Onkyo TX-SR607

The Onkyo TX-SR607 is a 7.2-channel AV receiver released in late March 2009 to supercede of the Onkyo TX-SR606. Most notably, it is the first receiver to feature the Dolby ProLogic IIz sound processing format. A step up from the Onkyo TX-SR507, the Onkyo TX-SR607 home theater AV receiver adds ProLogic IIz , and Faroudja DCDI Edge for 1080i upscaling from analog to HDMI. The Onkyo TX-SR607 retails for $600.00 and comes with a 2 year limited warranty.

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Onkyo TX-SR607
MSRP $600.00
Release date April, 2009
Brand Onkyo
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Pros & Cons

ProSCORE
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3 positive
2 mixed
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Can decode dts HD MA and Dolby TrueHD high def audio formats
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First receiver to feature the new Dolby Pro Logic IIz surround sound format
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6 HDMI inputs - including 1 front HDMI
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Upconverts analog video to HDMI with Faroudja DCDi
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Now HD Radio capable
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On-screen remote programming
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Stereo/2 channel sub-woofer output
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Audyssey Dynamic Volume and EQ - previous generation 606 only had EQ
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Only upconverts video to 1080i, not 1080p
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No S-Video
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Lackluster Zone 2 functionality - only analog audio
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Not XM radio ready - Sirius only
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No Ethernet connectivity
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More expensive than previous generation, without many improvements
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Only 2 component video
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Details

In addition, the TX-SR607 AV receiver can receive up to six 1080p-resolution sources via HDMI (Blu-ray, Playstation, HD, etc) and then deliver it to a compatible high-definition display. Plus, the Onkyo TX-SR607 receiver comes equipped with Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Audyssey 2EQ, & Music Optimizer technologies, a front-panel minijack input for connecting to an MP3 player, two component video inputs, five composite video inputs (no S-Video), and three digital audio inputs (two optical, one coaxial). 

Features

  • 7.2 AV Receiver w/90-watts per Channel
  • Faroudja DCDI Edge w/1080i Upscaling
  • WRAT Audio Technology
  • Second Zone Functionality
  • Dolby Digital Plus, TrueHD
  • Dolby DTS-HD Master Audio
  • Dolby ProLogic Iiz
  • Six HDMI Inputs
  • Two Component Video Inputs
  • Five Composite Video Inputs
  • Three Digital Audio Inputs
  • Universal Port
  • Minijack Input
  • AM/FM Radio
  • iPod Ready (Optional)
  • HD Radio Ready (Optional)
  • 2 Year Limited Warranty

Changes since the TX-SR606

  • upgrade to 7.2 channel vs 7.1 channel (dual sub-woofer outputs)
  • Dolby PLIIz surround sound processing (1st receiver to support)
  • Audyssey Dynamic Volume (606 only had dynamic EQ, not dynamic Volume)
  • Drops S-Video (606 had 4 S-Video inputs)
  • adds 2 HDMI inputs including 1 front HDMI (6 total, up from 4)
  • HD Radio ready
  • On Screen Remote Programming

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Buy It

Onkyo TX-SR607

• Onkyo TX-SR607 7.2-Channel A/V Surround Home Theater Receiver (Black)

UPC: 751398008719

EAN: 051398008710

MPN: TXSR607B

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Sony STR-DH800

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Pros
  • 4 HDMI + 3 Component video inputs
  • Sirius compatible
  • Digital Media Port
Cons
  • No front HDMI
  • Fewer HDMI than Onkyo
  • No S-Video inputs
ProSCORE
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Sony STR-DN1000

Sony STR-DN1000

MSRP  $499.99    Released  May, 2009
Pros
  • 4 HDMI inputs
  • upscales standard definition content to full 1080p high definition
  • attractive aesthetics
  • satellite radio ready (requires an add-on)
Cons
  • pretty much the same internal components as the older STR-DG920
  • unattractive and reflective faceplate
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4 reviews
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Yamaha RX-V765

