| Based on a winning design for high-definition home theater reproduction, the TX-SR876 is a comprehensive A/V processing "hub" with a deep reservoir of amplification power to draw on. Reveling in its new THX Ultra2 Plus certification, the TX-SR876 shows its class with a broad range of capabilities, phenomenal performance, and noticeable finesse.With its advanced HQV Reon-VX video processing-which enables upscaling to high-def 1080p-and supreme high-definition surround sound decoding, this receiver belongs in elite company. It's also one of the first receivers anywhere to employ ISF (Imaging Science Foundation) video calibration. From whatever movie, music, broadcast, or gaming source you choose, the TX-SR876 will impress time and time again. |
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 Outstanding performer..... |
| Review Date: January 6, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Paul P. Moraes, Benicia, CA USA |
I have had this receiver for several weeks now. I was a little leary about purchasing this unit as it was being used in a room that does "double-duty" of being a place where I listen to high-end analog and digital music along with occasional use of a home-theatre. The primary purpose is music reproduction and I was tempted to go with tube-style amps and other gear in support of my vinyl record collection. But since there are always compromises in this area (space, money, etc) I decided to take a chance with this Onkyo. All I can say is WOW. I run 5.1 channels with bi-amplification on the front speakers (my one concession to music versus video). The sound reproduction is excellent. I have done a lot of comparison shopping and looked at a lot of different systems and I would have had to spend over $4-5K on hybrid tube amps to get sound better than this.
In terms of home theater, it is even better. It performs as advertised. Set-up was a breeze and the audessy is a pleasure to use and instantly "balanced" my room. For home theater use, it is incredible. Ground-shaking lows, booming sound when appropriate yet the most subtle sounds (such as dialogue at a low level) is outstanding. Some reviewers complain about it running hot. I have mine outside of any cabinet (top shelf of a component stand) and have run it for hours at 75-80% of max volume with no problems.
My two complaints are: The remote as the buttons are a bit hard to read in dim light (even with the back-lighting) and it only has 3 digital optical inputs. Given I use seperate CD and DVD players, along with a Laser Disc and other digital sources, I had to use the alternate digital cable connects. Not a big deal, I just expected more digital optical inputs.
In summary, if you are looking for a leading-edge video processing unit that has outastanding home-theater characterstics at a low price, then this is definitely it. Throw in the fact that it processes music far beyond the expectations one would have for solid-state receiver (especially at this price point) and you really have a great unit.
If you do decide to buy this, please note the dimensions and weight. This is a large, heavy receiver. And given the heat concerns of other posters, I would make sure it has plenty of "breathing room". |
Great Piece of Equipment
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| Review Date: January 11, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Robert R. Buschbom, |
This receiver is far more complex than my old Onkyo purchased 15 years ago. The features are first rate, the audio is superb (very clean)and while the manual isn't that detailed it is better than some I have seen. The learning curve to dig through the onscreen menus and find the settings is steep but they are all in there. Read the manual carefully.
The difference in audio quality coming from high def DVDs out of my Toshiba A30 and Panasonic BD 35 is astounding. Sound is everywhere now and well balanced. Unless you've heard it you can't explain how good it is.
This big fellow does get warm (not cook an egg hot)though mine is out in the open. Take a look at the power supply and you'll understand why it generates so much heat.
Setup was a breeze. The unit even comes with labels for your speaker cables. The Audessy setup was quick and easy, though I found it was only a good place to start. Had it for two weeks now and found it to be everything I hoped for.
Current system is a Panasonic 50" plasma, Toshiba A30 HD DVD, Panasonic BD 35 Blue Ray, matched Infinity studio monitor speakers (new Aperions on the way).
UPDATE:
Have had this over a month now and confirmed that the 876 was by far the best choice for me. I demoed the Denon 3808, that has a slicker setup menu but far fewer useful features for a lot more money. This receiver I will have for a long time. I looked at the 906 at a local shop and couldn't justify the difference. Even though it's not supposed to be worthwhile now, the THX is a great feature also. In case you are stuck on what to do, you can't go wrong here.
