Onkyo TX-SR444 vs Pioneer VSX-834

      Onkyo TX-SR444

      Pioneer VSX-834
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      Highlights

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

      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, 4K/30Hz Upscaling
      • Bluetooth

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      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Onkyo TX-SR444
      4. Advantage of Pioneer VSX-834
      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-SR444 to Pioneer VSX-834 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-SR444 has 7 channel and the Pioneer VSX-834 has 7 channel amplifiers.


      Onkyo TX-SR444 Pioneer VSX-834

      Onkyo TX-SR444 was introduced in 2015. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 65 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz and 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It supports Dolby Atmos, passes 4K/60Hz video signal.

      Pioneer VSX-834 was introduced in 2019. 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 and upscales 1080p to 4K video signal.

      We evaluated Onkyo TX-SR444 and Pioneer VSX-834 and gave them scores of 71 and 79 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-SR444

      Pioneer VSX-834

      Amplifier
      73
      Amplifier
      84
      Audio Features
      78
      Audio Features
      87
      Video Features
      67
      Video Features
      95
      Connectivity
      64
      Connectivity
      57
      Zones
      77
      Zones
      55
      Radio
      66
      Radio
      66
      OVERALL
      71
      OVERALL
      79

      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-SR444 and Pioneer VSX-834.

      PROS

      Onkyo TX-SR444

      Pioneer VSX-834

      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Many RCA Line Inputs
      •   Composite Video Inputs
      •   Component Video Inputs
      •   Analog Tuner
      •   Independent Power Supply
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   DTS:X
      •   DSD via HDMI
      •   Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic.
      •   HDR10
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   New HDCP Version
      •   Bluetooth
      •   Analog Tuner

      CONS

      Onkyo TX-SR444

      Pioneer VSX-834

      •   Low Power Output - 65 W
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No DTS:X
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   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 Digital Radio
      •   No Pandora
      •   No Spotify
      •   No Tidal
      •   Bluetooth 2․1 + EDR
      •   Low Power Output - 80 W
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   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
      •   No USB Input
      •   Few RCA Line Inputs
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Composite Video Inputs
      •   No Ethernet
      •   No Zones
      •   No Digital Radio
      •   No Pandora
      •   No Spotify
      •   No Tidal


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

      AVERAGE

      Onkyo TX-SR444

      Pioneer VSX-834

      •   7.1 Channels
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   2 Zones
      •   7.2 Channels
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   Bluetooth 4․2

      3. Advantage of Onkyo TX-SR444

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Onkyo TX-SR444 over Pioneer VSX-834.

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      Onkyo TX-SR444 vs Pioneer VSX-834
      DTS Neo Neo:6 vs
      Jitter Reduction PLL (Phase Locked Loop) Jitter-Cleaning Circuit Technology for S/PDIF Audio vs
      Virtual Speakers T-D (Theater-Dimensional) vs
      Analog To HDMI Upconversion Component**, Composite vs
      USB DC Out Port 5 V, 1 A vs
      More Optical Inputs 2 vs 1
      More RCA Line Inputs 7 (1 front) vs 3
      More Composite Video Inputs 3 (1 front) vs
      More Component Video Inputs 2 vs
      Front A/V Inputs Composite Video, RCA Audio vs
      Speaker A/B Zone B vs
      More Zones 2 vs 1
      More Speaker Terminals 9 vs 7
      Longer Warranty 2 Years vs 1 Year Parts & Labor

      4. Advantage of Pioneer VSX-834

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Pioneer VSX-834 over Onkyo TX-SR444.

