Onkyo TX-NR 875

[Buckeyefan 1]

Since this new model will be releasing in 2-3 weeks, I'd thought I'd post this info incase anyone is thinking of upgrading their AVR and has a budjust under $1300. I called JR, and they said they are taking pre-orders for the Onkyo 875. MSRP is $1699, but they are selling for $1299 and possibly $40 s/h - but that may be free as is the 805 model.

From Gizmodo.com:

The most important thing you should know about the NR905 (and 875) is that it uses a Reon-HQV video processor. That's the same processor that the Samsung BD-P1200 Blu-ray and the Toshiba HD-XA2 HD DVD players use to do their stunning DVD upconversion to 1080p from all video sources. So, it's likely when videophiles like Gary Merson get their mitts on it, they'll have the same scaling verdict as they did with the players: Awesome...

The 7.1 receiver is The $2099 TX-NR905 and $1699 NR875 receivers have cheaper siblings, too. Budget models landing to fight Yamaha's day-old RX-V861 are the 805, and 705, priced at $1099 and $899 has four HDMI 1.3a ports, supporting lip-sync, and a wider color gamut (as long as your source and TV support it). They'll all have that remote control over HDMI protocol, in this case called RIHD (Remote Interactive over HDMI). Interestingly, they've gone to declare the tech'll work with Toshiba's CE-Link Regza TVs, and Panasonic's EZ-Sync TVs. That's good news the systems aren't totally proprietary...

From early design concepts to product rollout, THX and Onkyo worked together to ensure every detail of the receivers were mapped to the THX performance standards. And THX engineers spent countless hours testing and analyzing the receivers for sound quality, usability and interoperability. Each certified receiver includes a number of proprietary THX technologies, designed to compensate for the acoustical errors that occur when movies, music and games are translated from the professional studio to the home environment...

...the Onkyo TX-SR875 and TX-NR905, will be the first A/V receiver models to include Silicon Optix's acclaimed Reon-VX HQV™ video processing. This sophisticated IC chip-based technology provides the receivers with current state-of-the-art video scaling and deinterlacing capabilities, including upscaling of all video sources to 1080p for output over the HDMI connection. Additionally, all video sources will also be upconverted to HD output via the units' component video outputs to accommodate video displays lacking an HDMI input...

The TX-SR805, TX-SR875 and TX-NR905 receivers will all feature a new dual push-pull amplifier configuration, coupled with a three-stage inverted Darlington circuit and top-of-the-line Burr-Brown DACs for outstanding efficiency and high current with very low distortion. Two of the receivers' seven channels can also be reconfigured for bi-amplification with compatible speaker systems. On the TX-SR875 and TX-NR905, these two channels can also be reconfigured for bridged operation with the front L/R channels for high power output...

Onkyo's new receivers will be the first models available to feature Neural-THX Surround™ decoding for broadcasts and gaming. This new surround sound technology allows for broadcast content to be transmitted in a two-channel format, and later decoded for up to 7.1 discrete audio channels, as well as enabling 7.1-channel audio support for many modern video gaming consoles.

For simplified setup, all of these models incorporate Audyssey Multi-EQ room acoustics correction, the most powerful built-in solution available for countering room distortion in dedicated home theaters. This technology uses an included microphone to detect and configure speakers in the room, and then adjusts each channel's level, delay, and crossover settings to best suit the room's acoustics. By incorporating measurements at up to eight points in the listening room, Audyssey Multi-EQ provides both frequency response and time domain corrections throughout the entire listening area, rather than just at a single position...

The Onkyo TX-SR805 will be shipping in May at a suggested retail price of $1099. The TX-SR875 will be available in June at a suggested retail price of $1699. The THX Select2 Certified TX-SR705 will be available in July at a suggested retail price of $899. The TX-NR905 will be available in August at a suggested retail price of $2099.

