Onkyo TX-SR606 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver (Black) by Onkyo
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Digital camera reviews of Onkyo TX-SR606 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver (Black)
Digital camera Review: Dead HDMI after one year, no support
Summary: 2 Stars
I purchased this in Dec 2008, and after a year, I started noticing slow down when switching from HDMI device to device. In December 2009, I lost the ability to view 1080p on my Playstation 3, I switched to 1080i and I was ok with it. In February, it wouldn't show up on my Samsung TV in any resolution. I had to hook my PS3 directly to the TV to watch or use my PS3. In January, I lost the same ability to view 1080p on my Apple TV. Again, switched to 1080i and to this day, it seems to be ok. My HD DVR Cable box is fine, but it only works in 1080i. I've lost the ability to do TV OnScreen Setup, and I've lost the ability to use my Wii on component cables or composite cables. I tried the reset buttons (VCR+while Powering the device on) and that at least fixed the set volume at 63, but it didn't fix anything else. I've emailed Onyko, but no reply. I would not recommend Onyko for these issues. The speakers aren't bad, but with no support, and an unstable receiver, I can't recommend them.
Fletch.
Digital camera Review: Defective, it will die after aproximately 1 year of use.
Summary: 2 Stars
I, like many others it seems, have experienced the HDMI connections slowly die over the course of the last few months. Now none of the HDMI connections work and my box is being repaired. Luckily it was still covered by the 2 year warranty, but I am very upset that I will be without a receiver for the the next month or two, maybe longer if the horror stories that other reviewers have written about is any indication. I was very happy with the receiver for the first 9 months of operation, but I must give this receiver one star because of the huge inconvenience this has caused me. Do yourself a favor and DO NOT buy this unit. For more information about the defect see this AVS thread: [...]
*UPDATE 8/28/2010* The repair was fast and effective, upgraded my rating from 1 to 2 stars. They replaced the capacitors not the entire HDMI board - I hope the repair lasts. I will update if I have any further issues with the receiver.
Digital camera Review: Didn't work out for me.
Summary: 1 Stars
The receiver came, I noticed I was getting static with it that I never got from the TX-SR604 I had. It also had the PS3 buzz, but that wasn't a big deal for me. So I got the unit replaced and same static and buzz, but then after a few days the receiver blew out. The amp entirely went out. I sent for another replacement but Amazon sent me an email saying they are just going to refund me because this is a wider spread problem then they originally thought.Digital camera Review: Died after 14 Months
Summary: 1 Stars
I purchased this unit from Amazon on Jan 19th, 2009. It worked great until today, when it died while switching between inputs. Based on the troubleshooting procedures, the amp protection circuit was activated, and not even resetting back to factory defaults brought the receiver back. 14 months is not an acceptable product life.
We moved in August 2009, and since then I haven't hooked the speakers back up (our new house has a different layout) so for the time being, this was basically just functioning as an input switch. I can't believe that it could have a hardware failure when it's not even being taxed.
For the record, this was in a cabinet with ample ventilation and airflow, and the unit was kept free of dust. The receiver and all connected devices are on surge suppressors. The ambient temperature in the room is always between 68 and 78 degrees Fahrenheit, and I live in Tucson, so humidity is not an issue. Basically, I don't think the environment could have contributed to the problem, and I can't think of anything more that I could have done to prevent this problem.
Based on the online warranty information, I'm supposed to send the receiver back at my own expense to the nearest authorized service center, *in the original box*. We've moved since I purchased this unit, so of course, I no longer have the original box. Looking at the reviews, it seems that even if the unit gets repaired, I may very well have to send it in again.
I'm not happy with the reliability of this unit, and I would not consider purchasing this brand again.
Digital camera Review: Disappointed...
Summary: 1 Stars
I really looked forward to receiving this Onkyo model having had good luck with two other Onkyo units in the past. Unfortunately, when it arrived and was hooked up, I found the left rear speaker output had no signal! Amazon, as always, has been good to repond to problems and replaced unit right away. I am currently waiting for the replacement and will give an update later. I am, however, disappointed with Onkyo's quality slipping as time goes on and I feel that this will probably be my last product from them. Sad, but we'll see how the replacement works out.