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Onkyo TX-NR696

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User ratings:
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71 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
30 %
3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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2 editorial reviews
The Onkyo TX-NR696 is a do-everything AV hub with plenty of power, oodles of features and connections and a dynamic, enthralling sound.Read more
This Onkyo is a nice-sounding amplifier, but plays things rather safe.Read more
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Pros

  • Onkyo Controller app is clear in appearance and relatively intuitive
  • DTS Neo family with improved flexibility
  • rich

Cons

  • The subwoofer sometimes tackles it a bit too violently
  • THX Music
  • sounded rather lousy

Key specs

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

Onkyo TX-NR696 - Pros & Cons

Onkyo TX-NR696

Pros

  • Onkyo Controller app is clear in appearance and relatively intuitive
  • DTS Neo family with improved flexibility
  • rich
  • realistic
  • and breathtaking sound
  • a clearer and more expansive sound
  • the three speakers are well matched
  • both work very smoothly
  • Onkyo performs surprisingly well
  • well-built and feature-packed
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Cons

  • The subwoofer sometimes tackles it a bit too violently
  • THX Music
  • sounded rather lousy
  • Onkyo interface was made infantile
  • THX is not a guarantee of quality
  • build quality is only mediocre
  • it only offers audio inputs via RCA phonos
  • built-in AM and FM radios
  • lack an onboard phono preamp
  • not the most refined-sounding with music and the bloated remote lacks polish
  • has no direct replacement in 2019

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Onkyo TX-NR696 - Full Specifications

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General
Receiver typeSurround
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Audio properties
Audio output channels7.2
Audio Return Channel (ARC)yes
Audio amplifieryes
Impedance6.0 Ω
Power output per channel (20-20KHz@8 Ohm)175.0 W
Audio formats supported
  • AIFF
  • ALAC
  • DSD
  • FLAC
  • WAV
Audio decoders
  • DTS-HD Master Audio
  • DTS:X
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Dolby TrueHD
Volume controlRotary
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Dimensions
Width21.02 in
Depth18.43 in
Height10.43 in
Weight440.92 oz
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Features
Optical drive includedno
Handheld remote controlyes
Multi-Zone capabilityyes
AirPlayyes
Apple dockingno
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Connectivity
Connectivity technologyWired & Wireless
Speakers connectivity type6.35mm / RCA
Digital audio optical in1
Digital audio coaxial in1
Number of HDMI inputs7
Number of HDMI outputs2
USB ports quantity1
Bluetoothyes
Ethernet LANyes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
Wi-Fiyes
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Design
Colour of productBlack
Display typeTFT
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Radio
Supported radio bands
  • AM
  • FM
AM band range522 - 1611
FM band range87.5 - 108
Preset stations quantity40
Auto digital tuningyes
Internet radioyes
Internet radio services supported
  • Amazon Music
  • Deezer
  • Spotify
  • Tidal
  • TuneIn
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Power
Power consumption (typical)570.0 W
Power consumption (standby)0.15 W

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