The TX-SR805 uses specific Dolby Digital and DTS codecs to reproduce an enveloping 7.1-Channel surround sound experience. The unit encodes Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital EX, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS, DTS 96/24, DTS-ES Discrete/Matrix, DTS Neo:6, DTS-HD, THX Surround EX, and XM HD Surround.
THX Ultra2 Certified
THX Ultra2 specifications are designed to address the growing needs of the newest generation of home entertainment enthusiasts with smaller home theater environments. THX Ultra2 receivers also feature proprietary THX technologies, which accurately translate movie soundtracks for home theater playback.
AUDYSSEY MultEQ XT
For enhanced room acoustics, Onkyo's exclusive AUDYSSEY MultEQ XT technology is included with the TX-SR805. AUDYSSEY MultEQ is designed to work with home theater systems to create a larger, fuller listening area without distorting the sound.
High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) with 1080p Pass-Through
If you're looking to pump high-definition DVD playback into your HD displays or projectors, the TX-SR805 will do the job. It has a high-bandwidth processor capable of transferring 1080p HD video through the HDMI output. HDMI supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable.
Wide Range Amplifier Technology (WRAT)
It's the Wide Range Amplifier Technology (WRAT) that will fill your room with noise-free, impressively powerful, true-to-life sound. With a broader frequency range and lower harmonic noise entering the signal path, the TX-SR805 is perfectly suited for new high resolution DVD-Audio and SACD formats.
CinemaFILTER Technology
Onkyo's proprietary CinemaFILTER restores the correct tonal balance to movie soundtracks that can otherwise play to edgy and bright over home audio equipment since it's designed for large theaters.
Optimum Gain Control
This receiver has the ability to adjust the gain allowing for less noise contamination especially at lower volumes.
Exceptional Performance
With playback specifications that meet the standards of professionals, the TX-SR805 features a component video output for high-resolution, low-distortion video reproduction, and an optical digital audio output for high-quality audio reproduction.
XM and Sirius Satellite Radio Ready
Simply plug an XM Passport System into the TX-SR805's XM-Ready receiver, and activate the XM (optional) service to start receiving uninterrupted radio programming of your choice. Now, in conjunction with Neural Surround, XM Satellite Radio offers XM HD Surround, which provides 5.1-channel surround sound on selected programming.
Remote Interactive (RI) Interface
Remote Interactive (RI) capability enables you to simply connect your iPod to your receiver through Onkyo's RI Dock option for the iPod (DS-A2). Your iPod effectively becomes another Onkyo component flowing through the TX-SR805.
Color-Coding System
Onkyo takes the guesswork out of the installation process with an easy-to-use surround-sound channel color-coding system.