Onkyo TX-SR805 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver (Black)

Thirty days in, I can report full satisfaction with this receiver. This is one solid piece of equipment with superb performance which doesn't skimp on inputs (I was once surpised to discover that another highly respected brand didn't even have phono inputs). I highly recommed it.

I had been reading about this receiver for a while. It is every bit as good as the reviews already state. I liked my old receiver a lot, but honestly with this TX-SR805 I am hearing things that just weren't there before. It is big, heavy, but a great value. I got a brand new one elsewhere for $580 shipped. Tried to get Amazon to price-match that, but they wouldn't. Hopefully for some of you who are looking at this receiver, Amazon will lower the price soon. It's being replaced by the 806, but its specs weren't as good, nor does the 806 have the beefy power supply as this 805. If you have the money, get the TX-SR805 before they sell out!

I Had an Onkyo TX-SR803 that was destroyed by a lightning strike to our house. I upgraded to the TX-SR805. I am very please with the additional power of the 805. The sound quality is great and it brings an HD movie to life. I like the on screen display for the setup menu. This unit is much heaver then the 803 but that is expected with the larger amp for the added power. Only two small complaints are that with the extra power of the 805 produces a lot more heat then the 803. Not really a problem unless you use an enclosed entertainment cabinet. I have since removed the glass front door and installed a fan to the back of the cabinet to move air around this unit. The other small inconvenience is the remote. This may only apply to someone like me who upgraded from a previous model, and is used to using the old remote. The button location for "guide" and "exit" are reversed from the 803s remote to the 805s remote. Why not just keep them in the same place. The additional HDMI input is nice. Now I use only the HDMI inputs and output and it really allows the cable clutter to be kept to a minimum. The 7 sets of speaker wires can still be a pain unless wrapped and tied up neatly. For the price I paid ($690 shipping included), this was a GREAT purchase and I would recomend this to anyone who wants great sound. In a nut shell, This is an outstanding receiver.

I have only had it for 3 weeks, but it was well worth the money! With my (Blu-Ray) Sony BDP-350 and Optima HD65 projector hooked to Onkyo SKS-HT750B speakers it is unbeleaveable! This receiver can make cheap speakers sound good! Set up is a snap with the included microphone and on screen menu. The new SR806 has component video upconverting and more HDMI ports, but with three in and one out it is plenty for me. The family really enjoys the new home theater, you won't be disapointed.

This by far is the most bang for the buck AV receiver I have looked at,the sound is amazing along with the video upscaling,and you get the new Dolby True HD and DTS-Master audio formats.I have this hooked up to my Samsung 1080p 46 inch tv along side my PS3.Awesome is the word I can say.I look forward to more Onkyo products in the future.