The Onkyo TX-NR609's extensive collection of built-in streaming apps makes it an excellent choice for buyers who don't need AirPlay compatibility. It also has six HDMI inputs
Including a convenient front-panel input
And we appreciate Onkyo offering a...
Six HDMI inputs
Convenient front-panel input
Wi-Fi support.
Great sound
Excellent video upscaling
THX certified
Streams audio from the Internet or your computer
The editors didn't like
There's no built-in AirPlay support
So the Onkyo TX-NR609 wouldn't be our top choice if you have an iOS device. It also doesn't sound quite as good as the Pioneer and Denon
Especially using the automatic speaker calibration.
No AirPlay support
Doesn't sound quite as good as the Pioneer and Denon
Published: 2011-08-10, Author: David Vaughn , review by: hometheater.com
Abstract: Lean but Solid While the TX-NR609 isn't especially beefy, it's no lightweight either, weighing in at just under 25 pounds. Inside are seven channels of amplification rated at 100 watts each and featuring three-stage inverted Darlington output circuitry wi...
Published: 2011-07-04, Author: Matthew Moskovciak , review by: asia.cnet.com
Six HDMI inputs; convenient front-panel input; Wi-Fi support.
No AirPlay support; doesn't sound quite as good as the Pioneer and Denon, especially using the automatic speaker calibration.
The Onkyo TX-NR690 has six HDMI inputs and lots of built-in streaming music services, but it lacks AirPlay and doesn't sound quite as good to our ears as some competitors. ...
Published: 2011-06-07, Author: Matthew Moskovciak and Steve Guttenberg , review by: cnet.com
The Onkyo TX-NR609's extensive collection of built-in streaming apps makes it an excellent choice for buyers who don't need AirPlay compatibility. It also has six HDMI inputs, including a convenient front-panel input, and we appreciate Onkyo offering a...
There's no built-in AirPlay support, so the Onkyo TX-NR609 wouldn't be our top choice if you have an iOS device. It also doesn't sound quite as good as the Pioneer and Denon, especially using the automatic speaker calibration.
The Onkyo TX-NR690 has six HDMI inputs and lots of built-in streaming music services, but it lacks AirPlay and doesn't sound quite as good to our ears as some competitors.
Extensive collection of built-in streaming apps makes it an excellent choice for buyers who don't need AirPlay compatibility, Has six HDMI inputs, including a convenient front-panel input, Onkyo offers a Wi-Fi dongle for just US$40, Street price is also lower than that of any other mid-range receiver,
No built-in AirPlay support, so the Onkyo TX-NR609 wouldn't be our top choice if you have an iOS device, Doesn't sound quite as good as the Pioneer and Denon, especially using the automatic speaker calibration,
The Onkyo TX-NR690 has six HDMI inputs and lots of built-in streaming music services, but it lacks AirPlay and doesn't sound quite as good to our ears as some competitors....
Hearty, tangible sound control, Spotify, Napster and Internet radio access, compatible with every format under the Sun
Audyssey Dynamic Volume ain’t all that, sister
Every imaginable feature you'd desire from an AV receiver, and a few you didn't know you wanted. Plus, it sounds simply amazing and doesn't cost the Earth...
Support for Spotify Premium and other music streaming services, Exciting, multichannel delivery, Fine stereo performer, Generous connectivity options
No Apple AirPlay support, Can sound ragged when all channels are driven at volume, Network audio streaming needs some polish
The Onkyo TX-NR609 is an exciting, well-connected, 3D-compatible AV receiver that bristles with features, including Internet radio and support for Spotify Premium. It's something of a belter....
Published: 2011-05-06, Author: Danny Phillips , review by: trustedreviews.com
Smooth, powerful sound quality, Astonishing amount of features, Attractive new external design,
Could be a little more refined with music, No multichannel analogue inputs, Front sockets not covered, Editors choice,
After you’ve digested the TX-NR609’s epic feature list – which takes in everything from THX certification to 4K upscaling via Spotify and DLNA – you can sit back and revel in its marvellous movie sound quality, which is eminently powerful yet smooth an...
