Onkyo TX-NR809 7.2-channel networking home theater receiver

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The Onkyo TX-NR809 receiver is built for controlling your home theater system and making the most of all its various features and functions. A bountiful array of connections ensures you can hook up just about any playback device in your arsenal, including a turntable. The eight HDMI connections support 3D video, and one of the two HDMI ouputs also supports an Audio Return Channel, so you can use fewer cables. Enjoy the latest audio decoding and processing formats, including completely lossless Dolby True HD and dts HD Master Audio. As far as video, the TXNR809 is future ready with video upscaling to 4k resolution. For your legacy components, composite, S-video, and component inputs offer plenty of options. But the TX NR809 can handle your iPod, too, thanks to a front-panel USB port. A home theater these days isn't complete without network connections, so you'll appreciate the Ethernet port which will allow you to stream from Pandora, Slacker, Spotify, Sirius, and more. Better yet, an optional USB adapter lets you handle your streaming wirelessly. Of course, the other point of a receiver is to power speakers. Combining a 7.2-channel, 945W receiver with advanced HD audio decoding technologies, Onkyo's TX-NR809 home theater reciever allows you to discover the full HD audio experience. To help you create the most suitable listening environment for your home, Onkyo includes a full suite of Audyssey technology. You've got all the components, now put them together for a total package that will blow you away.

Included in the box:

Onkyo TX-NR809 receiver, Indoor FM loop antenna, AM loop antenna, speaker cable labels, speaker set-up mic, remote controller+2 AA batteries, installation manual, quick start guide.

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Fantastic Receiver (April 12, 2012)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Rupert E. - Washington, DC

Ive had the receiver for about 2 weeks. I have a PS3 and a Comcast DCX3501 cable box running through the receiver to a Samsung PN51d8000 television.

It flawlessly upscales the cable TV signal to 1080p and the picture is absolutely beautiful. The on screen display is nice, not convoluted and easy to use. I wanted a receiver with high-end features and sound without paying the high-end price. I would recommend this to anyone as you would have a hard time arguing that its the best receiver in this price range.

TX-NR809 (April 09, 2012)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: William S. - Hobart, IN

After doing months of research, Ive decided to purchase the Onkyo 809 model. It was very easy to hook up, especially now with HDMI cables. Calibrating the speakers was easy using the microphone provided, giving each speaker set to its full potential. The sound is great, really detailing the 7.1, after watching a few of my favorite movies, there were sounds Ive never heard before really enhancing the movie. Some day I plan to add a 3D TV and see how that works...I know it will be great. Well satisfied with my purchase.

Great AV sound and easy to setup (April 08, 2012)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Erin W. - AUSTIN, Texas

After more than a week of use, I havent found any significant flaws. Great sound, was a breeze to connect everything. The iPhone app is awesome, love the streaming music. Vanns matched the new lower price after I had purchased and it decreased, without a hassle. Awesome customer service.

onkyo receiver (March 31, 2012)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: heinz s. - clayton, wi

Very happy with the receiver and service. The only problem was with the instruction disc would not come up on our computer. Kept getting an error signal.. Our son had to go on line and print out the paper manual
A number of yrs ago I bought a kenwood receiver and was very happy with it. I would recomend Vanns to my friends.

Onkyo TX-NR809 (March 29, 2012)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Robert C. - Dundalk, Maryland

Just upgraded from a Pioneer elite VSX-TX 82.This onkyo receiver will deliver,hook it up with a 7.1 definitive tech speakers and subwoofer.Lot of inputs, a good video upscaler....You wont be disappointed!

Onkyo Receiver TX-NR809 (March 27, 2012)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: John F. - Easley, SC

Onkyo Receiver TX-NR809
This receiver was easy to setup. It is on screen menu driven. The remote can be programmed for all your electronic products so you can say by to all but one. It has set up buttons which can be programmed to turn on multiple devices with the touch of one button. It sounds wonderful. I got the I-pod adapter with it and it shows you everything on its screen on the TV screen. I did have one problem after 1 month the video went out called Van’s they emailed me a pre paid shipping label sent it to them and they sent me a new one. No other problems very happy with my purchase from Van’s
Thanks,
John Franklin

Onkyo Receiver TX-NR809 (January 26, 2012)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Everett - Lawrenceville, GA

