Onkyo Tx-nr609(txnr609)video Review-home Cinema 5.1 Av Receiver

Review Of The Onkyo TX-NR609(TXNR609) 7.2ch THX Select 2 AV Receiver Dolby True, HD DTS And HD Network

If you are looking to get yourself a whole new cinematic experience or are fed up of paying out large amounts of money to watch films at the cinema, you can solve your problems with the purchase of the newly released 7.2 channel network AV receiver the Onkyo TX-NR609. This amazing receiver has been packed full of so many amazing features that you wont want to go to the movies again with the sound quality you will be able to reproduce at home.

The Onkyo TXNR609 is available to purchase in either Black or Silver but whichever colour you decide on it will still look stunning in your home entertainment setup.

The Onkyo TX-NR609 receiver is not only capable of providing 7.2 channel amplification but also has a feature called Theatre Dimensional which basically allows you to experience the excitement of surround sound from as few as two ordinary speakers. So if you only have a stereo music setup at the moment, don’t be put off as you can still experience amazing sound effects. THX select 2 Plus certification has been accredited to the Onkyo TX-NR609 giving you added peace of mind as the Onkyo TX-NR609 receiver had had to pass stringent tests to ensure THX performance standards are met for amazing sound quality and usability. If you are connecting more than 2 speakers though the 7.2channel configuration includes twin subwoofer pre-outs for added bass impact. Speakers are easy to connect on the Onkyo TXNR709 with colour coded speaker posts on the rear allowing you to connect banana plugs straight in for even easier connection.

Bearing in mind that the Onkyo has so many features, you might expect it to be difficult to use, however this isn’t the case. A user friendly on screen display and graphic user interface (GUI) makes it easy to adjust your settings and navigate content with ease with the included remote control. Additionally with you remote control if you purchase the DS-A1 remote interactive dock and connect this to the Onkyo TX-NR609 receiver you will be able to experience digital music or photos from your iPod or iPhone and share the experience with everyone.

The amazing sound produced from the Onkyo TXNR7090 is all down to the special technology known by Onkyo as WRAT (Wide Range Amplifier Technology) which provides clean and precise amplification for all your favourite audio sources. TI Burr-Brown Dacs for all channels allow high processing of sound and with an advanced 32 Bit processing DSP chip and an advanced music optimiser for compressed digital music files you will be amazed.

Maybe you want to enjoy one input source in your main listening room and a different source in another room, with the Onkyo TXNR609 receiver you can do just this as it has a powered Zone 2.

Audyssey technology incorporated into the receiver allows you to customise the soundstage, dynamics and volume by the use of the included microphone such as Audyssey 2EQ for room acoustic correction or Audyssey Dynamic EQ for Loudness correction. Such detailed correction levels can only enhance your listening pleasure immensely.

With this receiver you definitely wont have any connectivity issues as the Onkyo TX-NR709 receiver has 6 HDMI inputs including one on the front panel providing support for 3D video and ultra high resolution 4k video upscaling via Marvel Qdeo. Maybe you have a Full HD 1080p television, you can get the most out of it and connect the latest Blu-ray and HD devices such as HD satellite boxes Blu-ray players and HD games consoles like a PS3 or Xbox very easily. With HDMI inputs you have the flexibility of connecting multiple HD sources without the need to swap and change between equipment.

The Tuner is also a great part of the Onkyo TXNR609 with 40FM/AM random presets. In addition there is network functionality built in allowing you to stream music from your PC or internet radio from the likes of Spotify, Napster, vTuner, last.fm. With last.fm for example you can effortlessly keep a record of what you listen to and based on your taste, Last.fm recommends you more music and concerts.

Many formats are supported including MPS, WMA, WMA Lossless, FLAC and much more and is a receiver crammed full of many amazing features with something for everyone.

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Specifications & Features

Picture/Display
-THX Select 2

Manufacturers Technology Features
-3D Ready


Sound & Power Output
-DTS™ HD
-7.2 Channel
-Dolby TrueHD and Pro Logic IIz
-Audyssey Technology

Connections
-6 HDMI inputs
-5 x Composite Video Connection/s
-2 x Optical Terminal Connection/s
-2 x Co-axial Digital Connection/s

Power,Weight & Dimensions
-435 x 173.5 x 328 mm (W/H/D) Dimensions
-9.2 Kg Unit Weight (Approx)
-AC230 50Hz Power Supply
-370w W Power Consumption