Onkyo TX-NR676 Budget A/V Receiver Review
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- Опубліковано 7 чер 2018
- Today I review the Onkyo TX-NR676 A/V Receiver. The current price puts this in the budget range, and what you get with this AVR is pretty nice: amzn.to/2JDVfef
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I purchased this AVR and the Onkyo Dx-C390 CD player and using the Polk T50 speakers and I’m definitely happy with this setup and agree with you about having to crank the volume. Great review.
Awesome review bro!
Great Vid! I'm very satisfied with this receiver as its the best intro atmos unit with dolby vision passthrough for the price.
I would add that I'm pretty sure the ACCU eq represents the built in equalizer settings after doing room calibration.
Meaning it is flattening room response by changing the freq. bands in the built-in equalizer that is not visible, but you can make your own presets or just turn off accueq in the quick menu. Your distance settings will remain active. If you keep it turned on then be sure to re run room correction if you add acoustic treatment to your room as the accueq won't have to work as hard if the room response is flatter and you'll get better reference sound!
Thanks for the review. Just picked up the 676 a few weeks ago. I agree 100% gotta crank up the sound , other that that a great buy.
Awesome! Glad you like it!
You might have to an amp for it. More power for your speakers.
Thanks Techno Dad for doing this followup review. I have the TX-NR777 which is older like yours, but it's a little more powerful and also comes with THX certification. I'm sure the NR777 can also be picked up at a good price for anyone looking for a deal...I like it. I picked up the NR777 because it has decent support for my front & center channel 4 ohm speakers. The EQ calibration did not work well with my speaker placement so I just used a good movie and manually adjusted the volumes by ear. Your advice on volume levels vs. distance has me wanting to go back and change all of my volume levels to flat, neutral, or 0 and use my distance control to balance the sound. I'll start by using my tape measure and see how that works and adjust as needed. Man, I really need to start learning how to use apps and WiFi:)
thank you for your great reviews. would you prefer this Onkyo or the Yamaha budget receiver that you also recently reviewed at a similar price point? I also have 3800 cubic air space in my large living room. any other recommendations under 400.00. thank you again
Just got this unit at a pawn shop for $140. Yes, it works! :)
Great review! I’m new to this game so super helpful. Any recommendations on setup with 5 speakers in ceiling plus a sub?
Thanks!
Hi Josh!! I mean, it really depends on what you’re looking for. Just 5.1 there are some options in the $300 range. If you want Atmos or DTS:X you’ll need a 7 Channel AVR.
Hey Channa, another great video. Were you using your SVS Ultra 5.1 system when testing the Onkyo TX NR676? Do you think the Klipsch Reference Premiere system (280FA, 450C) would experience the same power issues you noticed during the test?
Hi! I was using the SVS Prime Satelite 5.1, not the Ultra 5.1. I think Klipsch will normally be easier to drive since the speaker are sensitive already. SVS would be harder to push, and I also have a rom that's over 4000 cubic feet.
Thanks for the good video! If I can offer a comment, I've noticed that a couple of your videos (as well as videos from many others) include comments relating volume levels shown on a dial to power output, ie having to turn something up 'more' to get a desired volume imting that an amp may be weak. That type of statement can't be reliably made, as it's possible to set up a receiver so that turning the volume all the way up yields less than maximum amp output and also that turning volume 'halfway' maxes out an amp.
Ignoring other factors like setup, trim levels, possible input stage clipping, etc, volume tapers differ from manufacturer and even from model to model within the same line. There are no conclusions that can be drawn about total power output relative to a volume setting; all that shows is that volume control for the current settings (trim, EQ, etc) needs to be set at X level to achieve y output. If your speakers are putting out the same volume as measured with a db meter, then the amp is putting out the same power as any other amp regardless of volume setting. At that point the only way to definitively know the actual remaining output is to measure the amplifier itself (via dyno for example) so please be careful with equating volume settings with amp power.
Here's a nice thread on the subject if you're interested in some other comments on the subject: audiokarma.org/forums/index.php?threads/power-vs-volume-knob-position-power-vs-volume-spl.699065/
Is there a way to add an external amp to power front tower speakers when in 5.1.2 mode ?
I'd love to put this receiver on the bench and see what it's wattage output is when all channels are maxed.
Alex Sexton DO IT
Anyone done this?
How do I get the “Play-Fi” feature to work with Alexa??
