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 TrueHD, Dolby Pro Logic II, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS, DTS 96/24, DTS-ES Discrete/Matrix, DTS Neo:6, DTS-HD, and XM HD Surround.
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.
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.
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. 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 Dynamic EQ
When the output volume is adjusted, this feature selects the best possible frequency response and surround sound levels with minimal audio distortion.
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.
High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) Switching x5
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 1.3a) 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 Circuitry
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.
RIHD System Control
RIHD enables seamless system integration with other leading brand-name devices,including those with Panasonic VIERA Link2 and Toshiba CE-Link capability, and selected Sharp displays. With one remote control, you can control several functions, including Standby, Volume Command, and Direct Change.
XM and Sirius Satellite Radio Ready
Simply plug an XM Passport System into the TX-SR806'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 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.