FEATURES:

• 7.2 channel amplifier
• 80 watts per channel
• 8 in/1 out HDMI ports
• 4K upscaling
• USB port
• Wifi capability (with purchase of adapter)
• Audyssey Room Correction
• InstaPrevue technology

REMOTE: RC-834M

RATING: 4.2 out of 5 stars

Welcome to a review of the Onkyo TX-NR515 7.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver. The Onkyo TX-NR515 model is a low to mid-range receiver full of high end features. With 7 channels at 80 watts per channel, you will be pleasantly surprised with its powerful Dolby Pro Logic IIz expansion surround sound performance. 8 input and 1 output HDMI ports give you plenty of options for the connection of your equipment, including a blu-ray player, cable/satellite box, gaming console, TV, PC/Laptop and more. A current sought after feature is 4K upscaling. With its customers in mind, Onkyo has equipped the TX-NR515 with 4K upscaling so that when you purchase a 4K capable TV, you will be able to upscale your movies and videos to 4K resolution and enjoy your TV viewing as though you were in a theater. A USB port, located on the front panel, allows you to connect your iPhone/iPod, or flash drive to listen to your music which will be much more crisp and clear since the audio signal is transported in digital instead of analog form. The front panel HDMI port is designed for the connection of smartphones and other portable electronic devices using the new Mobil High Definition Link or MHL standard. This will allow you to display full high definition video and pictures with surround sound.

The part number for the remote control used for this receiver is RC-834M. One minor flaw with the remote control, as noted by customers, is the lack of back-lit buttons, making it very hard to use the remote at night.

Using the Audyssey 2EQ Full Calibration is easy and will have your speakers calibrated to give you optimal surround sound quality in minutes. Although this receiver does not come with built-in WiFi, you can purchase an adapter to make it WiFi capable, thereby allowing you to stream your favorite music. Onkyo receivers have access to the most online music services including Pandora, Spotify, Rhapsody, Slacker and many more. InstaPrevue provides video thumbnails of the available content on your devices connected via HDMI so that you no longer have to remember that your blu-ray player is connected to Port 1, or your gaming console to Port 2, for example, you will be able to see what is playing and make your choice with ease. For the price point of this receiver, the sound quality it delivers is exceptional, with clear, crisp, details and deep, rich bass and with all its other features, you can’t go wrong.

PROS:
• Moderately priced
• Powerful sound quality with clarity and depth
• 8 in/1 out HDMI ports
• Automatic Speaker Calibration

CONS:
• No printed owner’s manual
• Firmware update must be done prior to use

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FEATURES:

• Built-in WiFi
• Built-in Bluetooth
• 135 watts per channel
• Powers audio in up to 3 zones
• 9 HDMI inputs
• 2 HDMI outputs
• 4K pass-through and upscaling
• Multi-room playback

REMOTE: RC-840M

RATING: 4.5 out of 5

Welcome to a review of the Onkyo TX-NR929 9.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver. The Onkyo TX-NR929 receiver is a powerhouse, full of all the features current technology has to offer. Set-up and installation is simple, especially when connected to the TV which displays an overlay on your screen to facilitate installation. With built-in WiFi and Bluetooth, the streaming capabilities are endless with an expanded selection of online media streaming services such as Pandora, Rhapsody, iHeart, and Spotify, just to name a few. To maximize your entertainment experience, this receiver is equipped with an astonishing 9 HDMI inputs and 2 HDMI outputs to offer you numerous possibilities to connect all of your devices, including a blu-ray, cable box, gaming console, PC, speakers and any other HDMI compatible device you need. Two HDMI outputs are included for high-definition video in two separate zones. The receiver also has the capability of receiving a large amount of audio files from your smartphone, tablet, PC, and NAS devices using the Onkyo remote app.

The part# for the remote control that comes with this receiver is RC-840M. The remote has a button for every input except for bluetooth, much to the disappointment of many users.

Your movies will truly come alive with 4K upscaling provided you have a 4K compatible TV. Even if you don’t have one now, should you purchase one in the future, this receiver will upscale your blu-rays and videos to 4K resolution to give you the cinematic viewing experience you’re looking for. The TX-NR929 is equipped with Audyssey Technology which not only helps you to calibrate your speakers for optimal sound but provides acoustic correction and will ensure consistent volume levels for the very best sound quality available. Without a doubt, this receiver, although not inexpensive, will fulfill all of your needs with top-notch quality.

