Onkyo TX-SR705 7.1-Channel Silver Home Theater Receiver

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  • Great sound quality (27)
  • Easy setup (23)
  • Accurate controls (15)
  • Good power output (14)
  • Durable (11)
  • Interfaces well with tv (6)
  • Thundering bass (4)
  • Confusing / difficult controls (3)
  • Attractive design (2)
  • Dual fans for cooling (1)
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  • Difficult to set up (2)
  • Runs hot (2)
  • Gets hot (1)
  • Haven't found any so far (1)
  • Limited functions (1)
  • Unattractive design (1)
  • Zone 2 isn't intuitive (1)

Best Uses

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

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THX Select2 Certification for a Better Class of Home Theater
From its development stage to its final conception, the TX-SR705 has been engineered to comply with the most stringent requirements of THX Select2. Select2 certification means that the TX-SR705 is ideally suited to a home theater where the viewing distance from screen to seat is around 10-12 feet and the room volume is no greater than 2000 cubic feet. Among its technologies, Advanced Speaker Array (ASA) digitally reconfigures surround speakers for three listening modes: movies, music and gaming. The THX stamp of approval also covers an A/V receiver`s amplification characteristics. For example, under THX testing, the TX-SR705 has been proven to provide 12.5 amperes of peak current for its front channels and 6.2 amperes for its surrounds.

Processing 1080p Video and High-Resolution Audio via High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI 1.3a)
With three HDMI inputs, you can receive and switch the latest high definition components—Blu-ray Disc and HD DVD players, satellite and cable boxes, media centers and gaming consoles — for a pure, one cable digital connection to an HDTV. HDMI also delivers the latest high-definition audio formats — Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby(R) Digital Plus and DTS-HD(R) High Resolution Audio — to be processed by the TX-SR705`s onboard decoders. These new formats enable unprecedented quality, including bit-for-bit reproduction in the case of TrueHD and Master Audio. Also, HDMI 1.3a gives you greater bandwidth to deal with higher resolutions, 36-bit Deep Color(TM) and high frame rates.

HDMI and Component Video Upconversion for a Single Output to High-Resolution Displays
The TX-SR705`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. The TX-SR705 can also upconvert analog signals to HDMI so that all connected video sources can be outputted via one cable. And if your display doesn`t have HDMI capability, you can use the HD-quality component video connections, which will also cover your S-Video and composite video sources. To support progressive scan, the TX-SR705 features a deinterlacing chip with Faroudja DCDi Edge(TM) (Directional Correlational Deinterlacing). This technology helps to effectively eliminate video artifacts from HDTV images.

Audyssey MultEQ XT for Powerful Room Acoustics Correction
MultEQ XT is Audyssey`s most powerful built-in solution for countering distortion in dedicated home theaters. This technology detects speakers, and then sets levels, delays and crossovers, as well as measuring room acoustics. Using the receiver interface, it takes up to eight measurements around the listening area and uses high-resolution equalization filters for satellites and subwoofers. MultEQ XT covers both the frequency response and the time domain (where most of the problems lie) across the entire listening area. The results are immediately obvious—a clear, well-balanced and natural sound.

Specification Description
Model TX-SR705, TX-SR705S, TXSR705B, TXSR705S
UPC 751398007798
12V Trigger (1) Rear In/Out
2:2 Pulldown Receiver Call-In Special
3D Virtual Surround Yes
Analog Audio (2) Rear Output
Analog Audio (8) Rear Input
Channels 7.1
Coaxial (3) Rear Input
Color Black
Color Silver
Component Video (1) Rear Output
Component Video (3) Rear Input
Component Video Input Yes
Component Video Output Yes
Composite Video (1) Rear Output
Composite Video (5) Rear Input
D/A Converter 192kHz / 24-bit
Depth (Inches) 14.81
Dolby Digital EX Surround Yes
Dolby Digital Surround Yes
Dolby Pro Logic Surround Yes
DTS (usually referred as ’dts’) Yes
DTS Neo6 Yes
Frequency Response 5Hz-100kHz
HDMI (1) Rear Output
HDMI (3) Rear Input
HDMI Yes
HDMI Version 1.3
Headphone Jack (1) Front Output
Height (Inches) 6.87
iPod Integration Yes
Manufacturer’s Warranty - Hardware 2 Years
Multi-Channel (1) 7.1 Channel Input
Multi-Channel (1) 7.1 Channel Pre-Out
Multi-Room (1) Rear Output
Multi-Room/Multi-Source Yes
MultiRoom Capable Yes
Optical (1) Rear Output
Optical (3) Rear Input
Radio Frequencies AM FM and Sirius or XM Option
Radio Station Programmable Memories (Presets) 40
Remote Control Included
S-Video (1) Rear Output
S-Video (5) Rear Input
Satellite Radio Sirius Satellite Radio Ready
Satellite Radio XM Radio Ready
Speaker Terminals 5-Way Binding Post
Stereo Power Rating 100 Watts x 2
Surround Modes DTS
Surround Modes DTS 96/24
Surround Modes DTS NEO:6
Surround Modes DTS-ES Discrete
Surround Modes DTS-ES Matrix
Surround Modes DTS-HD
Surround Modes Dolby Digital
Surround Modes Dolby Digital EX
Surround Modes Dolby Digital Plus
Surround Modes Dolby Pro Logic II
Surround Modes Dolby Pro Logic IIx
Surround Modes Dolby TrueHD
Surround Modes Neural Surround
Surround Modes THX
Surround Modes THX Select2
Surround Modes THX Surround EX
Surround Power Rating 100 Watts x 7
THX Yes
Tuner AM
Tuner FM
Tuner Sirius Satellite Radio Ready
Tuner XM Radio Ready
Type of Receiver Home Theater Surround
Video Conversion to HDMI
Watts per channel 100
Weight (Pounds) 28.4
Width (Inches) 17.12

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★★★★★
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
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Jun 18 2008
Anubis
Orange County, CA
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  • Audiophile
  • Musically Inclined
  • Practical
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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
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Jan 1 2009
chadb19
Louisiana
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  • Audiophile
  • Musically Inclined
  • Professional
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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
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Sep 1 2008
Joey Bagodonuts
Donna, Texas
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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
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Jun 19 2008
Eli
Carolina, Puerto Rico
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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
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Jun 18 2008
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San Antonio
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