This is my third Onkyo over the past 12 years. I love their equipment and this one is the tops. Easy setup, perfect sound. Allows me to hook up several HDMI inputs to a single HDMI to my older TV. The only thing I wish it did, was allow for converting the HDMI 1080p input to HDMI 1080i output. My 12 year old TV only supports Component input at 1080i. So I purchased a HMDI input to Component output converter and it works great. I would like to have the buttons on the front illuminated to make it easier to see in a dark room, but other than that, this is a GREAT receiver. Im glad I switched over to Onkyo receivers years ago....

home theater enthusiest (January 25, 2012)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Ben R. - Fort Pierce, FL

I have owned a number of Onkyo receivers, starting with w 787, 898,804,706 and now the 809. The 809 is a monster of a receiver. My 804 was a great receiver but limited hdmi lnputs doomed it to a bed room. There in nothing that I dislike about the 809. It has power galore, simple setup, and a learning remote. My only negative is that I could not get the remote to control the Direct TV receiver. I really wish that Onkyo would include a printed owners manual rather than a CD . I may be a slow learner but it is rather inconvenient to put in a disc , search for operating directions , scroll thru the menuetc.

Great value and quality receiver (January 11, 2012)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Richard G. - Pittsburgh, PA

In moving to a new home I wanted to simplify my home audio but still maintain good sound within a budget. I had used a Pioneer Elite receiver using its preamp outs to three separate high power amps to my low impedance Polk speakers. In the research I did the Onkyo seemed to offer what I needed at a price that was more affordable. Within a day of receiving it I was fully wired and calibrated and frankly Im extremely impressed with the sound quality. The many HDMI inputs allow me to easily connect Blu-Ray, HD-DVD, Tivo Premiere, Veebeam easily. Much easier than component inputs. I even found a Sony Blu-Ray player that has SACD ability with HDMI output!!. Anyway the sound is great, the ease of setup was simple - on screen menus are very easy to follow - only a couple of times did I have to read the manual. Ive had some very good Separates, then a series of high end Denon and Pioneer Elite receivers and this thing rates right up there with the best. I am very impressed. Most recommended.

Very Pleased (January 09, 2012)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Steven B. - Chico, CA

This receiver replaced an onkyo tx nr1007. The tx nr809 has more features than listed on the vans spec sheet,neo 6 ect ect ect. Great receiver I kinda miss the full 9.2 channels of my old receiver but on a high note for the price the 809 still can do a lot of different set ups. I still have 9.2 speakers connected to the 809 yea their are hook up for all speakers separately you just can only play 7.2 depending on witch setting you select plx plz ect. for the price you have to go with this model and i researched a lot of them and even went down a model grade the 1007 is like the new 1009 just 2 years older. In my opinion compare to the other choices price and performance wise,.The 809 is it..The 809 features upgraded imo are GUI better than older version pandora is excellent with may other built in choices it is internet ready, no dock required for ipods ipads use the cord supplied with you ipod and plug in the front i did, If you read this far and wonder why I got rid of the 1007 it had a hardware failure so square trade reimbursed my purchase price and I am one happy customer with vanns and square trade Thank you Both,

Really good. (January 01, 2012)

Ease of Use		(4/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(4/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Steve G. - York, PA

