Is this a true 4k receiver?

[cameron paterson]

Is this a true 4k receiver?

https://www.crutchfield.com/p_580RZ820/Onkyo-TX-RZ820.html?tp=179&awcr=76897117579827&awdv=c&awkw=onkyo-tx-rz820&awmt=e&awnw=o&awat=

 

[everettT]

Is this a true 4k receiver?

https://www.crutchfield.com/p_580RZ820/Onkyo-TX-RZ820.html?tp=179&awcr=76897117579827&awdv=c&awkw=onkyo-tx-rz820&awmt=e&awnw=o&awat=

Is your display a true 4k display? More info is good for everyone

 

[cameron paterson]

No its not. But im upgrading to true 4k when I get a new receiver.

 

[carlthess40]

It has 4K 60hz pass though so I think it is
You can call tech and they can tell you for sure

 

[little wing]

Specs say it's 4k, so I'm betting it is. Won't matter much though unless you have a 4k TV and a true 4k source to pass through the receiver. Like a 4k capable disc player or your cable or satellite provider that may offer all of 2 or 3 channels in 4k.

 

[cameron paterson]

So is 4k technology not really ready yet? I would get a 4k projector if I get a 4k for viewing. They don't even have 4k movies in at red box yet on most movies... Should I wait to upgrade to 4k?

 

[carlthess40]

Just enjoy all the other things the unit can do

 

[cameron paterson]

I really want the preouts for the LR and C for amps.

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

Yes, it's is absolutely 4k Avr. It supports HDMI 2.0a and HDCP 2.2. It even supports most common HDR formats. One thing is missing is 4k upscaling, but your TV could handle it.
I own Onkyo AVR, but my next AVR would not be Onkyo for sure. One of the reasons is they switched to
AccuEQ/AccuReflex instead of the superior system - Audessey (which my old Onkyo does have)

 

[cameron paterson]

Any other options in mind instead of the Onkyo?

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

Any other options in mind instead of the Onkyo?

Denon/Marantz
https://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/B072Z9ZGSZ/ref=dp_olp_all_mbc?ie=UTF8&condition=all
Electronic Expo price (authorized Denon reseller is $699, but if you call them you could easily get it cheaper)
Don't buy the refub. Used as open box carry 3 year warranty. refub only 1

 

[sholling]

So is 4k technology not really ready yet? I would get a 4k projector if I get a 4k for viewing. They don't even have 4k movies in at red box yet on most movies... Should I wait to upgrade to 4k?

There isn't any broadcast 4k content in the US and I'm not aware of any 4K cable yet. What there is are 4K and 4K w/HDR Blu-Rays, a little bit (and growing) of original Netflix 4K and 4K w/HDR content, and I'm under the impression that Amazon Prime has some 4K original content with more on the way. The problem is that not every media player supports 4K much less 4K w/HDR. At normal TV sizes and viewing distances 4K is a bit of an improvement over 1080P but not a huge one. It's when you are close to a display oe with a huge display where you see it the most. On the other hand High Dynamic Range (HDR) is, in my opinion, a big improvement in the picture - as long as the performance of your next TV is up to the task.

Would I replace a perfectly good 65" 1080P just to have a 65" 4K TV? Nope. But if you are replacing a dying TV, upgrading the size of your TV, recycling the old set into another room, or just have a hankering for a new TV then 4K w/HDR is the way to go.

 

[snakeeyes]

Of course if you put off purchase of the tv a couple years then no AVR on the market is hdmi2.1 yet, will be avail mid 2019 I think... So things like HDR10+ (next Version of HDR10) may become standard by then.... Technology keeps moving forward.

 

[sholling]

Of course if you put off purchase of the tv a couple years then no AVR on the market is hdmi2.1 yet, will be avail mid 2019 I think... So things like HDR10+ (next Version of HDR10) may become standard by then.... Technology keeps moving forward.

As you say, if you keep delaying waiting for the next standard then you'll never buy your next device. There will be something new pretty much every year.

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

There isn't any broadcast 4k content in the US and I'm not aware of any 4K cable yet. What there is are 4K and 4K w/HDR Blu-Rays, a little bit (and growing) of original Netflix 4K and 4K w/HDR content, and I'm under the impression that Amazon Prime has some 4K original content with more on the way. The problem is that not every media player supports 4K much less 4K w/HDR. At normal TV sizes and viewing distances 4K is a bit of an improvement over 1080P but not a huge one. It's when you are close to a display oe with a huge display where you see it the most. On the other hand High Dynamic Range (HDR) is, in my opinion, a big improvement in the picture - as long as the performance of your next TV is up to the task.

Would I replace a perfectly good 65" 1080P just to have a 65" 4K TV? Nope. But if you are replacing a dying TV, upgrading the size of your TV, recycling the old set into another room, or just have a hankering for a new TV then 4K w/HDR is the way to go.

Amazon Prime has already several 4k/UHD shows (Including Top Gear) on supported devices (like Fire TV 4k). Same goes for Netflix with plenty of 4k content.
For reference:
https://hd-report.com/list-of-4k-ultra-hd-movies-tv-shows-titles-on-amazon-video/
http://4k.com/news/contentthe-full-list-of-all-4k-and-hdr-content-available-now-on-netflix-23127/

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

another streamer which I'd take over FireTV (well, I went geeky and very techy cheap route, but I wasn't in IT) is nVidia shield tv
http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/4380/~/how-do-i-watch-amazon-video-in-4k-hdr-on-shield-tv
http://nvidia.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3706/~/how-do-i-enable-netflix-4k-hdr-on-shield-tv

 

[snakeeyes]

As you say, if you keep delaying waiting for the next standard then you'll never buy your next device. There will be something new pretty much every year.

Right. I would buy the tv first or soon-ish, basically.

 

[cameron paterson]

I want a 4k projector though and cant afford a true 4k one just yet. I have an HD projector right now with a 135" screen.

 

[snakeeyes]

I think Denon or Yamaha or Marantz for the receiver instead but the sub and speakers are most important. As far as 4K, all of them are good. 4K projectors are very pricy and projector 4K technology is behind TV so I would not worry about hdmi 2.1, just any with 2.0a should work.

 

[cameron paterson]

I cant afford a 4k projector. A good one is $5,000!