Product Description The Onkyo TX-SR606 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver provides high-definition video and audio processing for four source components. Onkyo's RIHD (Remote Interactive over HDMI) gives you inter-operability with the displays and playback components from other leading brands. With an expanded version of Audyssey's room correction technology, the TX-SR606 maintains the fullness of surround sound audio quality at low volume levels. With the latest HDMI version and advanced A/V processing capabilities, the TX-SR606 is a powerful control center for all high-definition media, including Blu-ray Disc and HD broadcasts. The TX-SR606 has Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio to enable a lossless, bit-for-bit soundtrack that is identical to that of the studio master. Both codecs are designed for the Blu-ray Disc format. Dolby Digital Plus has been designed for high-definition video delivered via disc media, broadcasts and online content. DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, meanwhile, offers a greater bit rate, a higher sampling rate, and more channels than the core DTS technology. The TX-SR606's HDMI inputs can receive pristine digital video from HDMI-enabled components for a single-cable output to a display device with an HDMI or DVI connection. Advanced 32-Bit Processing DSP Chip Tone Control (Bass/Treble) for Front L/R Channels Color-Coded 7.1-Multichannel Inputs RIHD (Remote Interactive over HDMI) for System Control HDTV-Capable HDMI Switching Deinterlacer with Faroudja DCDi Edge (Directional Correlational Deinterlacing) Technology Audyssey 2EQ to Correct Room Acoustic Problems and to Calibrate Speakers A/V Synchronization Function (Up to 100 ms in 10 ms Steps) Audyssey Dynamic EQ for Loudness Correction SIRIUS Satellite Radio Through optional SiriusConnect Home Tuner Kit Compatible with RI (Remote Interactive) Dock for the iPod Dimensions - Width 17 1/8 x Height 6 7/8 x Depth 14 3/4 (435x174.3x374.7mm) We
An excellent receiver for the moneySeptember 6, 2008 My only complaint about this excellent receiver is that if you are using the display on the receiver, you can not always see the complete message that would be displayed if you were using the HDMI connections and seeing the display on your TV. I have an older rear projection HD ready set with no HDMI connectors. I had incorrectly hooked up one of the speakers, but couldn't see which one on the receiver display. I would have seen immediately that it was the center speaker if I were utilizing the full display on my TV. Other than that, the receiver is excellent. The automatic speaker setup works great.
Awesome Receiver!September 6, 2008 I considered myself an audiofile many years ago. Then children came along and I lost touch with high end audio equipment. Well, the kids are gone and I decided to finally rebuild my audio system. Wow, audio equipment sure changed over the last 20 years! Now, one needs to consider how the equipment will reproduce all forms of audio and video. I spent a lot of time reviewing the specifications and reviews of numerous mid-level home theater receivers. I finally decided on the Onkyo TX-SR606 receiver. The ordering process was quick and simple. The receiver arrived within a few days. The receiver was packed very well and therefore arrived in perfect condition. Installation and set up were easy. I connected a Playstation 3 and a Sony rear projection 1080p HDTV to the receiver via HDMI cables. I also connected a Klipsch Cinema 10 system to the receiver via Monster cables. I decided to connect an Onkyo DS-A2X Remote Interactive iPod Deck. Once connected, I selected my favorite iPod playlist and cranked up the system. INCREDIBLE!!!!!! I don't ever remember sound like this from any of my previous audio systems. Next, I switched on my favorite high definition TV station (ESPN). Watching my beloved Cleveland Indians in high definition supported by incredible audio is nearly a spirtual event. I would recommend this receiver to anyone looking for a reasonably priced system.
Overheating and Humming ProblemSeptember 5, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The sound on this unit is fantastic. It's too bad that a good number of units were defective and would not only over-heat but create an unusual humm/buzz. This is heard through the speakers. And no, it is not typical speaker static problems as the result of a grounding or calibration issue. The unit was defective. I returned it, and Amazon.com was great help there. No problems at all with Customer Service. It is just too bad that this unit was not the perfect item I had hoped it would be. Granted, for those who get a normal working unit it is possible it will be satisfactory in all the usual ways. I myself decided not to buy an Onkyo receiver again and purchased instead the comparable Denon 1909 which I have had no problems with.
Best Bang for the Buck in Next-Gen Home Theater ReceiversAugust 30, 2008 9 out of 9 found this review helpful
I'll start by saying I'm not an Audiophile. I just wanted a decent mid-range receiver that does all the latest lossless audio formats and has 7.1 channels so it's ready to take advantage of BluRay as that format evolves. So my primary focus is on a system that plays audio for movies and video games as it's primary function. Currently I have this receiver setup in a 5.1 configuration since that's the type of receiver it replaced. I have more speakers on order to expand it out but to be honest, right now if you're building a home theater from scratch, you only need 5.1 . The 7.1 specs aren't really supported yet and DVDs and Playstation/Xbox are all 5.1, so if you're starting from scratch save some money and setup for 5.1 first and expand as support grows.
I used the automated speaker calibration feature to setup all the channels. This is where you place the provided mic at ear level at three different listener positions. The receiver then sends out tones which will drive you and your dog nuts for about 15 minutes while the entire process goes on. Once it was done however, I was/am very pleased with the results.
I've heard some people ask about humming, i can detect no humming. I have some WiFi equipment close by which is 2.5 ghz and so far have not heard any humming. Some other people have said the Receiver runs hot to which I would ask those people, is this your first receiver? They do run hot ! This one runs no hotter than the old one i replaced from a different manufacturer so as far as I'm concerned, the heat issue is normal. I have it in a small component rack that's enclosed on the sides and back with a door on the front, it's got maybe half an inch space around the sides and 2 inches of space on top and so far everything is good.
The back has tons of inputs, but the primary reason I waited for the 606 over the previous model is the number of HDMI ports, the next generation audio/video cable which is a requirement for full resolution BluRay playback. They're rev 1.3a to support all the latest audio formats as well (none of which are currently supported by the discs themselves yet though). The receiver will pass through a 1080p signal from a BluRay or other high def video source. If you feed it a standard def 480i video source, it will upscale it to 1080i or 720p. It does a decent job but i would say upscaling isn't the receivers strong point, it does an acceptable job though. But lets face it, Onkyo doesn't build TV's, their bread and butter isn't video, it's audio.
I'm pleased with the performance and the styling of the receiver, it's just very basic and sleek. No built in graphical user interface and all that other nonsense that receivers 3x this price but no more times the performance come equipped with. This receiver for a mid end system for movies and video games just really can't be matched in terms of performance per dollar spent.
I have matched this receiver with some Polk Audio speakers. Specifically i have a Polk CSi3 center channel and six Polk RTi4 bookshelf speakers (all of which you can find at great prices here on Amazon where I ordered them from) and I am very very happy with the results. The Polk speakers like the Onkyo 606 receiver are over achievers for their price point, so they match together extremely well.
The only thing I have left to say is buy it, I wouldn't hesitate recommending this receiver to anyone looking for a solid movie/video game home theater experience.
Buzzing with HDMIAugust 29, 2008 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Happy with the feature set but there is a persistent problem with a buzzing sound coming from the speakers when connected to an HDMI input source with the Audyssey Equalizer on. Occurs with two different inputs (XBox 360 and PS3). An internet search revealed that this is a fairly common problem, however, Onkyo does not seem willing to acknowledge it. Will probably consider a Denon or Yamaha for my next purchage.
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Special Features-
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