No home theater is complete without an A/V receiver attached to the surround sound satellites. The Onkyo TX NR609 7.2-channel 240-watt receiver is one to consider. Within this THX certified unit is a large power transformer that contributes to the high-current amplifier design. As the direct mode creates a crisp sound with any musical genre, the Onkyo TX-NR609 model stands out as a receiver that booms and sings.The on-screen display is user-friendly with a graphical user interface that almost anyone will be able to use. The letters and numbers have a glowing, green hue that makes them easy to see in both bright- and low-lit rooms. Below the display is a bank of buttons where you can set up to 40 presets between AM, FM, and Sirius channels. The front panel also boasts HDMI, USB, component video, mic input, and headphone connections for easy attachment.Use this Onkyo TX-NR609 unit to seamlessly connect your audio and visual devices from your iPod and iPhone to your home personal computer. If you have other devices to add to this network, these receivers also have Digital Living Network Alliance, or DLNA, embedded into the densely-packed electronics.Each of the seven channels supports up to 100 watts of power as you turn up the THX Select2 sound. You don't have to be an audio-video genius to set up the speakers with the Onkyo unit because it comes with Audyssey 2EQ technology. This feature calibrates the speaker inputs to the receiver so that the resulting tunes are perfectly harmonious regardless of the musical genre.As a bonus, this unit can even provide support for 3D video. It accepts input from a Blu-ray device. The setup also has Marvell Qdeo video processing that utilizes analog-to-HDMI up-conversion for your incoming images. Thus, you'll have up to 1080p resolution on your television when you connect it through the TX-NR609 unit.With its twin subwoofer pre-outs, you will add extra rumble to your audio quality as it boosts the impact of the bass. Don't worry about connecting this setup to existing satellite speakers either. The rear panel is complete with a mixture of connectors, including banana plugs and wire locks. Each connector is further marked with either a color code or positive/negative sign. Five HDMI connectors are clearly marked, too, which allows you to hook up a variety compatible technology.This power A/V receiver also has a PC-input connector. This feature allows you to hear your saved or streamed music through the attached speakers. A multi-brand remote control is also matched to this unit. As an alternative, you can also download an app onto your handheld device to create an integrated remote. Volume, inputs, and numerous other functions will be at your fingertips as the nearly 7-inch tall housing fits snugly into any shelving area. It weighs about 25 pounds with a 17-inch width. With the Onkyo TX NR609 7.2-channel 240-watt receiver, you’ll be able to enjoy precision audio and video entertainment through the years.
Product Identifiers
Brand
Onkyo
MPN
TX-NR609
UPC
0751398010002
Model
NR609
eBay Product ID (ePID)
101840825
Product Key Features
Audio Outputs
Headphone Jack
Audio Inputs
Digital Coaxial RCA
Number of Channels
7.2
Number of Inputs
2
Receiver Combo Features
Digital Tuner
Color
Black
Surround Sound Formats
Dolby Pro Logic IIz, Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus, THX, DTS-HD