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      Onkyo TX-SR444 vs Pioneer VSX-834
      More Channels 7.1 vs 7.2
      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)
      Certified 4 Ω Performance vs
      Bi-amp capability vs
      Higher DAC Specs 192 kHz/24 Bit vs 384 kHz/32 Bit
      Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization vs
      DTS:X vs
      DTS Neural:X vs
      DTS Virtual:X vs
      DTS Dialog Control vs
      Dialog Enhancement vs
      Dialog Normalization vs
      More Tone Control Channels Front L/R Channels vs All Channels
      HDR10 vs
      BT.2020 color space vs
      Dolby Vision vs
      HLG vs
      Video Signal Upscaling vs 1080p to 4K
      Bigger Power Supply 420 W vs 480 W
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA) 120 W vs 155 W (10% THD)
      Higher Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC) 100 W (1% THD) vs 135 W (1% THD)
      Higher S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A) 100 dB vs 109 dB
      Newer Bluetooth Version 2․1 + EDR vs 4․2

      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-SR444 Pioneer VSX-834
        Dolby Atmos
        DSD via HDMI 2-ch/Multi-ch Input 2-ch/Multi-ch Input
        Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. AccuEQ Advance MCACC
        New HDCP Version2.22.2
        Bluetooth SBC, AAC
        Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS FM/AM with RDS
      WEAKNESSES Onkyo TX-SR444 Pioneer VSX-834
        Low Power Output65 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
        No Front Wide Channel Support
        No IMAX Enhanced
        No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
        No HDR10+
        No eARC
        No 8K Passthroughup to 4K/60p (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4/YCbCr4:2:2, 24 bit)up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)
        No Wi-Fi
        Does not Work with Amazon Alexa
        Few HDMI Inputs44
        Few HDMI Outputs11
        Few 8K Inputs
        No USB Input
        No Phono Input
        No RCA Pre-Outs0.10.2
        No Ethernet
        No Digital Radio
        No Pandora
        No Spotify
        No Tidal

      6. Amplifier

      Onkyo TX-SR444 Pioneer VSX-834

      7 channel Amplifier: Onkyo TX-SR444 features 7 channel power amplifier. It is rated at 65 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven).

      7 channel Direct Energy Amplifier: Pioneer VSX-834 features 7 channel power amplifier with Direct Energy design. It is rated at 80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) and is able to drive 4 ohm speakers.
      • WRAT (Wide Range Amp Technology): Onkyo TX-SR444 features 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.


      AMPLIFIER Onkyo TX-SR444 Pioneer VSX-834
      Channels7.17.2
      Power Output65 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)80 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-SR444's and Pioneer VSX-834's amplifiers can be assigned for different speaker configurations.

      • Dolby Atmos Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for Dolby Atmos:
      • Onkyo TX-SR444: 5.1.2 with internal amplifier.
      • Pioneer VSX-834: 5.2.2 with internal amplifier.
      • DTS:X Configurations: The following speaker configurations are supported for DTS:X:
      • Onkyo TX-SR444: Not supported.
      • Pioneer VSX-834: 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-SR444: 5.1, 7.1 with internal amplifier.
      • Pioneer VSX-834: 5.2, 7.2 with internal amplifier.
      • Bi-Amp: Pioneer VSX-834 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-SR444 and Pioneer VSX-834 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.
      • Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization: Pioneer VSX-834 supports Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization which is a digital signal processing solution that leverages Dolby's deep understanding of human audio perception to create the sensation of overhead sound from the listener-level speakers.

      DTS:X

      Pioneer VSX-834 supports DTS:X.

      • DTS Neural:X: Pioneer VSX-834 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.
      • DTS Virtual:X: Pioneer VSX-834 features DTS Virtual:X which bridges the gap between DTS:X codec and the reality of so many consumers' homes, allowing you to enjoy multi-dimensional sound regardless of room size, layout, or speaker configuration. If you have a limited speaker setup you will miss a full immersive potential of your entertainment system. DTS Virtual:X adds height and surround audio effect to your system without adding height speakers. It works with multiple configurations and delivers immersive sound experience out of 5.1 or even 2.1 speaker layouts.
      • DTS Dialog Control: Pioneer VSX-834 has DTS Dialog Control. This function adjusts the dialog levels during playback of the DTS:X stream. It allows you to separately increase the dialog levels in contrast with the background sound and hear dialog easily even under noisy circumstances.
      AUDIO DECODING Onkyo TX-SR444 Pioneer VSX-834
      Dolby Atmos
      Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      Dolby Atmos Music
      Dolby TrueHD
      Dolby Digital Plus
      Dolby Surround Upmixer
      Dolby Pro Logic
      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

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      9. HDMI

      Onkyo TX-SR444 and Pioneer VSX-834 come with 4 HDMI inputs. It has 1 output.

