Customers express satisfaction with the TX-SR494 7.2-Channel A/V Receiver's sound quality and ease of use. Many find the setup process straightforward and appreciate the power it delivers for the price, along with its connectivity options. However, a few users have reported issues with overheating and volume inconsistencies.
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Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
owner of a gymnastics facility
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
easy to set up, great sound and clean . one of the best brands for home theatre.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Receiver
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Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great recover sounds great and fast and easy tonuse
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good value for the budget
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Decent sound and features for a beginner system. I wish the hdmi control with the rest of my setup was more intuitive.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
I might have a lemon, I hope I don't .
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is my 2nd receiver in 6 months, the first one went out after a couple months of use, I was very disappointed, then It got shipped off to the warehouse to get fixed, that took 3 weeks before I was notified it couldn't get fixed and I will be given store credit or a new receiver. So, we will see how this one is, but always get the geek squad warranty no matter what.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Good system absolutely terrible customer service.
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It sounded great but has stopped turning on and onkyo told me to call best buy and best buy told me to call onkyo for repair. Sooo $500 3 months in became trash. What a world.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Surround sound
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
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Great quality Sound. It was easy to set up and was just as described.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Setup
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Just what I needed
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Does exactly what it is designed to do. Easy hookup although I would have liked more banana plug connections. Price was outstanding.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Works great with firestick
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I have always had trouble with these audio receivers. I have had this one for a year now and its been great. I have a firestick and it works great with the firestick remote. The volume even populates on the TV. Turns on and off with the same remote. I plug the firestick directly into the receiver and the 4k channels look great as well. Can easily swith to bluetooth for playing spotify or apple music.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Mr
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Good purchase, sound quality I really like. Looking forward to using it for many years
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Ease of use, Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
New Onkyo receiver
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I have wonderful sound on the new Onkyo receiver. Easy to adjust. I had an old one that was here when I bought the house.
I would recommend this to a friend
Cons mentioned:
Overheating
Rated 1 out of 5 stars
Good, until it ain't
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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I'm getting ready to return my third unit to the store. Definitely not the Onkyo that I grew up with. On bluetooth, you cannot hear it until 45 on the volume, which wouldn't be a except for if you get over 60 it will overheat, shut off, not come back on or come up with an error message. Definitely not overloaded, I have two brand new JBL 5-1/2 bookshelf speakers for my front, JBL center speaker in the center, and JBL 4-1/2 bookshelf speakers for the surround that is it! Aggravating that this is my third time having to return it and now pay more money to get something hopefully better. Don't usually do reviews but very frustrated
No, I would not recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Power
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Man Cave power
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Awesome receiver!! Love the power and the features and now my ManCave is rocking!!
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great sound.
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Posted . Owned for 1.5 years when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I have this is my home office slash entertainment room and I have all Bose speaker plugged in.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Open box Onkyo- Deal of the century
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Really a nice little receiver for home audio. Not gonna take the foundation but that's what amps are for. Bought it open box for $150 and it looked brand new to me. Just missing the little microphone to roon test the receiver that should have been in the box but no big deal.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
love it
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love this receiver. Connections can be hdmi or RCA which allows to use older equipment. A lot of other features that I like.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great deal
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Went in to buy a sony receiver and ended up seeing this one on sale for $300. Took it home and set it up and was honestly surprised by how it outperformed my previous sony receiver. You can tell it was pushing more and cleaner power and theres a bit more setting and features to use and work with to fine tune your experience. Personally recommended it to a friend and he also loves it. Would definitely buy again
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great value
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This is my second Onkyo receiver and I love it. It has great range and is a great value.
I would recommend this to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Onkyo Receiver
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
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Outstanding product for the price. I was just looking for a Stereo AMP, I decided to buy this one based on the value and features.
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great sound!
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
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Love this reviewer. Easy to work and has excellent sounds. Would definitely recommend it! Not to mention a great price!
I would recommend this to a friend
Pros mentioned:
Sound quality
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Nice features
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I am happy with the responsiveness. I can push buttons or the remote and I am only limited by the other devices. Sound is decent for the price.