP Version2.22.2
        QMS (Quick Media Switching)
        ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
        VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
        QFT (Quick Frame transport)
        3-D Ready
        Video Signal Passthroughup to 4K/60p (4:4:4)up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)

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        10. Inputs and Outputs

        Audio

        • Phono Input: There is an MM phono input on Pioneer VSX-LX301 with built-in phono stage for connecting the moving magnet cartridge output of the turntable directly to the receiver.
        • Analog Line Inputs: There are 3 pair of line inputs on Onkyo TX-SR383 and 6 pair of line inputs on Pioneer VSX-LX301 for connecting sources with analog outputs.
        • Digital Inputs: 1 optical input and 1 coaxial input are available on Onkyo TX-SR383 and 2 optical inputs and 1 coaxial input are available on Pioneer VSX-LX301 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-SR383
          Inputs:           4   Outputs: 1
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Pioneer VSX-LX301
          Inputs:           7 (1 front)   Outputs: 2 (simultaneous)
          8K Inputs: 0.
        • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
        • Onkyo TX-SR383
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 1.
        • Pioneer VSX-LX301
          Inputs:           2   Outputs: 0.
        • 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 VSX-LX301 supports up to 480i/576i resolution on Component video connectors.
        • Onkyo TX-SR383
          Inputs:           0   Outputs: 0.
        • Pioneer VSX-LX301
          Inputs:           1   Outputs: 0.

        Front A/V Inputs

        • Onkyo TX-SR383: USB
        • Pioneer VSX-LX301: HDMI, USB, Mini-Jack

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        TERMINALS Onkyo TX-SR383 Pioneer VSX-LX301
        HDMI Inputs47 (1 front)
        HDMI Outputs12 (simultaneous)
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 (Front)1 Front
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs12
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs11
        RCA Line Inputs36 (1 front)
        RCA Line Outputs
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs0.20.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs22
        Composite Video Outputs1
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs1
        Component Video Outputs

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        11. Evaluations

        We evaluated Onkyo TX-SR383 and Pioneer VSX-LX301 and gave them scores of 77 and 86 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-SR383

        Pioneer VSX-LX301

        OVERALL
        77
        OVERALL
        86

        Amplifier

        GOOD
        74
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   Low Power Output - 80 W
        GOOD
        82
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   Power Output - 100 W

        Audio Features

        GOOD
        83
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   No Front Wide Channel Support
        •   7.1 Channel Processing
        •   Dolby Atmos
        •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        •   DTS:X
        •   No IMAX Enhanced
        •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        •   DSD via HDMI
        EXCELLENT
        86
        •   7.2 Channels
        •   No Front Wide Channel Support
        •   7.1 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

        EXCELLENT
        90
        •   HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough
        EXCELLENT
        92
        •   HDR10
        •   No HDR10+
        •   Dolby Vision
        •   No 8K Passthrough

        Connectivity

        AVERAGE
        62
        •   No eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   No Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        •   4 HDMI Inputs
        •   1 HDMI Outputs
        •   0 8K Input
        •   USB Input
        •   Few RCA Line Inputs
        •   No Phono Input
        •   No RCA Pre-Outs
        •   Composite Video Inputs
        •   No Ethernet
        •   Bluetooth 3.0
        GOOD
        83
        •   No eARC
        •   New HDCP Version
        •   Wi-Fi
        •   Bluetooth
        •   Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        •   Chromecast Built-In
        •   7 HDMI Inputs
        •   2 HDMI Outputs
        •   0 8K Input
        •   USB Input
        •   Many RCA Line Inputs
        •   Phono Input
        •   No RCA Pre-Outs
        •   Composite Video Inputs
        •   Component Video Inputs
        •   Ethernet
        •   Bluetooth 4․1 + LE

        Zones

        GOOD
        77
        •   2 Zones
        GOOD
        82
        •   2 Zones

        Radio

        AVERAGE
        59
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   No Pandora
        •   No Spotify
        •   No Tidal
        EXCELLENT
        92
        •   Analog Tuner
        •   Pandora
        •   Spotify
        •   Tidal