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[davo]

Some more spec's

CNET editors' take
for Onkyo TX-NR905 (silver)
Post date: 04/24/2007

...at least, that was the case--until today. Onkyo has become the first mainstream manufacturer to officially announce an array of home audio products that offer the two big features that have been MIA on home audio products to date: HDMI 1.3; and onboard decoding of Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby TrueHD, and DTS-HD Master Audio soundtracks found on HD DVD and Blu-ray discs. The news itself wasn't a surprise, as most of the details had been leaked on the Web earlier this month. And there is no doubt that other manufacturers will be announcing similarly equipped receivers in the next few weeks and months. But because specs, pricing, and availability have been confirmed, we can now say authoritatively that Onkyo looks to be offering some of the most exciting--and surprisingly affordable--A/V receivers seen in recent years.

Full specs for each of the seven announced receivers are highlighted below. In addition to HDMI 1.3 and Dolby TrueHD/DTS-HD support (on all but the two low-end models), most offer support for XM and Sirius satellite radio (with the respective subscriptions and accessories). All seven models offer Audyssey automatic speaker calibration, 7.1-channel analog inputs, at least two HDMI inputs and one output, and compatibility with Onkyo's iPod docks.

The 2007 Onkyo receiver lineup is as follows (note that this is nearly identical to the leaked specs published earlier this month, but with confirmed/official details and pricing; all models are available in black or silver):

TX-SR505 ($380, now available)
7.1 A/V receiver, 75 watts per channel
2 HDMI inputs (video passthrough only; audio requires separate connection)
Audyssey 2EQ auto speaker calibration

TX-SR575 ($480, now available)
7.1 A/V receiver, 80 watts per channel
2 HDMI inputs (video pass-through only; audio requires separate connection)
Component video conversion (composite/S-video converted to component output)
Audyssey 2EQ auto speaker calibration
XM- and Sirius-ready

TX-SR605 ($600, May 2007)
7.1 A/V receiver, 90 watts per channel
2 HDMI 1.3a inputs, with HDMI conversion of analog video
Onboard decoding for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio
Faroudja DCDi video processing
Audyssey 2EQ auto speaker calibration
XM- and Sirius-ready

TX-SR705 ($900, July 2007)
7.1 A/V receiver, 100 watts per channel
3 HDMI 1.3a inputs, with HDMI upconversion
Onboard decoding for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio
Faroudja DCDi video processing
THX Select2 Certified
Audyssey MultEQ auto speaker calibration
XM- and Sirius-ready
Multiroom functionality for two zones

TX-SR805 ($1,100, May 2007)
7.1 A/V receiver, 130 watts per channel
3 HDMI 1.3a inputs, with HDMI upconversion
Onboard decoding for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio
Faroudja DCDi video processing
THX Select2 Certified
Audyssey MultEQ auto speaker calibration
XM- and Sirius-ready
Multiroom functionality for three zones

TX-SR875 ($1,700, June 2007)
7.1 A/V receiver, 140 watts per channel
4 HDMI 1.3a inputs, with HDMI upconversion to 1080p
Onboard decoding for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio
HQV Reon-VX Video processing
THX Ultra2 Certified
Audyssey MultEQ auto speaker calibration
XM- and Sirius-ready
Multiroom functionality for three zones

TX-NR905 ($2,100, August 2007)
7.1 A/V receiver, 140 watts per channel
4 HDMI 1.3a inputs, with HDMI upconversion to 1080p
Onboard decoding for Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio
HQV Reon-VX Video processing
THX Ultra2 Certified
Audyssey MultEQ auto speaker calibration
XM- and Sirius-ready
Multiroom functionality for three zones
Networking capabilities for Internet radio and WMA files
HD Radio
USB input for MP3 players

Joy Life is good if your upgrading
For me, life IS good.

 

[Buckeyefan 1]

The question is, are people willing to pay $1299 for the latest and greatest AVR? Denon doens't seem to have anything in this price range that does what this unit does. I don't think the 3808 will hold a candle to this unit personally (same goes for the 805). It seems Onkyo has really taken the THX standard to heart with these new higher end AVR's. Very nice, Onkyo.

 

[Seth=L]

The question is, are people willing to pay $1299 for the latest and greatest AVR? Denon doens't seem to have anything in this price range that does what this unit does. I don't think the 3808 will hold a candle to this unit personally (same goes for the 805). It seems Onkyo has really taken the THX standard to heart with these new higher end AVR's. Very nice, Onkyo.

