Onkyo TX-SR505

The Onkyo TX-SR505 is the entry model of their 2007 lineup of 7.1 channel A/V receivers with 75 Watts per channel that includes HDMI, and component video switching. There are 2 HDMI 1.3a pass-trough inputs supporting 1080p. There are also 3 component video inputs with 50 MHz bandwidth able to display 1080i and 720p video signals. This model does not support upconversion of video sources to either HDMI or component video outputs, and also requires a separate hookup for the audio portion of HDMI sources.

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Onkyo TX-SR505
MSRP $299.00
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Good price ($299)
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Supports HDMI (x2) and Component (x3) switching
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No video upconversion to either component or HDMI
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HDMI pass-through does not support audio, therefore requires separate audio hookup
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The Audyssey 2EQ Room Acoustics Correction does not work if one is operating at 5.1 vs.7.1
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Details

The TX-SR505 features 2 optical and 2 coaxial digital inputs along with 5 RCA stereo inputs. There are 7 sets of binding post speaker connector terminals for hooking up your 7 amplified speaker channels. This receiver also support up to two zones of stereo (A-B) with spring-clip connector terminals for Zone B.

TX-SR505 Details

  • HDMI 1.3 Video Pass Through (2 in 1 out)
  • HDMI Deep Color Capable (36bit)
  • Component Video HDTV-Capable (50 MHZ) Video Switching (3 in 1 out)
  • WRAT/ Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry/ Non-Scaling Configuration/ A-Form Listening Mode Memory/ RI
  • Audyssey 2EQ Room Acoustics Correction
  • 7.1 Multichannel Inputs for PCM Delivery of Hi-Def Audio Sources
  • DOLBY Decoder - PLIIx, DD, DD-EX
  • DTS Decoder - DTS, ES, NEO:6, 96/24
  • S-Video (3 in 1 out)
  • Digital Audio IN (OPT/COAX) 2/2
  • Composite (4 in 1 out)
  • Power 75W/Ch

Available in black and silver.

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Denon AVR-588

Denon AVR-588

MSRP  $350.00    Released  --

Easy to set up and tweak settings Great sound quality even with 75 watts/ch. 2 HDMI inputs (video only) Assignable digital audio inputs (2 optical and 2 coaxial) Comprehensive remote control Clean looks Good value for price

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Comments

1.  avatar roachx said:

This is a great A/V receiver for the price. I picked it up off ebay for around $250. The Audyssey 2EQ offers one of the best auto-calibration processes in this price range and WORKS PERFECTLY with a 5.1 setup.
Dec 26, 2007 2:51pm
2.  avatar peat said:

Check out the Onkyo refurbished deals at http://shoponkyo.com/ -- shipped with a 1 year warranty for $170! The 505 is being phased out, so now (mid-2008) is a great time to get one.
Apr 24, 2008 8:24pm
3.  avatar Erik said:

I agree, it's a good time to buy a previous gen Onkyo. eCost has it for $150:

http://www.ecost.com/Detail.aspx?EDP=38513098
Apr 24, 2008 9:53pm
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dkry

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May 19, 2008
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Pros

  • Good price ($299)
  • Supports HDMI (x2) and Component (x3) switching

Cons

  • No video upconversion to either component or HDMI
  • HDMI pass-through does not support audio, therefore requires separate audio hookup

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ddkrys

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May 19, 2008
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Pros

  • Good price ($299)
  • Supports HDMI (x2) and Component (x3) switching

Cons

  • No video upconversion to either component or HDMI
  • HDMI pass-through does not support audio, therefore requires separate audio hookup

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derousse

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May 15, 2008
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Pros

  • Good price ($299)
  • Supports HDMI (x2) and Component (x3) switching

Cons

  • No video upconversion to either component or HDMI
  • HDMI pass-through does not support audio, therefore requires separate audio hookup

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Erik

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May 14, 2007
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2 pros
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Pros

  • Good price ($299)
  • Supports HDMI (x2) and Component (x3) switching

Cons

  • No video upconversion to either component or HDMI
  • HDMI pass-through does not support audio, therefore requires separate audio hookup

Comments

"I agree, it's a good time to buy a previous gen Onkyo. eCost has it for $150:

http://www.ecost.com/Detail.aspx?EDP=38513098"
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Pros

  • Good price ($299)

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"Check out the Onkyo refurbished deals at http://shoponkyo.com/ -- shipped with a 1 year warranty for $170! The 505 is being phased out, so now (mid-2008) is a great time to get one."
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TX, SR, 505, TXSR, SR505, TXSR505