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Onkyo - TX-SR494 7.2-Channel A/V Receiver - Black

Model:
TXSR494
SKU:
6400737
Highly rated by customers for:
Your price for this item is $319.00
The comparable value price is $449.00

Customer reviews

Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars with 292 reviews

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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85%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers have good things to say about the TX-SR494 7.2-Channel A/V Receiver, especially regarding its sound quality and ease of use. Many find the setup process straightforward and appreciate the value for the price. Some customers have reported issues with the volume and overheating.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Onkyo

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

    Solid receiver, a good upgrade versus my 20 year old Yamaha receiver.

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

    Onkyo

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

    It was a good receiver but I need to get a better compatible one for the square footage of my home

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

    Onkyo

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

    Easy set up and works great. Like the new features compared to my older model.

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

    packs a huge punch

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

    love all the features and the power this receiver has. Best bang for the buck

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

    New Receiver

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

    it works good and it just hooked up to my speakers

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

    Great receiver.

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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 connect and easy to use. So far we are happy with out purchase.

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

    Receiver

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

    Good for the money, they had better…………………………………..

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Good value receiver

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

    For the money, this receiver is hard to beat. It is a good quality receiver qith just about everything you could need.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • replacing the blue ray 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.

    Having some issues with setup with the speakers with the old system.

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

    Great product

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

    Very easy and sounds great! Recommended. Plenty of options!

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Onkyo

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

    This is the first time using onkyo for a receiver.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Reciever

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very happy with my purchase. Very happy with the price.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • No complaints!

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

    Once you figure out how, the adjustability is endless with this receiver. Great sound output, Dolby atmos works great with my klipsch 5.1.2 setup.

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

    Great HT receiver

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

    Great sound. I just replace my old Sony HT receiver with this Onkyo and sounds great.

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

    Receiver

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    Posted . Owned for 4 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The equipment has performed well. Quality is great.

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Easy to set up

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

    The price for this receiver was very reasonable and I trust the team at Best Buy

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

    Onkyo

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

    The reciever puts out a real nice sound.I enjoy it very much, thank you

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

    Excellent quality

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

    Excellent sound and quality materials. Would recommend

    I would recommend this to a friend

  • Home Theater Complete

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

    Great product with applications suited for home theater.

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

    Best sound.

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

    Great sound. It really adds to a TV and movie viewing.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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