Can i connect another source to the Zone 2? and if so does that mean that i can watch one thing on one room and another on a second room (using the sub HDMI out). Thanks
im looking for this sterero. mainly for the bluetooth, number of hdmi in and outs, phono and that it supports 7.2.
for now have a 2.0 system but i dont know about the future yet. The main purpose is music and some gaming.
should i look for aomething else in this pricerange or am i good with this one.
Was a bit worried when you talked about how you had to turn the volume up to 75% to get a desired experience. Although thats very individual and my livingroom is smaller than yours.
Great review!
Hi! It's pretty good for the price. I just wish it had more power for my room in particular. If you have speakers that have a low sensitivity, then it may be an issue.
Hey, with your experience of using the sony DN1080 and the Onkyo 676 which is a better receiver for home use?
Did you play with the EQ settings?
What is THX speakers and how does it sound better then normal SVS or SVS Ultra speakers?
How is the integrated Chromecast support? Music only, or can I stream UA-cam and Play Movies to my TV?
Will this receiver run a 4 ohm - 5.2 speaker set up?
Recently brought this model. Could you please advice which onkyo speaker suitable for this AVR?
I am new to all this AVR stufff, i am lucky your here
I bought this almost a year ago I'm satisfied with it however the bluetooth feature is a little slow particularly compared to my Denon AVR which will turn on immediately
I am looking to buy a new receiver to replace my aging 7.1 Yamaha VSX-663 and I was wondering if theres a significant loss or difference from going from a 7.1 system to a 5.1.2 (atmos) configuration for non atmos sources (cable, netflix, Old Blurays)?
how is the Yamaha RX V585?? is there any caparison model of other brand for dolby atmos setup?
Yo! Techno dad! Does this receiver send audio to Bluetooth headphones??? Or does is it only receive Bluetooth sound?
Only receives
Love this receiver but is there any way to display the audio type being listened to on the front panel display instead of the input? For example if I'm watching a movie on PS4 is says "Game" because that is the input I use. I want to see either Dolby Atmos or DTS-HD...etc
Denon AVRS740H. Would it be a viable option????
Whats the Song in the background at 9:39 min.? Thanks ☺️
The NR777 is a pretty decent receiver but in terms of having the crank the volume up for good levels, it's the same. And i am using Klipsch RP280FAs, RP150Ms and a RP440C.
Do you feel like you could possibly damage those speakers from under powering? I'm shopping for an amp for Klipsch speakers now
I have a pioneer vsx 524k. This Onkyo has more up to date functions which is compatible with my tv LG 65sk90 which along with the OLeds are the only TV's with Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos with Netflix lol. Power wise should I replace it with this one. Pioneer did have good power and sounds real nice. I have four polk audio tsi500 cherry, CS20 center channel cherry, and Polk psw108 sub which I'm replacing with Polk's new HTS12 subwoofer.
Just picked this up from best buy a few days ago for $250. Great deal a lot of features as compared to my old sony str-520.
But how does #6 HDMI (ASSIGNABLE) work? I plugged my console in but no picture. 🤔 So I plugged into the hdmi on the front panel and that one did work.
Question for ya. I have the newer Vizio 36” sound bar 5.1 set up. Would I be better off with a dedicated 3.1 theater set up? With Intention to add more speakers later? 400-600$ range
Hi! Yes, I think you would be better off with a 3.1 AVR/Speaker setup.
Hi Techno Dad trust you well. I have had the Onkyo 676 for a while and so far so good. I recently purchased the klipsch RP-8000F which is way bigger speakers then what i currently have. I would like to find out will my 676 be able to push those speakers given that they much bigger and they also rated at 8 ohms. Would it be an ok matchup or will it be totally wrong?
I may need your help... Looking to upgrade from an entry-level Vizio 5.1 sound bar. Been eyeballing Samsung Q950T (or the new flagship sound bar from either Samsung or LG this year) OR start down the path of AVR + speakers.
100% certain that I’m going to eventually want 5.1.4 or better. Which means I’m starting with something like a Denon 9.2.
Just looking for an opinion- you think I should go with the AVR and something like the Klipsch RP 600s (left and right) and slowly build? Or soundbar with Atmos from the gate?
Just a little tough trying to be financially responsible, when I know that what I WANT could easily cost 6k+. But I tend to value picture over sound. So spending more on speakers than the oled also hits home.
