CNET Editor's rating: 7.4 out of 10
Reviewed by
Steve Guttenberg
Matthew Moskovciak
Review date: 7/15/08
Release date: 5/15/08
The good: Four HDMI inputs; onboard Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding; upconverts analog signals to 1080i over HDMI output; Sirius-ready; excellent automatic speaker calibration; switches as many as six high-definition video sources; improved remote.
The bad: Poor video processing limits utility of HDMI upconversion for analog sources; sounds better on movies than with music; no phono input.
The bottom line: The Onkyo TX-SR606 offers tons of functionality for the price, but subpar video processing and improved competition means it's less of a standout receiver than last year's version.
3 out of 10 - Poor
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In-line crossover,
Auto sound calibration,
Sirius satellite radio ready,
Wide Range Amplifier Technology (WRAT)
Connections / Cables / Slots
HD connectors
HDMI connection(s) on this receiver make it a great choice for your High-Def home theater. One cable carries digital audio and video data directly to your display.
Signal Switching Features
HDMI Switching
Yes
HDMI Repeater
Yes
HDMI Version
1.3a
Analog to HDMI Conversion
Up to 1080i
Connectors
Headphone Jack
Yes
Coaxial Digital Input
Yes
Optical Digital Input
Yes
Equalizer
Equalizer band qty
5 bands
Radio
Type
Radio tuner - AM/FM - Digital
Preset Station Qty
40
Remote Control
Remote Control
Remote control
Miscellaneous
Included Accessories
AM antenna,
FM antenna,
Auto calibration microphone
Connections
Connector Type
1 x Headphones ( Phone stereo 6.25 mm ) - Front,
1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Front,
4 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear,
1 x HDMI output ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ) - Rear,
2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear,
1 x Component video output ( RCA phono x 3 ) - Rear,
2 x SPDIF input ( RCA phono ) - Rear,
2 x SPDIF input - Rear,
4 x Composite video input ( RCA phono ) - Rear,
5 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear,
2 x Audio line-out ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear,
1 x 7.1 channel audio line-in ( RCA phono x 8 ) - Rear,
1 x Subwoofer output ( RCA phono ) - Rear,
4 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear,
2 x S-Video output ( 4 pin mini-DIN ) - Rear,
2 x Composite video output ( RCA phono ) - Rear,
1 x Audio line-out (multi zone) ( RCA phono x 2 ) - Rear,
1 x Remote control - Rear
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