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And that one problem was my lack of understanding on how to set up a surround sound speaker system. I contacted Onkyo's live tech support via telephone and that was very helpful. We're using one Onkyo in our living room and one in the bedroom to enhance the sound from our new HD Samsung TVs. However, in my opinion, if you simply hook up two traditional quality bookshelf speakers to the Onkyo receiver, as opposed to a surround sound speaker system, you will be very happy. It's nice to know you can call them up with any questions.One of our HD systems has the traditional 2 bookshelf speakers and the other one is a Polk Audio surround sound system. At the very least, the audio experience is far better than listening via the TV's speakers.I've always read about Onkyo's quality and this is the first time I experienced it myself. For most TV programming the 2 bookshelf speaker system is more than adequate.
the sound coming out of true audio speakers.[3] The connectors in the back are plentiful and color coded so that part of the process was relatively easy.[4] Although it isn't great, the Onkyo user manual is actually better than I expected. However, with Verizon FIOS HD programming, there are a couple of HD channels that broadcast concerts in surround sound and that's where the Polk Audio speakers [relatively inexpensive @ $400 for the entire system] truly shine. The surround sound system also makes a difference when playing DVDs. We actually purchased 2 Onkyo TX-SR304B receivers about three weeks ago from Amazon at a surprisingly good price. It helped me set up both systems with only one minor problem. [1] The dark black receiver looks great.[2] The audio experience brings a new dimension to the HD experience. I can't begin to describe the difference between listening to the tiny TV speakers vs.
If you're looking for an outstanding receiver at a very fair price, I highly recommend the Onkyo TX-SR304B.
I have yet to install this item. Will get back to you as soon as I do
For most of the time it's been a great, but a few weeks ago it picked up a strange quirk: whenever there's a loud noise like a gunshot or an explosion (in the movie I'm watching, I mean), the receiver shuts itself off. Very annoying.Fortunately I bought it from Fry's with a protection plan. I bought this about six months ago to trick out a home theater. Depending on how the repair/replacement goes I may revise my rating.
Every circuit is identical to the same in their most expensive models, because Onkyo won't shortcut quality in any product they manufacture. I have no idea of what I didn't get, because this receiver does more than the very expensive Pioneer it replaced. Onkyo TX-SR304B Home Theater Receiver (Black) This was supposedly a low priced economical way of setting up a home theatre system. I couldn't be happier. Mike Reagan P.S. It accomodates five sound inputs, six speaker outputs, and any 6 speaker combinations in Stereo, or Surround sound. It's volume can break things.
When I turned it on the sound was pure and I could hear every word clearly. Thru my years I have had many home theater receivers but this is the first one that had the proper amount of in and out rca ports and easy to set up. At 68 you tend to lose some hearing but not with the Onkyo.I recommend this model to everyone.
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