Onkyo TX-RZ50 9.2-Channel Network AV Receiver, Black

Start your new entertainment life in the media room, where the RZ50 streams 8K HDR video to your display via HDMI® - optimised for lag-free gameplay - and Dolby Atmos® or DTS:X® sound to your 5.2.4 channel speaker system with high power behind it. Move to another room and the music follows you with three-zone audio and the SMART AV Receiver™ suite, which is voice-controlled and provides easy access to streaming services. The AVR fits into your Sonos system and plays to headphones via Bluetooth® bi-directional wireless technology. With 75 years of hi-fi expertise poured into our THX® Certified Select and IMAX® Enhanced-certified RZ Series amplifiers, music, movie scores and game soundtracks thrill with emotional sound perfected by Dirac Live® Room Correction. This receiver has features others don't, such as Front-to-High stereo switching for background listening, DSP vocal/dialogue enhancement, My Volume presets, and an OSD function that compares source data with output settings so playback can be optimised before the entertainment begins.

Unleash the IMAX® Enhanced experience

IMAX Enhanced uses DTS:X® technology optimised for the IMAX signature experience, reproducing the full dynamic range of IMAX cinema mixes. IMAX mode delivers IMAX Enhanced content as intended by the filmmakers.

THX® Certified Select cinema reference sound

Experience the same reference sound as a commercial cinema in rooms where the distance between the screen and the seat is approximately 3.5 m. Certified receivers must pass 2,000 bench tests in 75 categories.

Welcome to 8K Ultra HD with the latest HDMI®.

Features defined in HDMI 2.1 enable 8K/60p passthrough to a compatible display. In addition to HDR10 and HLG, the HDR10+ and Dolby Vision™ formats also optimise brightness, contrast and colour frame by frame. All HDMI connections support HDCP 2.3, while eARC on the Main Out passes multichannel audio (including Dolby Atmos® or DTS:X) from the TV to the AVR for decoding and amplification. QMS (Quick Media Switching) reduces screen lag when switching HDMI sources.

Experience lag-free gameplay

Transform virtual worlds with 3D sound and gain a competitive edge with brand new HDMI features for gamers. VRR (Variable Refresh Rate), ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) and QFT (Quick Frame Transport) eliminate lag, judder and image judder for smoother and more responsive gameplay.

Dolby Atmos and DTS:X

Dolby Atmos and DTS:X formats reproduce sound origins as they are perceived in real life and transmit them to your audience for an immersive entertainment experience. Enjoy 3D sound through a 5.2.4 or 7.2.2 array, or connect a stereo amplifier and expand to 7.2.4 channels. Rediscover classic titles through your height-enabled system with Dolby Surround® and DTS® Neural:X. These technologies analyse older soundtracks for spatial cues and mix you up for immersive 3D playback.

Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer

The Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer enhances Dolby® formats for a more immersive experience. It creates virtual surround and height effects using a conventional speaker array.

Exclusive refinements for clear sound

The HDMI board has short signal paths and a well-manufactured ground that suppresses interference. The SoC board is isolated from the audio circuits to reduce interference. Reinforced power supply line and refined power amplifier ground with copper rail reduce circuit noise for dense, clear and detailed sound.

SMART AV Receiver™ Multi-Room Entertainment

The SMART AV Receiver is the heart of your home entertainment system. Access streaming content from Amazon Music HD*, Spotify®, TIDAL, Deezer and TuneIn, and share sound as part of a multi-room system via Works with Sonos, Chromecast built-in, AirPlay 2 and DTS Play-Fi®.

Add this receiver to your Sonos home sound system by simply pairing it with a Sonos Connect or Port*. The AVR connects to the Sonos ecosystem, changes inputs and responds to volume commands from the Sonos app*.

Chromecast built-in™ works with Ok Google

Stream music from your smartphone, laptop or PC to the receiver via built-in Chromecast and control playback from Chromecast-enabled apps from iPhone, iPad, Android™ phone or tablet, Mac or Windows® PC or Chromebook™. Control audio playback on this and other supported devices simply with your voice.

Compatible with Alexa

Use your voice to control the AVR by issuing commands through an Alexa device. Whether you want to listen to music, radio stations or podcasts, all you have to do is ask. It also supports multi-room music playing on multiple devices.

Connect speakers for multi-room sound

The Powered Zone 2 and Zone 3 outputs connect passive speakers in two other rooms to a 5.2-channel speaker system in your main listening room. Together with MAIN, the Zone 2 and Zone 3 DACs support D/A audio playback (including HDMI, SPDIF and NET) in three rooms. With the Onkyo Controller, you can synchronise the same track or play different tracks in each room to manage your entertainment.

5 GHz/2.4 GHz Wi-Fi® supports 802.11ac standard

The isolated 1.8 GHz quad-core SoC performs multiple processing tasks simultaneously. It advances networking features and supports the 802.11ac standard (2x2 MIMO) for stable multi-room audio streaming.

Bidirectional Bluetooth® wireless technology

Send or receive audio via Bluetooth wireless technology. Stream from your laptop, digital audio player or mobile phone to the receiver via SBC or AAC, or pass what's playing in the main zone to a pair of wireless headphones via SBC, aptX™ or aptX HD codecs.

Convenient Zone 2 and Zone B pre/line out

The RCA pre/line out has two modes: Zone 2 supports connection of powered speakers or a hi-fi system and can synchronise D/A audio in MAIN and Zone 2, or play a different source in each. Zone B plays MAIN audio through compatible wireless headphones via a connected headphone dock.

Dirac Live® Room Correction

Dirac Live analyses your audio system and listening environment by examining acoustic data measured with a setup microphone. It corrects both the timing and amplitude aspects of sound colouration using a phase-mixed correction filter across the entire listening area, not just in a specific zone. Correction is automatic via a proprietary app for smartphone or tablet*. Dirac Live improves staging, localisation, clarity, speech intelligibility and bass response.

Flexibility for custom setups

Connect an external power amplifier or motorised projector screen via the AVR's 12 V trigger output and turn it on automatically with your AVR, with CEC doing the same job for media players via HDMI. An IR repeater input allows you to hide the AVR away from the screen - ideal for bespoke cinemas. Ethernet and RS-232 connections tie the AVR into your automation system, with the former supporting setup and web browser control via a PC.

Supplied accessories

• Power cord
• Indoor FM/DAB antenna
• AM frame antenna
• Speaker setup microphone
• Quick start guide
• Remote control
• AAA batteries (R03), 2pcs