Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #42993 in Receiver or Amplifier
- Color: BLACK
- Brand: Onkyo
- Model: TX-NR5008
- Number of items: 10
- Dimensions: 7.81" h x
17.13" w x
18.25" l,
55.10 pounds
Features
- 145 Watts per Channel at 8 Ohms, 20 Hz?20 kHz, 0.05%, 2 Channels Driven, FTC
- 8 HDMI Inputs (1 Front/7 Rear) and 2 Outputs
- THX Ultra2 Plus Certified
- 2 USB Inputs (Front/Rear) for Memory Devices and iPhone/iPod Models (Enables Display of Album Artwork
- ISF (Imaging Science Foundation) Video Calibration for Optimal Video Performance
Onkyo TX-NR5008 9.2-Channel Network Home Theater Receiver
Product Description
Onkyo’s new flagship network receiver answers all your home entertainment questions—even some you hadn’t yet thought to ask. The quality starts at the very foundations: a massive toroidal transformer, 22,000 μF capacitors, gold-plated terminals, and separate transformers for audio and video processing. Speaking of video, HQV Reon-VX offers the ultimate in 1080p upscaling via HDMI, while ISF calibration gets the best out of every video source. On the audio side, 9.2 speaker channels let you take advantage of lossless Dolby and DTS codecs, as well as expanded surround formats from Audyssey and Dolby. The extra channels also allow you to enjoy a multichannel source in your main room and powered stereo in two other zones. Connections abound, with eight HDMI 1.4a inputs, two USB inputs, and an Ethernet port for streaming audio from your PC or internet radio. To simplify set-up and adjustments, Onkyo provides a new overlaid on-screen display and Audyssey room correction. It all adds up to one smart and muscular heavyweight contender.
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
27 of 27 people found the following review helpful.
Great Specifications But Poor Quality and Customer Service
By HillbillyinMA
I purchased the Onkyo TX-NR5008 as part of a home renovation project. I purchased in late February, but didn't deploy it until May 2011. This is my first Onkyo receiver, my previous setup was a Rotel Amp and Processor. It worked great for 8 years, but it was time to upgrade.As almost everybody that has reviewed this receiver, I did a pretty exhaustive online review. I liked what people were saying about it and I like the specifications. So I took the plunge along with a Definitive Technology Mythos SSA-50, Polk Audio Atrium 45 All-Weather Speakers, Polk Audio RC60i In-Ceiling / In-Wall Speakers, and a VIZIO XVT3D554SV 55-inch 1080p 480Hz 3D LED HDTV.The features that I wanted were: - Networkability, including internet radio and DLNA support - Three zone support - Support for HDMI 1.4a (3D support) - Plenty of InputsThe TX-NR5008 statisfied all these requirements. Once the installation process began, it was relatively straight forward. Lots of cables to hook up. Not overly daunting, but plan on taking some time. Just remember this is a heavy receiver so make sure it has a shelf / drawer that will support it.Initially performance was excellent for about 1 month. - The three zones worked great. Slightly complicated on the remote side. I easily learned it, but my wife still hasn't. - Sound quality from DT Mythos Soundbar is great. - Internet radio worked great. Using Powerline ethernet for a hardwired connection. - Didn't work great with a Wii. Video latency issues. My son was disappointed. - Video / Audio from HD Cable Box and Blue Ray was good.After about a month that is when the problem began. - The receiver quit recognizing the remote. I also have a Logitech Harmony Universal Remote. It wouldn't work with this remote either. The remotes would turn on the TV and the Cable Box. - Started to get video dropouts. Had to unplug the HDMI cable and plug it back in. This would fix it for a while.Emailed Onkyo technical support and did not receive a response for seven days. It took another five days to respond back to me after following their suggestion. - Followed the manual, reset the remote and receiver. Upgraded the firmware (very easy to do). - Tried to call several times but kept getting voice mail. - Finally go through and the customer support person had me go through and reset the remote again and check to make sure the remote and receiver were on the same channel. Authorized me to take it to a repair center about an hour away.The repair center has now had my receiver for 1 month. I called and they indicated a part had been ordered and that it was a known issue and a Technical Service Bulletin was issued. The repair center has had the part for two weeks, but I can't get an answer as to when I will get it back.I am very unhappy with the service the Onkyo has provided. I purchased their top of the line receiver for a nice chunk of change, and customer support has abysmal. I would never purchase another Onkyo product. It has been a very disappoint experience.Update 1:I found out that Onkyo has issued a recall for several of their receivers including the TX-NR5008.[...]I have been without a working receiver for 2 months (over 1 month in the repair center).Update 2:Almost 3 months and still no receiver and no contact from Onkyo. The worst customer service I have seen. I cannot recommend any Onkyo product. The 3rd party repair center just called and they just received the part and it will only be another 3 weeks. Outrageous.
21 of 21 people found the following review helpful.
Thrilled with my new TX-NR5008!!!
By lpgstock
Like many "gear heads" a great deal of research online and in various A/V mags went into the prep for purchasing a new receiver for my dedicated home theater. I had been a pretty loyal Denon owner in the past with my last one being the 3808ci. It was a great unit but I wanted a new receiver with the Audissey x32 that could better calibrate for new front high and wide speakers. I also wanted the newest HQV Reon processor for enhanced upscaling of video. Frankly, this Onkyo was much more price efficient than the current Denon equivalent. I took the leap and purchased thru Amazon...one of my best decisions of 2010! It did take me a couple of shots with Audissey, playing around with the microphone positioning; but, the end results were fantastic. My Paradigm speakers never sounded so full and brilliant. The depth and soundstage this receiver creates blows away any receiver I have ever had. A couple of key features for me...1) a full rich soundstage even at lower volumes; 2) the THX Ultra2 Cinema settings... Hats off to Mr. Lucas!... I have never been a fan of using "enhanced" preset sound settings but this is absolutely amazing. If you have at least a 7.1 speaker setup this setting will transform your typical hohum cable TV 5.1 Dolby into a 7.1 aural soundfest! I have found that when I have guests over to watch a blu-ray in 5.1 DTS Master HD, and the back row seating is occupied, near the back surround speakers, I will use the THX to bring the back surrounds to life for them. They love it, and IMHO there doesn't seem to be much, if any, loss in sound integrity. A similar setting, THX Cinema, will even make the inherent 2.0 sound from sources such as Netflix or Amazon VOD come to life. Of course, this is all just my opinion but for this home theater junkie it's like heaven. Oh, and BTW the video upconversion is excellent too. In this price and category, I believe you are unlikely to find a better A/V Receiver; the equivalent...maybe; better... I don't think so... Do your own due diligence and enjoy whatever your purchase may be!
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful.9.2, THX, 3D, Internet connected. Sweet package at a great price
By TechnoRat
This is the 3rd Onkyo receiver I have purchased. The other 2 didn't die, they just became outdated. I was originally looking for a couple models below this level, but the Amazon virtually half-price made this lower priced than than those, and an absolute bargain. My only negative is that using Zone 2 or Zone 3 doesn't allow you to use the full 9.2 channels, but being able to pump out internet or computer tunes to the pool for the kids while still being able to watch Bluray movies in 7.2 THX definitely outweighs the negative. The receiver was very easy to set up and it's filled with the latest technology. If you plan to use the internet and network connectivity I highly recommend purchasing the Netgear XAVB5004 Internet Adapter. It streams at up to 500Mps, works off of an electical outlet, and allows you to connect up to 4 devices to it. I never experience any speed degradation with this combination.
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