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MSRP  $649.95    Released  February, 2009
Pros
  • attractive aesthetics
  • satellite radio ready
  • iPod compatible
Cons
  • utilizing iPod, Bluetooth, and other functionality requires add-ons sold separately
  • Yamaha sends mixed signals - site reports both 7.2 and 7.1 channel configuration on the same page
  • can't reassign audio inputs
ProSCORE
5 reviews
85
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Pioneer VSX-1019AH

MSRP  $500.00    Released  April, 2009
Pros
  • Analog video upconversion to 1080p over HDMI
  • Full color graphic user interface
  • Improved price-point over previous generation - now MSRP of $500
Cons
  • No network connectivity - no ethernet, WiFi, Internet radio
  • The Manual is very poor, and to date there is no user group or discussion of all the features. Pioneer should do a webinar and teach us how to fully use the system, Why is there so little info on a great system?
  • Not many significant improvements over previous generation 1018AH
ProSCORE
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Yamaha RX-V665

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Pros
  • Improves to 4 HDMI inputs vs. 2 in the previous generation V663
  • Upscales analog video sources to 1080p
  • Dolby TrueHD and dts HD MA audio decoding
Cons
  • No video upconversion to component video
  • No ethernet connectivity
  • Only 2 component video inputs
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Erik

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March 25, 2009
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ProSCORE
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8 pros
7 cons
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Can decode dts HD MA and Dolby TrueHD high def audio formats
  • First receiver to feature the new Dolby Pro Logic IIz surround sound format
  • 6 HDMI inputs - including 1 front HDMI
  • Upconverts analog video to HDMI with Faroudja DCDi
  • Now HD Radio capable
  • On-screen remote programming
  • Stereo/2 channel sub-woofer output
  • Audyssey Dynamic Volume and EQ - previous generation 606 only had EQ

Cons

  • Only upconverts video to 1080i, not 1080p
  • No S-Video
  • Lackluster Zone 2 functionality - only analog audio
  • Not XM radio ready - Sirius only
  • No Ethernet connectivity
  • More expensive than previous generation, without many improvements
  • Only 2 component video

Competitors

Erik prefers Sony STR-DH800 over Onkyo TX-SR607
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high1

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April 10, 2009
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8 pros
6 cons
1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Can decode dts HD MA and Dolby TrueHD high def audio formats
  • First receiver to feature the new Dolby Pro Logic IIz surround sound format
  • 6 HDMI inputs - including 1 front HDMI
  • Upconverts analog video to HDMI with Faroudja DCDi
  • Now HD Radio capable
  • On-screen remote programming
  • Stereo/2 channel sub-woofer output
  • Audyssey Dynamic Volume and EQ - previous generation 606 only had EQ

Cons

  • Only upconverts video to 1080i, not 1080p
  • No S-Video
  • Lackluster Zone 2 functionality - only analog audio
  • Not XM radio ready - Sirius only
  • No Ethernet connectivity
  • More expensive than previous generation, without many improvements

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Fila

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September 21, 2009
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ProSCORE
80
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mixed
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8 pros
2 cons

Pros

  • Can decode dts HD MA and Dolby TrueHD high def audio formats
  • First receiver to feature the new Dolby Pro Logic IIz surround sound format
  • 6 HDMI inputs - including 1 front HDMI
  • Upconverts analog video to HDMI with Faroudja DCDi
  • Now HD Radio capable
  • On-screen remote programming
  • Stereo/2 channel sub-woofer output
  • Audyssey Dynamic Volume and EQ - previous generation 606 only had EQ

Cons

  • Only upconverts video to 1080i, not 1080p
  • No S-Video

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bugalaman

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July 12, 2009
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100
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6 pros
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Pros

  • Can decode dts HD MA and Dolby TrueHD high def audio formats
  • First receiver to feature the new Dolby Pro Logic IIz surround sound format
  • 6 HDMI inputs - including 1 front HDMI
  • Upconverts analog video to HDMI with Faroudja DCDi
  • Now HD Radio capable
  • On-screen remote programming

Cons

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zic

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June 1, 2009
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1 pro
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Can decode dts HD MA and Dolby TrueHD high def audio formats

Cons

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