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Onkyo TX-SR506 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver (Black) | 
 enlarge | Brand: Onkyo
Category: CE
List Price: $299.00
Buy New: $195.00
You Save: $104.00 (35%)
New (12) Refurbished (2) from $189.99
Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 594
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 21.6
Dimensions (in): 14.9 x 17.1 x 5.9
MPN: TXSR506B
Model: TXSR506B
UPC: 751398008054
EAN: 0751398008054
ASIN: B0015M4G5C
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 75 Watts per Channel Minimum into 8 Ohms, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 0.08%, FTC (2 Channels Driven); 100 Watts per Channel Minimum into 6 Ohms, 1 kHz, 0.1%, FTC (2 Channels Driven) | | • | HDMI Pass-Thru (1080p Compatible; 3 Inputs and 1 Output) | | • | Audyssey 2EQ to Correct Room Acoustic Problems and to Calibrate Speakers | | • | Powered Zone 2 and Zone 2 Line-Out for Playback in Another Room (Separate Source) | | • | Bi-Amping Capability for Music and Movie Sound Effects |
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Product Description
In the case of Onkyo A/V receivers, "entry level" means a whole lot more than just affordability and standard functionality. You won't find a better example than the TX-SR506, which also offers high-definition media capability and advanced sound correction technologies. With an HDMI platform handling 1080p video from three sources, the TX-SR506 brings polish and peak performance to high-definition displays and sources. Legendary Onkyo amplification drive and power set the foundation for delivering bass crunch and vocal clarity. And, thanks to the latest Audyssey technologies, you get to enjoy a sweeping soundstage even at low volumes. Easily holding its own among higher-priced A/V receivers, the TX-SR506 adds serious impetus to entry-level home theater.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 4 more reviews...
 Ideal for home theatre projector September 6, 2008
Kedar Janwadker (Atlanta, GA United States)
I have been using ONKYO 506 for over a month now. As many other reviewers have said it pass only video via HDMI but it does not bother me as I use the HDMI to connect to the projector (even if it had passed the audio it
was of no use to me). The setup is easy, the sound is crystal clear even at high volumes. It is more than what I need for my mid size media room. The best part is you only pay $200 - why spend more for a few extra features you might never use !
 3 HDMI ports do NOT extract audio! Beware! September 2, 2008
Drew Lustro (Orange County, Ca USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This receiver is pretty impressive on paper and visually by oogling at all the ports on the back. The biggest thing to note, I believe, is that the 3 HDMI inputs are "pass-through" and do not extract audio and play it through the speakers connected to the receiver! (the audio will only go to the TV!)
You NEED a secondary cable for audio (for each HDMI input!) and then you must configure the receiver to pair the corresponding HDMI input with the audio source. For example, if I have my Xbox 360 connected via HDMI, it is total FAIL because the optical audio connector for Xbox only exists on the component out... so I must use the component output for the Xbox instead, and pair it with a TOSLINK optical cable setup on the receiver.
While being an excellent receiver for the price, this single ridiculous gotcha makes the technology of HDMI near totally moot and could lead to some annoying workarounds as I have done for my home theater.
1/2 HDMI September 2, 2008
rad
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
From the manual, page 29
"If you want to listen through the speakers connected to the AV receiver, in addition to an HDMI connection you'll need to make a separate analog or digital audio connection."
That is, one of the high points of HDMI (the fact that one cable transmits both audio and video) is completely lost in this receiver, since a second cable is needed for the speakers to function. Furthermore, the unit has 3 HDMI inputs but only 2 optical audio inputs.
TO me this doesn't make much sense...
Nice Receiver September 1, 2008
Charles H. Goodhard
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I was considering this receiver for a home theater system but then I saw the amazon price and it was too good to pass up. The setup went great - results with Aperion Audio in wall speakers and a Polk sub were fantastic.
Thanks for the great deal!
Great product for the price - fast delivery August 18, 2008
Ken Felderstein (Venice, ca.)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I had a hight problem with the space I needed to put a receiver into (less than 6"). This Onkyo fit. It was not as powerful as I wanted to buy, but to my surprize it's performance is much better than I expected.
I especially like the capability of the receiver to automatically adjust the speakers using a mic that I place in the center, right and left of the sweet spot in my room. I did not expect that from an inexpensive 70 watt per channel receiver
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