        12. Specifications

        GENERAL Onkyo TX-SR383 Pioneer VSX-LX301
        BrandOnkyoPioneer
        SeriesElite
        ModelTX-SR383VSX-LX301
        TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
        CountryTaiwanNorth America
        Release Year20182017
        PredecessorOnkyo TX-SR373 Pioneer VSX-90
        SuccessorOnkyo TX-SR393 Pioneer VSX-LX302
        AMPLIFIER Onkyo TX-SR383 Pioneer VSX-LX301
        Channels7.27.2
        Power Output80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        Front Wide Channel Support
        Amplifier DesignDiscrete Direct Energy
        Dynamic Audio Amplification
        Non-Phase Shift Amplifier
        VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry)
        Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry
        THX™ Certification
        Continuous 6 Ω Rated
        Certified 4 Ω Performance
        Discrete Output Stage Circuitry
        Independent Block Construction (Amp/Preprocessor)
        Bi-amp Capability
        BTL (Bridged Transless or Bridging)
        AUDIO FEATURES Onkyo TX-SR383 Pioneer VSX-LX301
        Digital Signal Processing (DSP) EngineCirrus Logic (Quad Core) x 1
        DACAKM AK4458
        DAC Specs192 kHz/24 Bit384 kHz/32 Bit
        Maximum Channel Processing7.17.1
        Air Studios Monitor Certification
        Dolby Atmos
        Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
        Dolby Atmos Music
        Dolby TrueHD
        Dolby Digital Plus
        Dolby Surround Upmixer
        Dolby Pro Logic
        Dolby Digital EX
        THX Listening Modes
        Surround EX
        DTS:X
        DTS Neural:X
        DTS Virtual:X
        DTS Neo Neo:6
        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 USBWMA, MP3, AACMP3, WMA, AAC, Apple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, DSD, Dolby TrueHD
        High Resolution Music Playback via USB and/or Network 64, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz/24 bit
        High Resolution Audio Formats via USBApple Lossless, WAV, FLAC, AIFF, AAC, DSD, Dolby TrueHD
        Gapless Playback
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        DSD via USB 2-ch Input
        DSD to PCM Converter
        USB DAC
        Jitter Reduction
        DTS Dialogue Control
        Dialog Enhancement
        Dialog normalization
        Dialogue Lift
        Sound Retriever Advanced
        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
        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
        Headphone Surround
        Virtual Speakers
        Virtual Depth
        Independent Subwoofer Outputs
        CALIBRATION Onkyo TX-SR383 Pioneer VSX-LX301
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. AccuEQ MCACC
        Manual MCACC
        MCACC Memory1
        Reflex Optimizer
        Phase Control
        Auto Phase Control Plus
        Full Band Phase Control
        Standing Wave Control
        EQ Bands9-Band
        Symmetric EQ
        X-Curve
        Distance Adjustment0.1 feet
        Precision Distance
        Polarity Check
        Auto Subwoofer Crossover
        VIDEO FEATURES Onkyo TX-SR383 Pioneer VSX-LX301
        HDR10
        HDR10+
        Dynamic HDR
        BT.2020 color space
        Dolby Vision
        HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma)
        HDBaseT Compatible
        Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC)
        HDCP Version2.22.2
        QMS (Quick Media Switching)
        ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode)
        VRR (Variable Refresh Rate)
        QFT (Quick Frame transport)
        3-D Ready
        Video Signal Passthroughup to 4K/60p (4:4:4)up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)
        Video Signal Upscaling up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)
        Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component**, Composite
        Component Video Upscaling
        Analog to Analog Video conversion
        Component Video Maximum Resolution480i/576i
        Stream Smoother
        Pure Cinema
        Video Parameter Adjustments
        Super Resolution
        isf Certified Calibration Control
        CONNECTIVITY Onkyo TX-SR383 Pioneer VSX-LX301
        Wi-Fi
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC SBC, AAC
        Works with Amazon Alexa
        Chromecast Built-In
        Works with SonoS
        DTS Play-Fi
        MHL Input
        DLNA 1.5
        AirPlay AirPlay
        Apple Product Connection Made for iPhone, iPod and iPad (Airplay only)
        Remote App iControlAV5 (for iOS and Android)
        InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
        TERMINALS Onkyo TX-SR383 Pioneer VSX-LX301
        HDMI Inputs47 (1 front)
        HDMI Outputs12 (simultaneous)
