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Performance
Build Quality
Ergonomics
Value

AT A GLANCE
Pros:
Wide soundstage with clear separation
Onscreen Menus
Endless Source Options from streaming music (onboard) to Sonos Connect
Cons:
Dirac Live setup is extremely finicky—could require customer support.
Minimal Equalizer in app—must go to onscreen menu
Some menus outdated—not intuitive—looks like old computer command line font

THE VERDICT
The Onkyo TX-RZ30 is a high-performing AV receiver with the power and precision to deliver clean dialogue, detailed sound effects, convincing instrument reproduction, and an immersive Dolby Atmos experience. With features typically reserved for more expensive models, it stands out as an excellent choice for home theater and music enthusiasts alike.

The TX-RZ30 marks Onkyo's entry-level model in its premium RZ-series AV receivers. While it isn't as powerful as the TX-RZ50 or the flagship TX-RZ70, it shares much of their DNA. Notably, it includes a full-bandwidth Dirac Live license at no extra cost—a feature that was originally an optional add-on for the RZ50.

Performance
Build Quality
Ergonomics
Value

AT A GLANCE
Plus
Clear dialog without sacrificing sound effects
Natural sound
Dirac Live to configure for room
Large LED display that disappears when not in use
Minus
Surround effects are only apparent in extreme action scenes
Dirac is difficult to set up
Sound bar is very big

THE VERDICT
Klipsch’s long history of speaker design shows in the Flexus Core 300. Dialog stays intelligible without flattening music and effects, and the overall balance leans warm and easy to listen to.

Introduction

Klipsch has been around since 1946, and it’s not new to soundbars. The company introduced its first Reference-branded soundbar, the R-10B, in 2014, and later released higher-end Cinema systems, including the Cinema 1200 flagship.

Performance
Build Quality
Ergonomics
Value

AT A GLANCE

Plus
Enveloping sound from one speaker
Fidelity of a proper hi-fi rig
Sophisticated aesthetics
Futuristic touch interface
Intuitive sound modes
Minus
No built-in phono preamp
Only one set of stereo RCA inputs
No dedicated remote
Expensive

The Marantz Grand Horizon looks like a sculpture and sounds like a serious stereo system. It produces room-filling scale, deep bass, and refined detail from a single enclosure that blends naturally into real homes. It is expensive, but for listeners who want audiophile sound without racks of gear, the Grand Horizon is one of the best all-in-one systems available.