I'm going from 5.1 to 7.1 or 7.2, because I'm getting a set of polk di-pole bi-pole speakers for height and atmos
Hey what up I have the onkyo nr575 it's all set up but no on screen menu
does it do aura 3d or only denon
Hey TD - Did you catch the announcement of the new Marantz receivers? SR5013 to SR 7013 coming soon along with some new budget options as well.
No, I did not Kendall! Thanks for the tip! I wonder when these are going to be released. I just sent my Denon/Marantz rep an email. Super excited to hear about these new products. I wonder if they are going to be HDMI 2.1 compatible...hmmm...
gearpatrol.com/2018/06/08/marantz-2018-receiver-first-look/
Doesn't seem so at first glance. The are apparently shipping in the July/August timeframe. Not surprising I guess given that the new Denons are also here.
Yep got it for 250 and i'm very happy.
What is the best setting to get deeper bass out of your sub woofer??
Get a bigger subwoofer.
Try some slimline receivers like the marantz NR1608 or the one from onkyo and yamaha
get rid of the background music
Will a e-Arc (TV) work with ARC receiver.
Whats up TD! New sub to your channel and I could certainly use your help... ;)
I live at a small apartment at the moment and have a "servicible" soundbar sub setup. Its fine most of the time but there are certain youtube videos that I watch where even at max volume I can still barely hear the voices.
Since I am planning to have an atmos setup when I get my own house, will this Onkyo AVR help me out in amplifying the sound of my soundbar in the meantime? Or will I only end up with a fried SB?
Hi, thanks for watching and subscribing! Unfortunately, they won't work together like you describe. A soundbar has its own amp and processing, so you can't use it in conjunction with an AVR.
Thank you! I'll just save up in the meantime. Keep doing what your doing, and I'll keep watching
It's pretty common for budget AVR's to have to be cranked to get loud. especially since the average output is 35-55 watts a channel.
Hello guys, with this receiver is possible to have 2 tvs watching different sources?
I'm trying to decide between the nr686 and 695. Couldn't find a review though... are they not worth it?
Loved ur video first time watched....Question: I currently have an Onkyo 705 and I feel like I need to upgrade finally to something with Bluetooth and all the other new gadgetry out there. Would this receiver be a comparable unit? I’m happy with the 705 power wise, just want some new stuff to play with! Tnx
Hi! Are you referring to the Onkyo TC-SR705?? If so this AVR won’t be able to come close to the power your 705 has. I would go with the TX-NR787 ($599) at the VERY least. It still may not have the same amount of power output. So I would recommend the 787 or higher.
Or can I go with something like an RZ620 instead?
Yeah, that would be better than the TX-NR676
Techno Dad tnx for the help! Was looking at RZ line also since I posted the message
No problem! Now is a good time to buy the 620 as the 630 has been released.
Does this receiver have 1080p to 4k upscaling
FYI I'm noticing the same front speaker "bug" with mine. I have Polk floor speakers as my front L&R and the receiver will not let me change them to "small" speakers nor adjust the crossovers for them since the initial setup. Going to play with your workaround tonight to see if I can get the option to pop up.
Wow! I thought I was alone. Please try it out and let me know what happens.
So apparently Onkyo decided that the only way they'll let you decide your speaker crossover is if you tell it you're running a subwoofer. I was running a 3.0 setup, but when I told it I was running 3.1 with a sub it allowed me to set my x-over for the front floorspeakers. FYI on the Onkyo setting any form of crossover on a speaker automatically converts it to a "small" speaker when compared to other receivers. It's not a selection you can exactly make. That was a new one on me.
Halo ! Can I ask when playing movies : DENON AND ONKYO BOTH this av receiver does both will get hot in the amp after one finished watching ? Tq
Great video dude. Just one question about the Receiver tho. Is it supposed to click twice after turning on? Like it does the first click once you hit the on button and right after the start up it does a another click, is that normal? The reason I ask is because some times when I unplug it and plug it back I turn it on and at the start up it shows “Amp Speaker” but it won’t show that again ever unless I unplug it and plug it back up. Is that normal?
Jose, that does seem strange. Unfortunately, I gave this away to a friend long ago so I can't check.
Techno Dad thanks anyways dude 👍🏼
I have the onkyo 686 I love it
Awesome. Im getting a new receiver soon and this probably is the one im going to get.
HDR passthrough, 4K, dolby atmos 5.2.2 support. All things I wanted.
