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Best Buy Stores: Open Box: Onkyo TX-SR494 7.2-Channel A/V Receiver

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Select Best Buy Stores have Onkyo TX-SR494 7.2-Channel A/V Receiver (Open Box) on sale from $102.99. Select free store pickup where available, otherwise shipping availability will be very limited.

Thanks to Community Member PizzaShoes for sharing this deal.
  • Note: Pricing and availability for purchase will vary by location.
Available Conditions:
  • Fair $102.99
  • Good $105.99
  • Excellent $110.99
About this Item:
  • Power and Amplification: 7-channel amplifier delivering 80W per channel into 8 ohms (20-20kHz, 0.08% THD, 2 channels driven); high-current design with bi-amp capability for front speakers.
  • Surround Sound: Dolby/DTS decoding; Dolby Atmos for height/in-ceiling speakers; DTS:X for 3D immersion; AccuEQ Advance room calibration
  • Audio Processing: 32-bit/384kHz DAC; Music Optimizer for compressed files/Bluetooth; Zone B stereo output enables 5.2 main room playback.
  • Connectivity: HDMI 4-in/1-out with 4K/60p, 3D, and standby pass-through; 1 optical/1 coaxial digital inputs; 3 analog stereo inputs; 2 subwoofer pre-outs; Zone B line-outs; rear USB for device power (no playback); outputs for 7 speakers.
  • Wireless and Tuner: Built-in Bluetooth streaming; 40 AM/FM presets.

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars from customer reviews.
  • Offer valid for a limited time only / while supplies last.
  • These are Open Box items so condition and availability will vary by store.

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Select Best Buy Stores have Onkyo TX-SR494 7.2-Channel A/V Receiver (Open Box) on sale from $102.99. Select free store pickup where available, otherwise shipping availability will be very limited.

Thanks to Community Member PizzaShoes for sharing this deal.
  • Note: Pricing and availability for purchase will vary by location.
Available Conditions:
  • Fair $102.99
  • Good $105.99
  • Excellent $110.99
About this Item:
  • Power and Amplification: 7-channel amplifier delivering 80W per channel into 8 ohms (20-20kHz, 0.08% THD, 2 channels driven); high-current design with bi-amp capability for front speakers.
  • Surround Sound: Dolby/DTS decoding; Dolby Atmos for height/in-ceiling speakers; DTS:X for 3D immersion; AccuEQ Advance room calibration
  • Audio Processing: 32-bit/384kHz DAC; Music Optimizer for compressed files/Bluetooth; Zone B stereo output enables 5.2 main room playback.
  • Connectivity: HDMI 4-in/1-out with 4K/60p, 3D, and standby pass-through; 1 optical/1 coaxial digital inputs; 3 analog stereo inputs; 2 subwoofer pre-outs; Zone B line-outs; rear USB for device power (no playback); outputs for 7 speakers.
  • Wireless and Tuner: Built-in Bluetooth streaming; 40 AM/FM presets.

Editor's Notes

Written by SaltyOne | Staff
  • Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars from customer reviews.
  • Offer valid for a limited time only / while supplies last.
  • These are Open Box items so condition and availability will vary by store.

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Written by PizzaShoes

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Oct 17, 2025 05:53 AM
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fatguypoolsharkOct 17, 2025 05:53 AM
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I really really hate Onkyo, but at this price I probably would have bit and hoped my luck was better than it has been the other two times I have bought their receivers. Nice find OP.
Oct 17, 2025 06:21 AM
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xenidusOct 17, 2025 06:21 AM
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Quote from fatguypoolshark :
I really really hate Onkyo, but at this price I probably would have bit and hoped my luck was better than it has been the other two times I have bought their receivers. Nice find OP.
Yeah mine absolutely toasted itself. Never again. But then again, I think they're all owned by the same company practically these days.
Oct 17, 2025 06:30 AM
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fatguypoolsharkOct 17, 2025 06:30 AM
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Quote from xenidus :
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Yeah mine absolutely toasted itself. Never again. But then again, I think they're all owned by the same company practically these days.

Yeah that is why I ended up with one again Told my wife "I want these features and no ONkyo for Christmas!"... And she bought Pioneer, woops
Oct 17, 2025 04:24 PM
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MoisesA7010Oct 17, 2025 04:24 PM
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You could tell how lower tier a receiver is just by how the speaker terminals are in the back.

This was definitely worth the price they charged
Oct 17, 2025 04:32 PM
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sam_ayOct 17, 2025 04:32 PM
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I have a Yamaha for the last 15 or so years. It's still going good. I had thought of replacing it with the nice deals that were available at Costco a couple of years back. But never got to it... I'm glad I didn't with so many reporting that their receiver broke in a few years
Oct 17, 2025 11:14 PM
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Slickd3alerOct 17, 2025 11:14 PM
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Quote from MoisesA7010 :
You could tell how lower tier a receiver is just by how the speaker terminals are in the back.<br />
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This was definitely worth the price they charged
Does that mean it's crap?
Oct 23, 2025 02:02 PM
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junk.accountOct 23, 2025 02:02 PM
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received one - i selected excellent quality and paid few bucks extra. it didn't turn on. LOL. BB started selling junk it seems.
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Oct 23, 2025 06:31 PM
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TimZ13Oct 23, 2025 06:31 PM
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Quote from junk.account :
received one - i selected excellent quality and paid few bucks extra. it didn't turn on. LOL. BB started selling junk it seems.
Mine came in. Also got the excellent quality one. It seemed new. All accessories still factory sealed. Looks like it was never plugged in and no fingerprints. Got calibration setup and started a movie. It bricked itself 3 minutes later. I see they keep popping back up so I snagged another one for one last try.
Oct 24, 2025 06:19 PM
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junk.accountOct 24, 2025 06:19 PM
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Quote from TimZ13 :
Mine came in. Also got the excellent quality one. It seemed new. All accessories still factory sealed. Looks like it was never plugged in and no fingerprints. Got calibration setup and started a movie. It bricked itself 3 minutes later. I see they keep popping back up so I snagged another one for one last try.
Yikes—three minutes of life? That's shockingly short. It's like buying a soda and having it evaporate before the first sip. I'm grateful to Best Buy for teaching me some valuable life lessons about Onkyo AV receivers. After over 15 years of flawless performance with Denon and Marantz gear—both incredibly reliable and still performing at their best—I've learned to stay away from Onkyo. BB offered me to repair it under warranty - but if you opt for it, it becomes your non returnable junk.
Oct 28, 2025 01:08 PM
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TimZ13Oct 28, 2025 01:08 PM
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Quote from junk.account :
Yikes—three minutes of life? That's shockingly short. It's like buying a soda and having it evaporate before the first sip. I'm grateful to Best Buy for teaching me some valuable life lessons about Onkyo AV receivers. After over 15 years of flawless performance with Denon and Marantz gear—both incredibly reliable and still performing at their best—I've learned to stay away from Onkyo. BB offered me to repair it under warranty - but if you opt for it, it becomes your non returnable junk.
To be fair, my last Denon lasted 4 months or so.
2nd Onkyo came in. Also "excellent" condition. It had been setup at some point but otherwise looked pretty good. I had to factory reset it. So far working fine other than I cannot get the USB port to recognize any USB drive to update the firmware. Not a big deal for a ~$100 receiver.

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