Onkyo TX-SR607 user reviews (black)

4.0 stars

"Great sound - format switching is flawed" on May 21, 2009 by grosswh

Pros: I've got a bank of 5 speakers that now produce a uniform and integrated wall of sound thanks to the sound formatting on the Onkyo 607. The upconverter, contrary to the c/net review, does a nice job with old DVD's and even VHS.

Cons: If I turn on the TV while listening to a CD in my DVD player, the sound shuts off. Or just playing a CD, I lose the first few seconds of the first track as it figures out what kind of disk it is (DVD or CD).

Summary: The sound is exquisite; the video quality is extraordinary; the power is superb (I can feel the sofa fabric being physically pushed by the bass at about half-power. But the automatic sensing and switching between sound formats is slow and really annoying. The engineers at Onkyo are being TOO helpful. I'd rather choose it myself than have the amp try to figure it out for me. They've been hanging around Microsoft too much...

Updated on Jun 2, 2009

Having played with this for a couple of weeks now, I discovered that programming the Onkyo remote for each of my components, and using only the Onkyo remote, ends the problems with audio format switching. It's the little things...

5.0 stars

"Great Buy!" on October 23, 2009 by hellchoi

Pros: 6 HDMI pass-through, lip sync, works with allnet, power, lots of connections

Cons: trouble with component thru hdmi trying to figure this out. manual not helping i know this works. trying to get my xbox 360 to go through this process. I know there is assignable inputs.

Summary: Connected to UN55B8000 Samsung TV, BD-P4600, PS3, Time Warner Cable, Xbox 360 and my Macbook. System plays it all. I connected Xbox thru TV and play the sound with TV optical out to Onkyo. Sound is soooo amazingly clear. Almost spent double for pioneer elite receiver. But I don't need internet access cause TV and Blueray does youtube, netflix and pandora. Internet sound is so clear. Hooked up macbook to TV and use the same optical out to play sound with wireless logitech keyboard. Picture is still great with passthrough everything is either 1080i or 1080p no need for upscaling. I got unit for under $400 and put more money towards Paradigm Cinema speakers. System is now amazing for my apt. 25 by 25. i used to have a house with a media room and i can honestly say it sounds as good as my old system which was Paradigm Studio 100 and Sunfire theater system.

5.0 stars

"Onkyo does it again!" on March 16, 2009 by Polk4Bass

Pros: Just upgraded my TX-SR605 which is still perfect...I couldnt be happier; the benchmark Onkyo build standards and ease of use are still there and not compromised to save cost...the front HDMI is a winner

Cons: Hey...I have got my new toy! Its perfect!

Summary: The 607 gets 5 stars from me!...Onkyo are fairly predictable...they set the benchmarks (605 was a show stealer back in 2007, it was my 'first' Onkyo and I was hooked) then they tend to 'lay low' for a year before giving everyone a fright again...strange but almost as if they work in 2 year cycles; last years 606 was a good receiver but did not make the splash of the 605. I think most of the AVR receiver brands are great and personal preference is a big part, however the Onkyo brand has always been a favourite for me because it is so easy to use, performs well and just seems exceptionally reliable...can't ask for more really. The 607 will no doubt have plenty of stiff competition but it has certainly set a cracking pace for the rest of the field.
No I just have to save up for the Onkyo BluRay!

0.5 stars

"three out of three owners that I know, all units broke" on January 15, 2010 by RSMaxwell

Pros: good sound. decent picture.

Cons: Onkyo does not honor their warranty. I bought the unit on line and the reseller was, at that time, an authorized reseller, but they have since lost that status and Onkyo will not honor any warranties for units sold through them.

Summary: I personally know three people with this unit -- including myself. All three have had their unitb break within one year. Mine was the first to break, and Onkyo did not honor the warranty, despite the reseller being an authorized reseller at the time of purchase. the cost to repair the unit is roughly twice the street price of the unit. Needless to say, I did not get it repaired.