PROS:
• Built-in Wifi and bluetooth
• 4K upscaling
• Multi-room function
• Automatic calibration

CON:
• No button for bluetooth on remote control

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FEATURES:

• THX certification
• Built-in WiFi and Bluetooth
• 8 in/2 out HDMI ports
• Instaprevue
• Audyssey Technology for Superior Sound
• Multi-room capability
• Overlaid menus for quick adjustments
• 4K upscaling

REMOTE: RC-840M

RATING: 4 out of 5 stars

Welcome to a review of the Onkyo TX-NR828 7.2-Ch Network A/V Receiver. If ever there was a high-end receiver you could count on for all of your music and viewing needs, this is it. Not only is the TX-NR828 loaded with the most desirable features on the market, it is THX certified meaning you get nothing but the very finest in what a home theater system can offer. The user interface is easy to understand and very intuitive. The microphone enclosed with your receiver is used for automatic calibration of your speakers which will optimize the sound quality by calibrating every speaker based on where you will be seated when listening to music or watching movies. The receiver is equipped with a phenomenal amount of HDMI ports, for your convenience, to connect your blu-ray, gaming console, cable/satellite box, PC, TV and more. 4k upscaling is an important feature because it allows your videos and blu-ray movies to be upscaled to 4K resolution with any HDTV or 4K compatible TV.

The remote control that comes with this receiver is part # RC-840M. Some users have expressed disappointment that the buttons do not have backlighting, making it very difficult to navigate at night.

The TX-NR828 is equipped with one of the most sought after features in today’s market, built-in WiFi and Bluetooth. These features make streaming movies and videos a breeze and you will have access to the many music service providers on the internet such as Pandora, Rhapsody, Slacker, Spotify and many more. Instaprevue technology is very helpful as it will allow you to view icons of your devices on the screen to identify what is going on with all your connected devices such as your blu-ray and gaming console. The sound quality that this receiver delivers is exceptional, with crisp, clear mid-tones, to powerful, rich bass. This powerhouse of a receiver, packed with many important features, should be on your list of considerations when looking to put together a top of the line home theater system.

PROS:
• Excellent sound quality
• 8 in/2 out HDMI ports
• Automatic calibration of speakers
• Built-in WiFi and Bluetooth

CONS:
• No backlighting of the buttons on the remote control.
• Onkyo app for iPhones could use some upgrading

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FEATURES:

• THX select 2 plus certified
• 110 watts per channel
• 8 in/2 out HDMI ports
• Wifi and bluetooth capable with separate purchase of LAN adapters
• 2 USB ports
• 4K upscaling
• Multi-room connectivity
• Instaprevue technology

REMOTE: RC-836M

RATING: 4.5 out of 5 stars

Welcome to a review of the Onkyo TX-NR717 7.2-Ch THX Certified Network A/V Receiver. Onkyo’s TX-NR717 is a powerhouse receiver, sure to create the home theater system of your dreams. The first thing to note is that it has been through much rigorous testing and deemed to deliver the finest in sound and picture quality, as the THX select 2 plus certification can attest to. With 110 watts per channel, the powerful sound that it can deliver is exceptional. It comes with a microphone that gives you the option to automatically calibrate your speakers so the sound is evenly distributed to optimize surround sound. You also have the option of manually calibrating the speakers yourself. The setup screen is very easy to navigate and understand. With the separate purchase of a LAN adapter, you can have access to WiFi or Bluetooth. Internet access can also be obtained connecting your computer, via the USB port. With a 40 preset station capacity, you can easily set your favorite radio channels for easy access. Housing 8 input and 2 output HDMI ports gives you the freedom and capacity to connect many devices that will be part of your system including a blu-ray player, laptop, gaming console, cable/satellite box, etc.

The part number for the remote control is RC-836M. The remote supplied by Onkyo is a multi-brand remote. The remote is pre-programmed to operate Onkyo components, and other popular brands of equipment as well.

The TX-NR717 is a multi-zone receiver, allowing an audio/video system in the main room and a stereo audio only system in 2 other rooms. If you want to have a party, by selecting whole house mode, all zones will play automatically so you can rock the house. You can assign a custom name for each individual input selector and radio preset, making it very easy to identify the different sources available which will appear on the screen. Another nice feature is that you can be using one source, for example playing a game, while at the same time listening to the audio source from the TV. The list of features is long, making this a highly sought after receiver. One drawback noted by a user is that the firmware upgrades take a long time, upwards of 1 hour. However it is time well spent to fix the glitches that sometimes occur with new technology. Overall however, this receiver delivers clear, crisp sound, and deep, rich bass, without distortion, is 4K ready and is surprisingly not overpriced.

