Onkyo gifted Europe with the release of its new top end receivers about a week ago, but now the news has come to the US. Up for grabs next month will be the TX-NR5007, TX-NR3007 and TX-NR1007 ($2,699, $2,099 and $1,599, respectively). As you can guess from the names, the networking theme has been carried across the lineup, so you'll have streaming support (DLNA, Pandora and Rhapsody) right into your receiver. These 9.2-channel models will also let you fill your room with speakers, and you can either choose to use the Dolby ProLogic IIz or Audyssey DSX for extra width or height. The 145-Watt TX-NR5007 and 140-Watt TX-NR3007 have eight (!) HDMI inputs and HQV Reon video processing, while the 135-Watt TX-NR1007 must make do with "only" six HDMI ins and Faroudja processing. As usual for Onkyo, all thee models are feature-packed additions, but if you ask us, the lineup is getting
awfully crowded in both specs and price. Hit the link for details to help sort out the models.
posted Aug 24th 2009 2:46PM
Looks like they brought back a true replacement model for the 805, the best bang for buck unit in the last decade. Too bad the retail price is not closer to the original 805. :(
meaning the NR1007.
The 3007 is the new 875/876 and the 5007 is the new 905/906.
Really surprised they kept the the Silicon Optix solution on the 3007/5007 since they are no longer in business. Did any one buy the design rights?
Can someone explain why does Onkyo have these "high-end" receivers but also carry the Integra "high-end" line? what is the difference?
The difference is marketing channels. The Onkyo brand was/is sold in larger mass market chains where the Integra line is typically geared towards the specialty retailers like custom insatllers.
The Integra brand is all about Custom Installers. There are more provisions for things like RS-232 support, but it's mostly about keeping their "high end" brand away from internet retailers and big store distribution so that custom installers can continue to charge outlandishly high prices from their ignorant, but rich, clientele.
Oh my i am wet ... this is pure gadget porn
my TX-SR 606 is sad : (
Why the F would anyone need EIGHT HDMI inputs? Xbox 360, PS3, BD player...and...?
Xbox 360
PS3
BD Player
HD DVD Player
Satellite HD-DVR (For DirecTV)
Zune HD
HD TiVo (For uncompressed OTA goodness.)
I guess that just leaves me with a spare on the front for an HD camcorder.
The more the better! Actually, it is just future proofing and/or accommodating people with a lot of gadgets. I have 4 on mine receiver and it isn't enough.
Xbox 360, PS3, HD-DVD, Blu-ray (this one could be a stretch if you have a PS3, but the Oppo BD player is just such an awesome player), Media Streamer and a Camera/Camcorder are legitimate options. Then there is always stuff like a HTPC, Zune HD (I think this does HDMI) which would bring you up to 8. Granted there is come cross overs here, but it is not out of the realm of possibilities to have all of these. Also, Nintendo may actually get with the times and put HDMI on their next console.
Crap, I forgot Cable/Satellite, that means I am all out of HDMI inputs already... ;)
Onkyo pwns. I love my TX-SR606 more than life itself. Gets hot enough to fry a squirrel, but if you put it on the top of your system, you're good to go.
Nick, you have squirrels in your house? no wonder you like the onkyo more than life itself. your place sounds like the home of ace ventura, pet detective!
www.aventhusiast.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/OnkyoSC5507rear.jpg for a picture of the rear of the new pr sc887 processor
Wait, is the pre-pro going to be called the PR-SC887 or the PR-SC5507?
Let me get in on this! I've got:
- Xbox 360
- PS3
- Oppo DVD/DVD-Audio/SACD player (perhaps Blu-ray too, but not necessary with PS3)
- HD-PVR (cable or satellite, but this could be 2 ports if you have both)
- HD-DVD player (loved the $2-$5 clearance sales on discs!)
- HTPC
- HD camcorder
K, so my setup tops out at 7 :p
All I know is that I needed all 3 inputs on the back of my Onkyo TX-SR705 with one of those 3 breaking out to a 4-port monoprice switch plus both ports on the back of my TV! 7 HDMI ports in back and one on the front? Sounds good to me!
dammit - obviously that was supposed to be in reply to Eggnog up there!
Is the 145 watts per channel based on 9.2 channels or 2. Usually Onkyo are a bit shady and they say they have say a 120 watt 7.1 channel receiver, but when you look at the specs on their website, that is based on 2 channels and therefore their actual power rating is much much lower.
Some of the upper end Onkyos from the last three years (like the 875) could do their rated power with all channels driven,
according to testing by sound and vision and home theater mag.
are they ever going to come out with video enable zone 2? that would be sweeeet:) althought I got my 606 so I don't think I'll buy a new receiver for a few years.
Can someone please explain to me the appeal of adding low bit rate music (Pandora, etc...) to such a high end receiver?
if you people have a 360 and a ps3 why do also need separate dvd, cd, blu ray, and hd dvd players. remove some of the clutter
Because for some, they are a less than ideal situation and there are better players out there than them.
Much rather have a cheaper model, 705,805 with preouts and add a decent amp/pre to drive the fronts. A 705 with a decent Rotel amp and pre amp gets a far far better over all result, especially for music, then these behemoth receivers, and probably works out similar in price or even a bit cheaper if you shop around!