Onkyo TX-SR606 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver (Black)
The Onkyo TX-SR606 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver provides high-definition video and audio processing for four source components. Onkyo's RIHD (Remote Interactive over HDMI) gives you inter-operability with the displays and playback components from other leading brands. With an expanded version of Audyssey's room correction technology, the TX-SR606 maintains the fullness of surround sound audio quality at low volume levels. With the latest HDMI version and advanced A/V processing capabilities, the TX-SR606 is a powerful control center for all high-definition media, including Blu-ray Disc and HD broadcasts. The TX-SR606 has Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio to enable a lossless, bit-for-bit soundtrack that is identical to that of the studio master. Both codecs are designed for the Blu-ray Disc format. Dolby Digital Plus has been designed for high-definition video delivered via disc media, broadcasts and online content. DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, meanwhile, offers a greater bit rate, a higher sampling rate, and more channels than the core DTS technology. The TX-SR606's HDMI inputs can receive pristine digital video from HDMI-enabled components for a single-cable output to a display device with an HDMI or DVI connection. Advanced 32-Bit Processing DSP Chip Tone Control (Bass/Treble) for Front L/R Channels Color-Coded 7.1-Multichannel Inputs RIHD (Remote Interactive over HDMI) for System Control HDTV-Capable HDMI Switching Deinterlacer with Faroudja DCDi Edge (Directional Correlational Deinterlacing) Technology Audyssey 2EQ to Correct Room Acoustic Problems and to Calibrate Speakers A/V Synchronization Function (Up to 100 ms in 10 ms Steps) Audyssey Dynamic EQ for Loudness Correction SIRIUS Satellite Radio Through optional SiriusConnect Home Tuner Kit Compatible with RI (Remote Interactive) Dock for the iPod Dimensions - Width 17 1/8 x Height 6 7/8 x Depth 14 3/4 (435x174.3x374.7mm) We
Onkyo TX-SR606 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver (Black) Accessories
 HDMI Cable 2M (6 Feet)
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Onkyo DS-A2X Remote Interactive iPod Dock
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Onkyo TX-SR606 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver (Black) Reviews
Main reason I bought this over the TX-SR506 is the upscaling of analogue inputs for output over HDMI (obviously). On Screen Display is nice too. TV source properly. Scaling performance was decent; I've seen scalers perform better, but I've also seen much worse. Other than that, super handy that only 1 cable is required from unit to TV for all input sources, IMHO well worth the extra cash if even if it doesn't deinterlace your standard def. Bought this reciever for my mom, so ease of use and feature set are key.
Killer bang for the buck. Can't comment on sound quality as I haven't spent much time with it, but Onkyo is going to be a decent sounding reciever no question. Not to mention that it's Dolby TrueHD and DTS Master Audio ready, that's a big bonus. Granted this isn't really an issue from a DVD as most everyone has a 480p DVD player and if they don't, a very good upscaling player is only $90. Only reason I rated it 4 stars out of 5 is the deinterlacing issue. I was dissapointed that the unit did not properly deinterlace 480i material though.
My devices include:. My system has never sounded better. The bad:. I have not heard any buzzing or popping like others have mentioned. Gaming console- xbox 360 (component). I've been rewatching all of my HDDVDs since.
Even my crappy HTIB speakers filled the room with crisp, clear sound. The first thing I did was use the audessy mic to calibrate my speakers and then popped in Batman Begins (Tru HD). Setup was quick and easy and I hardly had to look at the manual. Cable-FIOS STB/DVR (HDMI). Why didn't the just make it black. TV- Hitachi 57f59.
This was never a big deal to me being as though I am no audiophile, but when I needed to upgrade the Pioneer (ran out of inputs), I wanted to make sure I got a few more bells and whistles. HDDVD player- Toshiba D2-(HDMI). longer to come on screen after pressing the power button on the console. All of my devices fed to my 606 are sent to my TV via one HDMI cable. All I can say is - WOW. This may be common when using the HDMI (previously running straight to TV via component) and when you power down any of your devices with the input on the 606 still connected, you get a bright blue screen. Gaming console/Blu-ray player- PS3 (HDMI).
I purchased the 606 a few days ago and am glad to say that I am pretty impressed with this reciever. The scene where Batman rides the tumbler over the rooftops, you can actually hear pieces of the roof falling around you. I bought the 606 to replace my old Pioneer VSX-816 which had no HDMI thus I could not get the DTS MA/ Tru-HD lossless audio. The difference is remarkable. All in all, this was a great buy and I highly recommend the Okyo 606. xbox 360 takes about 5 sec. It also does not seem to run as hot as I thought it would, my Pioneer ran much hotter.
This product was exactly what I ordered. I have no issues and will use your website in the future for additonal purchases. It was shipped before the 5 day shipping time and was packaged extremely well.
Easy access to all my components. No more tons of wires to the TV. Excellent receiver and good buy too.
With that being said you have to also understand that video upscaling is something that really doesn't exisit. All in All, excellent sound and a good amount of features that will satisfy most people's needs. Overall, this is a great sounding receiver with ample power to drive any upper mid-level speaker set up. I would not let poor video upscaling keep me from buying this item because it's the thing i care the least about considering i can go buy a blu-ray player and have a pass through 1080p signal. My only complaint with this item is the fact that the video upscaling is not the greatest.
Originally I wanted to buy a Marantz 5003 or a Denon 2308CI but once you view the prices on these items you will see why i opted for the Onkyo. When you take a 480p signal and upscale it to 1080i your result is not a true 1080 signal, it is nothing more than a very streched 480p singal that tricks your tv into displaying 1080i. I got it for 286 dollars direct from AMAZON, need i say more. This is a great receiver for anyone who is trying to upgrade to the latest sound formats on a budget.
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