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Onkyo TX-SR706B Home Theater Receiver (Black)

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Product Highlights

  • HDMI x4 Switching
  • 1080p Upscaling
  • High Current Power Supply (H.C.P.S.)
  • HD-Component
  • Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD
  • AUDYSSEY MultEQ
  • 32-Bit DSP
  • WRAT
  • XM/Sirius-Ready
  • Bi-Amp Capability
 

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With exceptional surround-sound reproduction, HDMI switching, and 1080p upconversion, the Onkyo TX-SR706 THX Select2 7 x 100W 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver will take your home theater experience to new heights. This high-end receiver offers you the same surround sound entertainment and HD value you would expect from a night out at the movies. It features four HDMI inputs, 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, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-ES, DTS Neo:6, DTS 96/24, DTS-HD, and THX Ultra2.

Moreover, this receiver presents superb functionality that will be hard to match. Onkyo exclusives like High Current Power Supply (H.C.P.S.), two Aureus DSP chips, Dual Push-Pull Amplification, Wide Range Amplifier Technology (WRAT), AUDYSSEY MultEQ Room Correction, and Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry offer the cleanest signal on the market. With multi-room outputs, XM and Sirius satellite radio capabilities, and connectivity to virtually any A/V source or playback component you can imagine, your entertainment choices are endless.

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.
Three-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry
Three-stage inverted Darlington circuitry helps reduce distortion at the output stage. In conjunction with Push-Pull Amplification, this receiver realizes a highly efficient drive capability.
7.1-Channel and Digital Audio Decoding
This unit 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, and DTS-HD.
THX Select2 Certified
THX Select2 specifications are designed to address the growing needs of the newest generation of home entertainment enthusiasts with smaller home theater environments. THX Select2 receivers also feature proprietary THX technologies, which accurately translate movie soundtracks for home theater playback. THX Loudness Plus, improves how you experience movies at lower volume levels. To counteract the loss or distortion of ambient and bass sounds at lower volumes.
Audyssey MultEQ
For enhanced room acoustics, Onkyo's Audyssey MultEQ technology is included with this powerful receiver. This technology detects speakers, and then sets levels, delays and crossovers, as well as measuring room acoustics. 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.
High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) x4
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 upconverting 720p/1080i and 1080p through the HDMI (version 1.3) 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, it's 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.
Exceptional Performance
With playback specifications that meet the standards of professionals, it features an HD component video output for high-resolution, low-distortion video reproduction.
XM and Sirius Satellite Radio Ready
Simply plug an XM Passport System into the TX-SR706'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.
iPod Connectivity
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 receiver.
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 100W per channel x 7, into 8 ohms
115W per channel x 2, into 8 ohms
125W per channel x 2, into 6 ohms
No. of Channels 7.1
DSP Dual TI 32-Bit Chips
Audio Processing
Dolby Digital Yes
Dolby Digital EX Yes
Dolby Pro Logic II Yes
Dolby Digital TrueHD Yes
DTS Yes
DTS ES Yes
DTS Neo:6 Yes
DTS-HD Yes, Master Audio
THX Certified Yes, Select2
Convenience
Speaker Selector Yes
Multi Room/Source Yes
AM/FM Tuner Yes, 40 Presets
FM Sensitivity Not Specified By Manufacturer
Remote Control Yes
Input Analog Audio: - RCA x2 Sets
Optical Digital Audio: - x3
Coaxial Digital Audio: - RCA x3
S-Video: - x5
Composite A/V: - RCA x5
HD Component Video: - RCA x2
HDMI (v1.3): - x4
7.1-Channel Audio: - RCA x1
Phono: - RCA x1
FM Antenna: - Coaxial x1
AM Antenna: - Loop x1
Output Analog Audio: - RCA x1 Set
Composite A/V: - RCA x1
S-Video: - x2
HD Component Video: - RCA x1
HDMI (v1.3): - x1
7.1-Channel Audio: - RCA x1
Headphone: - 1/4" Phone Plug
Other Ports RI In: - x1
XM Port: x1
Sirius Port: x1
RS-232: - x1
IR In: x1
Set-up Mic In: x1
12V Trigger: x1 (Zone 2)
Video Input Conversion Yes, 1080p with Faroudja DCDi Cinema Technology
Control Remote Interactive over HDMI (RIHD)
General
Power Requirements 120VAC, 60Hz
Dimensions (WxHxD) 17.1 x 6.9 x 14.8" (435 x 174 x 377mm)
Weight 26.9 lbs (12.2kg)
Color Black

