Onkyo TX-NR906

The Onkyo TX-NR906 is the flagship 7.1 channel a/v receiver in the 2008 Onkyo receiver lineup. It features 145 Watts / channel of power to each of it's channel with a THD of 0.05%. Like the step-down TX-SR876 and TX-SR806, it is THX Ultra2 certified. It features an HQV Reon-VX upscaling video processor that will upscale all analog video sources to 1080p. The NR906 supercedes 2007's Onkyo TX-NR905 as the flagship receiver and the two are almost physically indistinguishable. New to the NR906 is Audyssey's MultEQ XT that will automatically calibrate your system as well as dynamically maintain consistent volume and EQ over different listening sources. It has an MSRP of $2299 and was released in mid-August 2008.

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Onkyo TX-NR906
MSRP $2,299.00
Release date August, 2008
Brand Onkyo
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Pros & Cons

ProSCORE
11 reviews
73
negative
mixed
positive
6 positive
1 mixed
3 negative

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Pros:
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Burr-Brown DACs
+6agreedisagree

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1080p video uscaling using Silicon Optix HQV Reon-VX
+5agreedisagree

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Good price when compared to other brands with similar specs and featureset
+5agreedisagree

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Ethernet connectivity
+4agreedisagree

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Many fixes over previous generation including lip-synching issues, audio-popping
+4agreedisagree

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Audyssey Dynamic Volume and Dynamic EQ
+3agreedisagree

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The remote is very nice and easy to use.
+1agreedisagree

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RIHD "Anynet+" support
+1agreedisagree

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torroidal transformer
+1agreedisagree

Cons:
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No HDMI upscaling
+2agreedisagree

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No HDMI to Component support
+2agreedisagree

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Firmware not publicly upgradeable
+1agreedisagree

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Long delays 15+ sec switching between AV inputs
+1agreedisagree

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No digital source output to Zone 2 nor 3.
+1agreedisagree

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The manual is very poor on information about the network set-up
+1agreedisagree


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Details

Features

  • 7.1 channel a/v receiver
  • 145 Watts / channel
  • 1080p video uscaling using Silicon Optix HQV Reon-VX
  • Audyssey MultEQ XT auto-calibration
    • Dynamic EQ
    • Dynamic Volume
  • Ethernet connectivity for media streaming
  • decodes high-definition audio (dts HD-MA, Dolby TrueHD)
  • Burr-Brown DACs
  • 4 x HDMI 1.3a inputs
  • MSRP: $2299
  • release date: August 2008

Upgrades over the SR-876

  • Ethernet connectivity
  • USB input
  • 145 W/ch vs. 140 W/ch
  • Independent power supply

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Competitors

Onkyo TX-NR906 is ranked 2nd among it's competitors.  See the top picks in A/V Receivers »
Yamaha RX-V3900

Yamaha RX-V3900

MSRP  $1,899.95    Released  September, 2008
Pros
  • 4 x HDMI inputs + 2 HDMI outputs
  • Internet + network connectivity with Web browser control
  • Anchor Bay VRS Technology + PReP video processing for large displays
Cons
  • Anchor Bay not as good as Silicon Optix HQV Reon-VX in Onkyo and Denon
  • No THX certification
  • No HDMI to HDMI upscaling
ProSCORE
12 reviews
95
Vote! (2 votes)
vote Onkyo TX-NR906 50% vs. vote Yamaha RX-V3900 50%
Yamaha RX-Z7

Yamaha RX-Z7

MSRP  $2,699.95    Released  October, 2008
Pros
  • 8-point automatic calibration
  • Internet + network connectivity with Web browser control
  • Anchor Bay VRS Technology + PReP video processing for large displays
Cons
  • The GUI which appears on TV can be improved. The back speaker terminals dont take 10AWG wire hence bannana pugs/ connectors are required.
  • Not many additional features for the price
  • No album art; a feature found on the RX-V3900
ProSCORE
4 reviews
90
Vote! (2 votes)
vote Onkyo TX-NR906 50% vs. vote Yamaha RX-Z7 50%
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! (2 votes)
vote Onkyo TX-NR906 100% vs. vote Denon AVR-4308CI 0%
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
  • video scaling/processing doesn't apply to HDMI inputs
  • iPod USB connection is inside the front cover
ProSCORE
8 reviews
86
Vote! (1 vote)
vote Onkyo TX-NR906 100% vs. vote Pioneer Elite SC-07 0%

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Comments

1.  avatar scotto said:

I've searched for some time looking for a networking receiver that would not only offer many features, but fit the bill as well. I deduced my findings down to 3 models including: Yamaha 3900, Denon 4308, and the Onkyo TX NR 906. I pulled the trigger on the Onkyo TX NR 906. I just received it this past week, and it gets more impressive every day. Some may have questioned the display as being blocky, but I find it to be very clear and sylish. Way better than the Yamaha 3900. Face it, it's not a LCD screen, and if it would be you could add $3000.00 onto the price tag. I have not set up the networking yet, but what I like about the unit so far is: having a lot of power at 145 watts/channel, easy to find labled connections on the back, being extremely well built and I mean one HEAVY unit, an AL drop down door face, THX II certification, HD radio, and the good overall function of the remote. The remote may have taken a knock by some user(s); however, this individual has absolutely no clue and/or they did not actually make the purchase. I was able to navigate around the remote after about 5 minutes. Very intuitive.

