FEATURES:

• 7 channel amplifier
• 110 watts per channel
• Automatic speaker calibration
• Built-in Wifi and Bluetooth
• Multi-room audio
• 4K and 3D video pass-through
• Front panel USB port
• 8 HDMI inputs; 2 HDMI outputs

REMOTE: RC-868M

RATING: 4.5 out of 5 stars

Welcome to a review of the Onkyo TX-NR727 7.2-Ch Network A/V Receiver. Onkyo’s TX-NR727 receiver is packed with useful features and is a champion when it comes to sound quality. This receiver is THX Select2 Plus certified, meaning it must play at studio reference volume levels with minimal distortion and meet the highest standards in performance. This certification ensures that you get nothing but the finest in sound quality. The automatic speaker calibration feature, with the included microphone, will make it very easy for you to calibrate your speakers for the best surround sound possible coming evenly from all speakers. This receiver has multi-room capabilities making it possible to listen to music, watch TV, or play games in separate rooms using the same system. Thinking of the future in technology, Onkyo has equipped the TX-NR727 with 4K pass-through and upscaling, preparing it for 4K TVs to come.

The part # for the remote control that comes with this unit is RC-868M. Users have commented that the remote control has buttons that are very small and close together making it difficult to push the correct button and have also commented that the remote has no backlighting meaning it cannot be used at night without some other type of light source.

With built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, there are lots of options to enjoy your music from the Internet, personal computer, or portable device. You will have access to built-in support for music services like Spotify, Pandora, and SiriusXM, as well as free Internet radio. You can also send music directly to the receiver from your Bluetooth-compatible Smartphone or tablet. Onkyo’s music optimizer ensures that all your digital music will sound its very best and will create a cinema-like experience when you are watching movies or playing games. Some have commented that the user interface is somewhat complicated. Others have said that the USB port up front works well with a flash drive but does not function properly when trying to connect an iPod or Android phone. Onkyo’s support team is always available to help you fix the glitches along the way.

PROS:
• Top of the line sound quality
• Wifi and Bluetooth connectivity
• Multi-room capability
• 8 HDMI inputs; 2 HDMI outputs

CONS:
• Complicated user interface
• Remote has no backlighting and small buttons
• USB doesn’t always function correctly

MODEL:
TX-NR727 – 7.2-Ch Network A/V Receiver

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FEATURES:

• 5 channel amplifier
• 60 watts per channel
• 4 HDMI inputs/1 output
• Wide Range Amplifier Technology or WRAT
• Audio return channel and 3D video via HDMI
• Front panel USB support for iPod/iPhone
• 4 Gaming Modes: Sports, Action, Rock and Role Playing
• Music Optimizer

REMOTE: RC-799M

RATING: 4.2 out of 5 stars

Welcome to a review of the Onkyo HT-RC430 5.1-Channel 3-D Ready Home Theater Receiver. The HT-RC430 is an entry level receiver that does not boast all the extra features of pricier Onkyo receivers but does come equipped with good quality basics that everyone owning a home theater system should have. The 4 HDMI inputs allow you to connect the most important of your equipment like a blu-ray player, gaming console, cable/satellite box and DVR. The set-up is easy and quick. The front panel USB port is excellent for streaming your music through your iPod or iPhone and the quality of your music will be enhanced due to the built-in music optimizer with volume equalization.

The remote control that comes with this unit is part number RC-799M. The remote works well and is very intuitive.

If you are a gaming enthusiast, this is the receiver for you. This receiver has 4 gaming modes: sports, action, rock and role playing. With all these options you will be entertained for many hours to come. The Wide Range Amplifier Technology (WRAT) built into this receiver focuses on canceling out noise coming from individual circuits thereby delivering more clean and clear sound, regardless of the source. As a result, you can enjoy enhanced sound quality with little to no distortion. Each HDMI port features 3D compatibility to further improve your home theater experience. Overall, you can’t beat this entry level receiver with its optimal sound and picture quality that you’ll come to love and appreciate.

