Onkyo TX-RZ50 9.2-Channel THX Certified AV Receiver
High-current flagship 9.2-channel 8K AV receiver • 120W per channel (8Ω, 20Hz–20kHz, 0.08% THD, 2-ch driven) • 11.2-channel pre-out processing • THX® Certified Select & IMAX® Enhanced • included Dirac Live® Full Bandwidth room correction • Dolby Atmos®, DTS:X®, & Auro-3D® processing • HDMI 2.1 8K/60p & 4K/120p with VRR, ALLM, & eARC • Klipsch Optimized Mode • Roon Ready, AirPlay 2, & Works with Sonos
The Onkyo TX-RZ50 9.2-Channel THX Certified AV Receiver delivers reference home theater dynamics, custom-installation flexibility, and studio-grade room calibration to flagship multi-channel audio setups. Delivering 120 watts of high-current power per channel into 8 ohms across nine discrete amplifier stages, this RZ Series receiver supports immersive 5.2.4 or 7.2.2 Dolby Atmos and DTS:X loudspeaker configurations right out of the box, with 11.2-channel pre-outs enabling expansion up to 7.2.4 with an external stereo amplifier. Equipped with an included Dirac Live Full Bandwidth room correction license, THX Certified Select dynamics, 40Gbps HDMI 2.1 switching for 8K/60Hz and 4K/120Hz gaming, and dedicated Klipsch Optimized Mode crossover integration, it serves as a commanding centerpiece for elite residential cinema and high-resolution stereo listening.
Key Features & Innovations
Included Dirac Live® Full Bandwidth Calibration — the Onkyo TX-RZ50 9.2-Channel THX Certified AV Receiver includes a full-frequency (20 Hz to 20 kHz) Dirac Live calibration license, analyzing room boundaries with the included microphone to eliminate acoustic reflections, optimize speaker timing, and enhance soundstage staging.
THX® Certified Select Cinema Dynamics — rigorously tested across thousands of laboratory parameters to ensure commercial cinema reference volume levels and low distortion in media rooms where the viewing distance is approximately 10 to 12 feet.
Robust 9-Channel Amplification with 11.2 Processing — powers 9 discrete channels at 120W per channel (8 ohms, 20 Hz – 20 kHz, 0.08% THD, 2-channels driven) utilizing Onkyo's Dynamic Audio Amplification (DAA) topology, with 11.2-channel pre-outs allowing expansion to full 7.2.4 object-based layouts.
Next-Gen HDMI 2.1 8K/60p & 4K/120p Gaming Pipeline — features six rear HDMI 2.1 inputs supporting 40Gbps uncompressed pass-through, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), and eARC for ultra-smooth gaming and reference video reproduction.
Klipsch Optimized Mode & Whole-Home Streaming — features integrated crossover profiles tailored specifically for Klipsch Reference Premiere loudspeakers, alongside Roon Ready certification, Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in, Works with Sonos, and bi-directional Bluetooth with Qualcomm aptX HD.
FAQ — Onkyo TX-RZ50
Does the Onkyo TX-RZ50 9.2-Channel THX Certified AV Receiver include a full Dirac Live license?
Yes. The Onkyo TX-RZ50 9.2-Channel THX Certified AV Receiver comes with the full-bandwidth Dirac Live license (20 Hz – 20 kHz) included at no extra cost, allowing comprehensive calibration using the supplied puck microphone or an optional third-party calibrated USB microphone.
Can the TX-RZ50 power an 11-channel (7.2.4) Dolby Atmos system?
The receiver features 9 channels of built-in amplification and internal 11.2-channel processing. To achieve a 7.2.4 setup, simply connect an external 2-channel power amplifier (such as a Parasound or Cambridge Audio amp) to the receiver's RCA pre-outs to drive the additional channels.
Are the HDMI 2.1 inputs compatible with 4K/120Hz gaming consoles?
Yes, inputs 1 through 3 support full 40Gbps HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, handling 4K at 120Hz and 8K at 60Hz with VRR, ALLM, and HDR pass-through for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and high-end PC graphics cards.
What is Klipsch Optimized Mode?
Klipsch Optimized Mode is a dedicated DSP menu setting developed collaboratively by Onkyo and Klipsch that applies exact crossover frequencies designed specifically for Klipsch Reference Premiere speakers, streamlining speaker setup and maximizing acoustic synergy.
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