As far as the "not a lot of power" is concerned, I have klipsch towers center n surround rated sensitivity at 95 and up. So this should not be an issue correct??
Won't be an issue. Don't worry. You'll notice the 676 really starts to power the speakers at about 40% and up. I've got a much smaller room than Techno Dad, and at 65% my Monitor 60's are loud enough that they're rattling things on the wall.
WCraft88 wow those have a sensitivity of 90. Not too bad. So my klipsch at 95 and 98s should bang hard
Hi! Yes, you are correct, with Klipsch speakers high sensitivity, it shouldn't be much of an issue.
Techno Dad awesome. Thanks for the reply
Anytime!
Literally just ran Audyssey set up on My Integra DTR-40.4. It's from 2012. Got it at a great price Refurb. No atmos but now I have HDMI and 4K upscaling along with lossless audio. Yamaha staying in the bedroom. Any real red T-shirts for sale yet?
Awesome Toby! Integras sure do sound nice! I need to get one on the channel. I'm actually going to revamp my merch store and I'll let ou know what's up!
If you always have to turn up power to 70% or Higher will that affect Longevity of Product? I have Onkyo 5.2 AV Receiver and always have to put it at 50 - 60% to hear it like it is supposed to be heard.
To get the desired volume I had to turn it up pretty loud. That being said, I do have a very large room with around 4000 cubic feet. I would probably need an AVR with more power output.
Okay so I have a media room I have two floor one center two sides all klipsh, and two Martin Logins in the rear. what receiver do you think. Trying to stay in the $500 range.
If you want to strictly stay 7.2, then I would try to stretch your budget and go with the Denon X3400H (amzn.to/2SdaBqS) for $599. It’s down from $999, and that’s a great deal! It has pre-outs if you need more power sometime down the line and will be better suited to your room than the Onkyo NR676
What bluerayplayer do you think fits this for dolby vision?
That's tough to say as they all have their issues. I'd wait on the Pansonic UB820.
I just recently purchased this receiver and love it but when I connect it to my tablet via Bluetooth I have a lag so the audio doesn’t match the video and was wondering if you or anyone else knows how I can remedy this problem? Thank you and great video
I'm experiencing the same problem.
Latency! Bluetooth signals have a delay. Not very good for video.
Hello, TDad
Long time enthusiast and follower of this show. I truly enjoyed your content and all your assistance through my years of being a enthusiast in this field.
I’m hoping you can produce a video on the new TX-NR696. I recently purchased it and I’m quite taken by the unit with all its new features vs my TX-NR636. I’ve owned the unit for bout a week now and I’m noticing that the sub preout is a little short on power or ummmph should I say unless you use both sub preouts. My older 636 could out power my sub (Ref. kilpsch 10”) quite easily. Atmos or Hd-Ma tracks couldn’t go past 40 on the volume do to how much more powerful my older unit was practically. But on my paper the 696 is technically more powerful but I’m having to bring up the volume to 60% in order to get the desired result of my older unit. In any case I would really enjoy your input in this unit and see what your experience and results are.
Tony Garza
What's up Tony?! Have you tried upping the levels for each channel? Try that.
Hi for you which brand is better denon or onkyo? thanks .
Hi! That's hard to say. I've always bought Denon, but I do think the Onkyo I reviewed did a great job.
Is it advised to add on a onkyo EQ hardware?
Hi gunz! For home theater or for two channel listening? I think there's a built in EQ in this AVR and you can fiddle with the settings.
Can you add an amp (on back panel) to boost power?
Not with this AVR
I have a Onkyo tx-nr757. Do I have to use the mic it came with or can I use a high end condenser mic?
Yes, use the mic that came with the AVR as it's omnidirectional.
Thank you
I have the same thing with the Volume. I'm so glad it's not me
Need suggestion guys - Denon avr x1400h vs onkyo 676 which one is the best
Personally, I like Denon a bit more, but you can't go wrong with either.
Great Find. If you can get it at $299 that is a Killer deal for Dolby Atmos grade A/V Reciever.
Can you do a review about Onkyo RZ series receivers?
I have tried many times to contact someone at Onkyo but nobody ever responds.
Looking to hook it up to a one connect box
Good afternoon. Question on this aged video. Have a 676, and need advice setting up standard video. Receiver works with a 4k tv and high grade cables in my den. When I tried to move the receiver to the garage, I hooked up with high end cables into a 1080p tv. No luck. No video. Even held bd and standby power button to switch to std and not 4k. Am I missing something?