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OnkyoTX-SR706B Home Theater Receiver (Black)
 
4.5

(based on 8 reviews)

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100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Good audio (8)
  • Easy to set up (6)
  • Good power output (6)
  • Simple controls (6)
  • Durable (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Home theater (7)
    • Smaller rooms / apartments (3)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Tech savvy (7), Practical (6), Audiophile (5)

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    5.0

    4 HDMI Inputs and One output...GREAT

    By Tony in Orlando

    from Orlando Florida

    About Me Practical, Tech Savvy

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Accurate Controls
    • Clean Sound
    • Easy To Set Up

    Cons

      Best Uses

      • Basic Systems
      • Home Theater

      Comments about Onkyo TX-SR706B Home Theater Receiver (Black):

      I have 4 HDMI Devices and this was the perfect solution. Cuts way down on the wires and the unit has a great self tuning for the speaker setup with the included mic. I;m very happy with this product.

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      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      still in shock

      By JP

      from Boynton Beach Florida

      About Me Audiophile, Practical, Tech Savvy

      Verified Reviewer

      Pros

      • Accurate Controls
      • Clean Sound
      • Durable
      • Easy To Set Up
      • Good Power

      Cons

      • None

      Best Uses

      • Audiophiles
      • Home Theater

      Comments about Onkyo TX-SR706B Home Theater Receiver (Black):

      I love this reciever!! I still can't believe I got this thing for [$]!The reciever was a breeze to set up and matched up with my 52" Samsung lcd, Samsung bluray player and Bose sat. speakers perfectly. I bought this to replace my 10 year old Onkyo reciever (which still works fine) I love Onkyo I always thought they gave you alot of bang for your buck, and to get this at your price was a no brainer!! I would highly reconmend both the reciever and B&H.

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      5.0

      Great bang for the buck

      By mikeyrad

      from New York, NY

      About Me Musically Inclined, Tech Savvy

      Verified Buyer

      Pros

      • Accurate Controls
      • Clean Sound
      • Good Power

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • Home Theater

        Comments about Onkyo TX-SR706B Home Theater Receiver (Black):

        This receiver has it all. Great connectivity and sound. The only minor complaint is that zone 2 only seems to work with analog inputs.

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        (6 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

         
        4.0

        Not too much, not too little..just right

        By Campoly

        from DFW, TX

        About Me Audiophile, No wire or DAC hang ups, Practical, Tech Savvy

        Verified Buyer

        Pros

        • Accurate Controls
        • Clean Sound
        • Durable
        • Easy To Set Up
        • Good Power

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • And medium rooms
          • Audiophiles
          • Home Theater
          • Smaller Rooms

          Comments about Onkyo TX-SR706B Home Theater Receiver (Black):

          I use this as a pre amp in a medium sized dedicated home theater room which has been very well acoustically treated (this ROOM sounds great). I use separate amps for my power hungry Magnepans. If you are already used to setting up home theater equipment, then you will find it pretty routine. It could be a bit daunting for a newbie but the same can be said for most receiver setups. Setup menu's are straight forward and easy to navigate. I was a bit worried about the audyssey eq but it really seemed to help out an upper bass hump that my room (99.9% of us will have at least some in-room acoustical problems, even with room treatments) has. I'm satisfied with the overall sound quality. In fact, surround sound and especially the new HD sound formats are very open and seamless and I perceive higher resolution compared to my old Denon 3805. If your speakers are 8 ohm and not very power hungry, this receivers amps should handle it just fine in a small to medium size room. Others have reported that this unit gets very hot but it does not run any hotter than my last two Denons. 4 hdmi inputs are at least one more than some of the other higher priced receivers I looked at. It decodes all the the new hd surround formats and they sound great btw. I bought this one on sale for [$]. If you are someone who thinks they can tell the difference between DACs, then you might want to look at some of the higher end stuff. I haven't been able to tell the difference between the Onkyo and my more expensive Anthem equipment in sound quality. These days, good sound is much less expensive than in days of yore. You get so much for so little these days from almost all of the major mid fi manufacturers that it's not making much sense to go hi end anymore (point of diminishing returns you know). My only nit pick is that the manual could be a little more informative and in depth about explaining the listening modes (but this is true of most of them these days). I'm very much enjoying this receiver and am very pleased overall. No real weaknesses for my particular application. 4 stars because nothing is perfect. ;-) A final note/tip to newbies: The equipment you choose is important but not more important than the room acoustics. Don't let snake oil salesmen hook you into believing that one companies copper wire sound better than another just because it is ridiculously expensive. And you would have to have super human hearing to tell the difference between digital-analog converters (DACs). Do you home work.

