 - Affordable 7.1-channel home theater receiver with full HD integration and video upscaling
- Power output: 90 watts x 7 channels (minimum)
- HDMI v1.3a Repeater (4 inputs, 1 output, 1080P compatible)
- 1080i Upscaling powered by Faroudja DCDi Edge
- TrueHD, DTS-HD Decoding
List Price: $499.00
Lowest Price: Too low to display 
Product Description: The Onkyo TX-SR606 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver provides high-definition video and audio processing for four source components. Onkyo's RIHD (Remote Interactive over HDMI) gives you inter-operability with the displays and playback components from other leading brands. With an expanded version of Audyssey's room correction technology, the TX-SR606 maintains the fullness of surround sound audio quality at low volume levels. With the latest HDMI version and advanced A/V processing capabilities, the TX-SR606 is a powerful control center for all high-definition media, including Blu-ray Disc and HD broadcasts. The TX-SR606 has Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio to enable a lossless, bit-for-bit soundtrack that is identical to that of the studio master. Both codecs are designed for the Blu-ray Disc format. Dolby Digital Plus has been designed for high-definition video delivered via disc media, broadcasts and online content. DTS-HD High Resolution Audio, meanwhile, offers a greater bit rate, a higher sampling rate, and more channels than the core DTS technology. The TX-SR606's HDMI inputs can receive pristine digital video from HDMI-enabled components for a single-cable output to a display device with an HDMI or DVI connection. Advanced 32-Bit Processing DSP Chip Tone Control (Bass/Treble) for Front L/R Channels Color-Coded 7.1-Multichannel Inputs RIHD (Remote Interactive over HDMI) for System Control HDTV-Capable HDMI Switching Deinterlacer with Faroudja DCDi Edge (Directional Correlational Deinterlacing) Technology Audyssey 2EQ to Correct Room Acoustic Problems and to Calibrate Speakers A/V Synchronization Function (Up to 100 ms in 10 ms Steps) Audyssey Dynamic EQ for Loudness Correction SIRIUS Satellite Radio Through optional SiriusConnect Home Tuner Kit Compatible with RI (Remote Interactive) Dock for the iPod Dimensions - Width 17 1/8 x Height 6 7/8 x Depth 14 3/4 (435x174.3x374.7mm) We Customer Reviews: Rating: 
Date: 2008-07-08
Great Receiver!
I have had the TX-SR606 for about 3 weeks, and I purchased it based on reviews here and the audio-visual forum. It replaced a mid price JVC receiver, and the quality difference is significant. For the past week it has been connected to a new Panasonic TH-50PZ85U 50" Plasma HDTV, and a new Sony DVP-NS77H DVD player. All connected via HDMI cables. I could not be more pleased with my 5.1 system. The JVC would never work properly on AM/FM, but the Onkyo works like a charm, even in my rural setting. Overall setup was fairly easy, and the speaker setup was great. It was a little tricky figuring out some of the features, but being patience and re-reading the manual soon got everything working in good order. The Panny TV will turn on the Onkyo at the same time (Viera link) when triggered by the Onkyo or Panny remotes. I wish my DirecTV HD-DVR box was also compatible with Viera, but that's no big deal. Quality music CD's sound great, even to my Great Granddaddy ears. I highly recommend the TX-SR606. Thanks to others who took time to write excellent reviews here! Rating:
Date: 2008-07-08
Hard to beat for the money
This receiver sounds amazing!! I used the very user friendly Audyssey speaker set up. Then made a few of my own corrections, (such as turning up the center channel and sub output.) Now everything that comes out of this receiver sounds incredible. This is what I have been waiting for.
I replaced a Harman avr235 and could not be happier. I can hear sound out of all 7.2 (yes.2)channels and I don't have to keep turning on, and re-turning on the rear surround speakers like I had to with the Harman.
4 HDMI inputs are essiential for me. (and it's even one short) 1-DVDr, 1-HDDVD player, 1-HD cable box, 1- XBOX 360, and 1- PS3/Blue Ray player. (I have 2 HDMI Inputs on my TV so it works out great.)
I was a little skeptical at first because none of the "cool" lights such as DTS MASTER AUDIO, or DOLBY TRUEhd, were lighting up, and it took a lot of reading and web browsing to figure out why. Now that I understand you need a DTS or Dolby TrueHd pass through player to get the receiver to de-code the formats, all is well.
One of the preferred things for me is the HDMI pass thru. this lets my kids watch anything without keeping my receiver on and potentially damaging my speakers while I am not there.
In short this is a great receiver with many features and few drawbacks...infact I am still looking for them. Rating:
Date: 2008-07-04
Wow, Why wait!
Onkyo 606 (silver is cool)
PROS: Flawless, all current sound fields, spectacular sound and easy setup with Audessey.
CON: No switched power source for powered subs. Rating: 
Date: 2008-07-03
Good dependable receiver
Good receiver, nice features. Does everything you would want. Would be a 5 star if it could upconvert to component output and had user friendly remote. Rating:
Date: 2008-07-03
Why Onkyo over Denon, Pioneer, etc?
Before purchasing this unit, I did quite a bit of research regarding what receiver would fit my needs. For about a month, I read over many different reviews and forums (mostly at AVSforum). I have a Sony KDL46-XBR4 and a set of Harman Kardon HKTS-18 speakers. When comparing to Denon, I got the impression that Denon is the creme of the crop. However, their prices are also fairly high. I wanted the Denon 2308, but the price was a bit high. The 1908 didn't have all the features I wanted (namely analog - HDMI upconversion and Dolby TrueHD and Digital+ support). The latest Pioneer 1018 model had all the features I wanted, but because it was released just this June, the price was still fairly high. The power rating as far as watts / channel on the pioneer was a good deal higher than the Onkyo 606, however the general consensus is that only Onkyo and Denon achieve their rated power. There have been many tests on the other brands, and they usually do not achieve anywhere close to their rated power. I will say that I might have chosen the Pioneer 1018 over the onkyo 606 if they were equal prices, but luckily that wasn't an option. If price wasn't a sticking point, I probably would've gone with the latest Denon (the 1909 is coming out soon). The one thing I would've liked on the Onkyo 606 is the upconversion to be 1080p, but I think I will be fine with 1080i. Most things I will upconvert will look insanely better at 1080i anyway.
Currently, I have a Knology digital cable box run by HD component straight to the Sony XBR4 TV. I have an audio optical cable running from the digital cable box out to the receiver. I did it this way instead of straight HDMI to the receiver so I can watch TV without surround if I choose. My Xbox 360 is connected via HDMI to the receiver, and the receiver is HDMI to the TV. I was glad to know that the receiver will pass through 1080p if it receives it via one of the HDMI inputs. I soon plan to purchase a bluray player and run it via HDMI into the receiver as well. The Onkyo manual is very clear in explaining how to change things like crossover frequences and speaker distances. The Audyssey auto-setup is handy as well. |
