NEW! Onkyo receivers starting to surface; TX-SR506, TX-SR576 and TX-SR606

[dobyblue]

Yah, that's right, Onkyo's replacements for the 505, 575 and 605 are just around the corner.

http://www.gardi.de/onkyo_integra_ne...news_flash.htm

The Onkyo TX-SR576 and TX-SR506 will be available in April at suggested retail prices of $479 and $379 each, respectively.

No mention of release date or specs on the TX-SR606, just some pics.

Additional info on the TX-SR606 is here - http://www.akihabaranews.com/en/news...s.php?id=15734


Note, when you get to the 185w/ch into 7 channels, it's 6 Ohms, which works out to around 140 or 150w/ch into 8 ohms.

Still, pretty schweet.

The 506, 576 and 606 are also up on Onkyo's website with owner's manuals and detailed specs.

[MacDaddyOJack]

Well, they are still ugly but the prices look pretty good!

[Brian Cash]

those look pretty sweet but i love my 905 to much to replace it but i am in the market for my theater room might have to wait and check those out

[dobyblue]

I'm very much looking forward to seeing what the TX-NR906 will offer.


(Oh and I'm pretty sure they'll be available in black, all models, the press site at the start of the link suggests they will be)

AV Sales has it up for pre-order, saying "Black" and "Silver"

http://www.av-sales.co.uk/Coming-Soo...SR606-410-.htm

140 Watts/channel is the TX-SR606 rating into 8 Ohms.

[Brian Cash]

yeah that is pretty sexy

[pbparham]

From Onkyo's site...

TXSR506

http://www.us.onkyo.com/model.cfm?m=...s=Receiver&p=i

TXSR 576
http://www.us.onkyo.com/model.cfm?m=...s=Receiver&p=i

fyi...Both are pictured in black

[BigBluu]

the 506 is already available at circuit city for $299.

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Onkyo...oductDetail.do

[TENSE]

does anybody know hen the onkyo 606 receiver is coming out?
well im ready to purchase a reciever, but i dont know which one to get..!!
i wanted to purchase the elite 92, or the onkyo 805, but my tv stand is only 17 3/4 in depth, but the recivers i wanted to get were over 18 inches in debth.is the upcoming onkyo 606 going to be worth it over the 705 or 805?

[TENSE]

Weel People?

[Beta Man]

I wouldn't base your receiver selection on the limitations of your current stand..... I would try to find an alternative way to set it up so you can get the receiver of your choice (I'd go with the Elite)

[TENSE]

this is the stand that i have.
http://www.bello.com/index.php?parti...ct&prod_id=171

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by TENSE

this is the stand that i have.
http://www.bello.com/index.php?parti...ct&prod_id=171

Why not get a separate A/V rack then, to go next to it, in the corner, etc.... I think if you try to "squeeze" any of those other receivers into that stand, they may over-heat (and I hear the 605 has that problem anyways)

[McBain]

Originally Posted by TENSE

does anybody know hen the onkyo 606 receiver is coming out?

The press release says April release:

Onkyo Ratchets up Features on New TX-SR606 Receiver

UPPER SADDLE RIVER, NJ (4/21/08) -- Onkyo has upgraded the features set of its most popular HDMI-1.3a-capable home theater receiver by adding 1080i video upscaling, two additional HDMI inputs to handle a total of four HDMI sources, Audyssey's new Dynamic EQ loudness compensation technology, and Onkyo's new Music Optimizer circuit. The new Onkyo TX-SR606 replaces the company's best selling TX-SR605.

The Onkyo TX-SR606 provides HDMI 1.3a inputs for up to four high-definition 1080p video sources, plus high definition surround sound processing all over a single HDMI connection. This version of HDMI has greater bandwidth for higher resolution, higher frame rates, and 36-Bit Deep Color. Onkyo's HDMI video upscaling technology converts standard definition signals to 1080i, and Faroudja DCDi Edge (Directional Correlational Deinterlacing) technology effectively eliminates video artifacts.

This receiver also has a powerful 90 watt-per-channel amplifier section, Remote Interactive control over HDMI (RIHD), Audyssey 2EQ automatic room correction, is Sirius Satellite Radio ready, and offers a full range of advance surround sound codecs, including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio to provide lossless bit-by-bit audio identical to the master recordings.

"The TX-SR605 was the industry's first home theater receiver with HDMI 1.3a repeaters and a price tag in the $500 range," said Paul Wasek, Onkyo USA's marketing manager. "The marketplace welcomed it as an unbeatable value, and the new TX-SR606 builds on its success with two more HDMI inputs, and great new features such as 1080i video upscaling and Audyssey's new Dynamic EQ, which provides a greatly improved home theater surround sound experience at more normal moderate listening levels. It also has Onkyo's exclusive Music Optimizer for a solid improvement in the dynamics of the music when headphone-oriented sources like iPods are played over loudspeakers."

