Description:The TX-SR607 raises the bar once again in the competitive world of mid-range home theater. With HDMI 1.3a inputs for up to six components, it's ready to handle all your high-definition video and audio needs. Whether it's a Blu-ray Disc player, a cable or satellite box, or a gaming console, your video signals will be traveling first class. Lower-resolution analog video signals, meanwhile, can be upscaled to 1080i and fine-tuned by Faroudja DCDi Edge. HDMI version 1.3a also transports the master-quality HD audio formats, DTS-HD Master Audio and Dolby TrueHD. The Dolby technology, Dolby Pro Logic IIz, enhances the spatial sensation of music, movies, and video games by letting you incorporate front height channels. The TX-SR607 packs an array of convenient connectivity options, allowing you to incorporate HD Radio, iPod and MP3 players, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, and more.
Price Range: $403 - $650
The Winner Of Best AV Receiver for ValueWhy it's best: An update to the popular Onkyo TX-SR606, this midrange receiver delivers excellent sound quality and a terrific feature set for the money. It packs a whopping 6 HDMI inputs -- including one on the front panel -- which is extremely impressive for a mid-priced receiver. Setup is very straightforward using the Audyssey 2EQ automatic speaker calibration system and included microphone, and after achieving room-optimized sound, the Onkyo TX-SR607 delivers very impressive audio performance that’s on par with more expensive receivers. It supports decoding of most surround formats including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-Master Audio. It also features Audyssey Dynamic Volume, which helps keep volume levels consistent while watching TV or movies. Though this receiver can upconvert analog sources to 1080i, its video processing is not very impressive. But if most of your components output over HDMI, this won’t be an issue. It also lacks a GUI (found on the Sony STR-DG920), but the menu system is still simply and easy to navigate. Overall, the Onkyo TX-SR607 is a very impressive midrange receiver with terrific sound quality, outstanding HDMI connectivity, and easy setup. It’s available for under $500 online, making it an excellent value.
Why it's best: The Onkyo TX-SR607 is an update to the popular Onkyo TX-SR606, our former #1 pick. Just like its predecessor, this midrange receiver delivers excellent sound quality and a terrific feature set for the money. It packs a whopping 6 HDMI inputs -- including one on the front panel -- which is extremely impressive for a mid-priced receiver. Setup is very straightforward using the Audyssey 2EQ automatic speaker calibration system and included microphone, and after achieving room-optimized sound, the Onkyo TX-SR607 delivers very impressive audio performance that’s on par with more expensive receivers. It supports decoding of most surround formats including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-Master Audio. It also features Audyssey Dynamic Volume, which helps keep volume levels consistent while watching TV or movies. Though this receiver can upconvert analog sources to 1080i, its video processing is not very impressive. But if most of your components output over HDMI, this won’t be an issue. It also lacks a GUI (found on the Sony STR-DG920), but the menu system is still simply and easy to navigate. Overall, the Onkyo TX-SR607 is a very impressive midrange receiver with terrific sound quality, outstanding HDMI connectivity, and easy setup. It’s available for under $500 online, making it an excellent value.
Why it's best: The Onkyo TX-SR607 delivers excellent sound quality and a terrific feature set for the money. It packs a whopping 6 HDMI inputs -- including one on the front panel -- which is extremely impressive for a mid-priced receiver. Setup is very straightforward using the Audyssey 2EQ automatic speaker calibration system and included microphone, and after achieving room-optimized sound, the Onkyo TX-SR607 delivers very impressive audio performance that’s on par with more expensive receivers. It supports decoding of most surround formats including Dolby TrueHD and DTS-Master Audio. It also features Audyssey Dynamic Volume, which helps keep volume levels consistent while watching TV or movies. Though this receiver can upconvert analog sources to 1080i, its video processing is not very impressive. But if most of your components output over HDMI, this won’t be an issue. It also lacks a GUI (found on the Sony STR-DG920), but the menu system is still simply and easy to navigate. Overall, the Onkyo TX-SR607 is a very impressive midrange receiver with terrific sound quality, outstanding HDMI connectivity, and easy setup. It’s available for under $500 online, making it an excellent value.