PROS:
• Exceptional sound quality
• 4K upscaling
• Wifi and bluetooth capable
• Multi-zone

CONS:
• Firmware updates take a long time
• GUI could be more modern and intuitive

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FEATURES:
• 7-channel amplifier
• 95 watts per channel
• Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
• 6 HDMI inputs; 2 outputs
• Multi-room audio
• Music Optimizer
• Front panel USB port
• 40 AM/FM presets
• 4K pass-through

REMOTE: RC-866M

RATING: 4.3 out of 5 stars

Welcome to a review of the Onkyo TX-NR626 7.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver. The TX-NR625 receiver from Onkyo is equipped with lots of features and will be a welcome addition to your home theater set-up. Onkyo has made the set-up effortless and should take you no time at all to complete. Your receiver comes with a microphone that will help you calibrate all your speakers so the sound is equally distributed and you will be able to enjoy true surround sound. With 6 HDMI inputs and 2 outputs, you will have many options on how to configure your home theater system. Forty FM/AM presets will allow you to find and listen to your favorite radio stations with ease. The big draw in this day and age of course is WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, of which this receiver has both built-in. Stream your music and videos from either source or use the USB port connected on the front panel. Onkyo’s forward thinking has equipped this receiver with 4K pass-through that will allow your blu-ray, for example, to play a movie on a 4K TV, which is the newest in high resolution technology and will be the future of TVs to come.

The part number for the remote control that comes with this receiver is RC-866M. Many users have remarked that the remote control is easy to use and have configured it to control their TVs and cable boxes.

Wide Range Amplifier Technology, exclusive to Onkyo, enhances the audio of your movies, music and games to precise detail, with minimal to no distortion. What you will get is clean, transparent sound with depth and rich, deep, powerful bass. Surround sound, coupled with crisp, clean sound quality, will have you feeling like you are at the movie theater, all you need to do is dim the lights and enjoy the show. With all the features this receiver carries, the phenomenal sound quality, and multi-room capability, it is an investment you will enjoy for years to come.

PROS:
• Phenomenal sound quality
• Built-in WiFi and Bluetooth
• 6 HDMI inputs and 2 outputs
• Multi-room audio

CON:
• Small button size on the remote control

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FEATURES:

• Nine amplifier channels
• Multi zone capability
• 11 HDMI ports
• 11.4 Multichannel Pre-Outs
• THX Ultra2 Plus certified
• Onkyo Remote App for iPod/iPhone
• Built-in sound expansion systems upscale and calibrate video sources to 4K resolution
• Optional WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity using adapters

REMOTE: RC-840M

RATING: 5 out of 5 stars

Welcome to a review of the Onkyo TX-NR3010 9.2-Ch THX Certified Network A/V Receiver. Onkyo’s TX-NR3010 receiver is considered middle-ground for Onkyo, but don’t let that fool you. This receiver is loaded with power and with 140 watts per channel, will rock the house. This receiver boasts 4 subwoofer outputs and the capacity to attach nine speakers. The Audyssey MultEQ XT32 automatic setup and room correction makes set-up surprisingly easy. There are plenty of HDMI ports to connect your blu-ray, cable box, gaming console and any other HDMI capable devices you need. With a separate purchase of adapters, you can enjoy WiFi or Bluetooth capability and stream your music and videos or enjoy the many online service providers like Pandora, Rhapsody or Spotify.

The part # for the remote that comes with this receiver is RC-840M. Users have commented that this remote easily controls all of your devices and is one of the best remotes on the market.

THX Ultra2 Plus certification ensures that your home theater system, in this case your receiver, together will all of your connected devices, will deliver crisp, clear sound in any room, of any size. The built-in sound expansion systems will calibrate and upscale video sources to 4K resolution, preparing you for the latest in up and coming technology. With 4K resolution on your TV screen and top of the line sound quality, your need to go to the movies will no longer exist, you can achieve the same results in the comfort of your own home. If you are an audiophile and looking for the finest in sound quality, look no further than the TX-NR3010, it will certainly deliver.

PROS:
• Lots of power and excellent, pristine sound quality
• Capacity to house 9 speakers
• Multi-zone capability
• 11 HDMI ports

CON:
• Expensive

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FEATURES:

• 9in/2out HDMI ports
• THX Ultra2 Plus Certified
• Network capability
• Zone 2 HDMI output
• Onkyo remote app for iPod/iPhone
• 140 watts per channel
• Dual USB ports
• Music optimizer
• FM/AM tuner with 40 preset memory

REMOTE: RC-840M

RATING: 4 out of 5 stars

Welcome to a review of the Onkyo TX-NR1010 7.2-Ch THX Certified Network A/V Receiver. If you’re looking to enhance your home theater system to full capacity, look no further than Onkyo’s TX-NR1010 A/V receiver. It is a powerhouse unit, built to last a long time and deliver nothing but the best in sound and picture quality. The receiver has the buttons hidden behind a flip down panel, giving it a cleaner, more streamlined, industrial look. ISF certified calibration control allows you to calibrate your TV to optimize the picture quality. The TX-NR1010 can upscale analog signals to 1080p and increase 1080p video to 4K resolution once you have a 4K capable TV. It is also equipped with instaprevue which, as you are watching any HDMI source, will provide thumbnails of your other HDMI sources and will allow you to switch to them easily.