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          (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

           
          4.0

          Bells and whistles

          By Chip

          from Mystic, CT

          About Me Audiophile, Practical, Tech Savvy

          Verified Buyer

          Pros

          • Clean Sound
          • Easy To Set Up
          • Good Power

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Home Theater
            • Smaller Rooms

            Comments about Onkyo TX-SR706B Home Theater Receiver (Black):

            After much research and a few headaches I chose this receiver to be the center of my family room movie theater.

            In 1991 I purchased a Yamaha A/V receiver when only a few AV receivers were available and it is still serving me well although outdated for my current wants/needs.

            Because of the service my Yamaha has given to me, I considered a receiver from that manufacturer first. After some comparing and finding my choice much harder than in 1991, I came across the Onkyo.

            I limited myself to a budget of $1000.00 It turns out I wouldn't need that much as this piece was well below but had features of those receivers costing sometimes hundreds more.

            Onkyo has been around for some time and is a respected brand. For me the amount of HDMI inputs was a major consideration and this baby has 4! ...And easy set up. Just plug an HDMI from your satelite/cable box, blue ray/dvd, XBOX etc to the receiver and from the receiver out to your tv, follow the onscreen menus and in a few short minutes you are good to go...how simple. A 2nd zone and IR control as well as inputs for my satellite radio were added delights.

            The Onkyo also impressed me with the amount of sound format support in this price point as well its video up-conversion.

            For my application 100 watts of power is plenty to drive my definitive technology Mythos front, rear, center and sub. 2 more channels are available to me if/when I want them.

            So far, (3 weeks) I am still learning it's settings and capabilities. The remote could be backlit although some buttons do illuminate. I also find the volume on the unit and through the remote control to be tedious. It takes many turns of the knob to dial in your desired volume which is just a bit annoying to me.

            For me the price/features/performance/reputation made this a good choice.

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            (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

             
            5.0

            Amazing

            By Welson

            from Brazil

            About Me Practical

            Verified Buyer

            Pros

            • Accurate Controls
            • Clean Sound
            • Easy To Set Up

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Home Theater
              • Smaller Rooms

              Comments about Onkyo TX-SR706B Home Theater Receiver (Black):

              I would recommend for a mid level HT.

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              4.0

              bang for the buck

              By DJ

              from Lexington, VA

              About Me Audiophile, Practical, Tech Savvy

              Verified Buyer

              Pros

              • Accurate Controls
              • Clean Sound
              • Durable
              • Good Power

              Cons

                Best Uses

                  Comments about Onkyo TX-SR706B Home Theater Receiver (Black):

                  great performance for the money. exceeds expectations in every way.

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                  (5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

                   
                  4.0

                  Excellent value.

                  By Joao G.

                  from Brasil

                  About Me Tech Savvy

                  Verified Buyer

                  Pros

                  • Clean Sound
                  • Easy To Set Up
                  • Good Power

                  Cons

                    Best Uses

                    • Home Theater

                    Comments about Onkyo TX-SR706B Home Theater Receiver (Black):

                    I just wanted a decent mid-range receiver that does all the latest lossless audio formats and has 7.1 channels so it's ready to take advantage of BluRay as that format evolves. So my primary focus is on a system that plays audio for movies and video games as it's primary function. Currently I have this receiver setup in a 5.1 configuration since that's the type of receiver it replaced.
                    I used the automated speaker calibration feature (Audyssey) to setup all the channels. This is where you place the provided mic at ear level at three different listener positions. The receiver then sends out tones which will drive you and your dog nuts for about 15 minutes while the entire process goes on. Once it was done however, I was/am very pleased with the results.

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                    Onkyo TX-SR706B Home Theater Receiver (Black)
                    • Remote Control
                    • AM Loop Antenna
                    • FM Wire Antenna
                    • Power Plug Adapter
                    • Speaker Setup Microphone
                    • Speaker Cable Labels
                    • 2-Years Parts & Labor Warranty
                     
                     
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