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Onkyo TX-8255 Stereo Receiver

#260

★★★★☆
4.4

based on 24 reviews  

 

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★★★★☆
4.3

$194.00 - $200.00

from 3 stores

Pros

  • Easy setup (20)
  • Accurate controls (15)
  • Clean sound (15)
  • Good power (12)
  • Durable (11)
  • Attractive design (4)
  • Clear sound (4)
  • Great sound (4)
  • Accepts ipod dock (1)
  • Clarity (1)
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Cons

  • Limited functions (2)
  • Bulky (1)
  • Limited sound controls (1)
  • Poor sound (1)
  • Weak (1)

Best Uses

  • Basic systems (19)
  • Smaller rooms (11)
  • Larger rooms (4)
  • Audiophiles (2)
  • Entertainment (2)
  • Background audio (1)
  • Production quality (1)
  • Secondary system (1)
  • Semi-audiophiles (1)
 
 
 

Where to Buy

Onkyo TX-8255 Stereo Receiver

$194.00

 
BizRate Rating Outstanding 9.1

$194.00

 
BizRate Rating Outstanding 9.6

$200.00

No Tax Outside NY

Product Reviews

Last update: Oct 26, 2009

Onkyo TX-8255 Stereo Receiver Reviews

 
 
 

Most helpful positive review

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

 
★★★★☆
4.0
Excellent Sound-Low Cost

"As with every Onkyo product I've owned, this small receiver is a deceptive powerhouse that delivers excellent dimensional sound. Let's be honest here, if you want that super premium sound level, you have to spend more than [$] list price, BUT, for a really excellent smaller room stereo receiver, with an excellent overall sound stage, particulary at J&R's discounted price, this is a solid winner and I'm used to l..." Read Full Review »

Apr 10, 2009 by Brucie B

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★★★☆☆
3.0
Fine or the price

"I was looking for an inexpensive system to replace one that finally died on me. I couldn't find anything with a built in cd player, cassette deck and turntable inputs. Everything today has iPod docks instead. So, I settled for just a relatively inexpensive receiver. My only complaint about this unit is the very limited bass and treble control. Virtually no bass at all. I'm using the same speakers that were hooke..." Read Full Review »

Apr 20, 2009 by Music Junkie

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Onkyo TX-8255 Stereo Receiver Review

A New Receiver!

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Accurate Controls
  • Clean Sound
  • Durable
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Good Power

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Basic Systems
  • Larger Rooms
 

"Very good radio section, sensitive FM and very good AM AVC, which equals volume of strong and weak stations, external antenna for FM, another for AM. Switched power connections for two external components. The remote is complete. I wish it had what once was called a "loudness" control to boost lows …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Oct 14 2009
Rich
Santa Maria, Ca.
I am:
  • Practical
  • Tech Savvy
Reviewed at:
Price: $194.00
 
 

[3 of 3 customers found this review helpful]

Onkyo TX-8255 Stereo Receiver Review

Excellent Sound-Low Cost

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Accurate Controls
  • Clarity
  • Clean Sound
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Excellent Separation
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Basic Systems
  • Semi-Audiophiles
 

"As with every Onkyo product I've owned, this small receiver is a deceptive powerhouse that delivers excellent dimensional sound. Let's be honest here, if you want that super premium sound level, you have to spend more than [$] list price, BUT, for a really excellent smaller room stereo receiver, wit …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Apr 10 2009
Brucie B
Naperville, IL
I am:
  • Audiophile
Reviewed at:
Price: $194.00
 
 

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Onkyo TX-8255 Stereo Receiver Review

A Stereo Receiver not a Home Theater Amp

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Accurate Controls
  • Clean Sound
  • Durable
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Remote not required

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Audiophiles
  • Basic Systems
  • Smaller Rooms
 

"I started out with Heathkit receivers and have had maybe 10 or 15 stereo amplifier or receivers over the last 40 years.



This unit is fairly normal confiduration for a stereo receiver. The 6 rear component connections are adequate for the "normal" system, if such an animal exists. I have a secon …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Feb 12 2009
Henry
Portland metropolitan area, Oregon
I am:
  • Audiophile
  • Practical
  • Tech Savvy
Reviewed at:
Price: $200.00
 

Onkyo TX-8255 Stereo Receiver Review

Good Features For The Price

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Accepts iPod dock
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Good Power
  • Phono input

    Cons

  • Limited sound controls

    Best Uses

  • Basic Systems
  • Smaller Rooms
 

"This receiver replaced a more powerful one in my library. It is a good receiver for the price, and has more than adequate power for the space it is in. It is difficult to find a moderately priced receiver with a phono input, so this one was an obvious choice for anyone who has a collection of viny …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Jun 25 2009
Jack
Louisiana
I am:
  • Tech Savvy
Reviewed at:
Price: $200.00
 

[2 of 2 customers found this review helpful]

Onkyo TX-8255 Stereo Receiver Review

The Best for Less

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Accurate Controls
  • Clean Sound
  • Durable
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Good Power

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Basic Systems
 

"My old Sony amp/receiver died and I looked everywhere for the right replacement. As a dedicated headphone listener, I finally realized I didn't need 200 wats per channel. The Onkyo TX-8255 was perfect to drive my cassette deck, CD changer and turntable. I could have purchased the Onkyo locally bu …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Mar 18 2009
vetteman
Cincinnati, Ohio
I am:
  • Musically Inclined
  • Practical
  • Technically Challenged
Reviewed at:
Price: $194.00
 
 
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$194.00

 
BizRate Rating Outstanding 9.1

$194.00

 
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$200.00

No Tax Outside NY

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