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Costco Members: Onkyo TX-NR6050 7.2-Channel AV Receiver Expired

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Costco Wholesale has for their Members: Onkyo TX-NR6050 7.2-Channel AV Receiver for $349.97. Shipping is free.

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Key Features:
  • 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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Been watching this receiver for awhile waiting for it to hit $400 again @Costco (because of their amazing return policy). Thankfully it became available for even less. Not sure if the prices are the same IN Store.

https://www.costco.com/.product.7333605.html
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I've have both this and the Denon S760h.

After owning the S760h for a month or so, it started glitching out really bad and refused to output any audio 70% of the time. I returned it and got the 6050 instead, and have had no issues.
I've had both - the Denon s760h and the Onkyo. I returned the Denon and bought the Onkyo. The Onkyo is much better. It's definitely a step up in both feature set and sound quality. Both have pros and cons. But biggest issue is that the Denon feels underpowered in comparison. It can still reach volumes that are loud enough and you won't ever hit its max. But you can tell you are using it at the upper end of its output power range. The Onkyo sounds clearer to my ears. Plus it's more stable. And feature set is more robust.
not sure if they are pops or clicks, but as speakers drop below the 6ohm rating the receiver will click, this can be fixed by going into speaker settings and setting speaker Ohm rating to 4. There's no (apparent) negative as power usage didn't change, and it got rid of the clicks on my device.

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07-12-2023 at 05:58 AM.
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Denon vs Onkyo?
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Super3dcow
07-12-2023 at 06:22 AM.
07-12-2023 at 06:22 AM.
I don't know a whole lot about about receivers, and why buying one like this vs an $800+ receiver makes any difference, when they already support all formats. Also it doesn't mention the watts per channel, I thought that was an important spec.
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07-12-2023 at 06:27 AM.

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07-12-2023 at 06:27 AM.
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Denon vs Onkyo?
I've have both this and the Denon S760h.

After owning the S760h for a month or so, it started glitching out really bad and refused to output any audio 70% of the time. I returned it and got the 6050 instead, and have had no issues.
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07-12-2023 at 06:28 AM.
07-12-2023 at 06:28 AM.
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I don't know a whole lot about about receivers, and why buying one like this vs an $800+ receiver makes any difference, when they already support all formats. Also it doesn't mention the watts per channel, I thought that was an important spec.

This is 90 watts. Yes that makes a big difference vs 110 etc, but depends on what it is powering. Various other feature differences such as channels, format supports etc, between receivers.

For something that supports top video quality gaming, with decent surround sound, this is a great deal. I don't think it can be beat at this price point.
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07-12-2023 at 06:42 AM.
07-12-2023 at 06:42 AM.
This vs the S970H for $400?
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07-12-2023 at 07:04 AM.
07-12-2023 at 07:04 AM.
Quote from Super3dcow :
I don't know a whole lot about about receivers, and why buying one like this vs an $800+ receiver makes any difference, when they already support all formats. Also it doesn't mention the watts per channel, I thought that was an important spec.

200 W/Ch (6 ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD, 1 channel driven),
90 W/Ch (8 ohms, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 0.08% THD, 2 channels driven, FTC)

Decent specs , currently most manufacturers are going with 8 ohms speakers few floor standing ones require 100 w minimum, so people buy 700$ ones

6ohm speakers are becoming a rare entity, usually when buying receivers you have to be atleast 5-8 plus years ahead so you dont burn your hands spending money for all minor upgrades

If you go with klipsch speakers they are all atleast most of them are 8ohm and they are more efficient and sensitive which means they need less power to get your expected volume in simple terms

I have elac for all 5 speakers they are really good, good bass on tone and doesnt make ears fatigue which paired with klipsch sub 12" not ideal but got it for 98$ at costco , they were selling out for 300$ atleast but not sure why that costco store had that price
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07-12-2023 at 07:08 AM.
07-12-2023 at 07:08 AM.
Thank you for posting this. I bought this last month for $400 and I called Costco for a price match. Got back $53.
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07-12-2023 at 07:17 AM.
07-12-2023 at 07:17 AM.
Quote from swaser :
This is 90 watts. Yes that makes a big difference vs 110 etc, but depends on what it is powering. Various other feature differences such as channels, format supports etc, between receivers.

For something that supports top video quality gaming, with decent surround sound, this is a great deal. I don't think it can be beat at this price point.
90w to 110w doesn't make a big difference at all.

A 3 dB gain would require twice the power at reference levels. Going from 90w to 110 wouldn't even net you a 3 dB gain. You'd need to go from 90w to 180w to see a 3 dB gain. Not to mention a 3 dB gain is only 25% increase in loudness. Who is listening at reference levels anyways?
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07-12-2023 at 07:23 AM.
07-12-2023 at 07:23 AM.
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90w to 110w doesn't make a big difference at all.

A 3 dB gain would require twice the power at reference levels. Going from 90w to 110 wouldn't even net you a 3 dB gain. You'd need to go from 90w to 180w to see a 3 dB gain. Not to mention a 3 dB gain is only 25% increase in loudness. Who is listening at reference levels anyways?

Thanks - Must be a lot more to it I don't understand too. I went from an Onkyo 646 to the Yamaha RX-A4A. Wife did not even know and made a comment about the room sounding better (during Moana of all things, which is played very often, at a decent high volume). Maybe I just had a better configuration or the formats it support caused a difference.
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07-12-2023 at 07:54 AM.
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I've have both this and the Denon S760h.

After owning the S760h for a month or so, it started glitching out really bad and refused to output any audio 70% of the time. I returned it and got the 6050 instead, and have had no issues.

I bought this last year for BF and only have one issue. I stream my music collection from a Synology NAS and about once a week it looses the connection. I have to physically pull the plug to power cycle it and then it works again. Could be an issue with my network/NAS but thought I would mention it. Other than that, I like it.
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07-12-2023 at 08:17 AM.
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I have had two of these for the past year. They have been solid and no issues. Onkyo really improved their iOS app as well.
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07-12-2023 at 08:41 AM.
07-12-2023 at 08:41 AM.
Quote from swaser :
Thanks - Must be a lot more to it I don't understand too. I went from an Onkyo 646 to the Yamaha RX-A4A. Wife did not even know and made a comment about the room sounding better (during Moana of all things, which is played very often, at a decent high volume). Maybe I just had a better configuration or the formats it support caused a difference.
I have the NR6050 used that was sent after I canceled order. I now have the A4A as well. The dialog lift is FABULOUS. My rank of these AVRs.

1. Yamaha A4A
2. Onkyo HT-RC360 ( Plenty of raw power. Just no manual EQ. Rock solid since 2011. Had the HDMI recall back in the day). I still love it. Probably could rock it for another 10 years.
3.Onkyo- NR6050 ( This receiver is just not it. Sou ds worse than my oldie.)
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07-12-2023 at 08:58 AM.
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Quote from BraveHealth1818 :
I have the NR6050 used that was sent after I canceled order. I now have the A4A as well. The dialog lift is FABULOUS. My rank of these AVRs.

1. Yamaha A4A
2. Onkyo HT-RC360 ( Plenty of raw power. Just no manual EQ. Rock solid since 2011. Had the HDMI recall back in the day). I still love it. Probably could rock it for another 10 years.
3.Onkyo- NR6050 ( This receiver is just not it. Sou ds worse than my oldie.)

Just curious as to your speakers you have, to give that ranking a bit more context.
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