From easy Bluetooth® wireless streaming to the heart-pounding thrills of Dolby Atmos® and DTS: X® soundtracks, the TX-SR494 A/V receiver delivers outstanding sound. Seven channels of high-current power give you the freedom to choose a speaker layout that suits you. As the heart of your home theater, the TX-SR494 A/V receiver is outfitted with HDMI® terminals supporting HDR and 4K/60p video, while the GUI with OSD over HDMI, Zone B pre-/line-out, and Vocal Enhancer function make this receiver easy to integrate.
Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer or DTS Virtual: X® place sound overhead or behind if you don’t want height or surround speakers and both Dolby Surround® and DTS Neural: X® are on-board. Rear surrounds, bi-amped front speakers or Powered Zone B audio are also an option. AccuEQ with subwoofer EQ and AccuReflexTM for 5.2.2-ch Dolby Atmos-enabled systems clarify sound in any space.
DOLBY ATMOS® AND DTS:X® – SETTING SOUND FREE
Dolby Atmos® and DTS:X® formats allow engineers to map sound anywhere in 3D space, effects moving from speaker to speaker all around the room and wrapping your audience in the latest films and games. You can also enjoy your 3D speaker layout with classic titles. Dolby Surround® and DTS® Neural:X find overhead cues in legacy soundtracks and upmix for awesome spatial realism. 
DOLBY ATMOS HEIGHT VIRTUALIZER
When playing any Dolby® format, engaging Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer enables a more immersive listening experience, creating a virtual surround and height effect from traditional speaker layouts without employing additional surround or height speakers.
READY FOR 4K HDR ENTERTAINMENT
Enjoy support for HDR (High Dynamic Range) video including HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision®, and BT.2020. The 4:4:4 color space is also supported. Six HDMI inputs, ARC-ready MAIN OUT, and SUB OUT pass 4K/60p and HDR video from player to compatible TV and projector and all terminals are HDCP 2.2 compliant.
EASY BLUETOOTH VOLUME CONTROL
Outfitted with the latest Bluetooth technology, this receiver gives you the freedom to choose how loud you experience your music, movies, and games. Listen quietly through your Bluetooth headphones without sacrificing sound quality or waking your kids. Or, while the rest of the family enjoys the speakers at a moderate volume, accommodate one person who may need help hearing via Bluetooth headphones.