Onkyo TX-NR509
Manufacturer: Onkyo Part number: TX-NR509
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- Average user rating: 5.0 stars out of 1 review
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- The networking ability of the TX-NR509 takes you one step closer to fully integrated home entertainment. Audio files on your computer and streaming Internet radio can both now be played through your main system, with fidelity far beyond what you're used to on a PC. When it comes to setting up the TX-NR509, Audyssey 2EQ works to adapt the ... Read more
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CNET editors' blog post
By Matthew Moskovciak, 02/11/11
Onkyo TX-NR609
(Credit: Onkyo)Receivers used to be little more than an amplifier, then they became the central hub for video signals, and now they're getting network functionality too. Onkyo has announced three new AV receiver models, with the two higher-end models featuring an Ethernet port and the ability to add Wi-Fi (via a dongle) for $40. A lot has changed in Onkyo's AV receiver line for 2011, so let's run down the most important features.
Onkyo TX-SR309
Onkyo TX-SR309
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Onkyo TX-SR309 back panel (click for larger image)
(Credit: Onkyo)Key features of the Onkyo TX-SR309:
- 5.1-channel AV receiver
- Three HDMI inputs
- Advanced HDMI features like 3D pass-through, standby pass-through and audio return channel (ARC)
- $300 list price; available in April
Onkyo TX-NR509
Onkyo TX-SR509
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Onkyo TX-NR509 (click for larger image)
(Credit: Onkyo)Key step-up features of the Onkyo TX-NR509:
- 5.1-channel AV receiver
- Four HDMI inputs
- Ethernet port
- Wi-Fi-ready (requires $40 UWF-1 USB adapter, sold separately)
- Networking functionality including Internet radio and DLNA compatibility
- Can be controlled by iPhone/iPod Touch using Onkyo's free Remote app
- Can directly connect iPod/iPhone via front-panel USB port
- $400 list price; available in April
Onkyo TX-NR609
Onkyo TX-NR609
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Onkyo TX-NR609 rear panel (click for larger image)
(Credit: Onkyo)Key step-up features of the Onkyo TX-NR609:
- 7.2-channel AV receiver
- Six HDMI inputs, including one front-panel HDMI input
- New graphical user interface
- Displays album art for connected iPods/iPhones
- THX Select2 Plus certified
- Marvell Qdeo processing with 4K resolution support
- Powered second zone functionality
- VGA-style PC input
- Audyssey DSX and Dolby Pro Logic IIz audio processing
- $600 list price; available in April
Networking is the big addition to Onkyo's midrange receivers, as it's a feature that generally was only included on higher-end models last year. (Pioneer's VSX-1020-K includes and Ethernet port, but is limited to firmware updates and internet radio.) Our only disappointment with the networking news is that the TX-NR609 does not include built-in AirPlay functionality. We're still hoping that AirPlay compatibility will be included on some midrange AV receivers this year, but we're a little less optimistic that that might happen now.
Short of AirPlay compatibility, the next best thing is the addition of iPod-compatible USB ports. This is a feature that was available on the Pioneer VSX-1020-K, Denon AVR-1911 and Marantz NR1601 last year and it's allowed for easy iPod/iPhone connectivity using a standard iPod USB cable--no need for a pricey proprietary iPod dock.
In addition to all the new features, we're happy to see that Onkyo has updated the exterior design of its receiver line. The company hadn't updated its styling in years and as we noted in our review of the HT-RC260, its big-box aesthetics were starting to look outdated. The new design still isn't quite as slick as design-conscious receivers such as the Harman AVR 2600 or Marantz NR1601, but it looks to be an upgrade over previous Onkyo models.
User reviews
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Very Good Receiver Overall, but Know All Features!
by Normand_Mcnelly on August 30, 2011
Pros: + Sound quality is great
+ Setup and configuration were very simply
+ Great On-screen display
+ vTuner is a nice option for Internet streaming audioCons: - No have for cons
Summary: Overall, this is a good receiver and I have come to be very happy with it. However, there are some very important things that a prospective buyer needs to know ...
Summary: Overall, this is a good receiver and I have come to be very happy with it. However, there are some very important things that a prospective buyer needs to know about it first; I didn't know these things when I bought it but fortunately I was able to work around them.
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The receiver doesn't covert between video formats. This may be a standard thing with receivers, but it was unbeknownst to me when I bought it and then read about it with dismay in the manual. What this means is if you have, say, an HDMI cable in the video out source on your cable/satellite/DVD running into the receiver, and then a composite video cable going out from the receiver to your TV, you won't get any video because it won't convert between the HDMI and composite connection.
The above is very important because the receiver's on-screen display menus will ONLY work over an HDMI connection, meaning you must be running an HDMI cable out from the receiver to your TV as well as out from your video source devices. I have an older TV without HDMI and was initially unable to do this.
I was ultimately saved because my TV has a DVI input, so I bought an HDMI->DVI converter and now all is well. But be aware of these things before you buy!
The receiver's on screen menus are great and it makes it easy to configure the set up items as well as listen to Internet music sources or an iPod.
I have a Verizon iPhone 4 and I can listen to any audio source from the phone whether it's mp3 music via the phone's iPod app or streaming audio from the TuneIn radio app. You control the iPod music from the receiver, but control the TuneIn app from the phone. It also charges my phone when it's plugged in and I now use the receiver as my main charging source (the receiver has to be on of course though to charge the phone).
