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Onkyo TX-SR705 7.1-Channel Silver Home Theater Receiver

★★★★☆
4.5

based on 27 reviews  

 

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★★★★☆
4.1

 

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Pros

  • Easy setup (23)
  • Clean sound (16)
  • Accurate controls (15)
  • Good power (14)
  • Durable (11)
  • Clear sound (9)
  • Interfaces well with tv (6)
  • Thundering bass (4)
  • Intuitive controls (3)
  • Attractive design (2)
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Cons

  • Difficult to set up (2)
  • Does run hot (1)
  • Gets hot (1)
  • Haven't found any so far (1)
  • Heat issues (1)
  • Limited functions (1)
  • Unattractive design (1)
  • Zone 2 isn't intuitive (1)

Best Uses

  • Home theater (17)
  • Larger rooms (15)
  • Audiophiles (13)
  • Movies (7)
  • Surround sound solution (7)
  • Basic systems (6)
  • Smaller rooms (6)
  • Living room (4)
  • Television shows (3)
  • Entertainment (2)
 
 
 

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Last update: Jan 1, 2009

Onkyo TX-SR705 7.1-Channel Silver Home Theater Receiver Reviews

 
 
 

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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

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[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★★
5.0
Nothing else beats it in this range!

"After my 20 year old Kenwood Receiver died I had no choice but to replace it. I was shocked at what it would cost to replace it with the same power and surround sound. After much research and complaining I chanced upon Onkyo. As someone who has worked as a Music director and Production assistant in radio and a self-proclaimed audiophile I can say that the Onkyo TX-SR705 is the greatest peice of audio gear I have..." Read Full Review »

Jun 18, 2008 by Anubis

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★☆☆☆☆
1.0
Limited video upscaling

"What they don't tell you on this website is that this receiver is only good if you have a 1080p TV. I purchased this unit partially because of the video upscaling capability, but when I went to hook it up, I found that my 1080i plasma would not work with this unit. [...]..." Read Full Review »

Oct 06, 2008 by Ex-B&H Customer

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Onkyo TX-SR705 7.1-Channel Silver Home Theater Receiver Review

Nothing else beats it in this range!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Accurate Controls
  • Clean Sound
  • Durable
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Endless listening modes
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    Cons

  • Does run hot

    Best Uses

  • Audiophiles
  • Home Theater
  • Larger Rooms
  • Smaller Rooms
 

"After my 20 year old Kenwood Receiver died I had no choice but to replace it. I was shocked at what it would cost to replace it with the same power and surround sound. After much research and complaining I chanced upon Onkyo. As someone who has worked as a Music director and Production assistant in …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Jun 18 2008
Anubis
Orange County, CA
I am:
  • Audiophile
  • Musically Inclined
  • Practical
Reviewed at:
 

Onkyo TX-SR705 7.1-Channel Silver Home Theater Receiver Review

Just Plain Excellent

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

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

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Audiophiles
  • Home Theater
 

"PRO: Pound for pound this is the most feature rich receiver out there for the price. THX certification with Dolby True HD and DTS Master amps run several hundred dollars more with Sony and others. I reviewed, compared and read everything out there and this Onkyo 705 is a great buy! Apart from the gr …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Jan 1 2009
chadb19
Louisiana
I am:
  • Audiophile
  • Musically Inclined
  • Professional
Reviewed at:
 

Onkyo TX-SR705 7.1-Channel Silver Home Theater Receiver Review

I LOVE IT!!!

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Clear Sound
  • Easy To Setup
  • Interfaces Well With TV
  • Thundering Bass

    Cons

  • Unattractive Design

    Best Uses

  • Larger Rooms
  • Living Room
  • Movies
  • Surround Sound Solution
 

"This receiver is basically the heart of my entertainment system. I have my PS3, DirecTV, HD and Blu-ray players all hooked up. All extremely easy to connect/set-up to this baby with the onscreen set-up menu. The sound is absolutely incredible due in part to the power this unit packs as well as the v …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Sep 1 2008
Joey Bagodonuts
Donna, Texas
I am:
  • Tech Savvy
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Onkyo TX-SR705 7.1-Channel Silver Home Theater Receiver Review

The absolute best receiver for your $$$$

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Clean Sound
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Good Power

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Basic Systems
  • Home Theater
  • Larger Rooms
  • Smaller Rooms
 

"This receiver is the best thing you can get for your money, specially for the price J&R sells it for. Sound is clean, powerful, THX certified, amazing. Everything does what its supposed to. Menus are easy to navigate. The Audissey auto-setup program does a great job at setting up your receiver for y …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Jun 19 2008
Eli
Carolina, Puerto Rico
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  • Tech Savvy
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Onkyo TX-SR705 7.1-Channel Silver Home Theater Receiver Review

Outstanding Quality and Power

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

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

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Audiophiles
  • Home Theater
  • Larger Rooms
 

"I use this amp/receiver in a 6 speaker home theatre system using HDMI connections for video/audio signals from various inputs. Onkyo provided numerous connection options on the back of the amp that made system installation a breeze. The programmable remote was easy to setup and use as well. One o …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Jun 18 2008
Sixty something.
San Antonio
I am:
  • Audiophile
  • Musically Inclined
  • Tech Savvy
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