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Note: This receiver will be superceded by the Onkyo TX-SR606 scheduled to come out in the Summer of 2008.
The Onkyo TX-SR605 is a 7.1 channel receiver supporting HDMI 1.3a (2 inputs/1 output) for a very affordable MSRP of $499. It also includes 3 component, and 5 S-Video/composite that are transcoded and output to the HDMI output, simplifying your setup with all video and audio signals coming out of a single HDMI cable. This receiver was highly anticipated by gaming and A/V enthusiasts for its excellent lineup of specs (especially the HDMI support) and its low suggested retail price.
MSRP $499.00
Release date May, 2007
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Features
- Full A/V Processing via HDMI 1.3a with Upconversion (2 in 1 out)
- HDMI Deep Color Capable (36bit)
- Component Video Upconversion and HDTV-Capable (50 MHZ) Video Switching (3 in 1 out) Faroudja DCDi
- 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, TrueHD
- DTS Decoder - DTS, ES, NEO6, 96/24, HD Master Audio
- S-Video (5 in 2 out)
- Digital Audio IN (OPT/COAX) 3/3
- Composite Video (5 in/2 out)
- Power 90W/Ch
- Powered Zone 2 and Zone 2 Line-Out
- Bi-Amp Capable
- XM and Sirius ports
- XM HD Surround Sound through Neural Surround
Consider an upgrade to the Onkyo TX-SR705 ($720) with 3 HDMI inputs, 100 W / channel, and THX Select2 certification. The new line-up of Onkyo receivers is led by the TX-NR905 was first released in mid-August 2007.
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Onkyo TX-SR605 | Black
• Onkyo TX-SR605 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver (Black)
UPC: 051398007584
EAN: 751398007583
MPN: TXSR605
Onkyo TX-SR605 | Silver
• Onkyo TX-SR605S 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver (Silver)
UPC: 751398007590
EAN: 0605010820077
MPN: TXSR605S
Competitors
Onkyo TX-SR605 is ranked 6th among it's competitors.
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MSRP $749.00
Released October, 2007
Pros
- Analog to HDMI up conversion
- Independent volume-level settings /w memory for each audio source
- Great build quality
Cons
- No HD audio decoding (ie. Dolby TrueHD or dts MA)
- Horrible user interface and documentation
- horrible user documentation
Onkyo TX-SR605
0%
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Denon AVR-888
100%
MSRP $550.00
Released February, 2008
Pros
- Excellent price - look for it for less than $500
- High-definition audio decoding/processing: TrueHD, HD-MA, raw LPCM
- Video transcoding/upconversion to HDMI and component
Cons
- Only 2 HDMI inputs - competition has 4
- Does not pass BTB or WTW. However this is the case w/ all Yammie receivers currently out & hoped to be fixed w/ a firmware update.
- no USB input, so NO firmware update.
Onkyo TX-SR605
33%
vs.
Yamaha RX-V663
67%
MSRP $500.00
Released March, 2007
Onkyo TX-SR605
50%
vs.
Yamaha RX-V661
50%
MSRP $549.00
Released October, 2007
Pros
- HDMI 1.3a inputs/outputs with deep color
- 9 band grahphic EQ/channel
- Audio over HDMI
- Component video up-conversion
Cons
- No up-conversion to HDMI
- No high-def audio - TrueHD or DTS-HD MA
Onkyo TX-SR605
50%
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Denon AVR-788
50%
MSRP $550.00
Released --
Pros
- Budget receiver with HD switching
- Automatic calibration
Cons
- Doesn't support the newer HDMI 1.3 standard
- No OSD over HDMI
- No upconversion of analog signal to HDMI
Onkyo TX-SR605
50%
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Yamaha HTR-6060
50%
MSRP $650.00
Released --
Pros
- Upconverts video sources to HDMI
- 110 Watts of power per channel
- THX certified
Cons
- No audio over HDMI
- No support for high-def audio - TrueHD or DTS-HD
- More expensive than the TX-SR605 for a similar feature set
Onkyo TX-SR605
50%
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Pioneer Elite VSX-80TXV
50%
MSRP $500.00
Released July, 2007
Pros
- Transcodes analog video sources to HDMI
- HDMI inputs pass-through 1080p video
- Good value receiver with plenty of features at a good price
Cons
- Doesn't decode TrueHD or DTS-MA digital audio
- Unintuitive setup
- No second zone audio
Onkyo TX-SR605
100%
vs.
Sony STR-DG910
0%
MSRP $400.00
Released May, 2007
Pros
- High-definition audio decoding including DTS HD-MA and TrueHD
- 1080p video support as pass-through
- 4 HDMI 1.3a inputs
Cons
- No transcoding of analog video sources to the HDMI output
- Clunky remote
- Manual says you can't use an HDMI-to-DVI cable to your TV.
Onkyo TX-SR605
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Sony STR-DG820
Reviews
March 17, 2008
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Great price for its specs/feature
(MSRP $499, JR.com listed at $399)
- HDMI switching and transcoding
- High-def audio support - both TrueHD and DTS-HD MA
- Bi-amp capable
- Supports audio over HDMI
- Automatic speaker calibration
- Faroudja DCDi video upconversion to component video
- XM and Sirius ready
- Easy to use On-Screen Display (OSD) through all video outputs
- Remote control can control 5 of your devices and is easy to use
- HDMI 1.3a
- 2-year warranty
Cons
- Could use more than 2 HDMI inputs
- 1080i component video gets downconverted to 720p when transcoded to HDMI
- Small front display
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December 6, 2007
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Great price for its specs/feature
(MSRP $499, JR.com listed at $399)
- HDMI switching and transcoding
- High-def audio support - both TrueHD and DTS-HD MA
- Bi-amp capable
- Supports audio over HDMI
- Automatic speaker calibration
- Faroudja DCDi video upconversion to component video
- XM and Sirius ready
Cons
- Could use more than 2 HDMI inputs
- 1080i component video gets downconverted to 720p when transcoded to HDMI
- No video upconversion (only transcoding to HDMI/component)
- Analog-to-digital video conversion could be better
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February 22, 2008
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Great price for its specs/feature
(MSRP $499, JR.com listed at $399)
- HDMI switching and transcoding
- High-def audio support - both TrueHD and DTS-HD MA
- Bi-amp capable
- Supports audio over HDMI
- Automatic speaker calibration
- Faroudja DCDi video upconversion to component video
Cons
- Could use more than 2 HDMI inputs
- 1080i component video gets downconverted to 720p when transcoded to HDMI
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.
Pros
- Great price for its specs/feature
(MSRP $499, JR.com listed at $399)
- HDMI switching and transcoding
Cons
- No video upconversion (only transcoding to HDMI/component)
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August 11, 2009
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Pros
- High-def audio support - both TrueHD and DTS-HD MA
- Bi-amp capable
- Supports audio over HDMI
- Automatic speaker calibration
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April 12, 2008
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- Could use more than 2 HDMI inputs
- 1080i component video gets downconverted to 720p when transcoded to HDMI
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February 3, 2008
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- Great price for its specs/feature
(MSRP $499, JR.com listed at $399)
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January 30, 2008
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- Could use more than 2 HDMI inputs
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