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Onkyo TX-SR506B Home Theater Receiver (Black)
- Price: $300.00
- No Longer Available
With exceptional surround sound reproduction and three HDMI inputs, the Onkyo TX-SR506 7 x 75W 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver will take your home theater experience to new heights. In the convenience of your own home, you can finally watch your favorite movies come alive. It offers you the same surround sound entertainment value you would expect from a night out at the movies.
It offers HDMI switching, enabling an effortless, high-bandwidth transfer of video and audio signals to the latest HDTV 1080p displays. In addition, Onkyo includes its 192KHz/24-bit audio processing technology to create a wider, more enveloping surround-sound experience. It features built-in Dolby Digital EX, Dolby Pro-Logic IIx, DTS-ES, DTS Neo:6, and DTS 96/24.
Moreover, this receiver presents superb functionality that will be hard to match. Onkyo exclusives like Wide Range Amplifier Technology (WRAT), High Current Power Supply (H.C.P.S.), Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction, Audyssey Dynamics EQ, and Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry offer the cleanest signal on the market. With connectivity to virtually any A/V source or playback component you can imagine, your entertainment choices are endless.- High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) x3
- If you're looking to pump high-definition DVD playback into your HD displays or projectors, this receiver will do the job. It has a high-bandwidth processor capable of transferring 720p/1080i and 1080p through the HDMI output. HDMI supports standard, enhanced, or high-definition video, plus multi-channel digital audio on a single cable.
- 7.1-Channel and Digital Audio Decoding
- This powerful receiver 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 Pro Logic II, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS, DTS 96/24, DTS-ES Discrete/Matrix, DTS Neo:6.
- High Current Power Supply (H.C.P.S.)
- It features a Massive High Power Transformer for audio and video processing, which shields out unwanted magnetic fields. Built with over-sized capacitors capable of delivering breathtaking headroom, with an outstanding audio signal-to-noise.
- Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction
- For enhanced room acoustics, Onkyo's Audyssey 2EQ Room Correction technology is included with this unit. It is designed to work with home theater systems to create a larger, fuller listening area without distorting the sound.
- Audyssey Dynamic EQ
- When the output volume is adjusted, this feature selects the best possible frequency response and surround sound levels with minimal audio distortion.
- 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, it is perfectly suited for new high resolution DVD-Audio and SACD formats.
- Optimum Gain Control
- This receiver has the ability to adjust the gain allowing for less noise contamination especially at lower volumes.
- 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.
- Bi-Amping Capabilities
- This receiver offers Bi-Amping capabilities for high-impact movies and music. It's capable of reproducing a more powerful, dynamic sound field for 2-channel music and movie sound effects.
- Exceptional Performance
- With playback specifications that meet the standards of professionals, it features component video outputs for high-resolution low-distortion video reproduction.
- 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-SR506.
- Multi-Room Capabilities
- With Powered Zone 2 and a Zone 2 line output, this unit is capable of reproducing surround sound entertainment in your main room while you play back a completely different stereo source in a second zone.
- Color-Coding System
- Onkyo takes the guesswork out of the installation process with an easy-to-use surround-sound channel color-coding system.
