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Onkyo TX-SR605

First seen: 13 june 2007

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  • User Score (241)
    8.0 8.0 from 241 reviewers
  • Expert Score (8)
    8.9 8.9 from 8 reviewers
  • Design (2)
    6.9 6.9 from 2 reviewers
  • Value for money (2)
    8.4 8.4 from 2 reviewers
  • Features (2)
    7.8 7.8 from 2 reviewers
  • Ease of use (3)
    5.5 5.5 from 3 reviewers
  • Performance (2)
    7.2 7.2 from 2 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • microphone tuner works great, ease of use, ipod integration, sirius satellite radio capable, reasonable price
  • must take your time, boring design, complexity of options, no hd radio, hdmi sound not working

Meet the first of Onkyo’s new A/V receivers built to embrace high-definition media such as Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD.The TX-SR605 7.1-channel A/V receiver embodies this new generation, with its remarkable processing capabilities courtesy of HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface).With the ability to keep everything in the digital domain, the TX-SR605 provides complete control of every video and audio format available today. Bringing high-definition A/V processing to…

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Release Date

  • First seen
    13 June 2007

Onkyo TX-SR605

Onkyo TX-SR605 is a 7.1 channel AV receiver. It handles high-end audio and video performance features and well supported by built-in HDMI switching, Faroudja video processing, iPOD connectivity, XM, and Sirius Satellite Radio Compatibility technologies.

Features

One of TX-SR605 main features is two High-Definition Multimedia Interface inputs and one output; and also three HD components input with one output. Plus, this AV receiver also offers four Composite Video and S-Video input…

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Onkyo TX-SR605

Onkyo TX-SR605 is a 7.1 channel AV receiver. It handles high-end audio and video performance features and well supported by built-in HDMI switching, Faroudja video processing, iPOD connectivity, XM, and Sirius Satellite Radio Compatibility technologies.

Features

One of TX-SR605 main features is two High-Definition Multimedia Interface inputs and one output; and also three HD components input with one output. Plus, this AV receiver also offers four Composite Video and S-Video inputs; two additional analogue audio-only inputs and an AV input at the front panel. Moreover, it also converts all standard definition analogue video input to either component or HDMI video outputs. Its 5.1 channel audio inputs supports 5.1 channel DVD-Audio, SACD, Blu-ray, or HD-DVD 5.1 channel analogue audio connection options. Surround sound processing features include Dolby Digital EX, DTS-ES, DTS 96/24. In addition, DTS Neo:6 and Dolby ProLogic IIx; that enables almost any stereo or multichannel source to be extracted to 7.1-channel audio. Moreover, the TX-SR605 enables to decode TS-HD; Dolby Digital Plus; and Dolby TrueHD soundtracks on Blu-ray Discs and HD-DVDs. Neural Surround processing technology equipped allows accessing surround sound programming. The user enables to use either a full 7.1 channel configuration or in a 5.1 channel configuration in the main home theatre room, with simultaneous 2 channel operation in a second room. The TX-SR605 produces 0 Watts-per-channel into 8-Ohms via its seven internal high-current WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology) power amplifiers. Component and HDMI featured allows high definition signals up to 1080p. All standard definition video input signals are deinterlaced via Faroudja DCDI video processing and then converted to progressive scan via the Component or HDMI monitor outputs. Other features include AM/FM/XM/Sirius radio; iPod connectivity; Lip Synch adjustment which allows compensation for audio/video time discrepancies; and Audyssey 2EQ that enables automated speaker setup.

