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Onkyo TX-NR656

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4 stars
42 %
3 stars
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2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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2 editorial reviews
This Onkyo is a nice-sounding amplifier, but plays things rather safe.Read more
Onkyo has announced its 2016 range of receivers, which include features such as Dolby Atmos, Google Cast and the company's first multiroom system.Read more
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Pros

  • The menus are straightforward and simple to use
  • easy to set up
  • The interface is easy to understand and simple to navigate

Cons

  • some missing tones in the compressed audio
  • see a way to switch off the show right away
  • Plastic is a little cheap in places

Key specs

  • Surround
  • Wired & Wireless
  • yes
  • Silver, Black
  • no
  • yes
  • AM, FM
  • 7.2

Onkyo TX-NR656 - Pros & Cons

Onkyo TX-NR656

Pros

  • The menus are straightforward and simple to use
  • easy to set up
  • The interface is easy to understand and simple to navigate
  • The buttons and controls on the receiver are sleek and attractive
  • Dialogue scenes offer awesome detail
  • great build quality and sleek design
  • the setup is straightforward and simple
  • The depth of sound is also better than other receivers at the price
  • charisma and excellent leveling
  • easy to setup at the beginning and works great from there on
  • a clearer and more expansive sound

Cons

  • some missing tones in the compressed audio
  • see a way to switch off the show right away
  • Plastic is a little cheap in places
  • does not lose its quality when processed through a transducer
  • large
  • bulky pieces of equipment and can be difficult to transport
  • little delays appear The Bluetooth connection is not stable
  • the sound drops off to an indiscernible level at the volume setting of thirty
  • soundtrack fills the space with an expressive bass
  • percussion does not have enough dynamics
  • only for use with wireless speakers and not available as an additional input

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Onkyo TX-NR656 - Full Specifications

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General
Receiver typeSurround
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Audio properties
Audio output channels7.2
Audio D/A Converter (DAC)32-bit/384kHz
Impedance16.0 Ω
Power output per channel (20-20KHz@8 Ohm)130.0 W
Power output per channel (1KHz@6 Ohm)160.0 W
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)0.08 %
Signal-to-Noise Ratio (SNR)106.0 dB
Audio formats supported
  • AAC
  • FLAC
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA
Audio decoders
  • DTS-HD Master Audio
  • Dolby TrueHD
Equalizeryes
Bass adjustmentyes
Treble adjustmentyes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Silver
  • Black
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Radio
Supported radio bands
  • AM
  • FM
AM antennayes
AM band range530 - 1710
FM antennayes
FM band range87.5 - 108
Preset stations quantity40
Internet radioyes
Internet radio services supported
  • Pandora
  • Spotify
  • TuneIn
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Power
Power consumption (typical)570.0 W
Power consumption (standby)0.17 W
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Connectivity
Connectivity technologyWired & Wireless
Speakers connectivity typeRCA
Audio (L/R) in8
Audio (L/R) out1
Composite video in2
Component video (YPbPr/YCbCr) in2
Digital audio optical in2
Digital audio coaxial in1
Line-inyes
Number of HDMI inputs8
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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3Dyes
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Dimensions
Width17.13 in
Depth14.88 in
Height6.83 in
Weight352.74 oz
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Features
Optical drive includedno
Handheld remote controlyes
Card reader integratedno
On Screen Display (OSD)yes
AirPlayyes

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