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expiredgenesmasher posted Nov 18, 2021 6:45 AM
Costco Members: Onkyo TX-NR6050 7.2-Channel AV Receiver
$500
$500
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Costco Wholesale has for their Members: Onkyo TX-NR6050 7.2-Channel AV Receiver for $499.99. Shipping is free.
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Written by CChoiVA- About this product:
- 7.2 Channel Dolby Atmos, DTS:X (5.2.2 Channel) with Zone 2
- Smart AV Receiver with Spotify, Amazon Music, Pandora, Tidal, Deezer, TuneIn and Multi-Room Audio Technologies
- 6 HDMI Inputs and 2 Outputs (Main with ARC, SUB)
- 4K Ultra HD, HDR10, HLG and Dolby Vision
- Dynamic Audio Amplification with High-Current Low-Noise Power Transformer
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- Costco Wholesale return policy may be found here
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Costco Wholesale has for their Members: Onkyo TX-NR6050 7.2-Channel AV Receiver for $499.99. Shipping is free.
Note, must be logged in to your Costco Wholesale account to see price.
Thanks to Community Member genesmasher for finding this deal.
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Editor's Notes
Written by CChoiVA- About this product:
- 7.2 Channel Dolby Atmos, DTS:X (5.2.2 Channel) with Zone 2
- Smart AV Receiver with Spotify, Amazon Music, Pandora, Tidal, Deezer, TuneIn and Multi-Room Audio Technologies
- 6 HDMI Inputs and 2 Outputs (Main with ARC, SUB)
- 4K Ultra HD, HDR10, HLG and Dolby Vision
- Dynamic Audio Amplification with High-Current Low-Noise Power Transformer
- About this store:
- Costco Wholesale return policy may be found here
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With regards to Onkyo (as well as Pioneer) receivers - they have a lively, vibrant sound that many audiophiles prefer over clinical and dry (typical modern Denon or Marantz for example). I have personal experience with all of these brands and have no hesitation recommending Onkyo. Yes, their higher-end models with Dirac room optimization (NR7100 and NZ50) are superior to NR6100/6050, but they are also over $1100 MSRP and not available anywhere currently. For an average home theater NR6050 is more than capable and a great deal at $499. Also, unlike MY2020 Denons, Yamahas and Marantz units, this receiver has fully functional HDMI 2.1 ports and should be compatible with PS5 and XBOX-X running 8K HDR - out of the box.
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Pre-outs and good amps (which last years) used to be a realistic way to get better sound quality out of a mid-grade receiver not anymore.
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The setup was very easy. I did not setup Chromecast or Alexa integration. SQ is pretty decent, and seems to be getting slightly better as it sounded somewhat shrill and harsh at first. It's been playing music from my Oppo BDP-83SE SACD/BD player via HDMI right now, but I'll try analogue inputs later and hopefully that will give a boost in SQ since my source has the improved output stage.
Overall, this should tide me over until the chip shortage is up and I can find something better.
You will find people claiming to hear differences that they cannot distinguish in double blind testing. This has been known for at least 30 years since the advent of ABX testing. Modern receivers are essentially all neutral. But your brain will play tricks on you and make you think there are differences even when the sound is identical. Google the McGurk effect to see how powerful that can be. Even very slight differences in volume that cannot be heard as different will affect perceived sound quality.
If you want to obsess over measurements to find quality differences then check out audiosciencereview.com. They sometimes go too far and reject units due to inferior measurements even when it is unlikely the differences are audible. Subjective reviewers like Guttenberg, on the other hand, reject measurements and allow free rein to whatever comes into their head. So you hear terms like "warmer," "lively," "sterile," and others that have little real meaning when it comes to sound.
It is safe to buy AVRs based on features and price. Forget the other nonsense. The real differences are in speakers, room EQ, and room acoustic treatments.
You will find people claiming to hear differences that they cannot distinguish in double blind testing. This has been known for at least 30 years since the advent of ABX testing. Modern receivers are essentially all neutral. But your brain will play tricks on you and make you think there are differences even when the sound is identical. Google the McGurk effect to see how powerful that can be. Even very slight differences in volume that cannot be heard as different will affect perceived sound quality.
If you want to obsess over measurements to find quality differences then check out audiosciencereview.com. They sometimes go too far and reject units due to inferior measurements even when it is unlikely the differences are audible. Subjective reviewers like Guttenberg, on the other hand, reject measurements and allow free rein to whatever comes into their head. So you hear terms like "warmer," "lively," "sterile," and others that have little real meaning when it comes to sound.
It is safe to buy AVRs based on features and price. Forget the other nonsense. The real differences are in speakers, room EQ, and room acoustic treatments.
Bottom line, different processors and amps can, and will sound different. There are many variables, but bottom line is a $2500+ AV receiver should sound better than a $500 AV receiver. And my marantz SR7001 is dramatically better than this Onkyo.
Just because one person cannot hear the difference between two sources, speakers, receivers, etc. Does not mean others cannot.
I loved the Onkyo with how presets were so simple. But maybe they just have too much emphasis on processing rather than making better boards to last longer.
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Pre-outs and good amps (which last years) used to be a realistic way to get better sound quality out of a mid-grade receiver not anymore.
When were pre-outs and a 12V trigger common on a sub $500 AVR?
If I recall correctly you were closer to at least $1000 MSRP to get those...which is closer to what I would call a mid range receiver...ie..Denon X3700
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