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Onkyo TX-SR604 7.1 Channel A/V Receiver (Black)
Binding: Electronics
Brand: Onkyo
Color: Black
EAN: 0751398007095
Item Dimensions: 001000
Label: Onkyo
Manufacturer: Onkyo
Model: TXSR604
MPN: TXSR604
Publisher: Onkyo
Studio: Onkyo
Variation Description: Black
Features:- 7 x 90 watts @ 8 ohms
- WRAT - wide range amp technology
- Optimum gain volume circuitry
- Dolby Digital EX & Pro Logic IIx
- DTS-ES 96/24 & Neo - 6
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Editorial Review:
Onkyo's TX-SR604B Home Theater Receiver delivers the sharp, crisp sound you expect from your home-theater system. With 7.1 channel surround sound capability, this receiver delivers 90 watts per channel to 7 channels covering a wide frequency range. Traditionally all receivers have AM/FM digital tuners that allow you to program your favorite AM/FM radio stations. This receiver is XM ready. All you need do is subscribe to XM satellite radio service, purchase an optional in-home antenna, and enjoy over 150 channels of XM radio. The TX-SR603XB also is iPod compatible so you can play your iPod through your home-theater sound system (requires optional Onkyo DSA1 iPod dock). With the ability to select 2.1 channel virtual surround, and 5.1/6.1/7.1 channel Dolby Digital and DTS surround modes, the TX-SR604 is a receiver designed to meet the needs of today and tomorrow. Vector linear shaping circuitry Advanced 32-bit DSP A-form auto format sensing Non-scaling configuration Pure Audio Mode 192kHz/24-bit D/A converters Adjustable crossover (60-150Hz) Component video switching @ 50MHz - 3 inputs, 1 output 40 AM/FM/XM presets ( XM requires service subscription from XM) 6 digital inputs - 4 optical, 2 coaxial Color-coded speaker binding posts IR input and 12V trigger Multi-channel inputs HDMI connector Dual banana binding posts Enhanced DS-A1 (iPod) control (DS-A1 dock device is optional) Brushed aluminum front panel H.C.P.S. (High-Current Power Supply) Dimensions(WxHxD) - 17-1/8 x 6-3/4 x 14-13/16 Weight - 20.9 lbs. Color - Black
As a centerpiece of home entertainment, the TX-SR604 presents superb functionality that will be hard to match. With connectivity to virtually any A/V source or playback component you can imagine, your entertainment choices are impressive. The TX-SR604 also packs some exclusive technologies like the Audyssey 2EQ™ function which measures and corrects the room acoustics in your home—like having your own sound engineer at your command. Moreover, this 7.1-channel home theater receiver is ready for the high-definition revolution with High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) effortlessly transporting sublime video and audio, as well as 7.1-multichannel inputs accepting the most advanced surround sound formats available.
Special Features - HDMI 2 Input / 1 Output, 1080p bandwith - ready for next generation DVD players
- Auto Speaker Calibration with Audyssey 2EQ - Creates an optimal listening area, not a point - perfect for families
Key technology Features:
192 kHz/24bit AD Converters: Costly, extremely powerful digital-to-analog converters , that not only boast a dynamic range of 120 dB, they process information faster and are virtually resistant to clock jitter, to ensure the best possible performance from DVD-Audio, DVD-Video and audio CD.
Dolby Digital EX / Pro-Logic IIx: Home theater realism reaches new heights with the creation of Dolby Digital EX. By adding a matrix-encoded surround back channel derived from the existing discrete left and right surround channels, the lack of rear surround in 5.1 channel is eliminated. The result - a fuller 360º experience is created…even from 5.1-channel DVD releases. Best results are obtained when Dolby Digital EX is used with movie soundtracks recorded with Dolby Digital Surround EX. Pro-Logic IIx is the latest improvement on the original Pro-Logic and subsequent Pro-Logic II standards. Pro-Logic IIx adds post-processing to 5.1 channel and stereo signals, creating a realistic 7.1 channel surround environment from 5.1 channel movies and stereo sources, such as CD, Tape, FM Radio.
NeuralSurround: Neural Surround™ represents the latest advancement in surround technology developed for music and is adopted by XM Satellite Radio for digital radio broadcast of surround recordings and live events in surround sound. Neural Surround™ employs psychoacoustic frequency domain processing which allows delivery of a more detailed sound stage with superior channel separation and localization of audio elements. System playback is scalable from 5.1 to 7.1 multi channel surround playback.
VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry): Conventional D/A conversion methods reduce digital pulse noise at the conversion stage but can't remove it completely. Previously only found on our high-end components, VLSC (Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry) employs a unique D/A conversion circuit to overcome this problem. Data is converted between sampling points and these points are joined with analog vectors in real-time to produce a smooth output wave form. The result — a virtually noiseless, smooth analog signal based on the digital source to bring out even the most subtle of nuances in your music, movie soundtracks and even MP3s.
XM Ready: The XM "Connect-and-Play," is a revolutionary technology platform designed to integrate XM into virtually any home or portable consumer electronics entertainment device. By matching XM Ready® audio systems with a simple, elegant antenna/receiver, getting XM becomes even easier for home audio listeners.
