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"Incorrect power rating." on by Dasteru
Pros: Very good sound for the price, lots of HDMI inputs, 7.2 channel.
Cons: Lousy video upconverting.
Summary: Just wanted to point out the HT-RC160 actually has more power than the TX-SR607. The HT-RC160 is a 910w system with 130w per channel (the 80w per channel that is listed here is for 2-channel mode) while the TX-SR607 is 630w total at 90w per channel.
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"Unreliable" on by dmsasso
Pros: 5 HDMI inputs
Cons: In less than two years I have had to send this unit in twice to have the HDMI board replaced. Fixed under warranty but I still had to pay shipping plus be without my home theater for a month each time. Gutless without enough power to drive surround sound
Summary: You get what you pay for. This is an inexpensive receiver for all it's features but it is an Onkyo in name only, very poor quality.
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"Great buy, plenty of power" on by ellissmith
Pros: Reliable, handles everything you throw at it
Cons: Can overheat, vents on top must be kept clear
Summary: For the money, one of the best receivers on the market
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"Good entry level receiver" on by TXdefender
Pros: Good connectivity but not as much as some costlier models
Price
Adequate power for medium to small roomsCons: Not enough power for all room/speaker configurations
Runs quite hot.Summary: I have the Onkyo HT-S7200 but can no longer review it, I guess it's too old a system. However I will review the speakers and receiver separate. So, the Onkyo HT-RC160 which has 80wpc is paired with the Onkyo SKS-HT870 speaker package. The speakers are good speakers and originally I had this setup in my large living room 18'x17' with 10' ceiling and open to a 15'x15' dining room and open to the kitchen and study so there was a lot of air to pressurize and the system was lacking. I was not able to achieve THX's recommended volume level of 85db before clipping. Now the speakers are not the most efficient speakers out there so it is unknown if a different combination would yield better results. However the entire system was moved into a master bedroom and I found the 80wpc of the RC160 are more than adequate for this room. Speaker setup was simple with the use of the included mic and Audyssey 2EQ setup. Place the mic in your listening position at ear height and the receiver automatically will measure up to 3 listening positions and apply room equalization along with distances and level calibrations. The receiver has built in decoding for DTS Master Audio HD and Dolby True HD which are essential with today's blu-ray's. There are plenty of listening modes/options to drive you crazy wondering if you are getting the most out of your speakers. Best of all I like the 5 HDMI inputs allowing me to connect all my digital devices with no mess of cables. The receiver runs quite hot so I recommend leaving it where it can receive plenty of ventilation. All in all this is a good entry receiver with all the connectivity you'll need for now and the foreseeable future but lacks some options of more expensive receivers such as more power and internet connectivity.
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"Great....does everything Daddy Likes!" on by Capt Ajax
Pros: Great sound quality....easy audio adjustment with Audyssey. Upconverted my old Component XBOX 360 to HDMI output. I liked the setup interface, and found it easy to understand and navigate.
Cons: It is big and bulky. Buttons on the remote are small.
Summary: I bought this on EBAY for just under $200.00. I replaced a Kenwood Receiver that I have had for almost 10 years. I have just bought my first HDTV and wanted to use HDMI connections. I also bought a new Blue Ray player to replace a 10 year old DVD player. I really love the option to change listening modes from the remote. Watching a movie on HBO and switching from Prologic, Dolby Digital, Mono, Stereo, 6 Channel, and more is fracking awesome. The upconvert was really handy since I have a 1st generation 360 with component connections. The Manual was somewhat confusing about how to activate the upconvert but I figured it out without any extra help. The 5 HDMI connections on the player were labeled (cable, DVD/BD, Game Etc.) so the factory preset allows you to just hook it all up and turn it on. Some people say the interface is outdated but I found it simple and east to navigate. The manual also has a whole section dedicated to explaining the video user interface but I didn't find it necessary. addig this Receiver to my system was easy and enjoyable.
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