Onkyo TX-SR309 (Black)

5.1-channel home theater A/V receiver

538838617

Start your home theater setup the right way with Onyo's 5.1-channel TXSR309. Three HDMI v1.4 inputs support 3D content and an Audio Return Channel, so you can enjoy the latest movies. Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio reproduce full, lossless audio. Connect your iPod directly to the front-panel USB port and let your songs out to play. Advanced Music Optimizer makes compressed audio files sound amazing.

Take the training wheels off your home theater system

If you're ready to shed the hand-me-down receiver that's been "powering" your home theater system for years, the Onkyo TX-SR309 may be just the component you're looking for. At an exceptionally reasonable price, this 5.1-channel receiver will tie together all the elements of your entertainment system, including your 3D TV and 3D Blu-ray player. Equipped with four HDMI v1.4 inputs and one output, this Onkyo home theater receiver transmits Full HD 1080p video, studio-quality multichannel surround sound, and high definition 3D content . . . all along a single cable! And HDMI v1.4 sports an audio return channel, which means you can send any audio signal received directly by your HDTV back to the TX-SR309 and your home audio system via the same cable that's feeding video to the TV! (Note, HDMI v1.4 cables are required for both 3D and audio return channel signal transmission.) With Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio, you'll enjoy high definition, lossless audio formats. Of course, 3D and HD aren't the only reasons to buy this receiver. It's a versatile machine. Use Speaker A/B functionality to switch over to your speaker pair in the other room. Put on a favorite album while you cook in the kitchen or relax with friends on the deck. Connect your iPod or iPhone directly to the front-panel USB port. And gamers, you'll love the customized audio modes that match your gaming content. It all adds up to one high-value solution.

The last word on audio

This is an Onkyo receiver, after all. Which means it's got audio on the brain. For example, not only does this receiver power your 5.1-channel home theater speaker system with a robust 65W of output power per channel, but it does so using some of the most advanced signal-processing technologies available. High-quality Burr-Brown digital-to-analog converters optimize analog audio performance for exceptionally high-fidelity audio reproduction. Optimum Gain volume circuitry and Jitter-Cleaning circuit technology ensure clean, controlled sound free from common sources of distortion and interference. But the best part might be that it's ready to go right out of the box.

Included with purchase

The following items are included with the purchase of the TX-SR309 home theater receiver: TX-SR309 receiver, Indoor FM loop antenna, AM loop antenna, speaker cable labels, instruction manual, Quick Start guide, Remote control, and 2 AA batteries.

Comparison Specifications

Processing decoding: Dolby TrueHD, Digital Plus / dts-HD Master Audio, dts-HD High Resolution
Output power: 65W x 5 channels (8ohms, 20Hz - 20kHz)
Best video connections: 3 HDMI v1.4 inputs, 1 output / 3D capable / Audio return channel
Best audio connections: 2 digital optical inputs / 1 digital coaxial input
6 analog audio inputs / 1 output
Other connections: 2 HD-capable component in, 1 out / 5 composite in, 2 out / 1 subwoofer preout / 1 headphone jack
DSP modes (for gaming): Rock / Sports / Action / Role Playing Game
Theater-dimensional virtual surround function
Plug and play: front-panel USB input for portable devices
Remote control: remote Interactive remote included

Additional Specifications

3D-ready home theater receiver
Burr-Brown 192kHz/24-bit DAC for all channels / 32-bit processing DSP chip
Overlaid on-screen display via HDMI
Music Optimizer for compressed digital music files
Speaker A/B terminals
HDMI support for Deep Color, x.v.Color, LipSync, DVD-Audio, Super Audio CD, Multichannel PSM, and CEC
Processing features: CinemaFILTER / Direct Mode / Double Bass function / non-scaling configuration / A-Form listening mode memory
Amplifier features: High Current Power Supply massive high-power transformer / optimum-gain volume circuitry / jitter-cleaning circuit technology
Speaker terminals: banana-plug-compatible binding posts for front L/R (Speaker A) channels / spring-type terminals for center, surround, and L/R Speaker B channels

Manufacturer Specifications

Crossover adjustment (Hz): 40 / 50 / 60 / 70 / 80 / 90 / 100 / 120 / 150 / 200
A/V sync control function: up to 100ms in 10ms steps
Bass and treble tone control for front L/R channels
Radio: built-in AM/FM radio tuner / 40 AM/FM presets
Total harmonic distortion: 0.08% (1kHz, 1W)
Damping factor: 60 (Front, 1kHz, 8 ohms)
Sensitivity and impedance (input/output): 200mV/47 k-ohms / 200mV/2.2 k-ohms
Frequency response: 20Hz - 50kHz +1dB,-3dB
Signal-to-noise ratio: 100dB (Line, IHF-A)
Additional features: 3-mode display dimmer / sleep timer / battery-free memory backup / remote Interactive over HDMI