Onkyo TX-NR809 THX Certified 7.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver (Black) On Sale

Onkyo TX-NR809 THX Certified 7.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver (Black) On Sale

Title : Onkyo TX-NR809 THX Certified 7.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver (Black)
ASIN : B00505F01E

Features :

• 135 W/Ch, 8 ohms, 20 Hz20 kHz, 0.08, 2 channels driven, FTC
• 8 HDMI Inputs and 2 Outputs with support for 3D and Audio Return Channel; Network Capability
• Direct Digital Connection of iPod/iPhone via Front & rear USB ports
• 135 W/Ch (8 ohms, 20 Hz?20 kHz, 0.08%, 2 channels driven, FTC) 145 W/Ch (8 ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7%, 2 channels driven, FTC)
• 8 HDMI Inputs and 2 Outputs with support for 3D and Audio Return Channel

Review

The 809 is worth the upgrade...
Onkyo TX-NR809 THX Certified 7.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver (Black)

Ownership - Day 10
I upgraded from an Onkyo TX-SR606 which I owned for about 3 years. I loved my 606 so I figured why not stick with what I know/like (Onkyo). I know about all of the problems people had with the 808 and Onkyo has stood by their product and honoring repairs even though a product may be out of warranty.

I have now had an opportunity to check out all of the bells and whistles of this receiver.

Setup - 5/5, very easy if you have had any experience in the past with any receiver (highly suggest banana plugs and 14 or 12 gauge speaker wire). The included calibration microphone really makes things easy - plug in the mic and the receiver will automatically switch to the onscreen GUI for speaker setup and calibration. Once the setup detects which speakers you have hooked up you can then setup...

Review

Incredible sound!
I've had the previous generation 808 for several months, but had the need for a second receiver and wanted one I was already familiar with. Quite simply, I'm amazed at the sound quality of the 809. All music and movies sound much, much better - and the 808 is no slouch. The sound is richer, fuller and more balanced for all audio files - hi def files on my server, but also streaming music at low bit rates. Surround sound decoding and balance for movies is much improved and really adds to the "you are there" experience. The 809 helped me greatly with one of my major problems - subwoofers that don't have a lot of bark when Bruce Willis blows away the bad guys. Subs now sound much deeper and finally shake the floor and the only difference in my system is the 809. Onkyo has obviously put a lot of work into improving the audio processing technologies. GUIs are better - especially for the net function/button. I literally couldn't pull myself away from the 809 for hours after I set it up - I...
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Rating : 137