Hi! I am not sure as I never connected a 1080p TV. I also can't check as I gave this AVR away to a viewer years ago...
I’ve got an urgent question. I bought the TX-NR686 a few weeks ago. Setup a 5.1 channel setup with Klipsch Reference Theater Pack. Each speaker is 50 watts and center channel is 75 watts. I’ve used it a few times since buying it and they’ve worked fine but today I powered it on and the front left speaker wasn’t identified. Ran the calibration and it didn’t identify it at all. Switched the speaker out of that channel in the back with the front right speaker and that wasn’t identified either when plugged in to the front left speaker channel input. That channel seems to have blown. I’ve had it 2 weeks and rarely used it. I’m just going to end up returning it tomorrow unless there’s another way to fix it? Please help!
Hi! Best bet is to return it
@@TechnoDad Thanks so much for responding! I recently got into building a home theater setup and your channel has helped me immensely. Was there anything that I did wrong, you think? Bestbuy unfortunately sold out of this model otherwise I would've just bought it again. Do you have any recommendations for AV Receivers around 500 or less that offer similar features to the NR-686? Thanks again!
This Receiver will be on a Black Friday sale $249 at Best Buy
Check out what the price is in the 686
Picked this up today
Ordered one from abt.com for 249 yesterday, no tax, free shipping. Best Buy wanted $15 in tax.
Probably a noob question, but what is displaying the visual format logo in the corner?
Do mean the Techno Dad logo in the bottom right of the video? I set it up for UA-cam to do that. It's a subscribe button.
Techno Dad sorry meant the Dolby Vision logo or HDR logo in the upper right corner of the TV. Is that the TV confirming the video format or the AVR?
Yeah, that's the signal being received by the TV.
I had 2 issues with this AVR - 1) when I turned the lights on and off in the room the picture on the tv would flicker. 2) It would lose the hdmi handshake frequently and my display would go black for a few seconds while it reconnected.
That's strange. Can you return it?
On amazon there are so many bad reviews about onkyo. HDMI board issues, woofer issues. Etc. etc.. is this true? Is onkyo reliable product?
I had no problems with the 676 and the person I gave it to has not had problems for the past 6 months
Hello I have a question for you, I just bought the 5.1 klipsch speakers and I am running them with the Denon AVR S540BT, do you think the Onkyo 676 would be better for these speakers? Thanks
HI! It will be a little bit better and it also supports 5.1.2 Atmos whereas the Denon does not.
@@TechnoDad thank you, I just exchanged my reciever for the Onkyo, I will install it tomorrow, have a wonderful weekend
You're welcome Mario!
@@TechnoDad about atmos, what speakers would you recommend, can I use the klipsch 6 1/2 ceiling speakers ? Thanks
@@TechnoDad hi, I have a question, why everytime I turn my system on I hear a popping sound coming out of the sub, when I change channels or any inputs, everytime I click on my remote control, thanks techno dad.
Question: Hey Techno Dad, I'm a little confused because I was looking at this receiver because OF THE POWER . . . I know it's a budget receiver, but it can not only push 6 ohms speakers but also all the way down to 4 ohm speakers according to the specs . . . .other receivers close to $1000 cannot consistently do that . . .also it specs at having 1470 total watts whereas other more expensive Onkyo and Denon receivers max out at around 700 - 1200 watts. I'm considering this receiver because I just bought some floor standing and bookshelf ELAC speakers at 6 ohms and need more power that my old Denon 2803 receiver which may or may not handle that well . . .. So, I'm buying the receiver due to its power capability . . am I looking at this correctly? Also, (side question), does Onkyo have 5 channel or 7 channel stereo or is that just Denon who does that? I though that Denon and Onkyo are or were somewhat related and would have similar technologies. Thanks!!!
Hey TZ I own this reciever. It does 7 and 5 channel stereo. The issue I'm having with it now is no pre out so I can't connect a preamp to it. Unfortunately I'm not much help on the power side either as I'm also curious about its specs as they seem to good to be true :(
My understanding is you take the two channel rating at your ohm level, add them together, then subtract 20 percent due to exagerated power ratings. After that divide that number by the number of channels using the power supply 😉
So how does the
Onkyo TX-NR676 7.2 Channel Network A/V Receiver
work with a projector?
