Onkyo TX-SR705 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver (Black)

This receiver was exactly what I was looking for. It handles my Directv HD Receiver,Xbox360 and PS3 perfectly with unbelievably high-quality sound and I am still using some 10 year old Kenwood speekers. I can't imagine how good it will sound with updated speakers. I would highly recommend this receiver for avid movie watchers and gaming enthusiasts.

This receiver fits my needs perfectly. I have surround sound in the great room and speakers in all of the other rooms as well as the front and back patios. I am able to play music from any media in all rooms and patios while still watching TV with the surround sound in the Great Room. And this all from one receiver.

Product arrived on time. Took a week playing with settings to get the sound I wanted. User/Setup manual needs a thorough Index. Seems like a good unit, but does run quite hot to the touch. Time will tell the whole story.

Based on website and magazine positive reviews picked the Onkyo 705. Amazon had a good price on it plus I wanted something that had Dolby True HD and DTS HD Master decoding. It took me awhile from researching forums and later Onkyo's site's FAQ about why I didn't see True HD or DTS HD display on the receiver when viewing a Blu Ray on my PS3. Found out that the PS3 decodes the audio internally vs. the receiver, which then only displays PCM HDMI Multichannel. Just wanted an easier way to confirm I was getting the best audio signal. Also I wish the reciver's display showed a diagram w/ the current outputs channel (2 channel vs 5.1 vs 7.1). My other Yamaha receiver has little boxes (that represents each speaker) that light up for the current surround mode. I had to reposition the rack shelves to get more air space since the top of the receiver does get really hot as others have mentioned. All in all though, good bang for the buck.

Like someone else mentioned, the thick user manual is somewhat hard to figure out.

The Onkyo TX-SR705 is a great replacement for my older 5.1 receiver. There is an on-screen setup, and a microphone to auto adjust the speaker levels for you. This 705 can decode THX Select2, Dolby TrueHD, and Dolby Master Audio sources. The HDMI inputs fully supports 1080p. All in all, it is a fabulous addition to any home theater.
However, there are a couple things to mention about the receiver before you go purchase one. The 705 is about 28 pounds. Ensure your shelf, (or wherever you plan on placing it), can support the weight. Additionally, I found out after purchasing that it requires a powered sub-woofer or amp to an unpowered sub-woofer. Lastly, this receiver gets hot in a short amount of time. In other words, make sure you have adequate airflow going around the receiver to keep it below 100 degrees Fahrenheit.