Onkyo TX-SR705S 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver (Silver) | List Price: $799.00
Discount Price: $439.85
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Brand: Onkyo
Binding: Electronics
Release Date: 2007-04-01
Warranty: 2 years warranty
Features: - 100 Watts/Channel at 8 ohms (FTC)
- Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Digital Plus, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, DTS Neo:6, THX Select 2 and THX Surround EX Decoder
- HDMI video up-conversion with DCDi technology
- HDMI V1.3 repeater (3 in/1 out, 1080p compatible)
- RS232 Port for Audyssey MultEQ XT Interface Control
no regrets [Posted on 2008-10-15]
I spent alot of time doing research. I've owned the unit for about 6 months now. It's great. I won't go through all the technical info but simply state that for $400 and change it's a great value. I have absolutely no regrets. It's a quality unit.
A decent value, but underpowered [Posted on 2008-10-17]
For the price, this is a reasonably competent introductory AV receiver that supports multiple HDMI inputs.
There are, however, some material drawbacks:
The menu system is rough and somewhat awkward. You'd think they could do a better job given all the resolution available, and considering most people will hook this up to a large HD, but really, out of my entire setup (Tivo, Xbox360, DVD player, SR705) this clearly has the worst menu interfaces of the group.
Worst of all (in my view) it just lacks OOMPH. My previous reciever, an Outlaw 1050, had ostensibly 30% power per channel than this unit... and yet... this stereo can't get much that far above "normal TV" audio levels before its volume tops out. (And yes, the Outlaw sounded great at those higher volume levels. If I normally watch TV in the 40-50 range on the volume controls, it maxes out at 75 or so... not a distortion or power issue, it simply doesn't seem to turn up any higher (and the volume limiter is not turned on.)
I don't turn my stereo up very often but it's disappointing to know I've lost that ability with this new receiver, and I have to wonder how it affects the responsiveness at more normal listening levels. I'm definitely considering the 705 a "bridge" purchase intended to keep my system running until I can buy something better rather than a long term solution.
(As for the Outlaw, it finally gave out after over 7 years of daily use. I think that's about as much I can ask from an electronics product.)
Great receiver [Posted on 2008-10-20]
This the first new receiver I have have purchased in about 15 years. I love everything about it except the manuel. Once you get it figured out and set up it's a A+......
Top-rate receiver at a reasonable price [Posted on 2008-10-27]
I purchased the Onkyo to be the centerpiece of a home theater. My requirements were THX-certified (this one is Select2), TrueHD processing, and the ability to upconvert video sources to 1080p. The Onkyo had it all. Setup using the Audyssey system was a breeze, and while I cannot vouch for the video quality (46" LCD is the next piece), the sound on music, movies, and TV are excellent. I'm currently running a 5.1 channel setup with the bi-amped Infinity Beta 50's as my front mains, and the system was able to compensate nicely so that they do not overpower my smaller, rear-channels satellites. In movies, every sound detail is reproduced with excellent clarity, and with nice, even distribution of the bass from the Sony subwoofer. After the new TV is installed, I'll be hooking it up to a second receiver to create a Zone 2 and the system will be very nice - and it all started with the receiver. Definitely recommend this system!
Maximum Features But Best Used Minimally [Posted on 2008-10-29]
The Onkyo 705 receiver does some things extremely well, but does have some weaknesses which stand out. This is a wonderful receiver if you are able to sidestep the weaknesses. STRONG POINTS: (1) Outstanding analogue audio performance - the analogue preamp is clean as a whistle and very natural although not very "warm sounding" if that appeals to you. (2) A huge roster of features - the automated setup is really great. WEAK POINTS: (1) The digital sound processing sounds quite bad in my system - congested and artificial - so you should absolutely try to keep it in "Direct" mode when using analogue inputs. Yamaha DSP is far superior. (2) The remote control is huge, clunky and ergonomically poor. (3) Power output is clean but limited - use the preamp outputs to external amps if at all possible, which will also reduce the heat emitted. (4) The setup menus are confusing, although once you set it up, you hopefully can forget about that. Overall, this is a great receiver if you can stay within its limits.
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