      • 4K/60Hz Passthrough: On both receivers all inputs pass up to 4K/60p (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4/YCbCr4:2:2, 24 bit) video signal.
      • 4K Upscaling on Pioneer VSX-834: It can upscale 1080p to 4K from HDMI sources.
      • Analog To HDMI Upconversion: Onkyo TX-SR444 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.
      • 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 Pioneer VSX-834 only).
      • 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)

      Onkyo TX-SR444 does not support HDR.

      Pioneer VSX-834 supports HDR10, Dolby Vision and Hybrid Log-Gamma. 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-SR444 Pioneer VSX-834
      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 (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4/YCbCr4:2:2, 24 bit)up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)
      Video Signal Upscaling 1080p to 4K

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      10. Inputs and Outputs

      Audio

      • Analog Line Inputs: There are 7 pair of line inputs on Onkyo TX-SR444 and 3 pair of line inputs on Pioneer VSX-834 for connecting sources with analog outputs.
      • Digital Inputs: 2 optical inputs and 1 coaxial input are available on Onkyo TX-SR444 and 1 optical input and 1 coaxial input are available on Pioneer VSX-834 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-SR444
        Inputs:         4   Outputs: 1
        8K Inputs: 0.
      • Pioneer VSX-834
        Inputs:         4   Outputs: 1
        8K Inputs: 0.
      • Composite Video: Connect you VCR, Laserdisc player and other old video equipment with composite video cables.
      • Onkyo TX-SR444
        Inputs:         3   Outputs: 0.
      • Pioneer VSX-834
        Inputs:         0   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.
      • Onkyo TX-SR444 supports up to 480i/576i resolution on Component video connectors. resolution on Component video connectors.
      • Onkyo TX-SR444
        Inputs:         2   Outputs: 0.
      • Pioneer VSX-834
        Inputs:         0   Outputs: 0.

      Front A/V Inputs

      • Onkyo TX-SR444: Composite Video, RCA Audio
      • Pioneer VSX-834: None

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      TERMINALS Onkyo TX-SR444 Pioneer VSX-834
      HDMI Inputs44
      HDMI Outputs11
      8K Inputs
      USB Input
      USB DC Out Port 5 V, 1 A
      Optical Inputs21
      Optical Outputs
      Coaxial Inputs11
      RCA Line Inputs7 (1 front)3
      RCA Line Outputs
      XLR Line Inputs
      Phono Input
      Multi-Channel Input
      RCA Pre-Outs0.10.2
      XLR Pre-outs
      Composite Video Inputs3 (1 front)
      Composite Video Outputs
      S-Video Inputs
      S-Video Outputs
      Component Video Inputs2
      Component Video Outputs

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      11. Evaluations

      We evaluated Onkyo TX-SR444 and Pioneer VSX-834 and gave them scores of 71 and 79 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-SR444

      Pioneer VSX-834

      OVERALL
      71
      OVERALL
      79

      Amplifier

      GOOD
      73
      •   7.1 Channels
      •   Low Power Output - 65 W
      •   Independent Power Supply
      GOOD
      84
      •   7.2 Channels
      •   Low Power Output - 80 W

      Audio Features

      GOOD
      78
      •   7.1 Channels
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   No Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   No DTS:X
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   DSD via HDMI
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   7.2 Channels
      •   No Front Wide Channel Support
      •   7.1 Channel Processing
      •   Dolby Atmos
      •   Dolby Atmos Height Virtualization
      •   DTS:X
      •   No IMAX Enhanced
      •   No Auro 3D with Auro-Matic Upmixer
      •   DSD via HDMI

      Video Features

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   No HDR10
      •   No HDR10+
      •   No Dolby Vision
      •   No 8K Passthrough
      •   Analog To HDMI Upconversion
      EXCELLENT
      95
      •   HDR10
      •   No HDR10+
      •   Dolby Vision
      •   No 8K Passthrough