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  1. Onkyo TX-SR605 Receiver

    Reviewer: Sound & Vision Magazine
    12 December 2007

    Though I'll occassionally splurge big on speakers, the truth is I'm generally not a flagship kind of guy. Rather, I usually shop for gear that does the job at an affordable price and, bearing in mind the rapid rate of obsolescence of everything silicon, I pay careful attention to features that will prolong the product's lifetime. Of course, I demand strong performance. The Onkyo TX-SR605 fits all my criteria. I like its performance (particularly audio); I like its... Read more

  2. Onkyo TX-SR605 and TX-SR805 A/V Receivers

    Reviewer: CANADA HiFi
    6 May 2008

    The bottom line is that both Onkyo receivers, the TX-SR605 and the TX-SR805 nail it where it counts the most - in the audio performance, feature-set and build quality departments. With features like HDMI 1.3a and Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding, both models are also future-proof, which is increasingly important in our ever evolving home theatres. I strongly suggest taking a look at Onkyo's new line-up if you're looking for an A/V... Read more

  3. Home Cinema Amplifier Test – Onkyo TX-SR605 v Denon 2308

    Reviewer: DVD Home Cinema
    21 April 2009

    I have recently wanted to upgrade my Sony STR-DB940 Amplifier. The only real choices available to me were the Onkyo TX-SR605 and the Denon 2308. I went for a demo last week, bought the Onkyo and finally installed it yesterday. Heres the story… Read more

  4. Onkyo TX-SR605 (black)

    Reviewer: CNET
    11 July 2007
    Overall 8
    8.0
    Design 8
    8.0
    Features 8
    8.0
    Performance 8
    8.0
     

    The bottom line: The Onkyo TX-SR605 raises the bar for AV receivers by delivering an amazing number of next-generation audio and video features at an unbeatably low price. Read more

  5. Onkyo TX-SR605 Review

    Reviewer: Digitaltrends
    6 February 2008

    Onkyo is an organization consisting of people unsurpassed in the love of sound. Onkyo won’t settle for second best. It strives to complete what it has started. That’s the Onkyo spirit. For the past half-century Onkyo components have been recognized as uncommonly musical among those who are truly fanatical about their music. Read more

  1. Onkyo tx-sr605 WOW!

    Reviewer: Epinions
    4 January 2008
    Overall 10
    10
     

    Great receiver with lots of features for a great price. Has plenty of room for all needs. Also does 2nd zone. With all the HD features plenty of ways to grow for future technology. Read more

  2. Good bang for the buck!

    Reviewer: B&H Photo
    23 June 2008
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    Just connected to my bluray player and HD-DVR.Awesome receiver. Lots of features for the money-Blu-ray audio format decoding.Easy to set up. Simple menus make fine tuning a breeze. Runs a bit hot and would have liked a few more soundfields and a couple of convenience outlets. Read more

  3. "Alot of HYPE"

    Reviewer: CNET
    4 December 2007
    Overall 2
    2.0
     

    ok got this unit in Aug. 07, from C.City(they were great) had it for about 1 month the one night the HDMI stoped working to the point that it LOCKED up the unit,as if it were frozen.Like others I thought NOT MY NEW ONKYO 605!!!! I did alot of cable swapping NOTHING. IT WAS THE ONKYO! Took back to C.City and swapped, HERE IS WHERE THIS GETS REAL GOOD! Got home hooked it up(looks good) in less then 2 days while watching tv (by the way EVERYTHING is hooked up to a MONSTER... Read more

  4. Onkyo 605 Home Theater Receiver! Still One Of The Best Around!

    Reviewer: DealTime UK
    18 January 2009

    On my quest to build my budget home theater, that would allow me full access to the beauties of blu ray i.e. loss less audio I came across an amazing deal on this Onkyo receiver! $257! WOW, in my budget and now in my home theater! I will be honest, when I started out building my home theater i had not heard of the Onkyo Brand, as I started to take the hobby a little more seriously i found out that Onkyo had been making audio equipment for many, many years! They used to... Read more

  5. onkyo receiver

    Reviewer: Amazon
    2 weeks ago
    Overall 10
    10
     

    I bought this receiver last year, works great, still not sure what half of the features of it do! Hooks up all my different components, just hit the button on the remote and it switches inputs and goes to the device no problem. It has a multizone feature so i can play xbox on zone 1 and have the radio going on zone 2 outside.. its great for parties and such. The setup menus are very simple to navigate through. I dont know if theres anything id change with this... Read more

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