Onkyo TX-NR905

The Onkyo TX-NR905 is the flagship receiver of Onkyo's latest line of receivers (see the feature-packed/value price TX-SR605). This receiver includes a Reon HQV video processor that will up-scale all video input sources to 1080p. The TX-NR905 is a 7.1 channel A/V receiver with 140 Watts/channel supporting HDMI 1.3a. It has a high-current power supply with a massive toroidal transformer and THX Ultra2 certification.

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Onkyo TX-NR905 black front large
MSRP $2,099.00
Release date August, 2007
Brand Onkyo
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ProSCORE
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70
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11 positive
2 mixed
6 negative

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Pros:
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BTL for powering massive mains with surround amp assistance in 2-channel mode.
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THX Ultra2 certified
+11agreedisagree

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Burr-Brown DACs on the new TI architecture.
+11agreedisagree

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Hi-quality Reon-HQV video processor (up-res all source video to 1080p)
+9agreedisagree

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Large toroidal transformer
+8agreedisagree

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Built by ONKYO
+3agreedisagree

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Two HDMI outs, so you can run projector and TV without extra switches
+2agreedisagree

Cons:
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Runs extremely hot
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audio processing adds slight delay from video
+3agreedisagree

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Reon-HQV instead of true top quality Realta
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No Ethernet connectivity
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too expensive!
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Details

Differences between TX-SR875

The TX-NR905 boasts similar specifications as the Onkyo TX-SR875 but adds 1) HD radio support, 2) ethernet connectivity for extensive networking support, 3) USB connectivity for portable media players, and 4) a high-current power supply with a massive toroidal transformer.

Features

  • MSRP: $2099
  • Full A/V Processing via HDMI 1.3a with Upconversion (4 in 2 out)
  • HDMI Deep Color Capable (36bit)
  • Component Video Upconversion and HDTV-Capable (100 MHZ) Video Switching (? in 1 out)
  • WRAT/ Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry/ Non-Scaling Configuration/ A-Form Listening Mode Memory/ RI
  • HQV Reon-VX Video Processing and NSV Precision Video
  • Audyssey MultEQ XT Room Acoustics Correction
  • 7.1 Multichannel Inputs for PCM Delivery of Hi-Def Audio Sources
  • DOLBY Decoder - PLIIx, DD, DD-EX, TrueHD
  • DTS Decoder - DTS, ES, NEO6, 96/24, HD Master Audio
  • THX Ultra2 Certified
  • S-Video (5 in 2 out)
  • Digital Audio IN (OPT/COAX) 3/2
  • Composite (5 in 2 out)
  • 7.1 Preouts
  • Burr-Brown 192/24-bit DAC on all Channels (TI Architecture (PCM1796))
  • Power 140W/Ch
  • Powered Zone 2 with Video Balance Volume and tone control
  • Zone 3 Line Out
  • Bi-Amp & BTL Capable
  • Dual Push-Pull Amp with 3 stage inverted
  • Toroidal Transformer and Seperate Transformers for processing.
  • XM and Sirius ports
  • XM HD Surround Sound through Neural Surround
  • Networking Capabilities via Onkyo's e-Control System for Internet Radio and WMA
  • Built-in HD radio receiver
  • RIHD (Remote Interactive over HDMI) communication protocol

Availability and Pricing

The Onkyo TX-NR905 is now available in stores, retailing for $2099.

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Buy It

Onkyo TX-NR905 | Black

• Onkyo TX-NR905 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver (Black)

• TX-NR905 Home Theater Receiver (Black) TX-NR905 THX Ultra2 7 x 140W 7.1-Channel Home Network Receive

UPC: 751398007682

EAN: 751398007682

MPN: TXNR905

Onkyo TX-NR905 | Silver

• Onkyo TX-NR905S 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver (Silver)

UPC: 751398007699

EAN: 051398007690

MPN: TXNR905S

Onkyo TX-NR905 | Black

• TX-NR905 Receiver

UPC: 051398007683

MPN: TXNR905

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Yamaha RX-Z11

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MSRP  $5,499.00    Released  November, 2007
Pros
  • 11.2 channels - 140W x 7, 50W x 4
  • WiFi, LAN, USB
  • 1 HDMI input on the front panel
Cons
  • Very expensive
  • Four surround presence channels are useless unless you reassign them to auxiliary zones.
  • At this price point, it should have one more HDMI input (it has 5) to guarantee you don't run out
ProSCORE
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64
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vote Onkyo TX-NR905 50% vs. vote Yamaha RX-Z11 50%
Integra DTR-8.8

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MSRP  $2,400.00    Released  September, 2007
Pros
  • Lots of power with large toroid - THX Ultra2
  • HQV Reon video upscaling
  • Well engineered with good industrial design
  • Decodes True HD and DTS-HD MA
Cons
  • $600 more expensive than the TX-NR905 with not that many more features
ProSCORE
3 reviews
80
Vote! (7 votes)
vote Onkyo TX-NR905 57% vs. vote Integra DTR-8.8 43%
Denon AVR-4308CI

