Onkyo TX-SR608 7.2-Channel Home Theater Receiver (Black)
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Manufacturer: OnkyoBrand: Onkyo
Edition: Electronics
Model: TX-SR608
Color: Black
Publisher: Onkyo
Studio: Onkyo
Music Label: Onkyo
Product features:
- 100 Watts per Channel at 8 Ohms, 20 Hz¿20 kHz, 0.08%, 2 Channels Driven, FTC
- THX Select2 Plus Certified
- HDMI (Version 1.4 to Support 3D and Audio Return Channel) with Deep Color, x.v.Color, LipSync, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio
- HDMI Video Upscaling to 1080p with Faroudja DCDi Cinema
- Audio and 1080p Video Processing via HDMI (1 Front/ 5 Rear Inputs and 1 Output)
- Logitech Harmony 1100 Universal Remote with Color Touch Screen
- AmazonBasics High-Speed HDMI Cable (9.8 Feet/3.0 Meters) - Supports Ethernet, 3D, and Audio Return [Newest Standard]
- AmazonBasics HDMI Male to Female Swivel Adapter
- AmazonBasics High-Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet - Flat (9.8 Feet/3.0 Meters)
- AmazonBasics High-Speed HDMI Cable with Ethernet - Flat (6.5 Feet/2.0 Meters)
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Customer Review: Wanted to Love it, But it failed TWICE from TWO different sources!
Summary: 2 Stars
First let me say, I've had Onkyo products before, and I've always felt their products have been reliable, so when I became ready for a new Mid-range receiver around the $400-$500 price range, I started my research with ONKYO. I checked out offereings from Pioneer, Yamaha, Denon, Samsung and wound up after all the info I gathered looking at ONYKO TX-SR608 VS Denon AVR-1611.
In terms of features they both were HDMI 1.4a 3D Ready receivers, had Audyssey Speaker correction setups, had optional ipod docks and were both under $500 (about $399 street). The Onkyo TX-SR608 (which I will now refer to as simply 608), appeared to have the Denon AVR-1611 (now referred to as 1611) beat with its 6 HDMI ports versus 4, higher Watts per channel 100 versus 75, and THX Certification to boot. All of the reviews I read were mostly positive for both models, but their seemed to be a lot of reviews for the 608, so I took this as a sign that more people were taking the plunge with the 608.
Through my research, I found the negtives on the 1611 to be more with its poor manual and ultra senstive remote. Also the GUI was functional but not aestically pretty, no complaints on Sound or picture though. The negatives I read on the 608, were that the built in upconversion feature actually made the picture look worse (which I eventually found out to be true) and should be disabled. I also read in some instances that the receiver would shut itself off at high volumes. This did not deter me from deciding to go with the 608 because I felt the value you were getting in all of the features, made it worth giving it a shot. So, I went ahead and ordered the 608 here via AMAZON.
Setup, was not difficult, except for the fact the receiver wasn't working properly. Video seemed to look worse than when I had the hdmi's directly through the TV, so I disabled the upconversion feature, and the picture was noticiably better. When attempting to test it out, I had first set it at a lower volume (52) than its recommended THX reference volume of 82. The sound sounded crisp, but I intially wasn't getting any Video. This was puzzling to me as I was under the understanding that you either get picture and sound or not thorough HDMI, you can't have only one. I switched cables 4 times but still had same result. I switch ports and was able to get video and sound for a few minutes but the receiver would then shut itself off abruptly. This is not good.
I did read a few reviews that said this had happen to others, but when you read 120 reviews and only 4 people had an issue, I thought it could have been isolated cases. After trying everything I could, I came to the conclusion that I had to return it becuase it was faulty. The shipping box appeared a bit dinged up, so maybe UPS was to blame? I was really dead set on this receiver so I sent back to AMAZON and proceeded to check it out at another Brick and Mortar store. I was able to get a price match for it at 5th Ave, and the box I received was in pristine condition. This was a good sign.
Setup again was a breeze, and the speaker setup feature went flawlessly. I was very pleased to see all of the hdmi ports working and I was all set to test out the sounds with my reference Blurays on hand. While attempting to play the opening sequences of TOP GUN, SAVING PRIVATE RYAN, IRON MAN 2, or STAR TREK via my PS3 slim, the reciever would again then shut itself off. I had taken a painstakely slow and careful time with my setup, and it is really unacceptable for a receiver to just shut itself off whenever a quick sound appears. Flybys on TOP GUN would trigger the shutoff. IRON MAN 2 title screen triggered it too. Could not get past first 2 mins of PREDATORS or STAR TREK. I then increased the volume to 82 to see if maybe 59 and 65 were too low, but the same results. Hey if I can't keep the receiver "ON" it doesn't matter what features it has. This presumably great buy had turned sour on me rather quickly. I kept it for a week to continue to test it out trying other cables, and other ports and other settings, but the same results. I can't enjoy movies if your receiver shuts down constantly, so what's the point?
So, now this is a second 608 from a different store with basically the same type of faulty issues. So, today the 608 goes back to the store and I'm going to try the DENON AVR-1611, because the 1611 is the next closest in terms of feature set and value. I will review 1611 once I get it setup, as I hear it is not as easy to do versus the 608, but I'm not going to waste my time on another 608.
Since the receiver didn't work on two separate occasions I really should have given it a 1 star rating, but the sound quality was excellent when it worked and I suppose perhaps there has to be some good ones out there so I gave it the extra star because of that, but really if I can't play the darn thing it really should have no stars.
Description of Onkyo TX-SR608 7.2-Channel Home Theater Receiver (Black)
Sure, we call it an ?entry-level? A/V receiver. But when you witness the full potential of the TX-SR608, you?ll know the level you?re entering is far beyond the ordinary. For a start, you get six of the latest HDMI 1.4a inputs for simple hook-up of all your high-def sources. HDMI 1.4a also brings compatibility with the new 3D video format, as well as an Audio Return Channel from your display back to the receiver. Complementing HDMI on the input front, you have an analog RGB video input for connecting your PC, and a Universal Port for Onkyo peripherals. All video sources, regardless of resolution, can be upscaled to big and beautiful 1080p via HDMI and Faroudja DCDi Cinema. Audio processing incorporates quality Burr-Brown DACs, lossless Dolby and DTS codecs, and the expanded surround formats of Audyssey DSX and Dolby Pro Logic IIz. Three-stage inverted Darlington circuitry and jitter-cleaning technology work to ensure extremely precise and faithful amplification. In recognition of the TX-SR608?s outstanding A/V prowess, it has been awarded THX Select2 Plus Certification.Digital Cameras & Photo Categories
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