"HDR"= HDR10?

[HalfCylon]

im new, researching before buying first ever AV Receiver and surround sound.

I already have a 4K tv (Samsung KS8000), and the UHD BLURAY player. I am aware that the receiver I purchase needs to be compatible with HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2. BUT I'm a little confused about the language used in reference to HDR, for example I'm looking into the Onkyo TX-NR656 which says it meets requirements for HDR, however it doesn't specifically say "HDR10". Which shouldn't be a problem except for the fact the new model TX-NR575 DOES specifically say HDR10 and Dolby Vision.

Like I said I'm just confused about the language used with HDR on these models. I want to be as future proof as possible!

On a side note any known issues with AccuEQ? Is it reliable? I'm a newb so I won't have any idea how to calibrate the sound on my own and will be solely dependent on the receiver calibrating itself for Atmos and stuff.

 

[j_garcia]

These two are the same idea, different competing standards, but essentially they are for the same purpose. There's no future proof on this one yet because one standard hasn't been chosen.

 

[HalfCylon]

These two are the same idea, different competing standards, but essentially they are for the same purpose. There's no future proof on this one yet because one standard hasn't been chosen.

Thanks, I'm familiar with HDR and they types available, etc. my question is more specific to the Onkyo receivers I mentioned. One says "hdr" compatible while another says more specifically "hdr10" compatible. So does this mean the former model is more of a generic hdr compatibility while the newer is "guaranteed" to support HDR10?

Basically why does last year model say "HDR" only while the 2017 model specifically says "HDR10/Dolby Vision"?

 

[j_garcia]

Yes, I would say that is what they are saying. At the time Onkyo were likely not ready to support HDR10 so they gave a generic HDR listing and switched to their choice of HDR10 on the current model.

 

[Pogre]

I personally would avoid Onkyo. Check out Denon, Marantz or Yamaha. Those are typically "the big 3". I prefer Denon/Marantz because they use Audyssey for room correction.

 

[HalfCylon]

I personally would avoid Onkyo. Check out Denon, Marantz or Yamaha. Those are typically "the big 3". I prefer Denon/Marantz because they use Audyssey for room correction.

Okay thanks, I'm definitely undecided but have been looking at both onkyo and Denon.

 

[HalfCylon]

I personally would avoid Onkyo. Check out Denon, Marantz or Yamaha. Those are typically "the big 3". I prefer Denon/Marantz because they use Audyssey for room correction.

Thoughts on the Denon S720W? Does it pass HDR10? Is it a good AVR for a newbie like me for Dolby Atmos?

 

[Pogre]

Thoughts on the Denon S720W? Does it pass HDR10? Is it a good AVR for a newbie like me for Dolby Atmos?

I have this one and like it better for the fact it has the next step up in Audyssey. I don't think either are HDR compatible though. I've been shopping around myself and usually HDR compatible means more $$$.

I got mine here. A lot of us have had success with AC4L. It can be a good way to save a few bucks.

 

[AUDIOCRAZE]

So HDR is considered a higher scale of Standard dynamic range but within REC709 which is 1080p color gamut scaling. Just like we saw before certified 4k rolled out we had upconverting blurays and players on 1080p panels. HDR10 is a certified scale that allows wide color gamut of Rec2020. I believe that a HDR enabled AVR will not perform to such high capabilities as one that is stamped as HDR10. Will it still look good yes but depending on the equipment that you have you may or may not see a huge difference. If you have a high end TV and an OPPO 203 for example then you definitely would want your AVR to be of spec.