Onkyo TX-NR656 A/V Receiver – Review

Onkyo TX-NR656 Review There is no shortage of AV receivers in the market nowadays, but products from Onkyo have always been popular with entertainment seeking buyers who do not want to compromise on quality. Onkyo already has several popular AV receiver models in its portfolio and the latest to join the line-up is Onkyo TX NR656.  It comes loaded with latest features sought by audiophiles and entertainment seekers, such as DTS: X and Dolby Atmos support. It is also ideal to watch movies in eye popping 4K Ultra HD format. Another highlight of the product is support for multi-room audio. Design: Sleek and Elegant When you buy an AV receiver to be used with your HDTV and speakers, you will want it to gel with the look of those appliances and gadgets while expecting top notch audio-video performance! The Onkyo TX-656 has a clean and sleek design which makes it suitable for different types of buyers. You will find most of the controls at the front of the device and this is actually practical from a usage perspective. The large volume knob, as well as the HDMI port, is located at front of the device. The headphone and microphone inputs are also at the front side. However, keeping the USB input at the back of the device is somewhat inconvenient. The remote control of Onkyo 656 is quite easy to use and it is definitely an improvement over the unit you get with Onkyo TX-NR646. The remote does not have the number pad which makes it more convenient to use and navigate too. Like some others, you may also want your Smartphone or tablet to control features of the receiver and that is possible, thanks to the Onkyo control app. This is available both for iOS and Android users. It is quite intuitive in both OS versions.     Connectivity: Spoilt for Choice You get nearly all types of connectivity options with the Onkyo TX NR656. There are several types of analog connections along with digital and component inputs. They are located at the rear side of the device. The number of HDMI ports is plenty for any users, as it is. The HDMI inputs (8 in number) are compatible with HDCP 2.2 and support HDR video. The inclusion of 1080p video up scaling to 4K standard is commendable, but most 4k TVs in the market are also capable of doing this. Onkyo TX – NR656 – Features: More is Better Onkyo is known for making its AV receivers loaded with features and the Onkyo NR656 is no exception. The feature list is likely to please even most finicky buyers, both in audio and video. Onkyo has ensured the device is reasonably future proof. Dolby Atmos and DTS: X- The receiver is compatible with both DTS: X and Dolby Atmos, two sound technologies loved by true audiophiles. It is basically a 7 channel receiver and the ideal setup would be 5.1.2 configuration. DTS –X allows you to customize the sound output in myriads of ways to get truly immersive audio experience. Multi-Room and Hi-Resolution Audio- No matter what your audio source is, the Onkyo TX-656 can decode it into audio output without any noise or trace of distortion. The Hi-Grade384 kHz/32-bit DAC handles all types of digital to analog conversions with aplomb. It supports lesser used audio formats like WMA Lossless, WAV, Apple Lossless as well as FLAC. The device also lets you set up several audio zones in the abode without many hassles. It makes use of the company’s FireConnect technology for multi room audio distribution.   BUY ONKYO...
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