PROS:
• Excellent sound quality
• Inexpensive
• 4 gaming modes
• Front panel USB port

CON:
• Heat output seems high

MODEL:
HT-RC430 – 5.1 Channel 3D Home Theater Receiver

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FEATURES:

• 145 Watts per channel
• 9-channel amplifier
• THX Ultra2 Plus certification
• Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio
• Dual core analog-to-HDMI video upconversion (up to 1080p)
• Internet streaming capabilities for Spotify, Pandora, Rhapsody and more
• Front panel USB port
• Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capable
• 9 HDMI inputs and 2 HDMI outputs

REMOTE: RC-840M

RATING: 4.5 out of 5 stars

Welcome to a review of the Onkyo TX-NR5010 9.2-Ch THX Certified Network A/V Receiver. The Onkyo TX-NR5010 is a top of the line receiver made to please even the most hardcore audiophile. With 145 watts per channel, the sound quality of this receiver is phenomenal and will blow you away. Onkyo had the consummate audiophile in mind when building this unit. Sporting Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, the crisp, rich tones with deep stable bass you will hear will be well worth the high-end pricetag. To enhance your home theater experience even further, this receiver is equipped with 9 HDMI inputs and 2 HDMI outputs allowing you to connect your blu-ray, cable box, gaming consoles and any other HDMI compatible device you’d like to use. Services like Pandora, Spotify, Rhapsody and more are available with this unit’s Wi-Fi and bluetooth capabilities, which will allow you to easily stream all of your favorite tunes.

This receiver comes with a standard remote control that is easy to navigate, part number RC-840M.

The Onkyo TX-NR5010 has THX Ultra2 Plus certification meaning you are sure to receive top of the line quality in audio performance. This receiver is also equipped to upscale to 4k resolution, the newest breakthrough in high resolution TV. The USB port on the front panel allows you to connect your iPod or iPhone, yet another way to stream your music and videos. With this receiver you can have up to 3 zones powered up and running. If you like listening to the radio, you will love listening to the clear, crisp sounds coming from the HD radio on your receiver. The bottom line is, Onkyo has pulled out all the stops to create this one of a kind receiver that will deliver nothing but the best in sound quality.

PROS:
• Excellent sound quality
• Many ways to stream your music through the internet
• Multi-zone capabilities

CONS:
• The documentation is sometimes difficult to follow

MODEL:
TX-NR5010 – Onkyo 9.2 Channel A/V Receiver

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FEATURES:

• 80 watts per channel
• 6 HDMI inputs/1 HDMI output
• 4K pass through
• 2 USB ports
• Zone 2 capability
• FM/AM tuner with 40 preset memory
• Automatic speaker calibration
• Music optimizer

REMOTE: RC-865M

RATING: 4 out of 5 stars

Welcome to a review of the Onkyo TX-NR525 5.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver. The TX-NR525 is low end in price for Onkyo but you wouldn’t know it by all that it has to offer. Onkyo makes connecting your home theater system easy by providing color coded labels for the speaker wires and pre-labeled HDMI inputs like cable/satellite, game, DVD, and computer. It comes with automatic calibration of your speakers using a microphone provided. The six HDMI inputs take surround sound formats from Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, and also support 3D video, giving you the finest in sound and picture quality. Although Wifi and Bluetooth are not built-in, with the proper LAN adapter, you will have wireless access to stream your music, and videos effortlessly and have access to the most popular streaming and radio services on the internet. The TX-NR525 also has the capacity to extend the sound and picture to another room, called the second zone.

The part number for the remote control is RC-865M. The remote is programmable and has the ability to control your TV, Blu-ray, DVD and Cable/Satellite. Some users have noted that at times the remote needs to be aimed right at the receiver in order for it to work. The Onkyo remote app for iPod touch, iPhone and Android devices is another convenient way to control your home theater system within wireless range.

A very noteworthy feature is the 4K pass through. With Onkyo thinking ahead to the future of technology, they have equipped this receiver with 4K pass through resolution from source devices, like a blu-ray, to a 4K ready HDTV. Onkyo uses Audyssey Technology adjustments to optimize the sound. Audyssey Dynamic EQ maintains reliable bass and surround sound effects at different volume levels. The Audyssey technology also automatically compensates for changes in volume levels. The sound quality this receiver delivers is exceptional with clarity, and bass that is not overpowering. With all these features, and a price that is very reasonable, you will be very happy to make this part of your home theater system.

PROS:
• Inexpensive
• Exceptional sound quality
• 4k pass through
• 6 HDMI inputs/1 output

CONS:
• No built-in wifi or bluetooth
• Remote’s signal is weak at times

MODEL:
TX-NR525 – 5.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver

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