| Amplifier | |
|---|---|
| Surround RMS Power | 75W per channel x 7, into 8 ohms |
| Stereo RMS Power | 100W per channel x 2, into 6 ohms |
| THD (Rated Power) | 0.08% |
| No. of Channels | 7.1 |
| Audio Processing | |
|---|---|
| Dolby Digital | Yes |
| Dolby Digital EX | Yes |
| Dolby Pro Logic II | Yes |
| DTS | Yes |
| DTS ES | Yes |
| DTS Neo:6 | Yes |
| THX Surround EX | No |
| THX Certified | No |
| Convenience | |
|---|---|
| Speaker Selector | Yes |
| Multi Room/Source | Yes |
| AM/FM Tuner | Yes, 40 Presets |
| FM Sensitivity | Not Specified By Manufacturer |
| Remote Control | Yes |
| Input |
Front-Panel Composite A/V: - RCA x1 Analog Audio: - RCA x4 Optical Digital Audio: - x2 Coaxial Digital Audio: - RCA x2 S-Video: - x3 Composite Video: - RCA x4 Component Video: - RCA x2 HDMI: - x3 7.1-Channel Audio: - RCA x1 FM Antenna: - Coaxial x1 AM Loop Antenna: - x1 |
| Output |
Analog Audio: - RCA x2 Composite: - RCA x2 S-Video: - x2 Component: - RCA x1 HDMI: - x1 Subwoofer Pre: - RCA x1 Headphone: - 1/4" Phone Plug |
| Other Ports | RI In: - x1 |
| Video Input Conversion | No |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Power Requirements | 120VAC, 60Hz |
| Power Consumption | 4.9 A |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 17.1 x 5.8 x 14.8" (435 x 149.6 x 379.2mm) |
| Weight | 26.9 lbs (12.2kg) |
| Color | Black |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 12 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Good audio (12)
- Good power output (11)
- Easy to set up (10)
- Simple controls (10)
- Durable (5)
Cons
Best Uses
- Home theater (10)
- Basic systems (7)
- Large rooms (6)
- Smaller rooms / apartments (6)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Audiophile (10), Tech savvy (7), Practical (6), Professional (4)
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Pros
- Accurate Controls
- Clean Sound
- Durable
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Power
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Onkyo TX-SR506B Home Theater Receiver (Black):
I use this on daily basis...it always brings all,my Dvd's,cd's and tv to life.
You can't go wrong with any onkyo product.
I would recomend this to family, friends and even people I didn't like.
Great price and quality, easy set up and intuitive remote control.
My last several recievers have been onkyo and all of them still work, one in the office, one in the Bedroom & the oldest (20 years plus) in the garage.
Pros
- Clean Sound
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Power
Cons
Best Uses
- Basic Systems
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Onkyo TX-SR506B Home Theater Receiver (Black):
The unit has an excellent balance of features for the price, and the sound is excellent. Onkyo has a reputation of using top quality components in the amplifier chain, and this inexpensive unit is no exception. My only complaint is the heat this unit puts out. I've owned many a receiver in my lifetime and this is the hottest by far. To me, heat = inefficiency. It does limit my considerations for placing in a cabinet. And the remote is clunky. To those who complain about the lack of inputs, for shame! This unit has way more bang for buck than any I've seen.
Pros
- Clean Sound
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Power
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Theater
- Larger Rooms
Comments about Onkyo TX-SR506B Home Theater Receiver (Black):
Straightforward set up, great sound and all the needed features.
Pros
- Accurate Controls
- Clean Sound
- Durable
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Power
Cons
Best Uses
- Basic Systems
- Home Theater
Comments about Onkyo TX-SR506B Home Theater Receiver (Black):
Great product for the money.Works well with Bose speakers.Easily hook up a subwoofer.Easy to set up.
Pros
- Accurate Controls
- Clean Sound
- Durable
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Power
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Theater
- Larger Rooms
Comments about Onkyo TX-SR506B Home Theater Receiver (Black):
Ordered this receiver to replace a "sleeping" Akai one that would rarely awake. After seeing this model as a Consumer Reports selection, found a great buy on it here [...]It performs great and with cheapo rabbit ears picks up fringe area FM stations handily.
Pros
- Accurate Controls
- Clean Sound
- Durable
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Power
Cons
Best Uses
- Audiophiles
- Basic Systems
- Home Theater
- Larger Rooms
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Onkyo TX-SR506B Home Theater Receiver (Black):
I used the product to hook up to my Samsung HD television, satellite receiver, and Sony blu-ray player, and two speakers from the 80s.I don't own a subwoofer. Simple to hook up. Only thing not great is on the remote, you just have to remember to push one button before another. Overall, this is a great product and I would recommend to a friend.
Pros
- Accurate Controls
- Clean Sound
- Good Power
Cons
- Remote
Best Uses
- Basic Systems
- Home Theater
- Larger Rooms
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Onkyo TX-SR506B Home Theater Receiver (Black):
I bought this receiver as a Christmas gift for my parents. So far everything seems to be working fine. The sound quality is fantastic and there are plenty of inputs for whatever equipment they get in the future. I'm a little disapointed inthe remote, as you have to put it back in "receiver" mode whenever you select a different input. I suppose this was done as a convenience so you can control a device the moment you select it. My parents find this quite confusing. Other than that this is a tremendous value.
