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Onkyo TX-NR906

 

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  • User Score (75)
    9.0 9.0 from 75 reviewers
  • Expert Score (3)
    8.3 8.3 from 3 reviewers
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. BigPictureBigSound

    BigPictureBigSound
    7.0/10
    5 October 2011

    What's It Got? When searching for an AV receiver, most people look first for power, then for inputs. The rest, as they say, is just gravy. On the other hand, for me at least, it's the gravy that makes the dish, and in this case, the gravy is excellent. Read more

  2. bestavreceiver.com

    5 August 2011

    Many fixes over previous generation including lip-syncing issues, audio-popping. Product Wiki says: The Onkyo TX-NR906 is the flagship 7.1 channel a/v receiver in the 2008 Onkyo receiver lineup. It features 145 Watts / channel of power to each of it's channel with a THD of 0.05%. Read more

  3. Avreview

    Avreview
    9.0/10
    26 April 2009

    Video quality is excellent, and indeed a standard definition feed from a DVD player demonstrated greater clarity on our 720p projector via the 906's processing than did a direct connection. The sound quality with movies also impresses - it's gutsy and dynamic, if a little 'in-your-face'. Action movie enthusiasts will love it! Read more

    • Exceptionally well-featured, potent action-movie performance
    • Not the most 'musical' AV receiver around

  4. CNET

    CNET
    9.0/10
    11 February 2009

    One of the hardest things we'll ever do will be giving the TX-NR906 back to Onkyo. Movie soundtracks will blow you away if you have a good speaker system, and even music can sound stunning on this big monster. Read more

    • Sound quality, Good design
    • Could be cheaper, Weighs a tonne, Could melt an icecap when it's in full swing

  5. AVHub

    23 May 2009

    Onkyo offers a wide range of stereo amplifiers and AV receivers. The company’s lower AV models tend to focus on a sensible selection of essentials for home theatre performance, leaving off costly extraneous functions. This higher-end TX-NR906 does an even better job on the basics, but also adds in all the extras. The basic home theatre functions? Read more

  • User Reviews

  1. Incredible Receiver

    Amazon
    10/10
    Reviewer: Adegre, Amazon
    13 November 2011

    I have bought the Onkyo Nr906 in 2009. At that time, I was looking for a great receiver to complete my home AV equipment, and was fascinated from the great video reviews the Onkyo had received. Originally I was not meant to use the onkyo on stereo mode, as I have a Gryphon Callisto 2200 as amplifier (high end danish product). Read more

  2. One sweet ride

    J&R
    10/10
    Reviewer: mdbreeden, J&R
    16 November 2009

    This is one excellent A/V Receiver. The only down side that I've encountered thus far is it runs HOT... Your really going to need an external fan blowing on it keep it cool. I'm pushing 6- Bose BLACK double cube speakers - series IV and Bose VCS10 Center Channel, to make up the 7.1 (AR 15" Sub-woofer). My friends, it just doesn't get any better than this. My neighbors keep me informed on how well the speakers are working, LOL. A bit pricey but what can I say. Read more

    • Accurate Controls, Clean Sound, Durable, Good Power
    • Difficult To Set Up

  3. "From the Sony STR to the Onkyo 7.1 THX this unit rocks!"

    CNET
    10/10
    Reviewer: mdbreeden, CNET
    10 May 2010

    I Love my 7.1 THX Onkyo TX-NR906. I basically saved for this one, but I got what I wanted and it's worth every penny. Read more

    • It's everything you want in a Receiver and more.
    • Lack of Optical Input, If it was me I would match 1 to1 HDMI to Optical. Instead you get 4 HDMI and 2 Optical. This beauty is heavy. It will be smart to purchase a sma...

  4. Pretty neat

    OneCall
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: Trancos, OneCall
    16 March 2009

    This is a great product, although I must say, non-professionals and amateurs may have some trouble setting this baby up to fit the topology of their rooms and sound requirements. Read more

    • Accurate Controls, Clean Sound, Good Power
    • Difficult To Set Up

  5. If you love music ..Dont compromise.. get this

    Newegg
    10/10
    Reviewer: Audiolover, Newegg
    7 June 2009

    I got it for good price from Newegg. Watch out for the price, day to day if you are interested It fluctuates here and other online sites. You probably save a lot by buying this than by adding other accessories / HW to get all the features you would like in the future.. networking, streaming music, USB, speaker set ups. Sure if you not a sound freak.. you probably wouldn't care.. don't waste your money then. Read more

    • If you love music, this is it. Very clean. Don't bother with anything less if you can afford this. Sound wise it might as good as the 876 or 806, but look at all the f...
    • Cant think of anything yet... of course it is heavy and big...

