Onkyo TX-SR494DAB-B black

Description

Dolby Atmos and DTS:X sound now available

The TX-SR494DAB supercharges your experience with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. Object-based sound is mixed in 3D space and allows any sound to play through any speaker, following the action, localizing effects and moving around you. Dolby Surround and DTS Neural:X complement the native 3D audio playback. These technologies find localisation cues in legacy stereo or multi-channel soundtracks and mix these elements to create immersive dimensionality from top to bottom.

Dolby Atmos pitch virtualiser

When playing any Dolby format, the inclusion of Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer provides a more immersive listening experience, creating a virtual surround and overhead effect from traditional speaker layouts without the use of additional surround or tall speakers.

Surround sound elevated with DTS Virtual:X

DTS Virtual:X is a new surround sound virtualisation technology that creates an immersive 3D sound field from any speaker layout, such as 2.1, 3.1, 5.1 and 7.1 configurations without the use of top, surround or rear speakers. It uses sophisticated DSP-based algorithms to place the audience at the centre of a multi-dimensional sound field with pitch and surround sound spatialisation, and is equally effective in large and small spaces. DTS Virtual:X works in the 3D domain with DTS:X soundtracks, DTS formats and unencoded stereo.

Ready for 4K HDR entertainment

Enjoy comprehensive support for 4K/60p and HDR (High Dynamic Range) video formats, including HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision and BT.2020. The 4:4:4 colour space is also supported. All four HDMI inputs and ARC-ready output transfer video from the player to a compatible TV, unlocking everything the latest movies and games have to offer. You can easily confirm the status of the A/V input-output using the new OSD window.

AccuEQ acoustic calibration with AccuReflex

AccuEQ Room Acoustic Calibration creates a harmonious sound field in your room. It detects the presence, size and distance of the loudspeaker from the measurement point and sets the appropriate sound pressure levels. It then selects the ideal subwoofer crossover and applies the alignment to all speakers. AccuReflex technology optimises the reproduction of object-based sound through Dolby Atmos-enabled speakers. It resolves the phase shift resulting from path differences between directional and non-directional sounds. Along with improved localisation, a 3D field with vertical movement and overhead dimensions is produced.

Share the atmosphere or relax in privacy

A fantastic addition to the TX-SR494DAB is the preamp/line output for zone B. It connects the component analogue RCA line input to audio sources available to the receiver, including HDMI and digital audio. Share audio on a nearby hi-fi system or connect a supported docking transmitter

Powered B zone Auido or bi-amping in the front channel

Height/Surround Back/Bi-Amp/Zone B speaker outputs can control stereo speakers in another room with a 5.2-channel configuration in the Main room. The outputs can share any AVR source in Zone B only, or play the same source in Main and Zone B. Alternatively, a pair of compatible front speakers can be bi-amped.

Smooth and easy Bluetooth streaming

Whatever audio is playing on your phone, tablet or computer app can be streamed to the TX-SR494DAB using Bluetooth wireless technology. Once the receiver pairs and remembers your device, it will start playing automatically when it detects an incoming Bluetooth audio stream.

Decompress with Advanced Music Optimizer

When an audio file is compressed into a small container such as an MP3), high-frequency data is lost. This can affect the sound quality. Onkyo's Advanced Music Optimizer DSP listening mode reconstructs the missing bit data. Playback quality is significantly improved and you can enjoy the same convenient file sizes. This mode also optimises the quality of Bluetooth streaming playback.