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Onkyo TX-SR508 7.1-Channel Home Theater Receiver (Black) | 
| Brand: Onkyo
Category: CE
Buy New: Too low to display
as of 9/5/2010 12:39 MDT details
New (16) Used (3) from $234.99
Seller: 6ave
Rating:  30 reviews
Sales Rank: 297
Color: BLACK
Media: Electronics
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 19
Dimensions (in): 12.9 x 17.1 x 5.3
MPN: TX-SR508
Model: TX-SR508
UPC: 051398009236
EAN: 0751398009235
ASIN: B003BEDQQW
Shipping: Eligible for FREE Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 80 Watts per Channel at 8 Ohms, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 0.08%, 2 Channels Driven, FTC | | • | Audio and 1080p Video Processing via HDMI (4 Inputs and 1 Output) | | • | 4 DSP Modes for Gaming: Rock, Sports, Action, and RPG (Role Playing Game) | | • | Powered Zone 2 and Zone 2 Line-Out for Playback of Separate Source in Another Room | | • | Overlaid On-Screen Display (OSD) via HDMI |
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Product Description
RECEIVER, ONKYO, TX-SR508 STEREO
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| Customer Reviews:
Showing reviews 1-5 of 30
 Best bang for the buck!!! May 17, 2010
Andrew J. Van Ness (Las Vegas, NV)
19 out of 20 found this review helpful
I bought this to replace my Sony receiver I purchased from Amazon 3 years ago (almost to the day). While there was nothing "wrong" with my Sony receiver, I quickly realized once I plugged the Onkyo in, that my surround speakers were not being utilized as they should be.
While I am not an audiophile, I do have some quality speakers, and I do like having a quaility sound while watching movies (and playing Xbox). The sound is so clear and crisp with this receiver. Further, the set up with the 4 HDMI inputs made my stereo cabinet so much cleaner, and I got rid of all of my YRW and RBG wires. I am sure I could have invested another $300 and really got some really high end equipment, but honestly, the Onkyo is worth it. The funny thing is, I spent the same amount on the new Onkyo as I did on the old Sony, and the difference is just amazing.
The on-screen set up is great. It makes customizing the inputs and the equilizer so easy. And the speaker test really lets you know what where you need to place you speakers. What else can I say about this product? Honestly, this is the best purchase I have made in a long time. I think the 4 HDMI inputs alone make this a must-have over any other receiver similarly priced. I almost bought another Sony instead of the Onkyo (mostly because I have never purchased anything other than Sony receivers), but I am glad I made the switch. Now that I have experienced Onkyo, I think I have made a life long switch.
If you have any hesitations about buying this product, please feel free to send me a message, and I will try to answer your question before you buy. And if you have never bought an Onkyo before, try it first, and I am pretty sure you will like it (I would almost guarantee it). If not, return it to Amazon. They are really good with returns. But I doubt you will even want to return it once you get it set up.
Onkyo TX-SR508 May 3, 2010
evo (california)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
For $350.00, you can't ask for more. The Audyssey 2EQ Acoustic Room Correction is an awesome, Onkyo did a great job implementing this feature in their receiver. No more guess work when it comes to speaker calibration. I was up and running after 10 minutes, it can't get any easier than this.
A "perfect" reciever for all of your home needs. June 13, 2010
Herschel Greenberg (Whittier, CA USA)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
Very rarely is there something I am willing to label as "perfect" when it comes to electronics. There is always something that can be improved/changed/modified to fit one's needs. However, I am willing to say that the Onkyo TX-SR508 is a "perfect" piece of electronic equipment. Quite simply, if you compare all of its features, ease of use, quality of sound, and its price, there is nothing better out there.
