From easy Bluetooth? wireless streaming to the heart-pounding thrills of Dolby Atmos? and DTS:X? soundtracks, the TX-SR494 deepens enjoyment of daily life with great sound and smart features. Seven channels of high-current power give you freedom to choose a speaker layout that suits. Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer* or DTS Virtual:X? place sound overhead or behind if you don’t want height or surround speakers and both Dolby Surround? and DTS Neural:X? are on board. Rear surrounds, bi-amped front speakers, or Powered Zone B audio are also an option. AccuEQ with subwoofer EQ and AccuReflexTM for 5.2.2-ch Dolby Atmos-enabled systems clarify sound in any space. As the heart of your home theater, the TX-SR494 has HDMI? terminals supporting HDR and 4K/60p video, while the GUI with OSD over HDMI, Zone B pre-/line-out, and Vocal Enhancer function make this receiver a joy to use as well as hear.

*Enabled with a future firmware update.

  • Dolby Atmos? and DTS:X? – setting sound free
  • Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer
  • Ready for 4K HDR entertainment
  • Smooth and easy Bluetooth streaming
TX-SR494

New

$479.00

Certified Refurbished

$299.00

From easy Bluetooth? wireless streaming to the heart-pounding thrills of Dolby Atmos? and DTS:X? soundtracks, the TX-SR494 deepens enjoyment of daily life with great sound and smart features. Seven channels of high-current power give you freedom to choose a speaker layout that suits. Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer* or DTS Virtual:X? place sound overhead or behind if you don’t want height or surround speakers and both Dolby Surround? and DTS Neural:X? are on board. Rear surrounds, bi-amped front speakers, or Powered Zone B audio are also an option. AccuEQ with subwoofer EQ and AccuReflexTM for 5.2.2-ch Dolby Atmos-enabled systems clarify sound in any space. As the heart of your home theater, the TX-SR494 has HDMI? terminals supporting HDR and 4K/60p video, while the GUI with OSD over HDMI, Zone B pre-/line-out, and Vocal Enhancer function make this receiver a joy to use as well as hear.

*Enabled with a future firmware update.

  • Dolby Atmos? and DTS:X? – setting sound free
  • Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer
  • Ready for 4K HDR entertainment
  • Smooth and easy Bluetooth streaming
Dolby Atmos? and DTS:X? – setting sound free

Dolby Atmos? and DTS:X? – setting sound free

Dolby Atmos? and DTS:X? formats allow engineers to map sound anywhere in 3D space, effects moving from speaker to speaker all around the room and wrapping your audience in the latest films and games. You can also enjoy your 3D speaker layout with classic titles. Dolby Surround? and DTS? Neural:X find overhead cues in legacy soundtracks and upmix for awesome spatial realism.
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer

Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer

When playing any Dolby? format, engaging Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer* enables a more immersive listening experience, creating a virtual surround and height effect from traditional speaker layouts without employing additional surround or height speakers.
* Enabled with a future firmware update.
Ready for 4K HDR entertainment

Ready for 4K HDR entertainment

Enjoy support for HDR (High Dynamic Range) video including HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision?, and BT.2020. The 4:4:4 color space is also supported. Six HDMI inputs, ARC-ready MAIN OUT, and SUB OUT pass 4K/60p and HDR video from player to compatible TV and projector and all terminals are HDCP 2.2 compliant.
Smooth and easy Bluetooth streaming

Smooth and easy Bluetooth streaming

Whatever audio is playing on your phone, tablet, or PC app can be streamed to the receiver with Bluetooth wireless technology. Once the receiver has paired with and remembered your device, it will start playback automatically whenever it detects an incoming Bluetooth audio stream.

Amplifier

# Channels
7.2
Power Watts/Ch (8 Ohms 20-20kHz, 2 Channels Driven, FTC)
80 Watts, 0.08% THD
Power Watts/Ch (6 Ohms 1kHz, 1 Channel Driven, FTC)
160 Watts, 10% THD
Dynamic Audio Amplification
-
H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply)
?
Non-Phase Shift Amplifier
-
THX Certified
-
Certified 4 Ohms Performance
?
Discrete Output Stage Circuitry
?
Amplifier Design
-
Independent Block Construction (Amp/Preprocessor)
-
Bi-amp Capability For Front
?

Processing

Dolby Atmos
?(5.2.2)
32-Bit Digital Signal Processing Engine
?
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer
?
Dolby Surround? upmixing
?
Dolby Decoder
Dolby Atmos, Dolby True HD
DTS:X
?(5.2.2)
DTS Virtual:X
?
DTS Neural:X upmixing
?
DTS Decoder
DTS:X, DTS-HD Master Audio
Dolby? Pro Logic IIz upmixing for stereo and multichannel soundtracks
-
ONKYO GAME Surround Modes
-
VLSC for Noiseless Audio Processing
-
THX Processing Mode
-
CinemaFILTER
?
AccuEQ Room Calibration
?(w/ AccuReflex)
Phase-Matching Bass Boost
-
Direct/Pure Mode
?/-
Pure Direct Analog Path Mode
-
Advanced Music Optimizer
?
384K/32 Bit DACs
?
192K/24 Bit DACs
-

