Reviews for Onkyo TX-SR504 A/V Receiver

onkyo receiver..great product in a great price

Strengths: clean controls..easy to use and universal remote that consolidates everything in 1 remote

Weakness: heavy and need space with other stacked electronic items...cant receivers be sleek ?

This is a great product in this price range..i tried Sony's earlier but this one has better quality output with great controls from remote. Also, I have used its remote to enable TV, DVD player so instead of multiple remotes I have just 1 remote..I highly recommend this product to those looking into this price and going for a cost effective receiver.

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Excellent Receiver

Strengths: Quality of surround separation, strength of radio reception, layout of connections, look of front panel, ease of setup & use, competitive pricing for the feature set & performance

Weakness: Very small issue depending on width of shelf unit - my receiver is slightly wider (by an eigth of an inch)than other components AND my shelf system - not a real issue - I relocated it to another spot.

Out of the box and set up & running in 15 minutes - one of the easier manuals & quick start guides to follow. This is an upgrade from my older Denon 60-watt unit & has so many more features. Excellent price (for a new unit) and buying experience via Pricegrabber - wasn't even aware of this site until searching the web. Would highly recommend this Onkyo. I bought primarily for theater surround and radio receiver. Other units may automatically set up speakers, but manual setup works fine (you only do it once anyway). I view XM as a bonus feature - the new model (505) doesn't offer it - need to go upscale & they now include both XM & Sirius. Excellent reviews by most others for this receiver too - note that when searching other receivers on other sites, most times actual buyers purchased this Onkyo unit vs. another brand.

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By member: roadrashtx - Jun 6, 2007

Great Receiver for a Great Price

Strengths: Low cost, Nice remote, Easy to use buttons, 3 Optical Audio Inputs, Excellent sound and plenty of power

Weakness: Large size, Heavy, Basic display, No HDMI, Needs alot of ventilation

This is an excellent home theater receiver for the price. I purchased mine to relplace an old Aiwa receiver and this is much much better. I use it with my original Aiwa speakers and they sound better than they did before. For the price, this system has a good number of inputs and outputs on the back. I was looking for a system that had 3 optical audio inputs and this was one of the only. I have also read some reviews that said you cannot save the speaker level settings after you change them, but that is not true. The manual says th speaker level settings are temporary but if you adjust the levels and then push the "test tone" button on the remote it will save the settings.

Overall, this is an excellent system for the price. You cannot expect HDMI inputs at this price.

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Onkyo TX-SR504

Strengths: 7.1 with 75W per channel & subwoofer out. Switches 3 component video and 3 optical audio inputs.

Weakness: Rear layout could be more organized. Busy, complex remote control.

I chose this Onkyo receiver after comparing it with the $200 and $300 offerings from others such as Yamaha, Sony and Denon. The most important feature for me was its ability to switch 3 component video and 3 digital optical audio inputs.

It's a 7.1 receiver with 75W per channel and a subwoofer pre-amp output. However, I used to have a stereo receiver so I only have two bookshelf speakers and a sub (2.1 system) but it's nice to have a pre-amp line for my sub instead of running speaker wire to it. It's also nice to know that I have the ability to upgrade to real surround sound once my wallet allows it.

Another feature I like is the simple input names: DVD, CD, Video 1, 2 & 3. Unfortunately, video 3 is just the front input on the unit and only supports composite video.

My main complaint is that with all these features comes a complex rear connection panel. I feel that they could have grouped the component video inputs together with the audio inputs and done without the legacy composite and s-video inputs altogether. I'm definitely looking forward to HDMI becoming commonplace since it should simplify things greatly. I also think the remote is poorly organized and relatively ugly. Fortunately, I programmed my TV remote to change the volume on the receiver, so I don't really need the Onkyo one.

I strongly considered getting the Denon AVR587 as it has very similar features and is known to be a quality manufacturer. However, the price for the Denon was a firm $300, while I was able to find the Onkyo online for only $220. I couldn't justify the extra $80 for the Denon, plus it's remote this strange silver thing.

Overall I'm pleased with my purchase. This is a pretty cheap receiver with tons of features from a reputable manufacturer.

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Great Reciever

I purchased this receiver based on price, quality, and Onkyo's reputation for great sound. I am very happy with my purchase and would definately recommend this receiver to anyone on a budget. I am using it with KLH speakers. This quality receiver has many inputs (4 digital audio) and I am only using two of them. While I am no audiophile I do appreciate quality music and this receiver delivers.

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Entry level Onkyo TX-SR504

Strengths: Solid build, good sound, relatively light, plenty of inputs

Weakness: Overheat, no Optical/Digital output, light on power

Overall very good receiver for the money. Unfortunately get overheat very easy so you need to keep it in relatively open space, there are no digital/optic outputs, no HDMI because it's an older model, no autocalibration and on-screen menu. The positive sides - very clear sound, easu to setup using just manual, plenty of inputs of any kind. I personally can recommend this unit for people who want to have a good home theater system and do not spend a fortune on this.

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Can't Beat This Receiver for the Price

Strengths: Clean finish, Dolby Digital EX 7.1, 4x SPDIF inputs, A-B Switching, xM Radio

Weakness: No HDMI (although a separate HDMI switcher isn't overly expensive)

Purchased this receiver based on a massive amount of positive opinions of several AV enthusiasts. Got it brand new for around $170, which is a bargain considering that this is what Onkyo normally charges for a recertified unit.

Nice clean finish, great soundstage when coupled with Klipsch HT speakers, more connectors than you can shake a couple of sticks at and even XM radio support. The only receiver I can think of that I'd rather own is its big brother the TX SR-604. Big thumbs up!

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Great Cheap Receiver

Strengths: 7.1 channels, ipod connection

Weakness: No HDMI

The SR504 receiver is a nice receiver for the price. It is a good choice for those who want to attach an ipod through the optional as-d2 dock and one who wants a cheap alternative to the expensive HDMI receivers out there. However, this receiver does miss HDMI connections. Overall, a great buy.

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Onkyo TX-SR504

Strengths: Clean design and interface. Universal remote.

Weakness: Lack of HDMI inputs/outputs and auto-calibration of speakers.

An outstanding receiver at a very reasonable price. I purchased this unit based on Onkyo's good reputation for quality. I look forward to investigating all the features and options.

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TX-SR504

Strengths: XM Radio HD Support, 7.1 Channel 75W per Channel, and a learning remote.

Weakness: No auto speaker calibration, No HDMI support, and no component-video conversion

For the price point you can't really complain. I looked at Denon, Sony, Yamaha, and finally this Onkyo. It sounds great! It powers my subwoofer just beautifully. Everything sounds so crisp and clear. I replaced a sony I kept having issues with. Onkyo has won my heart and mind and will be at the top of my list for future purchases. I watched FlyBoys and it sounds like I was next to the runway. Then put on some XM Radio and was able to hear it all over the first floor. If your on a budget with 7.1 Channels @ 75w per channel, and ease of use and setup, then this is the receiver for you.

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onkyo tx-sr504

Strengths: 7.1 Channels, Dolby Digital EX, A-B Speaker switching, xM radio

Weakness: No HDMI, no speaker auto-calibration, RCA connector only for sub-woofer.

Installation took a few hours. I only hooked up the 5 speakers and one subwoofer. The subwoofer output is a rca connector and my subwoofer was a plus / minus wires. Most likely need a new powered subwoofer to run with this unit. No on-screen setup, only on display.

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