Onkyo TX-SR605 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver (Black)
Onkyo's TX-SR605 Home Theater Receiver delivers the sharp, crisp sound you expect from your home-theater system. With 7.1 channel surround sound capability, this receiver delivers 90 watts per channel to 7 channels covering a wide frequency range. Traditionally all receivers have AM/FM digital tuners that allow you to program your favorite AM/FM radio stations. This receiver is XM ready. All you need do is subscribe to XM satellite radio service, purchase an optional in-home antenna, and enjoy over 150 channels of XM radio. The TX-SR605 also is iPod compatible so you can play your iPod through your home-theater sound system (requires optional Onkyo DSA1 iPod dock). With the ability to select 2.1 channel virtual surround, and 5.1/6.1/7.1 channel Dolby Digital and DTS surround modes, the TX-SR605 is a receiver designed to meet the needs of today and tomorrow. XM and XM HD Surround Ready Sirius Ready Dolby Digital EX & Pro Logic IIx DTS-ES 96/24 & Neo - 6 Dolby TrueHD DTS-MA HD HDMI 2 Input / 1 Output, 1080p bandwith - ready for next generation DVD players Auto Speaker Calibration with Audyssey 2EQ - Creates an optimal listening area, not a point - perfect for families Vector linear shaping circuitry Advanced 32-bit DSP A-form auto format sensing Non-scaling configuration Pure Audio Mode 192kHz/24-bit D/A converters Adjustable crossover (60-150Hz) Component video switching @ 50MHz - 3 inputs, 1 output 40 AM/FM/XM presets ( XM requires service subscription from XM) 6 digital inputs - 4 optical, 2 coaxial Color-coded speaker binding posts IR input and 12V trigger Multi-channel inputs Dual banana speaker binding posts Enhanced DS-A1 iPod control (DS-A1 dock device is optional) Brushed aluminum front panel H.C.P.S. (High-Current Power Supply) Dimensions(WxHxD) - 17-1/8 x 6-3/4 x 14-13/16 Weight - 20.9 lbs. Color - Black
Onkyo TX-SR605 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver (Black) Accessories
 Cables To Go - 40315 - 2M (6.5ft) Velocity HDMI Digital Video Cable (Blue)
HDMI Cable 2M (6 Feet)
Onkyo DS-A2X Remote Interactive iPod Dock
Cables Unlimited 6-Foot HDMI Male to Male Cable (PCM-2295-06)
Logitech Harmony 880 Advanced Universal Remote Control
ONKYO SKS-HT240 Home Theater Speaker Kit
Sony PlayStation 3 Blu-ray Disc Remote
Polk Audio RM6750 5.1 Channel Home Theater Speaker System (Set of Six, Black)
Onkyo SKS-HT540 7.1 Channel Home Theater Speaker System
Fiber Optical Toslink Digital Audio Optic Interface 6 Foot Cable
Onkyo TX-SR605 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver (Black) Reviews
tyhis thing over heats and barely can power a decent speaker set such as NHT's dont get onkyo unless 110x7
I purchased this receiver for a mid-range 5.1 home theater setup. Nevertheless, this is one of the top receivers you can get in this class. However, the receiver only provides two HDMI ports, so I bought a 1.3a compatible switch. After some research online, through audio/HT review sites and forums, this was the unit I settled on.
Take a peek at the manual and you should have no problems. Installation and setup is a breeze, although the automatic system is a little confusing at first (if you don't read the manual). Some reviewers have complained that the Audessy feature did not work. It is likely that they plugged the side speakers into the rear channels, which will cause the setup to not work.
The Audessy setup correctly sets your speaker distance/delay and is a nice feature- it'll let you know when your speakers aren't hooked up correctly. Don't expect a $3,000.00 receiver. But, those wanting many features and nice sound for a good price, look no further. I've used Yamaha's in the past, and found that this unit provides great bang for your buck.
DVD - check. Just plug in the microphone, and the receiver does the rest by figuring out the sound qualities of your room and speaker set up. game console - check. Get all your audio/video input devices, plug them all into the Onkyo 605 receiver, and it's only one tiny HDMI cable to the TV. Also, once you get your speakers set up, go through the automated program that tunes your speaker setup.
Big LCD TV - check. Hi-Def - check. After that, the sound quality was fantastic. The sound is amazing. Quality 7.1 speakers set up - check.
Sweet. It upscales to HD format fairly well (not perfect HD quality, but not bad at all).
Do not buy this receiver. I bought this receiver because they were the first on the market to offer the new HD sound formats.
No working hdmi ports means no HD sound. Personally I would have bought a Sony like I have in the past.
So now I'm back to just having a regular receiver. I also loved it until last week when my hdmi inputs stopped working.
I contacted Onkyo regarding warranty work but they were very specific that the receiver would have to be sent in its original package, which i did not have any longer. So now I am stuck with a receiver that has no working hdmi inputs or outputs.
I bought my TX-SR605 about a year ago.
I've read the manual & decided to run the audyssey, but still audyssey didnt give me the sound im expecting to hear from my new system. The sound dont have much difference from my previous set-up (onkyo 494)& im a bit frustated. This is an awesome product. First of all, I bought this unit at a price of a "steal". I tried playing Susan Wongs audiophile CD & WOW.
I came across a thread that tells me to adjust the crossover settings at 80hz after running the audyssey which I did. I went to AV forums and lurk there looking for answers. I cant believe what im listening. Clear, balance sound & made my speakers sing with sweet melody. When im done setting up with my PS3, upconverting DVD, and set of Wharfedale diamond 9.5,9cs,9.1 & 9DFS, I am not happy with the sound i'm hearing.
Here in the Philippines, 605s are sold at USD800 (considering that they are made in Malaysia, a neighbor country of Phils).i wouldnt mind paying for another USD200 for shipment & tax. Audyssey set my system's speakers at full band with subwoofer.
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