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Onkyo TX-SR706

Discontinued

Reviewed

November 2008

Pros

Great sound quality
Automatic speaker setup and room equalization
On-board decoders for high-definition audio
THX certified

Cons

Can run warm
Some users report problems with automatic setup

Where to Buy

for $849.00

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The 7.1-channel Onkyo TX-SR706 home theater receiver builds upon the very well-regarded Onkyo TX-SR606 (*Est. $400) by adding improved video upscaling (to 1080p) and an even more accurate Audyssey automatic speaker setup and room-equalization program. However, the most significant feature is its THX Select2 Plus certification, meaning this receiver is capable of delivering as-recorded sound at volume levels that are appropriate for a typical home theater where viewers are seated 10 to 12 feet away. If you have a bigger space to fill with sound, the Onkyo TX-SR806 (*est. $700) boosts power to 130 watts-per-channel and is THX Ultra2 Plus certified.

There are not a ton of reports on the Onkyo TX-SR706 home theater receiver, but Sound & Vision, a top reviewer when it comes to audio and video gear, offers a highly detailed write-up. Electronic House Magazine also includes it in a list of top home theater receivers under $1,000, as selected by contributors to AVSForum.com, a busy online community of audio and video enthusiasts. User reviews are still too limited to be useful, but a small handful can be seen at Amazon.com.

Where To Buy

Onkyo TX-SR707 7.2-Channel A/V Surround Home Theater Receiver
(81 reviews) Buy new: $899.00 5 Used from $299.00

Our Sources

1. Sound & Vision Magazine Details/Subscribe

Sound & Vision magazine subjects the Onkyo TX-SR706 to an extensive battery of real-world and bench testing and comes away very impressed, granting it a Certified and Recommended award. Daniel Kumin is equally impressed with features and value.

Review: Onkyo TX-SR706 A/V Receiver Test Report, Daniel Kumin, Nov. 2008

2. Electronic House Magazine Details/Subscribe

To find the best under-$1,000 home theater receivers, Electronic House magazine solicits votes from AVSForum.com, a community of sophisticated and highly opinionated audio and video enthusiasts. Though 30 receivers are named, eight are singled out as the most popular, including the Onkyo TX-SR706.

Review: Untitled, Arlen Schweiger, Oct. 20, 2008

3. Amazon.com

Amazon.com has the most user reviews for the Onkyo TX-SR706, but with just five, there's still not enough to adequately evaluate the receiver. Notably, three owners are absolutely thrilled, but two report problems with the accessory microphone that's required by the Audyssey setup program.

Review: Onkyo TX-SR706 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver, Contributors to Amazon.com

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