It appears they don't know the weight of the 3808 yet, but the power rating (130 x 7) looks desirable, but is it realistic? The 3806 is a 38.6 pound mid-class receiver rated at 120 x 7, so either the ratings have skewed to more inaccurate or the 3808 is a tad beefier, or possibly more efficient to the pound. One thing I definitely like about the Onkyos are how great they look, at least with the upper models. The lower models don't pull off looking good like the bigger ones. I have always felt that Denon carried a little more recognition than Onkyo, which could explain the price difference.

 

[Adam]

Buckeyefan, in another thread you mentioned that you'd read about issues with the 805 that you were considering buying. I think like you, I'm probably going to choose between the 805 and 875. Would you mind enlightening me, or pointing me towards the info, about the issues with the 805? I know that it doesn't upconvert to 1080p like the 875, but are there other problems? The 875 would be my technical choice, but the 805 is $915 at Amazon and the 875 is $1300 (right?).

Thanks!

 

[solomr2]

I'm waiting for the 905 to drop in. I like the networking features, usb and HD radio. However, I don't think that warrants a $400 price gap. I hope street prices will be better than MSRP.

Has the 875 hit stores yet, I'd like to have a listen.

 

[solomr2]

Well, I'm still holding out for the 905. It's August already, does anyone know when the 905 will hit shelves?

 

[BabelFish]

Well, I'm still holding out for the 905. It's August already, does anyone know when the 905 will hit shelves?

last I heard.. sept

 

[movieguy22]

Well, I'm still holding out for the 905. It's August already, does anyone know when the 905 will hit shelves?

They are already shipping, lots of people had preorders and their is a thread on avsforum.

 

[movieguy22]

Here is the link to the thread.

 

[movieguy22]

need 1 more post

 

[movieguy22]

Link is served..http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=884772

 

[iWantAV]

I got mine from J&R.
I have this paired up with the SKS HT-540 speaker system. I am using 14 guage wire.
I have it going in to an Epson Pro Cinema 1080P projector on to a 110 inch screen.
Overall pretty happy. upconverts DVD component beautifully. I don't think it even tries to upconvert or smooth out the HDMI in from my 1080i cable box. very blocky. I hate that. I plugged my PS3 in to the game port and it is very blurry. Movies are beautiful so I am not going to try and refocus my projector for it. I will be contacting Onkyo support on Monday.
What is Pure Audio and why does it kill the screen when I change to it? Why do I only get 2 THX settings when watching through DVD component? I get a lot more from CBL/SAT input.
The only thing that really sounds good is all speaker stereo for movies. I went through the Audyssey setup and it finishes.
Does anyone have any input on how to get REALLY good surround sound for movies through this thing?

 

[MDS]

What is Pure Audio and why does it kill the screen when I change to it?

Pure Audio shuts off all video circuitry and leaves only minimal audio processing intact, the idea being a pretty much straight shot from the input to the amplifiers for the purest sound possible.

 

[mtrycrafts]

I got mine from J&R.
I have this paired up with the SKS HT-540 speaker system. I am using 14 guage wire.
I have it going in to an Epson Pro Cinema 1080P projector on to a 110 inch screen.
Overall pretty happy. upconverts DVD component beautifully. I don't think it even tries to upconvert or smooth out the HDMI in from my 1080i cable box. very blocky. I hate that. I plugged my PS3 in to the game port and it is very blurry. Movies are beautiful so I am not going to try and refocus my projector for it. I will be contacting Onkyo support on Monday.
What is Pure Audio and why does it kill the screen when I change to it? Why do I only get 2 THX settings when watching through DVD component? I get a lot more from CBL/SAT input.
The only thing that really sounds good is all speaker stereo for movies. I went through the Audyssey setup and it finishes.
Does anyone have any input on how to get REALLY good surround sound for movies through this thing?

Just to add to MDS' response. It shuts all other needless circuits off to eliminate any possible interference for 'pure audio' pleasure

Cable TV may be poor because of the low bit rate that is used for the Mpeg2 compression.

You said your PS3 with game is blurry but movies are good? I have a friend over and tested his PS3 with a game, fabulous, like the 1080p movies. Could it be a bad game?