Im looking for great sound and good video. Most are looking for good sound and great video. So I figure any decent Onkyo receiver has got the video end covered or it wont sell. I also care about network integration and enough HDMI inputs for a game console, a sat boxdvr, blu-ray, a Roku, Apple TV and a couple extra for the future. At this price point finding more than 4 HDMI ports is still difficult. Nice to see six on the back plus one on the front for the occasional laptop hookup. Also nice is the optional and recommended usb wi-fi adapter. Pandora is simpler through the receiver than through Roku, Apple TV or Airplay. Ive got apps to control Apple TV, Roku, Dish Network and the receiver itself, so even without any infrared remote at all I can control the whole system with my iPhone. Its actually cooler than it sounds because it generally works well already but Ive noticed with each new app update from each manufacturer, the system works better. Really like the Roku app--way better than using the Roku remote. But to the aspect of the Onkyo I care most about--toys are fun but Id do without all of them if the sound was better on something else for the same price. Ive plugged receivers from JVC, Pioneer, Harman, Sony, NAD, Marantz and Denon into my system. This is my first Onkyo. Thankfully that doesnt seem to be the case. Ive had a long succession of MarantzDenon receivers and love their sound, especially Marantz. But quality has gotten spotty lately so when my last Marantz bit the dust prematurely I decided to make a change and Onkyo got its turn. I listened to everything I could get my hands on in the $600-$800 range and found nice sound from Marantz and Denon once again, but unacceptable sound from Harman, Sony and Pioneer at this price. Their power components are chintzy until you move further up the range. Denon their great AVR-991 and Marantz made the cut into the final three. Marantz had very nice sound but my last two have been Marantz units and they both failed prematurely in a very cool, well-powered and undertaxed environment with quite reasonable listening levels. The Marantzes Id had before that went for years and years with no problems at all, so that was disappointing. So it was down to the Denon AVR-991 and this Onkyo. The 991 is a bit more expensive and has similar tech--perhaps a tad more now than this Onkyo, but not by much. The sound of these two is actually very similar--good midrange with real punch in the bottom end and very advanced bass management--good for this price class. They both are networkable and are within hailing distance of each other pricewise. The Denon has a bit slicker user interface. The Onkyo looks better IMO. My KEF Reference speakers sound really, really good through both receivers. I almost bought the Denon, and then found the Onkyo at Vanns, who I trust, for a fairly significantly lower price. I wound up selling the Denon for almost exactly what I paid for it.With Denons corporate partnership with Marantz and the apparent drop in longevity of those products, I decided in favor of the Onkyo. I must say, neither of these receivers actually sound BETTER than the top-line Marantz. But they both cost less than it did and they do sound as good. I know I could go with a pre-pro and separate amps and get better sound, but the price to step up into that game is more than Im willing to pay. I was looking for a good husky power supply and careful attention to wiring design and component placement, materials and so forth. For now, the Onkyo is an A product in my book. Its still new, so well see how it holds up over time. If it outlasts my last Marantz, then hooray, its met the minimum standard of acceptability. If it maintains its current sound quality, Ill be a happy camper indeed. Im pretty sure $700 is about the minimum you can spend, street price, for a receiver with a proper power supply and correct bass management. Ive had less expensive receivers in the past, none of them pleasing to the ear. This one has very good sound and is only a couple hundred more than some real turds in the sound department. Look for something that puts the power down where its needed. The bells and whistles are nice to have, but without a heavy duty power supply youll just be hearing mush. Even cheaper receivers in the Onkyo line dont sound as good. This one is where the good sound starts, and its really hard to justify spending so much more for the upper models in Onkyos line. All the good bones are here. I like it so far. I give it 5 stars for value and 4.5 in ease of use and performance, all based on its bargain price category. Rounds up to a 5 overall. Worth a look if youre down to the Denon 991 and this one, like I was.

Great reciever! (December 02, 2011)

Ease of Use		(4/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Eric R. - belfair, WA

I have been looking for a long time for the best reciever in this price range...i bought it for my livingroom home theater. i use this reciever with bose 301 fronts, 201 surrounds, and the vcs-10 for a center...it brought these speakers alive...the audyssey is amazingafter you figure it out awsome for music and movies. I didnt think i would use the network capabilities, but after trying it i am VERY glad i have it...would definatly recomend this reciever to anyone who likes great sound!

Cream of the upper-middle class! (October 12, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Danny R. Wilson - Bulterville, IN

Im the kind of person who likes nice things, but my wallet doesnt reflect my taste. I also review a product to death before I spend a dime. This product was only in comparison with a few other receivers in this class which were hundreds more and less powerful. The complaints I read were about the lack of WOW factor in the GUI seriously, sometimes simpler is better. I dont need to be wowed by the menus, they just have to be easy to navigate, and have a lot of options to set up your system to your taste, and this does. It was heralded for its online content, which is great. I use Pandora a lot. One other neat feature not mentioned anywhere is that my Android phone has an app that controls this receiver if you have the USB wifi adapter THIS IS SOOOO COOOL! You can be in another room or like me relaxing in the tub and control your receiver from your phone. I love technology! This receiver compares against receivers more expensive, less powerful, and with less inputs, online content, and versatility than this receiver and it does sound great. If I had to criticize it for anything, it would be that it could have a little more style to the exterior design, its not ugly, just nothing brag about. Oh, and it did address a big complaint Ive had about having to use that ugly comcast remote control, it controls their HD box also, THANKYOU! Now I dont have to buy another expensive remote to control everything, this does it all. I love this receiver, and I think you might also if you compare it to the competition.

Onkyo Receivers TX-NR809 (August 29, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Nav A. - Phoenix, AZ

Just upgraded from the Onkyo TX-SR805. I was very happy with that receiver which I bought from Vanns 4 yrs ago. Reasons for upgrade
1. Dual HDMI outputs.
2. Networking capability.
So far I have been blown away by the new receiver. Love the ability to listen to internet radio directly through the receiver, the ability to be able to control it by my iPhone using O-Remote.
Sounds as good if not better that my 805. It is also lighter than the 805, dont know if that is good or bad, and it runs a lot cooler. Am amazed that at this price point Onkyo offers the ability to do ISF callibration. Thank you Vanns!