I've been using Pandora a lot and it works well. The on-screen menus let you pick a station, add new ones, and like/not like a song. You can do all of this from the receiver itself if the TV is off, but it's not quite as convenient as doing it on the TV screen. Entering the account information the first time through the receiver was hell; you had to type each character individually through a tedious scrolling menu (this was before I discovered my DVI input and got the on-screen menus working), but I discovered later that you can also input account information for Internet audio sources through the receiver's web interface. I would definitely recommend the latter for setting up your Web accounts.
vTuner is a nice option for Internet streaming audio too. The way I've mostly used this is I went onto the vTuner web site, I found stations I wanted to save for listening, and then I went into the receiver web interface using a computer on my local network (you just type the receiver's IP address into a web browser), and under the "my favorites" tab in the web interface you can copy and paste the URL's of the stations into a saved list of favorites that you can then play from the receiver. Not every URL I used worked (some would just fail to play for whatever reason), but I was ultimately able to find some of my favorite shows on different stations that had working URL's. You can save up to 40 favorite stations in this manner.
One thing I wish the receiver had is a screen saver for the on-screen TV interface. I have an older plasma TV that is subject to screen burns and if you leave music playing with the on-screen stuff on the TV, it will never go into a screen saver mode. For this reason I generally listen to music with the TV off.
I've played with the iPhone app for controlling the receiver some too. It was easy to set up. It offers more limited functionality compared to the receiver's actual remote but is a nice option for controlling from another room. When playing Pandora, it will show the artist/track information from within the app too which is cool.
I hope this information helps prospective buyers!
Updated on Aug 30, 201110 out of 10 users found this user opinion helpful.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: Onkyo
- Part number: TX-NR509
- Description: The networking ability of the TX-NR509 takes you one step closer to fully integrated home entertainment. Audio files on your computer and streaming Internet radio can both now be played through your main system, with fidelity far beyond what you're used to on a PC. When it comes to setting up the TX-NR509, Audyssey 2EQ works to adapt the soundstage to the unique dimensions of your room. On-the-fly adjustments to audio and video settings are simple, thanks to the user-friendly overlaid on-screen display. The receiver's four advanced HDMI inputs handle stunning high-definition audio from Dolby and DTS, as well as dynamic 3D video. Further connectivity highlights include front-panel USB port that offers a clean digital link for both iPod/iPhone and USB storage devices, and Zone 2 line-outs that let you send a stereo audio signal to a second room equipped with an amp and speakers. All in all, the TX-NR509 offers a superb feature set for the value-conscious home cinema fan.
General
- Product Type AV receiver
- Width 17.1 in
- Depth 12.9 in
- Height 6.9 in
- Weight 18.7 lbs
- Enclosure Color Black
Audio Features
- Surround System Class 5.1 channel
- Amplifier Output Details 110 Watt,
8 Ohm - 20 - 20000 Hz - THD 0.7 % - 5 channel(s) ( Surround ),
6 Ohm - THD 0.9 % - 5 channel(s) ( Surround ) - Sound Output Mode Surround Sound
- Audio D/A Converter 24bit / 192kHz
- Built-in Decoders Dolby Digital Plus ,
DTS-HD Master Audio ,
Dolby TrueHD - Digital Sound Processor (DSP) Yes
- DSP Presets Action,
Sports,
Role Playing Game (RPG),
Rock - Input Impedance 47 KOhm
- Input Sensitivity 200 mV
- Response Bandwidth 20 - 50000 Hz
- Signal-To-Noise Ratio 100 dB
- Total Harmonic Distortion 0.08 %
- Bass Control Yes
- Treble Control Yes
- Additional Features 3D ready technology
Inputs & Outputs
- Connections 4x(HDMI inputs)-Rear,
Headphones-Front,
Composite video/audio input,
USB,
Microphone,
HDMI input,
HDMI output,
Network,
Component video input,
Component video output,
Audio line-in,
Audio line-out,
Composite video input,
Composite video output,
Monitor output,
Audio line-out (multi zone),
Surround speakers output,
Subwoofer output,
SPDIF input,
SPDIF input,
Remote control - Headphone Jack Yes
- Coaxial Digital Input Yes
- Optical Digital Input Yes
Equalizer
- Equalizer type Built-in
Networking features
- Network player type Network audio player
- Network player functionality Internet radio playback,
Digital audio playback - Supported digital audio standards AAC,
WMA,
WAV,
FLAC,
MP3 - Connectivity Wired
Tuner features
- Type Radio tuner - AM/FM - Digital
- Tuner Frequency Range AM: 530 - 1710 kHz,
FM: 87.5 - 107.9 MHz - Preset Station Qty 40
- AM Preset Station Qty 40
- FM Preset Station Qty 40
- Total Harmonic Distortion 0.08%
DVD/Blu-ray features
- Internet Streaming Services Pandora,
Slacker Personal Radio,
Rhapsody,
Sirius internet radio - DLNA Yes
Digital Player (Recorder)
- Type Digital player
- Additional Features USB flash drive playback
Microphone
- Type 6
Remote Control
- Remote Control Universal remote control - Infrared
Miscellaneous
- Included Accessories Auto calibration microphone,
FM antenna,
AM antenna - Microsoft Certifications Compatible with Windows 7
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 2 year warranty
Manufacturer info
- Manufacturer profile
- Browse Onkyo products on Shopper.com
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- Manufacturer:Onkyo
- Address:
18 Park Way, Upper Saddle River, NJ 07458 - Phone: 1-800-229-1687
- Fax: 1-201-785-2650