  6. Awesome home theatre addition!

    B&H Photo
    10/10
    Reviewer: Gerry, B&H Photo
    15 January 2009

    Replaced my vintage Onkyo 909Pro (pro logic- mono surround) with this receiver. Using it in a home theatre setup with a Panasonic PT-AE3000U projector. The sound quality is excellant & complements the beautiful picture perfectly. I am running Polk speakers & a M&K subwoofer. So far there is nothing I do not like about it. As far as pros, the learning remote is nice. Read more

    • Easy To Set Up, High Quality audio
    • None

  7. What do you do with a 55 pound receiver?

    10/10
    Reviewer: DennisM, epinions.com
    18 February 2010

    As I said in the title, what do you do with a 55 pound receiver? Read more

    • Great receiver, powerful and versatile!
    • Very heavy, little complicated to set up, expensive! NOT MAC COMPATIBLE!

  8. What do you do with a 55 pound receiver?

    epinions.com
    10/10
    Reviewer: DennisM, epinions.com
    3 March 2009

    As I said in the title, what do you do with a 55 pound receiver? Read more

    • Great receiver, powerful and versatile!
    • Very heavy, little complicated to set up, expensive! NOT MAC COMPATIBLE!

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  • Manufacturer's Description

Multi-dimensional, superbly crafted, and loaded with impressive specs, the TX-NR906 A/V home network receiver is a true champion for the age. With seemingly endless abilities—including HQV Reon-VX video processing, dual high-def HDMI outputs, Audyssey room correction technologies, and multi-room audio and video distribution—the TX-NR906 leaves no base uncovered. Built around an isolated power block and pre-processing unit, this network receiver reveals the full potent…

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  • Alternative names
    TX-NR906B Black 7.1-Channel Home Network Receiver

Release Date

  • First seen
    12 February 2008

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  • try to connect my blu-ray (samsung) via onkyo tx-nr906 to tv

    i have tried to connect my blu-ray (samsung) via onkyo tx-nr906 to tv (sharp) using hdmi. didn't get pictures/sound. have done it now via hdmi blu-ray to tv and using toslink blu-ray to onkyo (this works but i want to get rid of as many cables as i can). does anyone have had this problem too once ? could it be that blu-ray uses hdmi 1.4 and onkyo receiver hdmi 1.3 ? thanks in advance for the answers

    (No answers yet. Write an answer!) 2011-06-03

  • Onkyo TX-NR906 or what

    Wil it well my Klipsh rf-52s, rc-52, rs-42s and the rw-10d, and if what should I buy ?

    (No answers yet. Write an answer!) 2010-04-05

  • Would the Onkyo TX-NR906 benefit from adding a pre amp?

    Would the Onkyo TX-NR906 benefit from adding a pre amp? If so, what pre amp would be the best suited?

    Answered by Lean 2009-12-07:

    Yes, it will be

  • Onkyo versus Integra?

    I have owned a Onkyo TX-NR905 for about a year now. I'm really pleased with the Onkyo for my media room application (note: give it room on the rack - it runs hot). However, I'm left wondering: what are the primary differences between this unit and the comparable (which - 9.8?) Integra A/V receiver? The published specs are virtually identical, even though the Integra is quite a bit more expensive. I recall reading somewhere that the volume control components on the Integra are higher quality but otherwise the units are identical - which doesn't make sense to me. So, I'd appreciate any further details anyone has access to about the differences. Thanks

    Answered by rcd1211 2009-03-01:

    integra adds a few extra features i.e. zone 2/3 sub pre outs, more 12 volt relays. I also believe that the company puts their newest components in the current integra line, which in turn end up later in their onkyo line. for ex. the higher grade or better parts and features in todays integra receivers will end up in onkyo.

    Answered by MissMary 2009-07-20:

    Onkyo's Integra line is higher quality than the standard Onkyo line. The Integra has a 3-year warranty while the Onkyo has a 2-year warranty. They differ in sound

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