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Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars with 348 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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  • Pros mentioned:
    Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Wonderful

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

    The surround sound feature makes me feel like i'm right in the show

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

    Excellent affordable av 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 affordable av receiver that does noticeably improve both video and audio if you were previously using a fairly older av unit.

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    My Onkyo tuner.

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

    I really like this new unit its simple to use and i really like the Bluetooth feature.

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

    Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    80 watts vs 100 watts it Matters

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

    It's all about the watts, I should have went with the Sony like the old days but I went for the features instead of watts. My next av will be 100 watts I need it to push out more. Overall its decent for a started kit

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

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    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.

    Easy to install, great sound. I love the sound settings

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

    Good value for the budget

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

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

    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:
    Ease of use, Sound quality

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Deal

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

    Easy setup, really nice sound and features at a great price.

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

    Great quality Sound. It was easy to set up and was just as described.

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

    Great sound!

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

    Amazing sound quality for my in home theatre and record player. I like the look of it too - all receives are bulky, but this one isn’t hideous.

    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
  • 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
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Open box Onkyo- Deal of the century

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

    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

    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:
    Setup

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Just what I needed

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

    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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    love it

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

    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

    Receiver Purchase

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

    This receiver appears to be the perfect component to resolve the problems with our audio and video system.

    I would recommend this to a friend
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