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Onkyo TX-NR636

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4 stars
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3 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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4 editorial reviews
Onkyo's $700 TX-NR636 is a forward-looking AV receiver that's loaded with features, including HDMI 2.0 and HDCP 2.2. How does it perform? Dennis Burger finds out.Read more
The Onkyo TX-NR636 offers a compelling mix of features and performance with "future proofing" that's unparalleled for the money.Read more
Onkyo TX-NR636: 1.3 out of 5 stars from 4 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.Read more
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Pros

  • a clearer and more expansive sound
  • confident
  • detailed sound spreading seamlessly around the room with agility

Cons

  • has struggled of late to hit the sweet spot
  • hard edges of the notes
  • sound stopped working on Equipment connected through any HDMI cable

Key specs

  • Surround
  • yes
  • Silver, Black
  • no
  • yes
  • AM, FM
  • 7.2

Onkyo TX-NR636 - Pros & Cons

Onkyo TX-NR636

Pros

  • a clearer and more expansive sound
  • confident
  • detailed sound spreading seamlessly around the room with agility
  • The system is easy to use
  • a clean
  • easy-to-navigate interface
  • rich
  • realistic
  • and breathtaking sound
  • it incredibly straightforward and intuitive
  • incredibly straightforward and painless

Cons

  • has struggled of late to hit the sweet spot
  • hard edges of the notes
  • sound stopped working on Equipment connected through any HDMI cable
  • signal timing is not accurate
  • it does not EQ the front left and right channels
  • the power cord is not detachable
  • overly dull the center
  • You can only amplify seven channels at a time
  • Onkyo has also lost Dynamic EQ and Dynamic Volume
  • a quite marginally warmer mid-to-low bass
  • somewhat dull navigational response

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Onkyo TX-NR636 - Full Specifications

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General
Receiver typeSurround
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Audio properties
Audio output channels7.2
Power output per channel (1KHz@6 Ohm)160.0 W
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)0.08 %
Audio decoders
  • Dolby Pro Logic
  • Dolby TrueHD
  • DTS-HD Master Audio
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Design
Colour of product
  • Silver
  • Black
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Radio
Supported radio bands
  • AM
  • FM
AM antennayes
FM antennayes
FM band range87.5 - 108
FM antenna ports quantity1
Preset stations quantity40
Radio Data System (RDS)yes
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Power
Power consumption (typical)630.0 W
Power consumption (standby)0.15 W
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Connectivity
Speakers connectivity typeBanana connector
Composite video out1
Composite video in3
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) out1
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in1
Digital audio optical in1
Digital audio coaxial in2
Number of HDMI inputs7
Number of HDMI outputs2
USB ports quantity1
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth profiles
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
Bluetooth version2.1+EDR
Ethernet LANyes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
Wi-Fiyes
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Video
3Dyes
Deep colour supportyes
x.v.Color supportyes
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Dimensions
Width17.13 in
Depth12.95 in
Height6.83 in
Weight370.38 oz
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Features
Optical drive includedno
Handheld remote controlyes
Card reader integratedno
AirPlayyes
Apple docking compatibility
  • iPhone
  • iPod
Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certifiedyes

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