Connectivity

Analog Audio IN
3
Phono Input
-
Digital Audio IN (OPT/COAX)
1 / 1
Composite Video I/O
-
Component Video I/O
-
Front Panel HDMI
-
Front-Panel A/V
-
USB Input
?
HDMI I/O
4 / 1
HDMI 4K/60 Hz- Capable HDMI Terminals
?
HDCP 2.3 Copy-Protection Compatibility
?
HDMI Support for High Dynamic Range
?
HDMI Support for 3D, Audio Return Channel and CEC
?
BT.2020 Support
?
HDMI Support for Deep Color, x.v.Color, LipSync
?
HDMI Support for DVD-Audio, SACD, Multichannel PCM
?
Analog To HDMI Upconversion
-
1080p to 4K Upscaling
?
4K Passthrough
?
Analog Pre-Outs
Dual Subwoofer
Speaker A/+B
-
Powered Zone 2
-
Powered Zone 3
-
Zone B Line Out
?
Zone 2 Line Out
-
Zone 2 Video Out
-
Zone 2 Digital to Analog Audio Conversion
-
Zone 3 Line Out
-
Whole House Mode
-
FlareConnect Multi-room Audio
-
Airplay
-
Google Cast
-
Supports Onkyo Remote App
-
Internet Radio Capable
-
Spotify Connect Support
-
Tidal
-
Streaming Audio From PC / Network
-
Hi-Res Streaming Audio Formats
-
Streaming Audio From USB memory
-
Wireless Network
-
Bluetooth
?

Integration Access

RS-232
-
IR Input
-
IR Output
-
Ethernet
-
ONKYO-RI System Control
-
RIHD (Remote Interactive Over HDMI)
-
12V Trigger
-

Miscellaneous

Pre-Pro/Learning Remote
-/-
On Screen Remote Programming
-
Hybrid Standby Function
-
Smart Grid-Ready
-
Auto Speaker Calibration W/Mic.
AccuEQ
OSD Out
?
Solid Aluminum Front
-
Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals
-
Detachable AC Cord
-
Warranty
2 YEARS

Amplifier

All Channels
80 W/Ch (8 Ohms, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 0.08% THD, 2 Channels Driven, FTC) 160 W/Ch (6 Ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD, 1 Channel Driven)
THD+N (Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise)
0.08% (20 Hz–20 kHz, 8 Ohms, 1 Channel Driven, 80 W)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance
200 mV / 47k Ohms (Line)
Frequency Response
10 Hz–100 kHz /+ 1 dB, -3 dB (Direct Mode)
Tone Control
±10 dB, 20 Hz (Bass) ±10 dB, 20 kHz (Treble)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio
109 dB (Line, IHF-A)
Speaker Impedance
4 ohms–16 ohms

Video

Video
1.0 Vp–p ±5% / 75 Ohms (Composite)

Tuner

FM
87.5 MHz–107.9 MHz
AM
530 kHz–1,710 kHz
FM/AM Preset Memory
40 stations

General

Power Supply
AC 120 V~, 60 Hz
Power Consumption
490 W
Standby Power Consumption
0.1 W
Dimensions (W x H x D)
17 1/8" x 6 5/8" x 12 15/16" (435 x 160 x 328 mm)
Weight
18.1 lbs (8.2 kg)

Carton

Dimensions (W x H x D)
20 11/16" x 9 7/16" x 15 15/16" (525 x 240 x 405 mm)
Weight
23.1 lbs. (10.5 kg)

UPC Code

(B)
889951002871

Owner's Manuals

Updates

Product Sheets

REMOTE CONTROL 0970 $30.00

Remote Control

MIC KHM0028-010020 $12.80

Microphone

TX-SR494 Reviews

  • Excellent unit for the price. Yes, there are more expensive units, with more inputs and more power. But this is all most people will ever need. The sound is as good as it gets, so long as you have decent speakers. This unit really only lacks Wi-Fi, which most people don’t need. Everything the unit has works perfectly. Sounds 10x better than the 11 year old unit It replaced, that cost twice as much. If you are just looking for great home theater sound for movies, TV and games and only have 3 or 4 devices, this is the system to get.

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From easy Bluetooth? wireless streaming to the heart-pounding thrills of Dolby Atmos? and DTS:X? soundtracks, the TX-SR494 deepens enjoyment of daily life with great sound and smart features. Seven channels of high-current power give you freedom to choose a speaker layout that suits. Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer* or DTS Virtual:X? place sound overhead or behind if you don’t want height or surround speakers and both Dolby Surround? and DTS Neural:X? are on board. Rear surrounds, bi-amped front speakers, or Powered Zone B audio are also an option. AccuEQ with subwoofer EQ and AccuReflexTM for 5.2.2-ch Dolby Atmos-enabled systems clarify sound in any space. As the heart of your home theater, the TX-SR494 has HDMI? terminals supporting HDR and 4K/60p video, while the GUI with OSD over HDMI, Zone B pre-/line-out, and Vocal Enhancer function make this receiver a joy to use as well as hear.

*Enabled with a future firmware update.

1 review for TX-SR494

  1. Excellent unit for the price. Yes, there are more expensive units, with more inputs and more power. But this is all most people will ever need. The sound is as good as it gets, so long as you have decent speakers. This unit really only lacks Wi-Fi, which most people don’t need. Everything the unit has works perfectly. Sounds 10x better than the 11 year old unit It replaced, that cost twice as much. If you are just looking for great home theater sound for movies, TV and games and only have 3 or 4 devices, this is the system to get.

    SIGuy –

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