Some of these features include plenty of ways to connect audio and video (it has every imaginable combination of audio inputs I need, making it "perfect" for me). This includes HDMI 1.4, 4 HDMI inputs, 2 fiber-optic audio, many standard audio inputs, and even the ability to output the receiver's menu and setup displays onto your TV via HDMI. It also has the Onkyo port for the iPod doc. It is possible for someone out there to need MORE that inputs than this receiver has (I am using a DVD player and DVR box), but it has everything I need in terms of features and future-proof connectivity.
One of the most impressive elements of the TX-SR508 is the ease of use. Within seconds, I was accessing the menu and making the changes needed for my system. I have another Onkyo receiver from a Home Theater in a Box set, but this TX-SR508 is significantly easier to use. Without the manual, I understood each menu and what was contained in the sub-menu. I was able to set my system for 3 speakers, their size, and their distance from my ears. I was even able to adjust the sound level from each speaker (I keep the center louder than the left and right). I was able to select the different Dolby settings for my preferences, and the receiver will automatically detect any digital inputs I am using (like a DVD compared to different settings that TV stations use). I could not ask for a simpler device.
Of course, we buy receivers for sound, and I have always been impressed with the way Onkyos sound (which is why I own 2 of them). I am using Klipsch speakers--the front is the Klipsch WC-24 and the left/right speaker is the Klipsch XB-10. Paired with the TX-SR508, this makes for a HUGE improvement over anything else I have had in the past, since I was using the TV's speakers. Sounds are clear, responsive, and distinct. Voices come out the center loud and clear, and ambient noise and music come out the left and right. I am currently using the Dolby Digital Pro Logic II Movie setting, since I feel it gives all TV shows the most audio depth. I have cranked the volume up a few times (like for a music video and some sporting events) and I hear no flaws from the speakers and the receiver. I am picky about audio, and in all of my research, I found that Onkyo receivers match nicely with Klipsch speakers. I could not be happier with the sound quality.
With all of this said, compared, and processed, you can see why I label this as "perfect" when you think about its cost. I have been to stores with high end receivers on display costing over $1,000. I have listened to them and compared their features. And I honestly believe the features, ease of use, quality and price on the TX-SR508 make this receiver a best choice out there for a home theater system.
Excellent receiver. July 22, 2010
danielt2x
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
This receiver has been great to me. The sound quality is excellent.
Here's my only recommendation:
READ. THE. MANUAL.
Both the remote and the setup menu A TON of options and buttons. It's almost overwhelming at first.
After plugging it in and using it straight out of the box, it was cool, and there was surround sound.
But after taking a day to sit down and read what all of the options were, and measuring the size/distance/tilt of my speakers, the sound was AMAZING.
By far the most configurable audio device I have ever owned. It's well worth even the full $400 retail price.
Oustanding value: Big features for a small price June 17, 2010
LaksPad (Quakertown, PA USA)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This amplifier offers enough features that are found in higher end receivers to make it an outstanding value for the price.
I replaced a Sony GA7ES/Yamaha DDP-1 combination with this Onkyo to power a 5.1 speaker configuration. I have a FiOS cable box (HDMI), a Panasonic upconverting DVD player/recorder (HDMI) and an old Technics CD player (RCA) all hooked up with output in a 5.1 speaker configuration. The difference in sound was substantial even before any calibration was done. The The Audyssey 2EQ Acoustic Room Correction alone makes this receiver well worth the money. The substantial number of presets are all pretty spot on and quite sufficient for decent sound output. The HDMI pass-through is a big plus since it eliminates running another set of cables from the cable box to the television (a Sony KDL-52W4100) as a by-pass. All said, set-up is an absolute breeze. I would be remiss if I did not mention the clean lines and uncluttered face with well-spaced/placed knobs and buttons. While the remote lacks back-lighting, it is very easy to program and the buttons are laid out nicely (it does have piano black face that picks up fingerprints, if you're picky like that).
This affordable receiver from a respected brand comes with the bloodlines of more expensive counterparts and packs a punch that will please both the home-theater novice as well the cash-strapped audiophile. Undoubtedly best in class.
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