Denon AVR-4308CI

MSRP  $2,499.00    Released  July, 2007
Pros
  • Includes built-in WiFi
  • Internet and network streaming of digital audio (mp3), Internet radio
  • 4 x HDMI 1.3a inputs, 2 x HDMI 1.3a outputs
Cons
  • Cost
  • Mediocre 1080i Deinterlacing
  • Problems
ProSCORE
12 reviews
85
Vote! (8 votes)
vote Onkyo TX-NR905 62% vs. vote Denon AVR-4308CI 38%
Yamaha RX-V3800

Yamaha RX-V3800

MSRP  $1,699.00    Released  September, 2007
Pros
  • LAN-connected - can stream MP3, WMA, WAV
  • 4 HDMI 1.3a inputs
  • Upscales SD sources to 1080p
Cons
  • No HDMI-to-HDMI upscaling
  • Only upconverts 480i/p, and only over analog
  • Uses unproven Anchor Bay Technologies ABT1010 scaler instead of Faroudja or HQV
ProSCORE
10 reviews
74
Vote! (6 votes)
vote Onkyo TX-NR905 67% vs. vote Yamaha RX-V3800 33%
Pioneer Elite SC-07

Pioneer Elite SC-07

MSRP  $2,200.00    Released  August, 2008
Pros
  • Class D power amplifier (allows for a light build, cool and efficient operation)
  • Burr Brown Sampling Rate Converter (SRC) upscales audio to 192 kHz, 24-bit
  • Dual HDMI video output
Cons
  • expensive
  • iPod USB connection is inside the front cover
  • No HD Radio!
ProSCORE
9 reviews
88
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vote Onkyo TX-NR905 100% vs. vote Pioneer Elite SC-07 0%

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Comments

1.  avatar Erik said:

Ya, it's expensive in an absolute sense, but it's a pretty decent price for its competition. Personally, I would go for the TX-SR605 at $500.
May 08, 2007 10:36am
2.  avatar Erik said:

It comes out in stores mid-August apparently. I haven't been able to find any reviews from anyone online who's been fortunate enough to get a preview. You could try the AVS Forum link listed above and see if you can get more info.
Jul 19, 2007 4:16pm
3.  avatar kirbalo said:

Erik...Just to clarify...The Tx-SR605 does NOT "up-rez" or scale video to 1080P over HDMI. Only the "875" and "905" in this series have the Silicon Optix REON Vx chip that does this. The Faroudja DCDi doesn't do 1080P, it's a limitation of the chip. It will do up to 1080i or 720P though. The "605" will, however, pass any 1080P signal input into it's HDMI inputs untouched to it's HDMI output. If you want 1080P, scaled from any source you plug in, regardless of input and source, then the 875 is your best choice. Or, if you have a fat wallet, the 905 adds a few nice new features that may or may not be beneficial to your setup.
Jul 26, 2007 5:32pm
4.  avatar Erik said:

Ya, that was just a mental block. I'm the one who wrote the descriptions for the 905 and 605. I just got confused, I suppose. TRANSCODE != UPSCALE
Jul 26, 2007 6:14pm
5.  avatar heapatrouble said:

If I was committed to buying an Onkyo, the 905 is the one that I would choose. Having the extra HDMI input is almost a necessity, and the network features are very nice as well. However, I would submit that the Denon AVR-4308CI and the Yamaha RX-V3800 as well as the Pioneer Elite VSX-94 (I seriously can't keep up with all the extra letter Pioneer tacks on to their model numbering system) are more direct competitors in terms of price and features. That being said, I really wish that everyone would get on board with what Pioneer Elite has done: not insist on assigning the HDMI inputs to a fixed input designation. In the Pioneer Elite VSX-84, this effectively means that you have 11 video inputs from which to choose - 7 analog with assignable component video PLUS 4 HDMI inputs. Hopefully this feature remains with the VSX-9x series as well.
Aug 17, 2007 3:17pm
6.  avatar BlackWarlock said:

Hello,

After doing some research I have to specify one thing about HDMI to HDMI upscaling :

- Onkyo's 2007 AVR (as far as I know 875 & 905) will do HDMI to HDMI upscaling
- Actually this is a rare feature within the Denon 2007 lineup because only the 5308Ci will do the job
Aug 29, 2007 6:34am
7.  avatar postulio said:

Quick question: what is the Realta video processor? is it a lot better than the Reon-HQV?

Is there really a delay between audio/video? when is it apparent, seems like a very big problem. Is this present in the 875?
Apr 11, 2008 3:27pm
8.  avatar heapatrouble said:

I haven't experienced any kind of a/v delay on my 875. However, the system can be adjusted to sync the audio to the video. Also, rather than looking at the Reon chip as a con, it would be better to look at it as a pro since the 905 and the 875 are the only receivers in this price range to offer this level of video processing. Seriously, it is very nearly the level of performance of the Realta chip which presently is only available in the Denon AVR-5803 at $5200 MSRP. Not even the Denon AVR-4308CI at $2500 MSRP offers this level of video performance, and I think that the Onkyos sound at least as good if not better, depending on the speakers being used.
May 21, 2008 1:25pm
9.  avatar Tom Martin said:

