Onkyo TX-SR313 5.1-Channel 3-D Ready Home Theater Receiver

FEATURES:

• 5-channel amplifier
• 65 watts per channel
• Front panel USB port
• 4 in/1 out HDMI ports
• 3D-ready HDMI inputs
• 40 AM/FM presets
• Music optimizer
• 2 year warranty

REMOTE: RC-799M

RATING: 4.2 out of 5 stars

Welcome to a review of the Onkyo TX-SR313 5.1-Channel 3-D Ready Home Theater Receiver. Considered an entry level receiver, the TX-SR313 offers many useful features for the low price tag. The receiver is solidly built, compact and stylish. Being that it is an entry level receiver, it is best suited for small to mid-sized rooms. It is equipped with 4 HDMI inputs to easily connect your TV, gaming console, blue ray player, cable box or any other HDMI capable device. The front panel houses a USB port where you can connect your iPhone, iPod or flash drive to stream your music and videos. 40 preset channels are conveniently provided for you to store your favorite radio stations. Its interface is very easy and straightforward to use and set-up is simple with the interactive on-screen display and labels that are provided for your connections. One note of irritation among users is that Onkyo provides the user manual on CD instead of providing it in printed form.

The part # for the remote control is RC-799M and will help you navigate through all the features with ease.

The HDMI connections support 3D video from your 3D-ready Blu-ray player and will output the video signal in 3D to your HDTV. The gaming enthusiast will have plenty of options as the receiver has 4 gaming modes: Rock, Sports, Action, and role playing. The sound quality provided by the TX-SR313 has clarity, power and a deep bass that is not overwhelming. Some minor drawbacks as noted by users are that the instructions provided need to be more clear for the novice user who has never set-up a receiver, the buttons on the front panel are not lit and there is no HDMI conversion from analog inputs and no phono input. Though entry level, and basic in features, the power and sound quality of this receiver is noteworthy and worth the very reasonable price.

PROS:
• Inexpensive
• Excellent power and sound quality for entry level receiver
• Several HDMI inputs
• Support 3D format

CONS:
• Not wifi or bluetooth capable
• No printed manual
• No HDMI conversion from analog inputs

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