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Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 639 reviews

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

  • Quality

    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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87%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers often highlight the excellent sound quality and ease of use of the TX-NR696 receiver. Many appreciate the HDMI capabilities, power, straightforward setup, and overall value. Some customers have expressed minor concerns regarding the remote, Zone 2 functionality, the manual, the app, and the volume control.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Incredible upgrade

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    We were looking to upgrade our home theater and are impressed with the features and sound quality of this unit.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Open box save $$$

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Always great to save some dough when buying a returned product inspected by geek squad! Awesome receiver. Easy to set up.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Receiver best ever

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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 by far best receiver Ive ever owned…awesome for surround sound music !! Note: I only use it for music

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Receiver

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Just purchased this Onkyo receiver and it is working well. This is my time hearing of this product, no problems.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Onkyo Is a Keeper

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I upgraded from an older Onkyo (which was great) to go to 4K, and this receiver is fantastic. The in home sound rivals any theatre. Great, great sound.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Onkyo 7.2 system

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This system is great for the ultimate theater sound and performance I could not find this system anywhere it is on back order Best Buy had one left

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Failed unit

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The receiver had a great setup menu and explanations for all the options your average consumer doesn’t understand in the menu. Remote seemed of decent quality, and the unit was able to be controlled via the buttons on the front of the receiver which is always a nice touch. Unfortunately my unit failed within two weeks of ownership. These things happen with these devices so I don’t want to drag Onkyos name through the mud. I returned it (for a full refund, thank you Best Buy) and picked up a Marantz SR5015, more money than I wanted to spend but when the Onkyo failed it reminded me just how important the receiver is for your home theatre set up, so it’s worth splurging on.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Upgrade

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The amp so far is very good product sounds great so learning how the do all its tricks

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Cleaan and crisp sound. Great selection of options.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent home theater and sound receiver!!!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent home theater and sound receiver!!! Watched Dune 10 times and played Coltrane 30x?? :)

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Family Room Surround Sound

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Excellent Receiver !!!!! Works Great for my Surround Sound

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Onkyo Receiver Review,

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    Posted . Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Onkyo Products are an Excellent Value and Experience Hands-Down.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great home theater receiver. It has lots of function and sounds really great.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    movie sound

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Easy to enjoy and is perfect for movie night needs.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great as Always

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I’ve always loved the sound a featured of Onkyo receivers. This one does not disappoint.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Arturo

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It’s powerfull, sounds great with Polk patio 200 for a deck sound imoresionant

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Hdmi

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very nice receiver

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I recently moved and decided to upgrade my Onkyo 797 receiver to get the benefits of HDMI connections. I'e very please with how the receiver is laid out.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Onkyo Receiver

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This receiver is really amazing... had it set up fast and the sound is fantastic and 4K passthrough works well!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great reciver

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great receiver. Easy to hook up. Arc works great. Very user friendly receiver and very easy to set up the surround sound with this.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Receiver

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Great sound quality, the receiver has good features remote is easy to control various settings.

    I would recommend this to a friend