ONKYO TX-SR343 AV Reciever Review
/This is a 5.1 AV reciever from ONKYO. It is one the models that has less features than the other ones in the range. It has a 5.1 channel amplifier with 4K compatible HDMI video in/out jacks as well as component and composite. Supports bluetooth as well as a 32 bit Digital Signal Processor. It also supports all the Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound and is meant to support Ultra HD Blu-Ray format. It also has an on-screen menu for sound and other settings. Built in with a 100 W 5 channel amplifier and supports speaker impedance from 6- 16 ohms. It also includes a basic AM,FM radio.
The remote is easy to use although has too many buttons. Still works well after a couple of years. The amp gets hot in a tight enclosure and you will need to use a fan for that situation.
The front buttons are not overcrowded and have basic things like the input select and sound settings. There is a volume knob on the front and a 1 Amp USB socket on the back, this can be used for a device such as a chromecast. With decent speakers it performed well at high volume for both movies and music. It has a auto standby feature as well as a link through the HDMI to the TV so when you turn the TV off the Amp will turn off as well.
There is also a composite AV connection on the front for older equipment.
Its been a good Amp and ONKYO is still a good brand. For those on a budget it is a good choice as it is on the lower range but has 4K support and 5.1 surround sound. It is quite light weight compared to older Amps with a large transformers but the size remains the same as most of the older amps. It size is 435mm wide, 160mm high and 328mm deep.
I have not tried the unit with a 4K display but it works well on a standard high definition display.