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Onkyo TX-SR506

First seen: 11 march 2008

Information found in: from 26 sources in 9 countries.
  • User Score (98)
    8.3 8.3 from 98 reviewers
  • Expert Score (3)
    7.7 7.7 from 3 reviewers
  • Design (3)
    9.1 9.1 from 3 reviewers
  • Ease of use (3)
    9.4 9.4 from 3 reviewers
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Pros & Cons

  • punchy performance, clear sound, decent with music, clean sound, automatic set up great
  • no hd audio decoding

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…

Specifications

Marketing Description

  • Product Description
    Onkyo TX SR506 - AV receiver - 7.1 channel
  • Product Type
    AV receiver
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    17.1 in x 14.9 in x 5.9 in
  • Weight
    21.6 lbs
  • Sound Output Mode
    Surround Sound
  • Built-in Decoders
    DTS-ES decoder, Dolby Digital Surround EX, DTS Neo:6, DTS 96/24, Dolby Digital, DTS decoder, Dolby Pro Logic IIx
  • Surround System Class
    7.1 channel
  • Response Bandwidth
    5 - 100000 Hz
  • Radio
    Radio tuner - AM/FM - 40 preset stations
  • Remote Control
    Remote control - infrared

Release Date

  • First seen
    11 March 2008

Onkyo TX-SR506

Onkyo TX-SR506 weighs 21.56lbs and measures 17 1/8" x 5 7/8" x 14 15/16" (435 x 149.6 x 379.2 mm). Onkyo TX-SR506 offers high-definition media capability and advanced sound correction technologies. This AV receivers providers users with several advanced features such as 1080p capable HDMI Pass Through* (3in/1out), Audyssey 2EQ for Room Correction and Speaker Calibration and Audyssey Dynamic EQ for Loudness Correction. The Audyssey 2EQ technology helps to remove any distortions caused by…

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Onkyo TX-SR506

Onkyo TX-SR506 weighs 21.56lbs and measures 17 1/8" x 5 7/8" x 14 15/16" (435 x 149.6 x 379.2 mm). Onkyo TX-SR506 offers high-definition media capability and advanced sound correction technologies. This AV receivers providers users with several advanced features such as 1080p capable HDMI Pass Through* (3in/1out), Audyssey 2EQ for Room Correction and Speaker Calibration and Audyssey Dynamic EQ for Loudness Correction. The Audyssey 2EQ technology helps to remove any distortions caused by speaker enclosures and guarantees clearer sound. This device also providers users an exceptional surround sound decoding. Onkyo TX-SR506 receiver can support decoding for multiple formations. Onkyo TX-SR606 AV receiver is equipped with 7.1 multichannel inputs.

Onkyo TX-SR506 is designed to support 1080p Blu-ray players, HD set-top boxes, and gaming consoles. HDMI pass-through technology allows the TX-SR 506 to transmit 1080p video and Deep-Colorâ data. The AV Receivers 3.1 HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface) inputs are best suited for Blu-ray devices, HD-DVD player.

Onkyo’s dual-source Powered Zone 2 capability allows the receivers rear surround amplifier channels to power stereo speakers in one room while still listening to 5.1-channel sound in an other room. The Onkyo TX-SR506 uses 32-bit digital signal processing and 192 kHz/24-bit digital-to-analog converters on all channels. Onkyo TX-SR506 has tuner frequency range of FM(87.5 MHz–107.9 MHz), AM(530 kHz–1,710 kHz) and FM/AM Preset Memory(for 40 stations).

Onkyo TX-SR506 providers users two DTS®-ES™ (Extended Surround) formats: DTS®-ES™ Discrete 6.1 and DTS®-ES™ Matrix 6.1. and another format DTS® Neo:6, which derives a 6-channel surround output from a stereo soundtrack, and regular DTS®. Onkyo TX-SR506 also uses the CinemaFilter feature which helps to restore the correct tonal balance of a movie soundtrack in the smaller environments of home theater.

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  1. Onkyo Debuts TX-SR506 & TX-SR576 Entry-Level A/V Receivers

    Reviewer: Hifi-ring
    27 August 2008

    Onkyo has introduced two entry-Level A/V receivers, the 80W per channel TX-SR576 and 75W per channel TX-SR506. These are the lowest priced receivers ever to include the company's Powered Zone 2 capability and front channel bi-amplification features, and are among the first receivers available anywhere to include Audyssey's new Dynamic EQ loudness correction technology. Each receiver includes three HDMI inputs v1.2a for the TX-SR576 while the TX-SR506 does only... Read more

  2. Review of the Onkyo TX-SR506 AV Receiver

    Reviewer: DVD Home Cinema
    21 April 2009
    Overall 9
    9.0
     

    The Onkyo 506 is the smaller brother of the hugely popular , and whilst it lack a a few of the features of its older sibling, at about £150 less, it is substantially cheaper. But is this saving really worthwhile? Read more

  3. Reviewer: What Hi-Fi?
    6 December 2008
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    Still a decent contender but it's slightly off the pace of class-leader standards on audio and features Read more

  4. Onkyo TX-SR506 (silver)

    Reviewer: CNET
    24 September 2009

    Specifications: Product type: AV receiver ; Sound output mode: Surround Sound ; Amplifier response bandwidth: 20 - 20000 Hz ; See full specs Read more

  5. Onkyo TX-SR506 Receiver

    Reviewer: Absolute Gadget
    27 February 2009
    Overall 6
    6.0
     

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  1. Solid Value

    Reviewer: B&H Photo
    29 December 2008
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    I bought this receiver as a Christmas gift for my parents. So far everything seems to be working fine. The sound quality is fantastic and there are plenty of inputs for whatever equipment they get in the future. I'm a little disapointed inthe remote, as you have to put it back in "receiver" mode whenever you select a different input. I suppose this was done as a convenience so you can control a device the moment you select it. My parents find this quite confusing. Other... Read more

  2. Can't be beat, features, quality, price

    Reviewer: Will I Am, J&R
    6 August 2008
    Overall 10
    10
     

    I use this just for my 2 tower speaker setup with a powered subwoofer. But if in the future I want to expand I have the ability too. Easy setup, TONS of features and ways to customize it. Best of all though it's so easy to learn and understand this unit. Awesome quality, sound and you just can't beat the price! Read more

  3. Great product for a good price

    Reviewer: Frank R. "just a consumer", Amazon
    24 May 2009
    Overall 10
    10
     

    It amazes me how people don't do their research or read a products description before buying. And then are dumb enough to let us all know that they are unhappy with their dumb mistake. So many complain here that the HDMI is Pass-Thru, yet its stated in the products description. So buy the next unit up, get an extra 10 watts and no pass for $159 more, dumb. I had to purchase 2 audio optical lines to get sound back through the AV, total cost $14. This system sounds great,... Read more

  4. Anonymous verified purchaser

    Reviewer: Reevoo
    26 December 2008
    Overall 10
    10
     

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