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Excellent A/V Receiver
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| Review Date: January 12, 2009 |
| Reviewer: A. Maturin, Kentucky |
| After doing tons of research I decided that this was the best A/V receiver in the $1000 range. I am happy with my decision. I thought I had a good sound system with my Yamaha HTR 520. When I listen to tunes on the 876, I hear things I've never heard before. I get new pleasure listening to my old favorites. The sound is beautifully clear. HQV made me choose this over the 806. It works well, a little bit better at upconverting than my Oppo 981HD DVD player. "Lord of the Rings" DVD really looks like HD. However, it does not do a lot for my SD Dish signal. Other reviewers have commented on the heat. It runs hot, but not so hot that I'm worried. |
This Receiver is Hot...In every sense.
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| Review Date: April 22, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Robert A. Cooper, Sydney NSW, Australia |
I've been an Onkyo owner for almost 20 years, and sadly, in a recent move, my original Onkyo receiver from around 1990 got dropped and totally destroyed. Turns out that was good for me, since it gave me the excuse to pick up the 876.
I won't repeat what all the other positive reviewers have said previously other than to summarize: this is an outstanding piece of equipment for audio and video applications at a really great price. That said, as many reviewers have noted, it sure does run hot (as pretty much every high-powered amp or receiver does), so it does pay to add external cooling to the unit if you plan on installing it in an enclosed cabinet. I found that the Antec Low Profile AV Component Cooler for Media PC Home Theater Products works particularly well with Onkyo receivers. My AV components are in a glass-front AV cabinet in full view in the living room, and the housing of the Antec Cooler has a very similar look to Onkyo AV components (all the way down to similar blue LEDs on the front) and fits in perfectly. The Antec unit is only a few inches tall and sits on top of the receiver; it has downward facing inlet ports and rear-facing fan ducts, so it sucks heat right away from the receiver and blows it out the back of the cabinet. Very nice addition.
Just an aside: I noticed some reviewers docked a few stars from this receiver for the heat issue. Everybody's got their own opinion, but if you're looking for an AVR that delivers 140W to 7 channels and has extremely sophisticated audio and video processing, well, you're going to get something that runs hot, whether it's from Denon, Marantz, Yamaha or whoever. I wish it were cooler myself, but I find it hard to rate this lower just because it obeys the laws of physics and gets a little warm. Therefore: 5 stars. Highly recommended. |
Superb Receiver
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| Review Date: March 18, 2009 |
| Reviewer: babydoc, New Jersey |
After much research, I purchased this HDMI-switching Home Theatre Receiver in February, following recommendation from an independent HT consultant. I replaced a complex Kenwood Sovereign system which had proprietary software (and is no longer made) and only component switching.
To my great pleasure, this receiver was a breeze to set up. It has an Audessey self-tuning audio mic set-up, which is amazing, and provides the best 5.1 sound I have yet heard from my audio components (and is capable of 7.1). With 4 HDMI inputs, I can use the receiver to switch a DVD carousel, BlueRay deck, HD cable box and another other HDMI sources effortlessly. The band width is more than adequate to accommodate the highest quality 1080P signals and output them to my Mitsubishi 73" projection set, providing an amazing picture and sound.
The manual - often the weakest part of very capable, complex equipment - was quite good. It took little time to figure out how to configure MY system and had plenty of in-depth detail to allow subsequent tweeking. I would suggest purchasing a Harmony remote (preferably the 880 or better) for routine use. This remote simplifies the use of multiple devices and actions (such as "watch TV" or "watch DVD") and provides a fair amount of control with extremely easy computer-based set-up (which is also Macintosh compatible).
I am planning to add a MacMini as a digital video hub via 802.11N and DVI-to-HDMI through the receiver. That should be even more spectacular (especially with the new Mini's video card). iPod interface is also available.
I would highly recommend this receiver to anyone wishing a truly excellent audio AND video performer at a reasonable price. There are more expensive ones out there, but MY conclusion is that this has the best "bang for the buck" with no compromise. It is almost plug-and-play for anyone having some system experience. |
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