Onkyo TX-SR608 100-Watt 7.2-Channel A/V Home Theater Receiver
- 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)
Product Description
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 1.4 inputs for simple hook-up of all your high-def sources. HDMI 1.4 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 amplificat… More >>
Onkyo TX-SR608 100-Watt 7.2-Channel A/V Home Theater Receiver
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5 comments
George on May 12, 2010 at 12:01 pm
Hi first dont believe a thing in the first 2 reviews they are talking about old products this receiver is brand new and just released it runs much cooler, it is the first receiver to support HDMI 1.4 3d, it is truly cutting edge all the way I have been running it for 2 days non stop it does not get very hot like the old ones it sounds fantastic this is one of the best electronic purchase I have made in along time Thank you onkyo for a Great product
M. Luellen on May 12, 2010 at 1:32 pm
The Onkyo TX-SR608 is an amazing receiver for the cost. One of the best aspects of this receiver is the way it handles the volume control. First of all you can set the volume level that the receiver on turns on so you are not overwhelmed with a loud volume right away. Also you can set a maximum level so you don’t accidentally turn the volume level too high. Audyssey Dynamic Volume is perfect when you don’t want huge fluxuations in volume so that dialogue, music and surround effects don’t drown each other out. This means you don’t have to constantly turn volume up and down during a movie as it maintains a more consistant level of volume. In order to use Audyssey Dynamic Volume you MUST run Audyssey 2EQ Acoustic Room Correction first. Place included microphone on a cheap tripod for this; DO NOT HOLD IN YOUR HAND as I have read some have;this can have an adverse effect on sound output. Set the Dynamic Volume to the Compression Mode you want(Light, Medium, or Hesvy as Off is Default) set Re-EQ function to ON as well. The instruction manual is very detailed and easy to understand. Default setings are underlined in the instruction manual.
T. Elfers on May 12, 2010 at 2:53 pm
First and foremost, people that don’t even own the “608″ shouldn’t even be posting here. Trying to compare the “608″ that has a built in fan and the “606″ that doesn’t AND has the fact the “608″ has 2x the amount of features is like apple and oranges. Enough said about that and onto a review by a person that actually owns the “608″…. Pushes my polk audio speakers very very well (2 @ 70 monitors, 4 @ 50 monitors, 1 @ cs2 center, and powered psw505). Volume hardly goes past 1/2 way / 50,,, anymore and the neighbors start calling cops im sure.. Loads of options and can be tweeked untill you are blue in the face. Got sub set @ 80hz, front main 70’s set @ 60hz, all 4 surround 50 speakers set @ 80hx THX, and cs2 center set @ 80hz THX. One really really nice thing about the onkyo 608 is how cool it is and stays @ room temp with the built in fan. I’m loving this receiver so far and would highly advise anyone to purchase without a 2nd thought. More receiver than I need with no need for seperate amp.
Bob on May 12, 2010 at 5:48 pm
As others have said, the two 1 star reviews do not review this new Onkyo 608 (makes no sense to me).
Anyway, I absolutely love my new Onkyo 608. I never review stuff, but I wanted to give props to this receiver. I was debating between this one and the new Pioneer 1020. However, I’ve heard that the amps in the Pioneers don’t compare to the amps in the Onkyos. Though I cannot verify the truth of this, I do believe that the amp in the Onkyo is of a very high quality. I have already noticed a tremendous amount of power increase over my previous Yamaha receiver (the model that was included with the Yamaha 390 HTIB). This puts out a lot more sound, and I absolutely love the ability to take advantage of HD audio. I noticed a huge fidelity difference in the compressed Dolby Digital track for Dark Knight and the Dolby True HD. The track was intended to include a lot of bass, and the HD includes all of it. The regular Dolby did not compare. Thus, HD audio is definitely worth having if you own a blu-ray player. Just like video quality (some transfers are better than others; aka reference quality), not all sound tracks will have a huge difference, but to me, it’s still worth it. Back to the Onkyo: I love it. There are so many settings that you can tweak. If you like the ability to configure your equipment, you will love this receiver! You can also bi-amp with this receiver, which is nice if you don’t have 7 speakers.
Ronald Jerkins on May 12, 2010 at 6:12 pm
I agree that the Houston, TX and Colorado Springs, CO reviews are not discussing the Onkyo TX-SR608, which was released in mid-April 2010. Someone at Amazon should remove them, and then remove this first paragraph.
I have had the SR608 for only a few days. It has replaced my old, but faithful, Sony STR-DB930 receiver. It will be moved and placed into semi-retirement.
I have spent several hours extracting my previous (non-HDMI) receiver and installing this unit. Just the ability to remove my HDMI switch, and thereby greatly simplifying my wiring, has been a much appreciated benefit of having the SR608.
Another benefit of having a SR608 is, of course, its set of features. The 1.4a HDMI ports (one on the front panel and five on the back), the sound/speaker balancing and leveling (no irritating volume increases during commercials), the two sub woofer ports, the second stereo zone, the “high” speakers option, and the on-the-TV menus are very nice design features which should keep me technically current, for at least a few years.
I encourage everyone to seriously consider this unit for a well equipped, entry level receiver. Onkyo TX-SR608 100-Watt 7.2-Channel A/V Home Theater Receiver (Black)