      Connectivity

      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
      AVERAGE
      57
      •   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
      •   Few RCA Line Inputs
      •   No Phono Input
      •   No RCA Pre-Outs
      •   No Composite Video Inputs
      •   No Ethernet
      •   Bluetooth 4․2

      Zones

      GOOD
      77
      •   2 Zones
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   No Zones

      Radio

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

      12. Specifications

      GENERAL Onkyo TX-SR444 Pioneer VSX-834
      BrandOnkyoPioneer
      ModelTX-SR444VSX-834
      TypeA/V ReceiverA/V Receiver
      CountryOthersEurope
      Release Year20152019
      PredecessorPioneer VSX-832
      AMPLIFIER Onkyo TX-SR444 Pioneer VSX-834
      Channels7.17.2
      Power Output65 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)80 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven)
      Front Wide Channel Support
      Amplifier DesignDirect Energy
      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
      BTL (Bridged Transless or Bridging)
      AUDIO FEATURES Onkyo TX-SR444 Pioneer VSX-834
      Digital Signal Processing (DSP) EngineAdvanced 32-bit DSP ChipDigital Quad-Core 32-bit DSP (Cirrus Logic)
      DACBurr-BrownAKM AK4438
      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
      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
      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
      DTS Dialogue Control
      Dialog Enhancement
      Dialog Level Adjustment
      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 (bluetooth included) 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 for Deep Bass and Clear Mid-Range
      Direct Mode
      Pure Audio Mode
      Pure Direct Analog Path Mode
      Pure Direct Mode
      Auto Surround
      Optimum Surround
      Advanced Surround10 + 1
      Wide Surround
      Front Stage Surround Advance
      Headphone Surround
      Virtual Speakers T-D (Theater-Dimensional)
      Virtual Depth
      Independent Subwoofer Outputs
      CALIBRATION Onkyo TX-SR444 Pioneer VSX-834
      Auto Speaker Calibration System with Mic. AccuEQ Advance 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
      Distance Adjustment0.1 feet
      Precision Distance
      Polarity Check
      Auto Subwoofer Crossover
      VIDEO FEATURES Onkyo TX-SR444 Pioneer VSX-834
      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 (RGB/YCbCr4:4:4/YCbCr4:2:2, 24 bit)up to 4K/60p (YCbCr 4:4:4)
      Video Signal Upscaling 1080p to 4K
      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-SR444 Pioneer VSX-834
      Wi-Fi
      Bluetooth SBC, AAC
      Works with Amazon Alexa
      Google Assistant
      Chromecast Built-In
      Apple Siri
      Works with SonoS
      DTS Play-Fi
      MHL Input
      DLNA 1.5
      AirPlay
      Apple Product Connection iPod, iPhone via RI Dock
      Remote App
      InstaPrevue Input Source Prevue
      TERMINALS Onkyo TX-SR444 Pioneer VSX-834
      HDMI Inputs44
      HDMI Outputs11
      8K Inputs
      USB Input
      USB DC Out Port 5 V, 1 A
      Optical Inputs21
      Optical Outputs
      Coaxial Inputs11
      RCA Line Inputs7 (1 front)3
      RCA Line Outputs
      XLR Line Inputs
      Phono Input
      Multi-Channel Input
      RCA Pre-Outs0.10.2
      XLR Pre-outs
      Composite Video Inputs3 (1 front)
      Composite Video Outputs
      S-Video Inputs
      S-Video Outputs
      Component Video Inputs2
      Component Video Outputs
      Ethernet
      Ethernet Switch
      PC In
      Front A/V InputsComposite Video, RCA Audio
      Speaker A/B Zone B
      Headphone Out6.3 mm (1/4")6.3 mm (1/4")
      Detachable Power Cord
      uport
      adapterport
      ZONES Onkyo TX-SR444 Pioneer VSX-834
      Number of Zones21
      Powered Zones 2
      Zone 2 Outs
      Whole House Mode
      RS-232C Interface
      +12V Trigger Output0
