
- Inexpensive
- Good sound quality
- Easy to use
- Few features
- No HDMI support
The 5.1-channel Onkyo TX-SR304 home theater receiver lacks many of the bells and whistles found on more expensive options. Connectivity is on the sparse side and there's no HDMI support at all, but reports say that it delivers what matters most: great sound quality, especially considering its budget price. At 65 watts per channel, you won't be able to rock out an auditorium with the Onkyo TX-SR304, but it's powerful enough for a moderately large listening space. Still, all agree that this Onkyo receiver is a great choice for a starter home theater, or for surround sound in a bedroom or den. If you have a bigger budget, the Yamaha RX-V463BL (*Est. $300) is also a great performer; has better connectivity, including HDMI; and has features that make setup and use a bit easier. It is also more powerful at 105 watts per channel. On the other hand, it costs roughly twice as much.
While professional reviews are limited for the Onkyo TX-SR304 home theater receiver, Robert Silva at About.com weighs in with a worthwhile review. There's also a great deal of user feedback on Amazon.com and JR.com.
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Our Sources
1. About.com
Robert Silva, About.com's guide to home theater, auditions the Onkyo TX-SR304 home theater receiver and comes away fairly impressed. Features are called basic but practical, and audio/video performance is described as "solid." (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)
Review: Onkyo TX-SR304 5.1 Channel Entry-Level Home Theater Receiver, Robert Silva
2. Amazon.com
Amazon.com has about 70 reviews of the Onkyo TX-SR304, and many of the comments are quite detailed. While a few owners are less than completely pleased, the vast majority give it a perfect five out of five stars.
Review: Onkyo TX-SR304B Home Theater Receiver, Contributors to Amazon.com
3. JR.com
Retail site JR.com has far fewer user reviews of the Onkyo TX-SR304 home theater receiver than Amazon.com. One advantage, however, is that reviewers are verified and they're asked to provide some information about themselves.
Review: Onkyo TX-SR304S Home Theater A/V Receiver Component, Contributors to JR.com
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