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Onkyo TX-SR876

The Onkyo TX-SR876 is a 7.1 channel A/V receiver with THX Ultra2 Plus certification expected to be released September 9, 2008 for a retail price of $1799.99. This receiver supercedes the 2007's popular Onkyo TX-SR875. This receiver features 4 x HDMI 1.3a inputs, high-definition audio decoding of DTS HD-MA and Dolby TrueHD, and video upscaling to 1080p, using it's built-in Silicon Optix HQV Reon-VX chipset. It features 140 Watts / channel of power in 8 Ohms at 0.05% THD. Notably, the TX-SR876 adds Audyssey's Dynamic EQ and Dynamic Volume audio processing to achieve fuller sound at lower listening levels while keeping listening levels steady (for loud TV commercials for example). This processing was not present in the previous generation TX-SR875.  It also adds the HD Radio that was available only on the top-line TX-SR905 from last year.

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Onkyo TX-SR876 1
MSRP $1,599.00
Release date September, 2008
Brand Onkyo
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Pros & Cons

ProSCORE
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88
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1 negative

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Pros:
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Silicon Optix Reon HQV-50 Video Scaler
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Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Dynamic EQ, and Auto Setup
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Output Any Video Signal in 1080P (via HDMI output)
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High Current Power
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2 HDMI Outputs
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THX Ultra 2 PLUS Certified
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Newest HD Audio and Video Processing
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Burr-Brown DAC (digital to analog converters)
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Bridgeable and bi-ampable front speakers
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ISF Video Calibration for individual inputs
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7.1 pre-outs
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HQV Reon VX chip
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No USB ports
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Only 4 HDMI Inputs
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Features

  • 7.1 channel a/v receiver with THX Ultra2 Plus certification
  • 140 Watts / channel into 8 Ohms @ 0.05% THD
  • 4 x HDMI 1.3a inputs with audio processing
  • decodes high-definition audio (dts HD-MA, Dolby TrueHD)
  • Audyssey Dynamic Volume
  • Audyssey Dynamic EQ
  • 1080p video uscaling using Silicon Optix HQV Reon-VX
  • 7.1 analog pre-outs
  • bridgeable or bimampable fronts speakers by reassigning rear-surrounds to front
  • 3 zone/3 source output (no video to 3rd zone)
  • price: $1799
  • release: September 2008

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Buy It

Onkyo TX-SR876 | Black

• Onkyo TX-SR876 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver (Black)

UPC: 751398008337

EAN: 051398008338

MPN: TX-SR876B

Onkyo TX-SR876 | Silver

• Onkyo TX-SR876 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver (Silver)

• Onkyo TX-SR876 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver (Silver)

UPC: 751398008344

EAN: 751398008344

MPN: TX-SR876S

Competitors

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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
13 reviews
95
Vote! (3 votes)
vote Onkyo TX-SR876 33% vs. vote Yamaha RX-V3900 67%
Denon AVR-3808CI

Denon AVR-3808CI

MSRP  $1,599.00    Released  July, 2007
Pros
  • All video sources switched to the HDMI output
  • Includes 4 HDMI 1.3a inputs
  • USB 2.0 ports and Ethernet connectivity
Cons
  • Cannot upconvert 1080p component video to the HDMI output
  • Poor 1080i deinterlacing (HDMI 1080i to 1080p conversion)
  • Expensive compared to Onkyo competition
ProSCORE
12 reviews
84
Vote! (4 votes)
vote Onkyo TX-SR876 75% vs. vote Denon AVR-3808CI 25%
Pioneer Elite VSX-94TXH

Pioneer Elite VSX-94TXH

MSRP  $1,600.00    Released  August, 2007
Pros
  • LAN / Internet streaming
  • Send room acoustic data to your PC over RS-232
  • Upscaling using Faroudja chip to 1080p over HDMI
  • Advanced MCACC system /w full phase control
  • Looks great; nice build quality
Cons
  • Lackluster UI compared to competitors
ProSCORE
18 reviews
88
Vote! (2 votes)
vote Onkyo TX-SR876 100% vs. vote Pioneer Elite VSX-94TXH 0%
Onkyo TX-SR875

Onkyo TX-SR875

MSRP  $1,699.00    Released  July, 2007
Pros
  • Reon-VX HQV video processing (1080p)
  • Upscales all video sources to 1080p/HDMI
  • Supports bi-amplification and bridged operation
Cons
  • No tweaking of the REON processor except to disable xvYCC
  • Problems with HDMI handshaking with some video sources
  • Automated Audyssey setup required some manual tweaking for acceptable results
ProSCORE
24 reviews
85
Vote! (3 votes)
vote Onkyo TX-SR876 100% vs. vote Onkyo TX-SR875 0%
Yamaha RX-V1900

Yamaha RX-V1900

MSRP  $1,399.95    Released  September, 2008
Pros
  • 8-point automatic calibration
  • HD Radio
  • 4 x HDMI 1.3a inputs
Cons
  • No HDMI scaling
  • focus on what's important to your needs and don't compare apples to oranges.
  • Not much improved over pre-decessor; nor much better features for the price compared to RX-V663
ProSCORE
6 reviews
85
Vote! (0 votes)
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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! (2 votes)
vote Onkyo TX-SR876 100% vs. vote Yamaha RX-V3800 0%
Sony STR-DA5300ES

