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Reviews of the Onkyo TX-SR805 (black)

  • 8.0

    CNET Review

    August 21, 2007

    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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  • 8.8

    alaTest.com

    By alaTest | November 21, 2009

    Review Summary: Experts rate this product 83/100 and users 88/100. Comparing these reviews to 31904 other Receivers & Amplifiers reviews gives this product an overall alaScore™ 88/100 = Very Good.

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  • 8.0

    pcadvisor.co.uk

    By Alan Stafford, | April 25, 2008

    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 ...

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  • 9.0

    goodgearguide.com.au

    Review Summary: The TX-SR805 can provide some of the best audio you're likely to hear outside a theatre - once you've managed to set it up.

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  • 9.4

    pcworld.com

    Review Summary: Altogether, the audio was the best I've heard outside a theater

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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 Dolby TrueHD, THX Select 2, DTS-HD decoder, Dolby Digital Plus
  • Audio D/A Converter 24bit / 192kHz
  • THX certified Yes
  • Surround Sound Effects XM HD Surround, Neural Surround
  • Digital Sound Processor (DSP) Yes
  • Surround System Class 7.1 channel
  • Response Bandwidth 20 - 20000 Hz
  • Output Power / Total 910 Watt
  • Total Harmonic Distortion 0.05 %
  • Amplifier Output Details 130 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD 0.05 % - 2 channel(s) ( Front ), 130 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD 0.05 % - 1 channel(s) ( Center ), 130 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD 0.05 % - 2 channel(s) ( Surround ), 130 Watt - 8 Ohm - THD 0.05 % - 2 channel(s) ( Surround back )
  • Bass Control Yes
  • Treble Control Yes
  • Additional Features IPod ready, Bi-Amplifying, 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 4 x HDMI ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ), 3 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ), 1 x Component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ), 1 x Serial ( 9 pin D-Sub ), Remote control, 3 x SPDIF input ( RCA phono ), 3 x SPDIF input, 1 x SPDIF output, 1 x 7.1 channel audio line-out, 6 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ), 2 x S-Video output ( 4 pin mini-DIN )

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