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- Jun
Tag : onkyo tx, home theater, 1 channel, receiver black, sr606 7
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 Company : Onkyo List Price : $499.00 Amazon Price : Too low to display Used Price : Average customer review :  |
Features
- 90 Watts per Channel Minimum into 8 Ohms, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 0.08%, FTC (2 Channels Driven
- HDMI 1.3a* Audio and Video Processing (1080p; 4 Inputs and 1 Output) *supports Deep Color
- HDMI Video Upscaling (to 1080i)
- Audyssey 2EQ to Correct Room Acoustic Problems and to Calibrate Speakers
- Powered Zone 2 and Zone 2 Line-Out for Playback in Another Room (Separate Source)
Product Description
As part of the second generation of Onkyo high-definition-capable receivers, the TX-SR606 is at the forefront of affordable home theater. The key is to have the most capable version of HDMI. The TX-SR606 provides high-definition video and audio processing for four source components - another first for Onkyo at this level. From Blu-ray Disc players to gaming consoles and cable/satellite boxes, you have everything in the digital realm covered. Apart from 1080p video, the TX-SR606 can upscale all video signals to 1080i, regardless of the connection, for output via HDMI. Onkyo’s own RIHD (Remote Interactive over HDMI) also gives you inter-operability with the displays and playback components from other leading brands. The TX-SR606 maintains the fullness of surround sound audio quality at low volume levels. The TX-SR606 offers all-round excellence rarely seen at this level.
Customer reviews
step up from the SR605
The replacement product for the SR605. Now comes with 4 HDMI ports, superior upscaling capabilities, with a sturdier build and a more expensive looking finish.
A definite thumbs up, well worth the $!
Onkyo TX-SR606 7.1 Home Theater Receiver
This is the third or fourth AV Receiver I have purchased over the years. It is absolutely excellent. Ample HDMI inputs as well as component and composite. Set-up was simple. The speaker set-up was also exceptional, having a microphone to help with distances and number of speakers. I had a Harmony remote before which was set up over the internet. I had too many components in my system so had a problem using it satisfactorily. When I put my component codes into the Onkyo remote, I was able to run everything in my system from that. Didn’t expect that bonus. Will not have to replace this unit anytime in the near future. Highly recommend it.
pleasantly surprised
I bought a new HDMI Plasma set and needed to upgrade my AV receiver in the process. I looked for units with 4 HDMI inputs and upscaling capability for my old but good DVD player that uses multi-channel audio (6 cables).
Finding units with 4 HDMI inputs was possible, but the prices were very high. This unit did it at a reasonable price.
I hooked up my existing Klipsch 5.1 surround speakers from the old setup, performed the calibration with the supplied mic and wow. Sounds great to me!
Good:
Reasonable price for features
Decent Manual
Room Calibration Microphone
Not an excessive number of buttons
Easy to understand
Could be Better:
Has Sirius capability (but will it be XM tech in the end?)
Aux jack is on the front (so I had to plug my iTunes Airtunes into the Tape In jack on the back- who uses tape anymore?). How about Aux 2 on the back or an IPod/Mp3 labelled port on the back (and a selector button)?
Missing iPod cable / jack
Many logo stencils on the bottom front edge
On screen menus look anemic compared to the Plasmas (yes I know I’ll only use them once)
Calibration jack could be on the side (I’ll never use it again)
Onkyo TX-SR606 - Completely Satisfied
This receiver lived up to all my expectations. I have owned Onkyo Studio Monitor 500 speakers for a long time, and have finally found an amp that matches them. We just picked up a 42″ HD TV, and bought this receiver because we don’t have a Blue Ray Player yet… Upscaled video quality is excellent.
Before I bought the unit, I researched many brands, and chose Onkyo. I downloaded the instruction manual, and that was a good thing. There are soooo many awesome features, I advise any potential buyer to do the same. Be familiar with it before it arrives at your house. Then you can pop it out of the box — hook it up — and you have awesome sound and video!
I was most impressed when I played a “regular, lousy ol DVD” and the “THX” logo with thunder/lightning rain, shattering glass, and digital sound came on, jeez, it was like being in the theater! I knew that I had made a wise purchase!
So far so good
I’ve built a few home theaters now and this receiver is my new favorite for the money. I used this receiver to replaced a very good Panasonic HT receiver that had blown due to an power surge. I was shocked my wife noticed the significant improvement in the audio quality, which neither of us had expected.
The auto speaker set up is very helpful, but I’ve noticed significant static coming from the rear channel speakers after running the set up. The same thing happened with the Pani, so I’m hoping it has to do with the poor quality of the electricity coming into my home. I’ve purchased the Monster Cable PowerCenter HTS 2000 MKII, so I hope that will resolve this problem.
My other very slight complaint is the ~5 second delay when the received detects a change on a HDMI connected device, such as when I turn on my projecter.
Other than that, this receiver delivers on it’s promises and I’m very pleased with the performance for the comparatively low price.
btw, The silver unit was $50 cheaper than the black unit? Not sure what that’s all about, but I was happy to have the cheaper unit.