You would connect the projector to the HDMI output on the Onkyo.
@@TechnoDad know that who is the sound?
Very good sound from the Denon!
i cant get streaming services to have sound on the main, they connect and appear to play but no sound... however the zone2 works perfectly.
Audio or Audio/Video streaming? Streaming on the AVR itself or through another device?
Nice review. ...like the onkyo...lol our rand in south Africa is about. 6cents us lol its a dream to even think atmos ..and to think our rand was once stronger than USA dollar ..
+Techno Dad i have a 656 since the end of 2016 and it is still running smoothly. The onkyo's main issue is AccuEQ, it sets every channel to a flat sound and this is why you have to raise the volume how ever if you know how to navigate you can get way better sound than some Denons and Yamaha's for way less. Things that need tweaking are:- channel level calibration, this raises the level of the speakers without needing to raise the main volume, the preset equalizer, there are frequencies for each channel even the subwoofer, this really changed my sound on my 656, then there is the AccuEQ for all channels which makes everything like a whisper, if you change that to ex. L/R the sound comes back up. When you have a proper manual EQ setup and you turn on the Music Optimizer the music sounds great and Studio-Mix is best for music but you only get that option if you use more then 2.1 channels.
To battle the heat you can buy an AV receiver fan cooler.
Onkyos are great, my next one will be a higher tier. one from the THX line up
leonard lewis best info by far. I just finished doing all this with mine. I’m not very happy with movies though. Way to much bass coming out even though I have the eq and bass turned down. I dont even have a sub woofer hooked up. Besides that the music sounds great
@@jamesa6272 Did you configure the EQ for all channels?...if not then do so because you can, what is weird thought is that for all channels except the subwoofer you have 15 bands but you are only able to adjust 9 with a -/=6Db and with the subwoofer you can adjust all six bands but the frequency range only goes as low as 25hz which limits subwoofers that can go lower IMO. For movies you have to take the Music Optimizer off and use Dolby surround/DTS neural X or Theater Dimentional. There is also the Tone controls, the treble control is best raised higher than the Bass control. My receiver's volume is alwys at 40 with how i have set mine up and i hear everything clearly on some klipsch speakers with SVS subwoofers.
Also, try the Onkyo controller app, i have the android version and operating the receiver with it is faster than the remote IMO.
leonard lewis Thanks for the info and tips! Yes I adjusted every channel with the eq. I have klipch floor speakers. I guess they have alot of bass. I will try the movie tips you have said. I also use a external graphic eq I have hooked up to the receiver when I use Spotify and pandora. The music sounds great
leonard lewis Besides the klipsch speakers I have other to fulfil the 7.1. With no sub
Leonard. Do you know why they only let you adjust 9 bands? Why not allow to adjust all? I like my highs and some lows after I adjust those my mids are at 0
Is that the equivalent to Audyssey XT32?
AccuEQ is Onkyo's version of Audyssey
Hai
I Purchased following Receiver & Speakers
* Onkyo TX-NR676E -7.2
* Onkyo HT993 THX (B) - 7.1
How to get good performance in Speakers placement?? At present I placed in top of wall ...
Can I get Dolby Atmos in same Speakers or I need to purchase Dolby Atmos Enabled Speakers ??
I’m which configurations I need to set Speakers 7.1 or 5.1.2
Awaiting your reply
Hi! You don’t need Dolby Atmos Speakers for Atmos. Any bookshelf speakers would work.
Hai
At present the above AV Receiver I connected with Samsung 40” 5 Serious ( N5300 ) Full HD. If I buy 4K any improved in audio quality...??
Help me pls I can’t decide. I’m getting deals for both Sony STR-DN1080 and txnr676. The sony is like 500usd while the onkyo is 300 bucks. Which one should i get? I love watching movies.
Hi! It's up to you. I've had great experiences with both. I guess it depends on how much you want to spend.
Best receiver for 600 in your opinion?
On amazon this is paired with bic accoustech 7.2 surround system for $2200 dollars. Will this reciever power that enough to have movies rockin?
This AVR should be around $300 if not less. No sure that’s a good deal.
@@TechnoDad sorry i ment on amazon, this is bundled with the bic accoistech speaker package. 2 front channels, 4 surrounds, center channel and 2 subs. Its offered as a oackage deal. Was wondering if that reciever will properly power all that efficiently. The speakers seem pretty beefy
Which one is for movies, picture and audio quality: ONKYO or YAMAHA?