The part number for the remote control that comes with this unit is RC-840M.

Once your speakers and devices are connected, you will be amazed at the powerful sound that this receiver can produce, with crisp clarity and deep, rich bass. It is equipped with an HDMI Zone 2 port so that you can experience the same great sound and video in another room. With the proper adapters, it is WiFi and bluetooth capable and can stream your music and videos effortlessly. Users have commented that the screen menu lacks of good design. Others are disappointed that there are no analog or digital outputs. Despite these few drawbacks however, and being that this receiver is THX Ultra2 Plus certified to ensure it delivers the finest sound quality and a stellar cinematic experience, it is certainly one of the finest in home theater systems on the market.

PROS:
• Excellent sound and picture quality
• WiFi and bluetooth capable
• Upscale 1080p to 4K video
• 9 in/2 out HDMI ports

CONS:
• No analog and digital outputs
• The screen menu could use better design

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FEATURES:

• 5 channel amplifier
• 80 watts per channel
• Front panel USB input
• Multi-room audio
• 6 in/ 1 out HDMI ports
• InstaPrevue technology
• Wifi and Bluetooth ready (requires purchase of adapter)
• Music optimizer

REMOTE: RC-834M

RATING: 4 out of 5 stars

Welcome to a review of the Onkyo TX-NR414 5.1-Channel 3-D Ready Network A/V Receiver. The TX-NR414 is an entry level receiver and does not have all the bells and whistles of higher end receivers but it does have much to offer with the many features it does have. The set-up is easy and straightforward. With the many HDMI ports available, you can connect your blu-ray player, PC, gaming console, and cable/satellite box with ease. The front panel USB input can be used to connect an iPod/iPhone or a flash drive with multiple music file formats to listen to your favorite tunes with the receivers’ power, clarity, and little to no distortion. With the purchase of an adapter, WiFi and Bluetooth are available, enabling you to easily stream music from your favorite online music services including Pandora, Spotify, Rhapsody, internet radio and more.

The part number for the remote control is RC-834M. The remote has a vast number of buttons, many of them very small and hard to push, as noted by many users.

A very nice feature is the Onkyo smart phone app. Once downloaded to your phone, you can control the receiver with your phone instead of the remote control. One large drawback of this receiver is that it does not come equipped with automatic speaker calibration therefore leaving the task of calibrating the speakers to the user. For the novice, this may be a very difficult task.

Many users have noted the poor quality interface on the receiver, very simple with a black background and white lettering. A nicer, more graphic interface is preferred. When it comes to sound quality however, this receiver delivers sharp, clear sound with the power expected from a 5 channel amplifier.

PROS:
• Inexpensive
• Clean, clear sound quality
• Onkyo smart phone app
• Several HDMI inputs

CONS:
• Interface could be better
• Firmware quality issues
• Sometimes emits burning plastic smell
• No automatic calibration for the speakers

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FEATURES:

• 7 channel amplifier
• 80 watts per channel
• 8 in/2 out HDMI ports
• 4K upscaling
• Front panel USB input
• Music optimizer
• Wifi ready
• FM/AM 40 station presets

REMOTE: RC-834M

RATING: 4 out of 5 stars

Welcome to a review of the Onkyo HT-RC460 7.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver. Onkyo’s HT-RC460 packs a powerful punch and comes with a very low sticker price. Although it takes some time to set up your new home theater system, the receiver comes with color coded labels to assist you with connecting your speakers and some of the HDMI inputs are pre-labeled, for example, cable/satellite, Game, DVD, and computer, making the assembly of your new system much easier. A microphone is included that will automatically calibrate the speakers for optimal sound. Wireless network is available with the purchase of an adapter, which will allow you to access several online music services including Pandora, Spotify, Rhapsody and Internet radio, to name just a few. An Onkyo remote app will enable you to control your receiver using your smart phone, a much sought after feature.

The part number for the remote control is RC-834M. On-screen menus on the receiver allow you to integrate the receiver into a universal remote control if you do not want to use the one provided.

Keeping its customers in mind, Onkyo has equipped this receiver with 4K upscaling, the future of TV viewing. With a 4K enabled TV, all blu-rays and DVDs will automatically be upscaled to 4K resolution to give you the very finest in TV viewing, just like the movie theater. Even without a 4K TV, all blu-rays and DVDs will be upscaled to 1080p resolution providing you with crisp, clear picture quality every time. Dolby Pro Logic IIz adds new dimensions to surround sound that will make you run for cover during action or thriller movies. Overall you can’t go wrong with this receiver. For the price and all of the features it provides, you will have the home theater system of your dreams.

PROS:
• Inexpensive
• Excellent picture and sound quality
• Plenty of HDMI input/output support
• Automatic speaker calibration

CON:
• No printed manual
• Set-up takes some time

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