The Audyssey 2EQ automatic calibration employs an included calibration microphone to analyze the system's acoustical output at three unique positions in the listening area. The receiver sends test signals to each speaker in turn, then uses the inputs from the microphone to adjust channel level and time delay settings for each speaker. By taking readings in three different positions in the theater room, the receiver can be calibrated to the speakers and environment, delivering optimal response throughout the room rather than just at the 'sweet spot' directly in front of the screen.

This receiver is among the first products to employ Audyssey's Dynamic EQ algorithm, which adds moment-by-moment refinement to the receiver's frequency response and surround levels in order to compensate for volume-dependent deteriorations in the listening experience, particularly at low volume levels. When used in combination with the Audyssey 2EQ system, this feature tailors the receiver's output to correct for room acoustics, listening position, and playback-level distortions, delivering an overall experience that is a much closer match to what the audio production engineers originally intended.

The TX-SR606 also includes the company's new Music Optimizer software, which improves the quality of MP3 and AAC encoded audio source material. While these compressed audio formats sound quite acceptable over small headphones or PC speaker systems, when reproduced on a full-scale home theater system the loss of high-frequency information becomes much more apparent. The Music Optimizer employs sophisticated equalization and optimization algorithms to overcome these faults, and enhances the reproduction quality of digitally compressed music.

For sharp and accurate audio reproduction, the TX-SR606 employs 32-bit DSP processing and 192 kHz/24-bit digital-to-analog converters on all channels. Each includes 7.1-channel surround processing for Dolby Digital EX, Dolby ProLogic IIx, DTS-ES, DTS-96/24, and DTS Neo:6. The receivers also include a user-selectable eight-setting subwoofer crossover adjustment for ideal integration of any subwoofer/satellite speaker system.

The TX-SR606 also features Onkyo's Powered Zone 2 capability, which can be used to power stereo speakers in a second room while listening to 5.1-channel sound in the main zone thanks to a dedicated set of zone 2 L/R speaker terminals. The receiver is capable of processing separate multichannel and stereo sources simultaneously for the main and second zone, or processing a single source for both. There is also a zone 2 pre-out that can be used in conjunction with a dedicated zone amplifier or receiver. For those with main stereo LR loudspeakers that can be bi-amped, the back surround channels can also be reconfigured for this much more powerful operating mode.

The Onkyo TX-SR606's RIHD (Remote Interactive over HDMI) capability allows it to seamlessly integrate with other leading brand-name devices, including all Toshiba CE-Link equipment and selected Panasonic VIERA Link, Sharp, and Samsung products. The receiver is also compatible with Onkyo's RI (Remote Interactive) iPod dock/charger models.

The Onkyo TX-SR606 will be available in black or silver finish in April, and it will have a suggested retail price of $579.

Onkyo, which takes its name from the Japanese "On" meaning 'sound' and "Kyo" meaning 'harmony,' has been producing precision audio components for over a half-century. The company's philosophy is to deliver products that are superbly designed and built to a consistently outstanding standard of excellence. Today, Onkyo is at the forefront of the home theater and digital revolutions. For more information about this and other fine Onkyo products, visit www.onkyousa.com or call 800-229-1687.

[Colglizity]

I may be purchasing this receiver a litter bit later in the year. I really wanted a Denon, either the 2803CI or 2808CI, but they're so expensive and they only have 2 HDMI inputs. My dad's got a Denon reciever and it sounds crazy good, but I don't have the same cash that he does.

[Sith]

what resolution does the 605 upscale??? I can get it for $400 at frys...Is this
one really better?

[Colglizity]

Will this reciever do 1080p/24,30 & 60fps??

[NexusFX]

Source: Engadget HD

by Steven Kim, posted Apr 23rd 2008 at 11:05AM

Onkyo TX-SR606

Onkyo has continued to roll "X06" updates across its receiver lineup. Last month we heard about the TX-SR576 and TX-SR506 models, and now we get the TX-SR606 (not to be confused with the TX-SA606X). Apparently Onkyo wasn't too eager to mess with the success of last year's TX-SR605 receiver, the new model adds 1080i upscaling, two more HDMI inputs (making a total of four), and trades off Neural Surround in favor of Audyssey Dynamic EQ and Onkyo's Music Optimizer processing. The amplifier section and pricing look to be the same, which isn't a bad thing on either count: $579 (MSRP) nets you 90-Watts across 7 channels, all backed by the heavy transformer cores Onkyo is known for. Available any day now, this might look good with your stimulus check; or consider picking up a TX-SR605 on the cheap.

[un4gvn94538]

use of the search brings up many threads with the 606 in it.

[BigBluu]

Originally Posted by un4gvn94538

use of the search brings up many threads with the 606 in it.

it's a brand new article that just came out TODAY! i appreciate a new thread for new articles instead of sifting through old threads that are dozens of pages long. thanks op! looking forward to checking out this new receiver.

[un4gvn94538]

Originally Posted by BigBluu

it's a brand new article that just came out TODAY! i appreciate a new thread for new articles instead of sifting through old threads that are dozens of pages long. thanks op! looking forward to checking out this new receiver.

then maybe the title should be changed. it reads like it was announced today when in fact it wasnt!! and the features were have also been discussed.