Onkyo TX-SR606 User reviews

By John P. Falcone on 22/07/2008

More Onkyo reviews , RRP: AU$1299.00

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The good:

Four HDMI inputs
Onboard Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding
Upconverts analog signals to 1080i over HDMI output
Excellent automatic speaker calibration
Switches as many as six high-definition video sources
Improved remote

The bad:

Poor video processing limits utility of HDMI upconversion for analog sources
Sounds better on movies than with music
No phono input

The bottomline:

The Onkyo TX-SR606 offers tons of functionality for the price, but subpar video processing and improved competition means it's less of a standout receiver than last year's version.

Buying choices:

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Editors' rating:

7.4/10

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