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Onkyo TX-8222

First seen: 2 february 2007

Information found in: from 9 sources in 7 countries.

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  • User Score (25)
    8.4 8.4 from 25 reviewers
  • Expert Score (1)
    8.0 8.0 from 1 reviewers
  • Ease of use (2)
    8.0 8.0 from 2 reviewers
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  • clean sound, good power, accurate controls, easy to set up

While new technologies come and go, the fundamentals of competent receiver design remain constant. It is best to think of it in simple terms: a power supply, an input stage, a driver stage, and an output stage that all combine to amplify signals without any loss in quality. The current that actually drives the loudspeakers comes from a power source via the receiver’s power supply. You can never underestimate the importance of the power supply, and all other audio proc…

Onkyo TX-8222

The Onkyo TX-8222 is an amplifier that delivers and output of 50 w/Ch. It also delivers about 105 w/ch. It also has a built in radio that allows up to 40 preset stations. Some of its additional technology and features include multiroom connection, video input and output, as well as audio input and output terminals. It allows direct access tunig, automatic and manual tuning. The Onkyo TX-8222 also allows the usage of a iPod with its compatible dock. It measures 17 1/8" x 5 7/8" x 12 11/1…

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Onkyo TX-8222

The Onkyo TX-8222 is an amplifier that delivers and output of 50 w/Ch. It also delivers about 105 w/ch. It also has a built in radio that allows up to 40 preset stations. Some of its additional technology and features include multiroom connection, video input and output, as well as audio input and output terminals. It allows direct access tunig, automatic and manual tuning. The Onkyo TX-8222 also allows the usage of a iPod with its compatible dock. It measures 17 1/8" x 5 7/8" x 12 11/16" and weighs 16.5lbs or 7.5kgs

Features

The Onkyo TX-8222 is an amplifier that combines power supply, an input stage, a driver stage and an output stage, that is used all in together to amplify signals that doesnt have any loss in quality. The power actually that are transmistted through its loudspeakers come through its power source via the receiver’s power supply. It delivers an output of 50 w/Ch. Its dynamic power has delivers about 105 w/ch. It has the discrete output stage and is 6 and 4 ohm capable. It also allows multiroom connection. It has a radio that allows 40 preset stations. The Onkyo TX-8222 allows direct access tuning and manual tuning. It allows a connection to a headphone jack. Also includes a sleep timer. The Onkyo TX-8222 is compatible with RI-compatible remote control. Compatibility also includes to a DS-A1 and an enhanced iPod compatibility.

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Reviews of Onkyo TX-8222

  1. Reviewer: howstuffworks.com / Consumer Guide
    3 April 2007
    Overall 8
    8.0
    Value for money 8
    8.0
    Features 4
    4.0
    Ease of use 10
    10
    Performance 10
    10
     

    The market for stereo receivers is shrinking fast, but a quality two-channel receiver is essential for a dedicated audio system. A good example is the affordable Onkyo TX-8222. This stereo receiver ignores flashy features while hitting a home run in terms of pure musical performance. Read more

  1. excellent, but basic

    Reviewer: B&H Photo
    17 May 2008
    Overall 10
    10
     

    attached are; Yamaha CD, Beovox speakers, Beogram turntable sound quality is very good at all output levels, controls are very basic, unit is easy to use and understand, Read more

  2. Maybe I only have 4 Star Speakers

    Reviewer: Marvin Weindorff, Amazon
    31 January 2009
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    I actually bought two of the Onkyo TX-8222 Receivers. One is used in the large group room for the children's program at church where it is connected to two in-ceiling speakers. It works well for what it is used for. The one I bought for home sounds good except that it just doesn't have the bass level that I would like. Perhaps my speakers are to blame. The receiver is hooked up to a pair of Sony bookshelf speakers and a pair of two-way Sansui speakers from my college... Read more

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