Are Onkyo and Pioneer the same?

Are Onkyo and Pioneer the same?

In March 2015, Onkyo purchased Pioneer Corporation’s Home Electronics Corporation, which produces home cinema amplifiers, Blu-ray players and other AV products. In return, Pioneer took a 14.95% stake in Onkyo.

Is Pioneer audio going out of business?

The Pioneer brand will continue, the AV receivers, Blu-ray players, speakers, etc. aren’t going away. Onkyo will follow the same course with its home AV products. Johnston was quick to acknowledge that as the two sister companies move forward maintaining distinct and separate brand identities will be essential.

What happened to Pioneer Electronics?

TOKYO — Another renowned audio equipment brand will be forever silenced when Pioneer quits the business to focus on automotive gear, a result of waning demand for high-end audio components.

Is Onkyo back in business?

As fiscal 2021 came to a close, and after tremendous effort involving pursuing a major debt-for-equity deal with one or more international equity companies that ultimately failed, Onkyo was forced once again to say their forecasts for 2021 show that the company remains insolvent.

What’s the difference between Onkyo and pioneer AV receivers?

All the AV receivers have HDMI 2.1 compatibility — with 8K video and gaming features such as VRR — while also offering Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. Onkyo has four models, the most notable being the NR6100 which is the replacement for CNET’s Editor’s Choice, the TX-NR696. Meanwhile Pioneer has three new Elite models.

How much does an Onkyo receiver cost?

Onkyo and Pioneer’s 2021 receivers back in black with 8K video, from $499 Onkyo and Pioneer have announced pricing and availability for their 2021 receivers which include Dolby Atmos and two-way Bluetooth.

Is the Onkyo nr6100 a good AV receiver?

After two years it’s good to see Onkyo return to one of its main strengths — AV receivers — and I have high expectations for the NR6100 in particular. Sony hasn’t updated its flagship STR-DN1080 since 2017, so the main competition for the NR100 lineup now comes from Yamaha’s excellent RX-V6A and the Denon AVR-960.

What streaming protocols are included in the Onkyo/Pioneer/Onkyo products?

Like the models Onkyo and Pioneer have released over the last few years, the products include a complete suite of streaming protocols: Apple AirPlay 2, Chromecast, “Works with Sonos” and DTS Play-Fi. FireConnect doesn’t appear to be available but Play-Fi can perform the same function, so it’s not missed.