Pros
- Accurate Controls
- Clean Sound
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Power
Cons
- none so far
Best Uses
- Basic Systems
- Home Theater
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Onkyo TX-SR506B Home Theater Receiver (Black):
[...] I like that.This receiver is super easy to set up especially when using the Audysses EQ mic. Just be quiet ! Lots of clean power. Many inputs for my simple theater setup. Lots of choices for surround. Quality build. The only warning is that this receiver does not pass audio along with video on HDMI. If connecting a dvd player via HDMI, you must use additional connection for audio. Other than that, this is a great deal for those with a rather simple theater setup with 4-5 components. Don't hesitate if this is in your price range.
Pros
- Accurate Controls
- Automatic set up GREAT
- Clean Sound
- Easy To Set Up
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Basic Systems
- Home Theater
Comments about Onkyo TX-SR506B Home Theater Receiver (Black):
Like other reviews on here, I am very impressed with this receiver. I am not a total audiophile, so the automatic set up was my favorite feature. It really brought the sound out of my speakers which I probably would not have taken the time to do if the set up was only manual. Plenty of power for my 16x16 room. The remote is programmable, but like others it is a bit cumbersome to use for all of your equipment. Nice to have as an extra, but I still use all of the original remotes. Nice display and plenty of connections for my HDMI TV, Satellite, and DVD player. Great amp for the money.
Pros
- Accurate Controls
- Clean Sound
- Durable
- Good Power
Cons
Best Uses
- Audiophiles
- Home Theater
- Larger Rooms
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Onkyo TX-SR506B Home Theater Receiver (Black):
Overall, it's a great product. This has many features that you must pay for in top quality receivers. This receiver replaced a model from 2001. Back then I couldn't afford having DTS-ES or Dolby Digital EX standard. Some models back then cost in upwards of $3,800. How times have changed. This TX-SR506 has the ability to create balanced sound thanks to the set up with Audyssey. The sound is warm and inviting. I have 7.1 speakers set up and even though this is a budget model, it doesn't bring budget sound. What an upgrade. Even though I did buy one that has DTS-Master Audio HD or Dolby HD Audio, I am completely happy with this product. Set up was fairly easy, but you may need to reference the manual. Have have played DTS-ES 6.1 matrix and discrete audio DVD's and Blu-Ray material. Blu-Ray material was output using x.v.Color at 24fps at 1920 x 1080 progressive scan. Please note that the audio is passed through the receiver to the TV for audio output. This model only handles the video portion. It's not a big deal to me. I still use fiber optic. I prefer this. Also, if you would like a source for high quality cables are a fair price, google monoprice and you'll see what I'm talking about. Over all, I really love this receiver and I know this will be the first of many purchases I make from Onkyo. They are higher end products and you won't be let down. Like they say, This is what "intuitive" sounds like.
Pros
- Accurate Controls
- Clean Sound
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Power
Cons
Best Uses
- Home Theater
Comments about Onkyo TX-SR506B Home Theater Receiver (Black):
I thought the reciever was very easy to set up. It sounds great and I love the fact that it can adjust the balance and level of the speakers itself. Only dissapointment was to find out during setup that the audio to the sound system could not be done through the HDMI cable.
Pros
- Accurate Controls
- Clean Sound
- Easy To Set Up
- Good Power
Cons
Best Uses
- Basic Systems
- Home Theater
- Larger Rooms
- Smaller Rooms
Comments about Onkyo TX-SR506B Home Theater Receiver (Black):
Apparently receiver technology has advanced in the last 10 years. I am very pleased with the performance of this receiver that I bought to replace an old Sony that died after 10 years.
The sound is great and teh set up was easy and it worked.
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- AM Loop Antenna
- FM Wire Antenna
- Power Plug Adapter
- Speaker Setup Microphone
- Speaker Cable Labels
- 2-Year Parts & Labor Warranty
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