Sony STR-DA5300ES

MSRP  $1,699.00    Released  September, 2007
Pros
  • 6 HDMI 1.3a inputs (most competitors have only 4)
  • Includes 2 remotes - one advanced, one simple
  • Excellent graphical user interface
Cons
  • Doesn't upscale lower resolution HDMI sources to 1080p
  • Reon HQV chip is better than the Faroudja DCDi
  • No network streaming functionality
ProSCORE
10 reviews
81
Vote! (3 votes)
vote Onkyo TX-SR876 100% vs. vote Sony STR-DA5300ES 0%
Sony STR-DA5400ES

Sony STR-DA5400ES

MSRP  $1,999.99    Released  --
Pros
  • cat5e for streaming high definition content to another room
  • fairly high powered - 120W per channel
  • 6 hdmi inputs, 2 outputs
  • analog signals are upscaled to 1080i
Cons
  • video over Ethernet requires adapter sold separately
  • low definition HDMI signals aren't upscaled
ProSCORE
2 reviews
62
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vote Onkyo TX-SR876 100% vs. vote Sony STR-DA5400ES 0%

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Comments

1.  avatar Ronman79 said:

I plan to purchase one of these within the next month. I'm waiting on my check from Sony, on a buyback of the STR-DA5300ES. We couldn't seem to get all the kinks worked out, but kudos to Sony's customer support.
Aug 14, 2008 11:34pm
2.  avatar HotBBQ said:

It looks like this is ~$100 more than the Sony 4400ES. Is the Onkyo a better deal at this price?
Aug 22, 2008 11:26am
3.  avatar Ronman79 said:

Well, the 4400ES is essentially the same thing as the 5300ES. Hopefully, the issues will be taken care of. But, I think I'm moving on. The Onkyo does have less HDMI inputs, but....it has great THX features, ISF Video calibration for individual inputs, more power, and better video upscaling with the HQV Reon. I think it's a better deal.
Aug 24, 2008 1:26am
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dbenhur

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December 14, 2008
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ProSCORE
100
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6 pros
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1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Silicon Optix Reon HQV-50 Video Scaler
  • Output Any Video Signal in 1080P (via HDMI output)
  • High Current Power
  • THX Ultra 2 PLUS Certified
  • Burr-Brown DAC (digital to analog converters)
  • Bridgeable and bi-ampable front speakers

Cons

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Ronman79

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August 22, 2009
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ProSCORE
82
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9 pros
2 cons
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Pros

  • Silicon Optix Reon HQV-50 Video Scaler
  • Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Dynamic EQ, and Auto Setup
  • Output Any Video Signal in 1080P (via HDMI output)
  • High Current Power
  • 2 HDMI Outputs
  • THX Ultra 2 PLUS Certified
  • Newest HD Audio and Video Processing
  • Burr-Brown DAC (digital to analog converters)
  • ISF Video Calibration for individual inputs

Cons

  • No USB ports
  • Only 4 HDMI Inputs

Comments

"I plan to purchase one of these within the next month. I'm waiting on my check from Sony, on a buyback of the STR-DA5300ES. We couldn't seem to get all the kinks worked out, but kudos to Sony's customer support."
"Well, the 4400ES is essentially the same thing as the 5300ES. Hopefully, the issues will be taken care of. But, I think I'm moving on. The Onkyo does have less HDMI inputs, but....it has great THX features, ISF Video calibration for individual inputs, more power, and better video upscaling with the HQV Reon. I think it's a better deal."

Competitors

Ronman79 prefers Onkyo TX-SR876 over Onkyo TX-SR875, Denon AVR-3808CI, Sony STR-DA5300ES
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rseoane

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November 8, 2009
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ProSCORE
100
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10 pros
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Pros

  • Silicon Optix Reon HQV-50 Video Scaler
  • Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Dynamic EQ, and Auto Setup
  • Output Any Video Signal in 1080P (via HDMI output)
  • High Current Power
  • THX Ultra 2 PLUS Certified
  • Newest HD Audio and Video Processing
  • Burr-Brown DAC (digital to analog converters)
  • Bridgeable and bi-ampable front speakers
  • ISF Video Calibration for individual inputs
  • HQV Reon VX chip

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

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Erik

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August 15, 2008
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ProSCORE
89
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8 pros
1 con

Pros

  • Silicon Optix Reon HQV-50 Video Scaler
  • Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Dynamic EQ, and Auto Setup
  • Output Any Video Signal in 1080P (via HDMI output)
  • High Current Power
  • 2 HDMI Outputs
  • Newest HD Audio and Video Processing
  • Bridgeable and bi-ampable front speakers
  • 7.1 pre-outs

Cons

  • Only 4 HDMI Inputs

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HotBBQ

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August 22, 2008
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ProSCORE
100
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4 pros
0 cons
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Pros

  • Silicon Optix Reon HQV-50 Video Scaler
  • Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Dynamic EQ, and Auto Setup
  • Output Any Video Signal in 1080P (via HDMI output)
  • 2 HDMI Outputs

Cons

Did not agree with any cons

Comments

"It looks like this is ~$100 more than the Sony 4400ES. Is the Onkyo a better deal at this price?"

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distobj

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August 15, 2008
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ProSCORE
50
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1 pro
1 con
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

  • Audyssey Dynamic Volume, Dynamic EQ, and Auto Setup

Cons

  • Only 4 HDMI Inputs

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cnygaard

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September 27, 2008
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0 pros
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0 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

Pros

Did not agree with any pros

Cons

  • No USB ports

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