I got 5.1 Yamaha and got really nice punch effects. I don't want to be dissapointed in case will replace it by Onkyo, like i did with Sony 4k receiver and was really dissapointed with sound quality.
I think that all depends on the model of the Onkyo.
Hello - great videos - please help ! My HDMI out (ARC) stopped working - no audio or video. Maybe a hard reset would help but Im not sure how to ! Please advise...
Hi! Do you think it’s the TV or the AVR?
@@TechnoDad i am pretty sure its the receiver because i tested other outputs and none of them seem to work. I think it could be a motherboard issue .
Denon AVR-X2500H or Onkyo TX-NR686 ?
I would go X2500H. It should be on sale soon as the X2600H was just announced...
Thanks for the video, would this receiver to power my Klipsch setup????
2- R-26F Floorstanding Speaker
1- R-25C Center Speaker
1- R-14S Surround Speakers
1- R-10SW Subwoofer
Hi Ryan! Due to the high level of sensitivity with Klipsch speakers, you could use this AVR without problems. You may have to turn it up a little bit to get the desired sound, but that depends on the size of your space. At such a low price, you could get away with this and then start saving for an upgrade in 3 or 4 years. The Onkyo TX-NR777 (amzn.to/2Jjvcd0) will give you a little bit more power, but I'm not sure it's worth the price difference.
Techno Dad awesome, thanks for the fast reply. Just moved into a new house and need a budget Avr to get me by for a while. Sounds like a winner and again thanks for the videos, love your channel.
No problem Ryan! Thanks for watching, and let me know how it goes!
this thing was ok . It cannot handle any throwback from speakers. I ran sm152 infinity and at-15 CV . It fried this thing. only owned it not even a year. I am replacing it with a Denon 3400h and will be running a m1d kenwood amp with it. Hopefully its satisfying.
That Denon should do the trick. Sorry about your bad experience with the Onkyo.
@@TechnoDad yea I was pretty disappointed. I remember as a kid onkyo was really high end back in early 90s. I owned a kenwood spectrum 920 rack system back then. I think the quality of that system was btr than the 676 personally. What do you think of me using the kenwood m1d class g amp for the denon? Think it will be a fair fit?
The Denon X3400H does have pre-outs so you could totally use that power amp if you like.
Why do you need $200 for cables? You can buy 100 ft of 14 awg speaker wire on amazon for $15-18. And a good rca cable for your subwoofer for another $10-15. Please let me know if I'm missing something here
Sorry, I meant for cables and speaker stands.
hi.. i want to know which is the best entry level htib.
Hi! That's tough to say. What's your budget?
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I looked hard at the 676 but saw so many comments about failed HDMI input and outputs. I went with Denon S930H instead which pretty damn good but Denon's manual is complete garbage.
Lol! Most manuals are not that informative
Great content thanks ? Can I use HiFi Bluetooth 5.0 Digital Power Amplifier Stereo 2/4 Channel Audio Amp 50W x 4 to use 5.2.4 or 5.1.4 thank you
Wait, so are you trying to add two speakers?
@@TechnoDad yes height’s
Now Iam running 5.2.2
209$ RN at Fry's price matched to best buy same day store pick up
Nice!!
This receiver is hdr10+ ready?
No.
I need hlp bad I'm looking for a way to get Dolby atmos I need to know if the ok onkyo txsn676 is a good av receiver or should I get the 686 I want a receiver with IMAX enhance if I can or should I just get a Dolby atmos soundbar if I use a as c receiver what kind if speakers do I need
Hi! If you want IMAX Enhanced, you'll need at least a Denon X4500H (amzn.to/2LKigNi). The Onkyo doesn't really compare, but it's way cheaper (amzn.to/2XBTKQO)
Thanks u
I have a question I cant find the answer for any where. Does the Onkyo TX-nr676 have 4k upscaling like does it upscale lower resolutions to 4k res would u please test it out so bc we know for sure.
I keeps getting different answers and I know u would know for sure and give me the true right answer lol I know u know ur sht .
Just bought one for $300. I love it.
Denon 3400 or Onkyo 686 ?
Hi Chris! I would go with the Denon X3400H: amzn.to/2CnhPEa
Dude I couldn't stop looking at your angel wings..haa
LOL!! Someone else mentioned that a while back.