      Remote (IR) Input/Output0 / 00 / 0
      MISCELLANEOUS Onkyo TX-SR444 Pioneer VSX-834
      On-Screen Display Graphical Overlaid On-Screen Display (OSD) via HDMI with Quick Set-Up User-Friendly GUI with System Setup Menu
      GUI Languages9
      AV Navigator
      IP Control
      PreAmp Mode
      Versatile Speaker ConfigurationSpeaker 7ch Out (FRONT, CENTER, SURROUND, SURROUND BACK/HEIGHT, Bi-AMP/ZONE B)
      FL Dimmer
      ONKYO-RI System Control
      RIHD (Remote Interactive Over HDMI)
      Pre-Pro/Learning Remote /
      On Screen Remote Programming
      Bi-directional Remote Setup via GUI
      Smart Grid-Ready
      RADIO Onkyo TX-SR444 Pioneer VSX-834
      Analog Tuner FM/AM with RDS FM/AM with RDS
      Presets4040
      Digital Radio
      Internet Radio
      Pandora
      Spotify
      Tidal
      Deezer
      Napster
      SiriusXM
      CONSTRUCTION Onkyo TX-SR444 Pioneer VSX-834
      Front PanelBrushed
      Solid Aluminum Front
      Speaker Terminals97
      Large Speaker Terminals22
      Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
      Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
      3D Space Frame Construction
      Gold plated RCA terminals
      POWER Onkyo TX-SR444 Pioneer VSX-834
      Power SupplyAC 220-240 V, 50/60 HzAC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
      Independent Power Supply2
      H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Massive High Power Transformer
      Toroidal Transformer
      Low Leakage Flux Power Transformer
      Transformer Stabilizer
      Power Consumption420 W480 W
      No Sound Power55 W38.7 W
      Standby Power0.3 W0.2 W
      PHYSICAL Onkyo TX-SR444 Pioneer VSX-834
      Dimensions (W x H x D)435 mm x 160 mm x 328 mm
      17-1/8" x 6-5/16" x 12-15/16"      		435 mm x 148 mm x 321 mm
      17-1/8" x 5-13/16" x 12-5/8"
      Dimensions of Package (W x H x D)525 mm x 230 mm x 390 mm
      20-11/16" x 9-1/16" x 15-3/8"
      Weight8.0 kg (17.6 lbs)8 kg (17.6 lbs)
      Weight of Package10.5 kg (23.1 lbs)
      SPECIFICATIONS Onkyo TX-SR444 Pioneer VSX-834
      Power Output (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven, FTC)65 W (0.7% THD)
      Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, FTC)115 W (0.9% THD)
      Maximum Effective Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, JEITA or IEC)120 W155 W (10% THD)
      Rated Power Output (6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 channel driven, IEC)100 W (1% THD)135 W (1% THD)
      Dynamic Power per Channel (3 Ω, Front)160 W160 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (4 Ω, Front)125 W125 W
      Dynamic Power per Channel (8 Ω, Front)85 W85 W
      THD0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power)0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, half power)
      Damping Factor40 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 Ω)
      Input Sensitivity and Impedance (Line)200 mV/47 kΩ (LINE, 1 kHz 100 W/8 Ω)200 mV/47 kΩ
      Rated Headphone Jack Output Level and Impedance8 Ω - 600 Ω
      Rated Headphone Power Output80 mW (32 Ω, 1 kHz, 10% THD)
      S/N Ratio (Line, IHF-A)100 dB109 dB
      Frequency Response (Analog In)10 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct mode)10 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Pure Audio)
      DSD Sampling Rates via HDMI2.8 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)
      Ethernet Standard
      Bluetooth Version2․1 + EDR4․2
      Bluetooth Frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
      FM Frequency87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz87.5 MHz - 108.0 MHz
      FM 50 dB Quiet Sensitivity (IHF, 1 kHz, 100% MOD.)Mono: 1.0 µV (11.2 dBf)
      AM Frequency522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz522/530 kHz - 1611/1710 kHz
      Warranty2 Years1 Year Parts & Labor

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

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