Again, I have only owned this unit for 3 days now, but am already very happy with the Onkyo. I would make the purchase again, and like myself if your looking for a gorgeous, powerful, more than capable unit for a good price this may be it.
Happy Hunting, -Scotto
Oct 18, 2008 1:57pm
2.  avatar jdherman said:

With regard the Con saying their won't be publicly available firmware updates, I decided to ask Onkyo directly. Here's the response I got:

"Jeffery,
At this time there are no firmware updates for the TX-NR906. Should any become available it is based on the needs as to whether the customer can do it or if it needs to be done by the authorized service center.
Bob E."
Dec 16, 2008 2:40pm
3.  avatar Robin Bongers said:

I'm having a hard time getting this unit to communicate with my network. It won't show a server list, although it does show correctly assigned IP numbers. The manual is very thin on this subject, like "Network control enabled / disabled": This allows you to enable / disable network control (no idea what that might be?!?).

Audyssey calibration stops right after the first speaker, with a detection error. Even though this speaker is making itself heard sure enough!

So far, I'm having a great time re-listening all of my music. The sound is awesome, it really makes my Kef XQ40s stand out. But I'm still missing a lot of functionality here...
May 04, 2009 7:17am
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Reviews

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Erik

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September 15, 2008
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
75
negative
mixed
positive
6 pros
2 cons
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Burr-Brown DACs
  • 1080p video uscaling using Silicon Optix HQV Reon-VX
  • Good price when compared to other brands with similar specs and featureset
  • Ethernet connectivity
  • Many fixes over previous generation including lip-synching issues, audio-popping
  • Audyssey Dynamic Volume and Dynamic EQ

Cons

  • No HDMI upscaling
  • Firmware not publicly upgradeable

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scotto

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October 18, 2008
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
100
negative
mixed
positive
7 pros
0 cons
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Burr-Brown DACs
  • 1080p video uscaling using Silicon Optix HQV Reon-VX
  • Good price when compared to other brands with similar specs and featureset
  • Ethernet connectivity
  • Many fixes over previous generation including lip-synching issues, audio-popping
  • Audyssey Dynamic Volume and Dynamic EQ
  • The remote is very nice and easy to use.

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

Comments

"I've searched for some time looking for a networking receiver that would not only offer many features, but fit the bill as well. I deduced my findings down to 3 models including: Yamaha 3900, Denon 4308, and the Onkyo TX NR 906. I pulled the trigger on the Onkyo TX NR 906. I just received it this past week, and it gets more impressive every day. Some may have questioned the display as being blocky, but I find it to be very clear and sylish. Way better than the Yamaha 3900. Face it, it's not a LCD screen, and if it would be you could add $3000.00 onto the price tag. I have not set up the networking yet, but what I like about the unit so far is: having a lot of power at 145 watts/channel, easy to find labled connections on the back, being extremely well built and I mean one HEAVY unit, an AL drop down door face, THX II certification, HD radio, and the good overall function of the remote. The remote may have taken a knock by some user(s); however, this individual has absolutely no clue and/or they did not actually make the purchase. I was able to navigate around the remote after about 5 minutes. Very intuitive.

Again, I have only owned this unit for 3 days now, but am already very happy with the Onkyo. I would make the purchase again, and like myself if your looking for a gorgeous, powerful, more than capable unit for a good price this may be it.
Happy Hunting, -Scotto"
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DPIQ

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January 22, 2009
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
67
negative
mixed
positive
2 pros
1 con
have ithave it
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Good price when compared to other brands with similar specs and featureset
  • Ethernet connectivity

Cons

  • No digital source output to Zone 2 nor 3.

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audiofail

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May 20, 2009
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
100
negative
mixed
positive
4 pros
0 cons

Pros

  • Burr-Brown DACs
  • 1080p video uscaling using Silicon Optix HQV Reon-VX
  • Good price when compared to other brands with similar specs and featureset
  • torroidal transformer

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

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dbenhur

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September 16, 2008
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
100
negative
mixed
positive
3 pros
0 cons

Pros

  • Burr-Brown DACs
  • 1080p video uscaling using Silicon Optix HQV Reon-VX
  • Many fixes over previous generation including lip-synching issues, audio-popping

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

Competitors

dbenhur prefers Onkyo TX-NR906 over Yamaha RX-Z7, Denon AVR-4308CI
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skrisna

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November 29, 2008
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
50
negative
mixed
positive
1 pro
1 con

Pros

  • Burr-Brown DACs

Cons

  • Firmware not publicly upgradeable

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HotBBQ

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November 11, 2008
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
0
negative
mixed
positive
0 pros
2 cons
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

Did not agree with any pros

Cons

  • No HDMI upscaling
  • Firmware not publicly upgradeable

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zipperhead357

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November 11, 2008
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
0
negative
mixed
positive
0 pros
2 cons
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

Did not agree with any pros

Cons

  • No HDMI to Component support
  • Long delays 15+ sec switching between AV inputs

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Robin Bongers

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May 4, 2009
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
0
negative
mixed
positive
0 pros
1 con
have ithave it

Pros

Did not agree with any pros

Cons

  • The manual is very poor on information about the network set-up

Comments

"I'm having a hard time getting this unit to communicate with my network. It won't show a server list, although it does show correctly assigned IP numbers. The manual is very thin on this subject, like "Network control enabled / disabled": This allows you to enable / disable network control (no idea what that might be?!?).

Audyssey calibration stops right after the first speaker, with a detection error. Even though this speaker is making itself heard sure enough!

So far, I'm having a great time re-listening all of my music. The sound is awesome, it really makes my Kef XQ40s stand out. But I'm still missing a lot of functionality here..."
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SM0R3S

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January 24, 2009
approved
reviewer
ProSCORE
100
negative
mixed
positive
1 pro
0 cons
want itwant it
0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • RIHD "Anynet+" support

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

Competitors

SM0R3S prefers Onkyo TX-NR906 over Pioneer Elite SC-07
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