DTS-ES 96/24 Neo6: There are two DTS®-ES™ (Extended Surround) formats: DTS®-ES™ Discrete 6.1 and DTS®-ES™ Matrix 6.1. The DTS®-ES™ Discrete 6.1 format is, as the name implies, a 6.1-channel system with a discrete back surround channel, while DTS®-ES™ Matrix 6.1, like Dolby® Digital Surround EX™, provides a matrix-encoded back surround channel. There's also DTS® Neo:6, which derives a 6-channel surround output from a stereo soundtrack, and regular DTS®, which, like Dolby® Digital, is a discrete 5.1-channel system, but which uses less compression than Dolby® Digital. Receivers carrying the "96/24" designation are able to decode a new high-resolution audio format, DTS-96/24. This breakthrough allows for high quality, 5.1 channel audio encoded at 96kHz/24-bit resolution to be stored on a DVD-Video disc (or the DVD-Video portion of a DVD-Audio disc). This format is compatible with all DVD players, with those able to pass a 96kHz signal providing the highest quality output (DTS-96/24 is also backwards compatible with older 48kHz DVD player models).
HDMI COnnectivity: HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) This high-bandwidth interface supports not only brilliant digital video, but digital audio as well. Up to 5 Gbps of data—more than twice what's needed for a high-definition movie with surround sound—can be handled, with room for future requirements. All this data is kept in the digital domain, as there are no D/A or A/D conversions needed, to ensure the highest sound and video quality available.
HDMI is fully backward compatible with PCs,displays and consumer electronics devices incorporating the Digital Visual Interface (DVI) standard. Both HDMI and DVI were pioneered by Silicon Image and are based on TMDS®, Silicon Image's powerful, high-speed, serial link technology. HDMI supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable. It transmits all ATSC HDTV standards and supports 8-channel digital audio, and with 5 Gbps of bandwidth, HDMI can accommodate future enhancements and requirements. Because HDMI was designed specifically for consumer electronics applications, it offers an array of additional consumer enhancements. As digital content can manifest itself in a variety of sizes, resolutions and formats, HDMI-enabled systems will automatically configure to display content in the most effective format. In addition, HDMI enables a single remote point and click, allowing manufacturers to deliver home theater systems that automatically configure from a single command from a remote control -- turning on or off the components necessary to view a DVD, listen to a CD, or watch cable or satellite TV.
Powered Zone 2: By dedicating a pair of channels on receivers with this capability, you don't need an external amplifier to enjoy an independent stereo audio source in a remote room. For example, on higher-end models this allows for a full 5.1 channel movie to be enjoyed in the home theater, while simultaneously sending a song from a CD (or other source) to speakers in another room.
WRAT (Wide Range Amp Technology): Imagine turning up the volume and filling your entertainment room with noise-free, impressively powerful, true-to-life sound. That's the benefit of Wide Range Amplifier Technology. Originally developed for our most expensive high-end amplifiers to handle the sonic demands of today's digital age, you'll now find WRAT even in our lowest-priced A/V receivers. The WRAT family of technologies includes a broader frequency range with lower noise entering the signal path - perfectly suited for new high resolution DVD-Audio and SACD formats.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Onkyo TX-SR604
Awesome. Worth much more than I paid. Delivers great 5.1 sound (next step is to get two more speakers so I can go 7.1). I'm hearing lots of new things in old DVDs and CDs. Love the special effects.
Rating: - Excellent quality receiver at a reasonable price
I purchased this receiver to pair with Polk 6750 5.1 Surround Speakers. I passed by the Harmon Kardon CP-45 at Fry's for $410 (an absolutely amazing price for everything you get in the deal-AVR245, HDMI DVD player, 5.1 speakers, but it was a display item...). The main reason I opted for the Onkyo is the higher power (90 watts/channel) and because it will process sound and video through the HDMI inputs (not just serving as a video pass-through). Also, switching between input sources is as easy as ... Read More
Rating: - Excellent receiver at affordable price
Bottom line: this thing works for what I need it to do. If you're reading this review you probably want to know if it will work for you too. Here's what I'm using it for:
Dreamcast hooked up with RCA cable
Wii connected with component cable
Sound from computer hooked up via optical
Sound and video from HD DVR cable box with component video and optical audio
All of this connects to my 1080p Westinghouse LVM-37W3 display. The sound presets are excellent. Speakers ... Read More
Rating:  - Mostly good
Has two HDMI inputs one out to monitor just what the doctor ordered!
However you have to use an s-video cable to monitor for the on screen setup display. Why? that is the biggest problem with this receiver. Sounds great easy to set up with auto configure.
Rating: - It's solid and great but HDMI is slightly limited.
Everything works great. I don't have any weird noises and think that it is nearly silent when just in the "on" position.
I have only a couple of complaints from my research and using it. Onkyo does not in general have support for HDMI on Zone 2. Not a big deal, but you have to hookup some analog cables to use a device on Zone 2. It's on the last page of the manual, and not in the Zone 2 section of the manual.
As others have said, use an analog cable to setup the unit too and ... Read More
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