Reviews of the Onkyo TX-SR805 (black)
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CNET Review
The Good: Three HDMI 1.3 inputs; converts analog video sources to HDMI; onboard Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding; THX Neural surround processing; XM- and Sirius-ready; automatic speaker calibration; switches as many as six high-definition video sources; multiroom functionality for second and third zones.
The Bad: Downconverts 1080i component video signals to 720p when outputting over HDMI; HDMI video quality converted from analog sources may not satisfy videophiles; current crop of high-def disc players lack bit-stream output, which is needed to utilize the receiver's onboard Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding.
The Bottom Line: The Onkyo TX-SR805 is an all-around excellent AV receiver with plenty of audiophile appeal, but its less-than-ideal video performance may give HDTV aficionados a reason to hold out for higher-end alternatives.
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alaTest.com
Review Summary: Experts rate this product 78/100 and users 89/100. Comparing these reviews to 19209 other Receivers & Amplifiers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 90/100 = Excellent.
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pcadvisor.co.uk
Review Summary: The Onkyo TX-SR805 is an impressive product. Compared with other receivers in or out of its price range, it's a steal. Some audiophiles may sneer at the TX-SR805, because Onkyo is a midtier brand. It's certainly no NAD or Mcintosh, for example. But the On
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techradar.com
Review Summary: I think potential buyers might expect an exciting visceral performance from an AVR of this ilk. But I must admit that this is one of the few moderately-priced home cinema receivers that I have ever willingly tolerated with well-recorded music; the power a
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e-gear.com
Review Summary: Speaking of assignments, the multi-channel analog input is one of my only gripes with the 805. Instead of having its own quick access button (like "DVD" or "Tuner"), you're forced to associate it with another source (such as "DVD") and then use an obscure
Manufacturer: Onkyo USA Corporation
Part number: TX-SR805/B
General
- Product Type AV receiver
- Enclosure Color Black
Audio System
- Sound Output Mode Surround Sound
- Built-in Decoders DTS-HD decoder, THX Select 2, Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD
- Audio D/A Converter 24bit / 192kHz
- THX certified Yes
- Surround Sound Effects Neural Surround, XM HD Surround
- Digital Sound Processor (DSP) Yes
- Surround System Class 7.1 channel
- Response Bandwidth 20 - 20000 Hz
- Output Power / Total 910
- Total Harmonic Distortion 0.05 %
- Amplifier Output Details 130 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD 0.05 % - 2 channel(s) ( Surround ), 130 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD 0.05 % - 2 channel(s) ( Surround back ), 130 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD 0.05 % - 1 channel(s) ( Center ), 130 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD 0.05 % - 2 channel(s) ( Front )
- Bass Control Yes
- Treble Control Yes
- Additional Features Bi-Amplifying, IPod ready, Sirius satellite radio ready
Connections / Cables / Slots
- HD connectors HDMI connection(s) on this receiver make it a great choice for your High-Def home theater. One cable carries digital audio and video data directly to your display.
Connectors
- Coaxial Digital Input Yes
- Optical Digital Input Yes
- Optical Digital Output Yes
Radio
- Type Radio tuner - XM - Digital
- Digital Tuner Band XM
Headphones
- Headphones Type None
Microphone
- Type None
Remote Control
- Remote Control Remote control - Infrared
Connections
- Connector Type 1 x Serial ( 9 pin D-Sub ), 3 x SPDIF input ( RCA phono ), 3 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ), 1 x 7.1 channel audio line-out, 4 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ), 1 x SPDIF output, 6 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ), Remote control, 2 x S-Video output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ), 3 x SPDIF input, 1 x Component video output ( RCA phono x 3 )
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