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Onkyo TX-SR494

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Onkyo TX-SR494

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Specifications · per-field provenance

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Channel configuration7.2Manufacturer
Main channels7Manufacturer
Processing channels7Manufacturer
Subwoofer pre-outs2Manufacturer
Zone 2 capableYesManufacturer
Watts per channel (8 Ω)80Manufacturer
Watts per channel (6 Ω)160Manufacturer
THD (%)10Manufacturer
Channels driven (power rating)one channel drivenManufacturer
Impedance range4 ohms–16 ohmsManufacturer
Speaker impedance, min (Ω)4Manufacturer
Speaker impedance, max (Ω)16Manufacturer
Dolby AtmosYesManufacturer
DTS:XYesManufacturer
Room correction systemAccuEQManufacturer
Measurement mic includedYesManufacturer
HDMI inputs4Manufacturer
HDMI outputs1Manufacturer
HDMI eARC ports0Manufacturer
Max passthrough resolution4K 60Manufacturer
HDR supportHDR10, HLG, Dolby VisionManufacturer
BluetoothYesManufacturer
Form factorfull sizeManufacturer
Width (in)17.1Manufacturer
Height (in)6.3Manufacturer
Depth (in)12.9Manufacturer
Weight (lbs)18.1Manufacturer
Power consumption (W)490Manufacturer

Common questions

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Can the Onkyo TX-SR494 drive 4-ohm speakers?

Yes, by its own published rating: the Onkyo TX-SR494 states a 4Ω-minimum speaker-impedance rating, which covers 4Ω loads. A specific speaker can still dip below its nominal figure, so check the pairing — our free builder checks this against the exact parts in your build.

Does the Onkyo TX-SR494 support Dolby Atmos?

Yes — the Onkyo TX-SR494 decodes Dolby Atmos, per its manufacturer-stated spec (source-tracked in the table above). Real Atmos playback also needs enough amplified channels for a height layer — a 5.1.2 layout takes seven — so match the channel count to your speaker plan.

How much power does the Onkyo TX-SR494 deliver?

Its stated rating is 80W per channel into 8Ω. Wattage figures are only comparable when the measurement conditions match — channels driven, impedance, and distortion threshold all move the number — so compare like-for-like; our catalog stores those conditions with the value instead of just the sticker.

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