        8K Inputs
        USB Input1 (Front)1 Front
        USB DC Out Port
        Optical Inputs12
        Optical Outputs
        Coaxial Inputs11
        RCA Line Inputs36 (1 front)
        RCA Line Outputs
        XLR Line Inputs
        Phono Input
        Multi-Channel Input
        RCA Pre-Outs0.20.2
        XLR Pre-outs
        Composite Video Inputs22
        Composite Video Outputs1
        S-Video Inputs
        S-Video Outputs
        Component Video Inputs1
        Component Video Outputs
        Ethernet
        Ethernet Switch
        PC In
        Front A/V InputsUSBHDMI, USB, Mini-Jack
        Speaker A/B
        Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
        Detachable Power Cord
        uport
        adapterport
        ZONES Onkyo TX-SR383 Pioneer VSX-LX301
        Number of Zones22
        Powered Zones 22
        Zone 2 OutsRCA Pre/Line Out
        Whole House Mode
        RS-232C Interface
        +12V Trigger Output02 (A: 100 mA, B: 25 mA)
        Remote (IR) Input/Output0 / 01 / 1
        MISCELLANEOUS Onkyo TX-SR383 Pioneer VSX-LX301
        On-Screen Display via HDMIIcon-based Graphical User Interface (GUI)
        GUI Languages7
        AV Navigator
        IP Control
        PreAmp Mode
        Versatile Speaker ConfigurationSurround Back/Front Height/Top/Front Bi-Amp/Zone 2/B Speaker
        FL Dimmer
        Function Rename
        ONKYO-RI System Control
        RIHD (Remote Interactive Over HDMI)
        RADIO Onkyo TX-SR383 Pioneer VSX-LX301
        Analog Tuner FM/AM FM/AM
        Presets3040
        Digital Radio
        Internet Radio TuneIn
        Pandora
        Spotify
        Tidal
        Deezer
        Napster
        SiriusXM
        CONSTRUCTION Onkyo TX-SR383 Pioneer VSX-LX301
        Front PanelBrushed
        Solid Aluminum Front
        Speaker Terminals79
        Large Speaker Terminals29
        Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
        Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
        3D Space Frame Construction
        Gold plated RCA terminals
        POWER Onkyo TX-SR383 Pioneer VSX-LX301
        Power SupplyAC 120 V, 60 HzAC 120 V, 60 Hz
        Independent Power Supply
        H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply)
        Toroidal Transformer
        Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
        Transformer Stabilizer
        Power Consumption270 W580 W
        No Sound Power65 W
        Standby Power0.2 W0.1 W
        Auto Power off
        PHYSICAL Onkyo TX-SR383 Pioneer VSX-LX301
        Dimensions (W x H x D)435 mm x 168 mm x 326.5 mm
        17" x 6-1/2" x 13"        		435 mm x 173 mm x 370.5 mm
        17-1/8" x 6-13/16" x 14-9/16"
        Weight8.2 kg (18.1 lb 10 oz)10.0 kg (22.0 lbs)
        SPECIFICATIONS Onkyo TX-SR383 Pioneer VSX-LX301
        Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)100 W (0.09% THD)100 W (0.08% THD)
        Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)170 W (0.9% THD)
        Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)135 W (1% THD)
        Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front)240 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)210 W
        Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)120 W
        THD0.06% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, 1 Channel Driven, 50 W)0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power)
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ200 mV/47 kΩ (Unbalanced)
        Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Phono MM)3.5 mV/47 kΩ
        Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance330 Ω
        Rated Headphone Power Output90 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
        Phono Overload70 mV (MM, 1 kHz, 0.5%)
        S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)106 dB106 dB
        S/N Ratio (Phono MM, IHF-A)80 dB
        Frequency Response (Analog In)5 Hz - 100 kHz/0 dB, -3 dB (Direct)
        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 (Composite)1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component Y)
        0.7 Vp-p/75 Ω (Component B/R)
        1 Vp-p/75 Ω (Composite)
        Ethernet Standard10BASE-T/100BASE-TX
        Wi-Fi StandardIEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n
        Wi-Fi Terminal Frequency5 GHz, 2.4 GHz
        Bluetooth Version3.04․1 + LE
        Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
        USB TerminalVer. 2.0, 5 V, 1 AUSB2.0 (Type A) 5 V, 1 A
        FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz87.5 MHz - 107.9 MHz
        AM Frequency530 kHz - 1710 kHz530 kHz - 1710 kHz
        Warranty2 Years3 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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