Onkyo TX-SR607 7.2-Channel A/V Surround Home Theater Receiver (Black)

Bought this receiver as an upgrade to my Onkyo HT-SR600S unit (although I am still using that set's speakers). Having all the HDMI hookups is a dream come true and choosing between inputs (ps3, 360, cable, etc) a synch (and gives my girlfriend less headaches) as all the video can be streamed through to the TV via one HDMI cable, including the Wii and 360 which are hooked up via Component cables.

Only downside is I had to order a new powered subwoofer as I couldn't hook my old one up.

I did a lot of research after returning the Harman Kardon 154 I purchased locally. I was not happy with the HK 154 because I didn't realize at the time I purchased it that it would not convert composite to HDMI. I did not want to run composite cables from my receiver to the TV. This Onkyo model will do the analog to digital conversion so I can run the Wii through this system and still just use the HDMI cable from the receiver to the TV. I did end up also adding an optical connection from the TV to the Onkyo so I could pipe the cable TV sound from the TV through the sound system. This is the lowest end model from Onkyo that does analog to digital conversion.

So, the sound. I bought the Klipsch HDT1000 speaker bundle with this receiver. After going through the simple microphone based setup (included with this Onkyo) the sound is truly stunning. The clarity and fullness of sound is amazing. I can clearly distinguish subtle nuances in the movies from one speaker to another. It's as full as the sound system in a typical theater and sounds crisper than the theaters. I'm sure this system could get loud enough to break windows but I'm really enjoying the fact that I get incredible sound at lower volume levels.

The Onkyo 607 and Klipsch HDT1000 setup was a bit more money than I had originally planned on spending on a home theater but I have no regrets. I obsessed over this for a few weeks and did a lot of research. No regrets on buying this equipment.

I recently purchased this item and will be returning it, however, in general my experience is with the previous TX-SR605 and TX-SR606.
Simply put, if you plan on keeping a receiver for more than a year don't bother with an Onkyo.
Don't take my word for it, enter Onkyo HDMI problem into google and spend the week reading tales of consumers woe.
Although they are aware of the problem (how could they not be), repair depots don't stock the parts (which can take weeks to get to the service center).
If you do buy one and need to get it serviced be prepared for extraordinarily surly customer service and extensive wait times.
Again, don't take my word for it. Use google. Stories of bad customer service and multiple repairs to units are everywhere.
My personal experience is that both receivers have failed. My further research has shown me these are not isolated incidents.

I was a really big fan of Onkyo, infact I still have my first power amp the Denon M282 and my son still uses it to this day. The new Onkyo's just does'nt hit the same mark as the new Denons. For a few dollars more you can get a really good Denon such as the AVR1910 a good price and have a far beter receiver. If you check out some of the deals on line such as the coupon from exponj (WS901X5750) you can get the denon for just a few dollars more then the Onkyo's and have a receiver the can do two zones and have a far better flexability for any upgrades you would what do to down the road. Build and sound quality is far better on the Denon.

Awesome!!! This Onkyo TX-SR607 receiver does it all... The sound and picture quality is outstanding.
I purchased this unit so I could bi-amp my front speakers and also utilize the many HDMI connections
in my home theater arrangement. By-amping the front speaker was a great improvement in music
listening and overall sound quality. This is my second Onkyo receiver and I found it offers plenty of
power, awesome sound quality, numerous features, and the price was right for me. I purchased it from
Amazon vender "One Call". The shipping was very fast. It arrived within days of my purchased.
Prices are lower if you go through Amazon instead of going directly to One Call. I have no regrets!!!