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$449.00

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Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 354 reviews

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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84%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

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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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Recommend

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

    I use this for a patio sound system and it works great. The Bluetooth is strong and connects easily to my tv via hdmi connection

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Sound quality

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great bang for the buck

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

    This receiver does not disappoint. The connection and linear flow of energy is pleasing.

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

    Grea for the money

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

    Great receiver. Works with CEC. Dolby Atmos compatible. A bare bones get the job done receiver.

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

    Onkyo reciever

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

    Works great as expected. Can always trust Onkyo!!!

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

    Happy Camper

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

    This works great, compliment to my in home sourround sound system.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great stereo equipment

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

    Glad to find stereo equipment. Especially matching pieces. Very nice profile and easy to hook up.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    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.

    Great bass and surround sound . I have bought several and they are all working reliably in my home theater and bedrooms .

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Power

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Cant go wrong for the price

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

    This is a nice unit, i had a Sony before this which i use for bedroom now, this one has more power and has the treble and bass settings which i like.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Supervisor

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

    I loved it controlled my entire home speaker system great sound best unit out at the price

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

    Mr

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

    Good product for a such of price recommend this product for any one

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

    Michael

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

    The receiver looked like new. I wasn't sure what to expect being a reclaimed item.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Stereo

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

    Nice unit need to find speakers. But works good. Nice bang for buck

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Movies like never before

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

    We now have surround sound in our viewing room. Thank you to the Geek Squad for hooking us up.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Cons mentioned:
    Volume

    Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    Do not buy

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

    Had to return it kept cutting off the volume - it took three service calls (which we had to pay for) to determine the receiver was defective or just not just powerful. It was past the 30 days so stuck with this receiver after buying a new Sony one and another service call.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Adequate Performance but Missing Some Features

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

    It's adequate for what I need. I am hoping the computers will work longer than my previous Onkyo receiver. It was hard to adjust the balance; it is missing a balance control knob. I am also not a fan of rocker switches to adjust the bass and treble; I want a knob. Last, there is a weird configuration for using banana plugs for my speakers.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Ease of use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Very nice

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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 a very easy receiver to set up. I've had Onkyo for many years. Never had a problem with them. Great quality for the money.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Receiver

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

    This works so well and is easily fit into an entertainment system.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Excellent if you're an Audiophile

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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 with Dolby Atmos a must have if you're an audiophile

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Good receiver, but missing important info

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

    It works great and really is a good intro-level receiver. However, I had to do a lot of Google search to get HDR work properly. It turned out there is a hidden menu for that, which isn't mentioned at all in either the start-up guide or the online user manual.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Tom M

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

    Great product. Our surround sound is amazing. We are extremely happy with the recommendation from our sales rep!

    I would recommend this to a friend