NR809 (August 19, 2011)

Ease of Use		(4/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: Ronald J. Gibson - Lakewood, CA

I am not an audiophile and I do not have speakers costing thousands of dollars but this tuner sounds oh so much better than the old Sony that it replaced. The setup was easy enough although the tuner does not come with a hard copy of the owners manual. Its on the CD provided or available the internet. I prefer the hard copy. The only gripe I have with the receiver itself are the tiny buttons on the face of the tuner that are not lighted. These buttons are for switching between the various inputs or to the tuner. My video room is dark and the tuner is in a cabinet so I cannot read the button titles and I can barely see the little buttons without turning a light on. Minor gripe considering I will most likely use the remote all the time once I become used to it. I would certainly highly recommend this tuner to anyone that wants a great sounding thx surround sound tuner!

tx-nr809 (August 15, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: sean michael saenz - corpus christi, TX

This receiver is awsome. Theres been concern with the 2010 models running hot, well they have fixed this issue because I have no issues at all. Sounds great and works flawless. Network and Pandora are awsome and sound way better than expected. Excellent performance and value for my dollar. Set up was easy too.

809 is a steal these days (August 14, 2011)

Ease of Use		(5/5.0)
Value		(5/5.0)
Performance		(5/5.0)
Overall Rating		(5/5.0)

Reviewed By: DR EARL SIMPSON - CRESTVIEW, FL

I bought this on sale and it was a great purchase for an upgrade from my HK 7200.
Very clean and natural sound with zero defects out of the box. Normal volume level is 52 BTW.

Comparison Specifications

Output power: 135W/channel at 8 ohms, 20Hz-20kHz, 0.08% THD, 2 channels driven, FTC
Decoding processing: Audyssey DSX / Dolby TrueHD, Digital Plus, Pro Logic IIz / dts-HD Master Audio / THX / Burr-Brown 192kHz/24-bit DACs
Video connections: 8 HDMI v1.4 inputs, 2 HDMI 1.4 audio outputa / 1 ethernet port / 2 component inputs, 1 output / 6 composite inputs, 2 outputs / 1 PC input / 4 S-video inputs, 2 outputs
Audio connections: 5 digital inputs (2 optical, 3 coax) / 6 L/R analog audio inputs / 2 USB inputs / 1 headphone jack / 1 phono input
Surround connections: Color-coded 7.2 multichannel pre outs; 7.1-channel inputs
1 Universal Port for single-cable connection of UP-A1 Dock for iPhone/iPod (not included) or optional Onkyo HD Radio tuner
4 DSP gaming modes: Gaming / Rock / Sports / Action / Role playing
Internet radio connectivity (Pandora, Rhapsody, SIRIUS, Internet Radio, Napster, Mediafly, Slacker, Spotify, and vTuner)
Remote control: Pre-programmed RI remote / Remote Interactive over HDMI (RIHD) / RS-232c port

Additional Specifications

HDMI support for 3D video and Audio Return Channel (ARC)
Marvell Qdeo Video chip for 4K upscaling and processing
THX Select2 Plus certified
DLNA certified
Wi-Fi capable with optional UWF-1 USB adapter
High Current Power Supply (H.C.P.S.) massive high-power transformer
PLL jitter-cleaning circuit technology / Linear optimum gain volume circuitry technology
Advanced 32-bit processing DSP chip
Music optimizer / Direct Mode / Double Bass Function
Overlaid graphical on-screen display via HDMI

Manufacturer Specifications

Certified with Windows 7 and DLNA v. 1.5
Powered Zone 2 and Zone 2 line-out
Receiver frequency response: 5Hz-100kHz/+1dB, -3dB (DSP bypass)
Nominal impedance (front, center, surround speakers): 4 or 6 ohms
AM/FM/SIRIUS tuning: 40-station preset capability
Bi-amping capability
Three-stage inverted Darlington circuitry
Audyssey MultiEQ / Audyssey Dynamic Volume / Audyssey Dynamic EQ for loudness correction
Faroudja DCDi Cinema / Deep Color / x.v. Color
Theater-dimensional virtual surround function

Dimensional Specifications

Dimensions: 17.13" W x 7.81" H x 17.13" D
Weight: 40.3 lbs

Onkyo TX-NR809 Warranty Details

2-year limited manufacturer's parts and labor warranty

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