I have not seen any delay either. And as noted, the Reon chip is good for this price range. We need to compare apples to apples. It runs REALLY hot. It needs to be in a ventilated cabinet without anything above it.
Jun 06, 2009 6:41pm
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cheffy001

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May 16, 2008
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ProSCORE
55
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6 pros
5 cons

Pros

  • BTL for powering massive mains with surround amp assistance in 2-channel mode.
  • THX Ultra2 certified
  • Burr-Brown DACs on the new TI architecture.
  • Hi-quality Reon-HQV video processor (up-res all source video to 1080p)
  • Large toroidal transformer
  • Built by ONKYO

Cons

  • Runs extremely hot
  • audio processing adds slight delay from video
  • Reon-HQV instead of true top quality Realta
  • No Ethernet connectivity
  • too expensive!

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mgomez

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June 24, 2009
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Pros

  • BTL for powering massive mains with surround amp assistance in 2-channel mode.
  • THX Ultra2 certified
  • Burr-Brown DACs on the new TI architecture.
  • Hi-quality Reon-HQV video processor (up-res all source video to 1080p)
  • Large toroidal transformer
  • Two HDMI outs, so you can run projector and TV without extra switches

Cons

  • audio processing adds slight delay from video

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Tom Martin

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June 6, 2009
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67
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4 pros
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Pros

  • BTL for powering massive mains with surround amp assistance in 2-channel mode.
  • THX Ultra2 certified
  • Burr-Brown DACs on the new TI architecture.
  • Two HDMI outs, so you can run projector and TV without extra switches

Cons

  • Runs extremely hot
  • No Ethernet connectivity

Comments

"I have not seen any delay either. And as noted, the Reon chip is good for this price range. We need to compare apples to apples. It runs REALLY hot. It needs to be in a ventilated cabinet without anything above it."

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Electro Nut

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December 22, 2007
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100
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6 pros
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Pros

  • BTL for powering massive mains with surround amp assistance in 2-channel mode.
  • THX Ultra2 certified
  • Burr-Brown DACs on the new TI architecture.
  • Hi-quality Reon-HQV video processor (up-res all source video to 1080p)
  • Large toroidal transformer
  • Built by ONKYO

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

Competitors

Electro Nut prefers Onkyo TX-NR905 over Integra DTR-8.8, Denon AVR-4308CI
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Erik

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December 5, 2007
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5 pros
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Pros

  • BTL for powering massive mains with surround amp assistance in 2-channel mode.
  • THX Ultra2 certified
  • Burr-Brown DACs on the new TI architecture.
  • Hi-quality Reon-HQV video processor (up-res all source video to 1080p)
  • Large toroidal transformer

Cons

  • No Ethernet connectivity

Comments

"It comes out in stores mid-August apparently. I haven't been able to find any reviews from anyone online who's been fortunate enough to get a preview. You could try the AVS Forum link listed above and see if you can get more info."
"Ya, it's expensive in an absolute sense, but it's a pretty decent price for its competition. Personally, I would go for the TX-SR605 at $500."
"Ya, that was just a mental block. I'm the one who wrote the descriptions for the 905 and 605. I just got confused, I suppose. TRANSCODE != UPSCALE"

Competitors

Erik prefers Onkyo TX-NR905 over Denon AVR-4308CI, Integra DTR-8.8
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cshaw

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April 16, 2008
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5 pros
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Pros

  • BTL for powering massive mains with surround amp assistance in 2-channel mode.
  • THX Ultra2 certified
  • Burr-Brown DACs on the new TI architecture.
  • Hi-quality Reon-HQV video processor (up-res all source video to 1080p)
  • Built by ONKYO

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

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jspinks1046

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February 2, 2008
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ProSCORE
80
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4 pros
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Pros

  • BTL for powering massive mains with surround amp assistance in 2-channel mode.
  • THX Ultra2 certified
  • Burr-Brown DACs on the new TI architecture.
  • Hi-quality Reon-HQV video processor (up-res all source video to 1080p)

Cons

  • too expensive!

Competitors

jspinks1046 prefers Yamaha RX-Z11, Denon AVR-4308CI over Onkyo TX-NR905
jspinks1046 prefers Onkyo TX-NR905 over Integra DTR-8.8, Yamaha RX-V3800
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November 18, 2007
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Pros

  • BTL for powering massive mains with surround amp assistance in 2-channel mode.
  • THX Ultra2 certified
  • Burr-Brown DACs on the new TI architecture.
  • Hi-quality Reon-HQV video processor (up-res all source video to 1080p)

Cons

  • Reon-HQV instead of true top quality Realta

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bob1029

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May 16, 2007
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80
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4 pros
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Pros

  • BTL for powering massive mains with surround amp assistance in 2-channel mode.
  • THX Ultra2 certified
  • Burr-Brown DACs on the new TI architecture.
  • Hi-quality Reon-HQV video processor (up-res all source video to 1080p)

Cons

  • too expensive!

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Cannon

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January 8, 2009
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50
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2 pros
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Pros

  • Large toroidal transformer
  • Built by ONKYO

Cons

  • Runs extremely hot
  • too expensive!

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