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well this onkyo rocks!!
my dvds sound great.
i dont know about some of the reviews, but i can be at 30
in volume control and it disturbs the neighbors.....


the hissing....i dont know.. but now that i read all these f#king reviews , i cant hesitate and sleep right by my cerwin vega ls 12's untill i hear some hiss...

i might hear something but im not sure,...but i dont give a rats ass, for the price i got it for , there is no, and i mean no! competiton out there~

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kenwood

Learning Remote, a clean 5.1-Chl audio and future proof.

No RE-EQ/Frt-effect button on remote. One-hand operation, the 12-numbered buttons s/b placed up-higher on the remote.
Onyko should state in the manual corrections to A/V-setup for their receiver's "high sensitivity" or shielding (Like receiver plcmnt, usage of grounded-outlet, monster-cable etc:)

For the money, the audio quality, a learning remote that's comparable to Marantz RC-2000's remote and other features like 5.1-inputs, RE-EQ, Front-Effect. This can't be beat.

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JVC-RX888V, Yamaha-RX-1105, TX-DS777(Awaiting Component-Video switching and possibly a DB-25 connection)

Excellent price and performance

Hard to program remote

What happened to all those reviews? I don't know what all the hiss is about. I don't hear a thing! I bought one after I read all the negative reviews on it. I used to own a Denon AVR 2000 pro logic receiver. It was about 7 years old. Never a problem with it. Excellent performance. But it was $700 back then. I picked up mine for $310 at CC. It was an open box buy. The gentleman returned it for a 939 I think. The 575 looked like brand new and I couldn't resist. I find it amazing how it out performs my Denon for far less money than I originally spent. I use it with an Infinity ref system. I just purchased a Definitve Tech. 15" sub. It rocks! I also purchased the Onkyo DVD player. Excellent! I would have perfered the 676 with the S-vhs inputs and outputs, but at 310 at CC versus 580 mail order the difference just wasn't justified. My Denon has S-vhs inputs but I never used them. Anyway, I'm pleased with the performance.

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Denon AVR2000

Learning Remote, Great Receiver for under $500. DTS Decoding

No S-Video and no on screen display

I see a lot of people saying certain Sony, Kenwood, and Pioneer models compare to the 575. There is no way. The discrete circuitry alone makes the 575 much better. It has a crisp sound and the DTS sounds remarkable. I work at Circuit City and after listening to selected HK, Onkyo, Sony, Kenwood, JVC, Pioneer, and Technics products there is no comparison.

The only real negative is that the 575 has no S-Video input on the back. I have no found it to be a problem though because I can hook the S-Video from my DVD to the back of my TV. I have Infinity RS5's the CC3, and QPS1's along with a 120 watt sub and I hear no hiss that some people say the 575 has. Overall for a Receiver under the $500 price range, I believe that the 575 is the best way to go.

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5 channel stereo, Easy setup

Only one optical input, small remote buttons

Finally a reciever where you can hear the surround speakers.
Very easy to setup, was a breeze to balance all of the speakers for 5.1 dolby digital. Just wish that there were more optical inputs. I am using it with Polk Audio RT-1000P tower speakers and a Polk Audio CS-400 center along with Polk RT-25 surround speakers. The sound is amazing for a reciever at this price range. Anyone who is looking for a replacement reciever that wont empty your bank account this is it.

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Size, weight

Cheapo rubber knobs

Their advertising convinced me to buy this. They are the only company out there that tries to tell you what is inside their product. I admit I really don't know what makes these things work, but at least they show you how its made and why its better and I like that. There has been a lot of talk about te "Humm" issue with this receiver. But why do some have this problem and others don't? This I cannot understand.

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Looking for a good receiver under $500

On a budget

This "hissing" issue reminded me of the problem Audi experienced a few years back regarding "sudden acceleration". Some people would swears that it happened to them, some said they could find a thing. The bottom line - whether real or perceived - Onkyon needs to clarify and nip this issue in the butt, with real answers and solutions, no marketing stuffs. If there is problem, what can current owners do to rectify this issue ? What can Onkyo tells propective buyers ? I hate the prospect of taking a receiver home and then have to turn around and either exchange it or get a refund. It's just a waste of everybody's time (and money).

I would like to invite (challenge) Onky officials to discuss this issue here.

Any suggestion for alternatives with comparable features, quality, and price ??

I'm giving it a 3 (neutral in my book) ..

Ease of use, sound, remote, build quality.

lack of needless features

Everyone does have their own personal tastes and I just really like this receiver compared to the Sony. It has less features but sounds and feels a lot better than the Sony. This receiver has been rated as the best receiver in the price range by many high end audio magazines. This is compared with the Sony that received Consumer Reports high honor(a respectable source for home audio?) So for me it came down to just feeling at ease. The Sony had more of an amplifier hiss than the Onkyo, but both were minimal. Also the remote is UGLY but GREAT. I now use it for my 15 year old tv because you can make it learn to do anything. My only complaint is that it seems to need a sub to make music have bass.(sony was the same way though) I just prefer a product that has its technology in high end parts and not tons of useless extra features. I had a Yamaha receiver that had 15 different sound fields and I honestly only used about 3 of them. So Onkyo's 8 is fine compared with Sony's 27!

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Great sound, clear & vibrant. Quality construction.

None

I was in the market for new equipment to replace my 20yr old Yamaha C610 II/C810 combo (still sounds great) and build a home theater system.
The Toshiba ran extremely hot and the sound was less than exciting. I took it back and went with Onkyo quality instead of a bargain. I learned my lesson.
I love the sound of this receiver, especially with the new Onkyo DVD C600 that I just added. I am looking forward to another 20 yrs. of good listening.

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Toshiba SX930

Great sound. Easy to use. Looks great. Built like a tank. Never any "hissing" that everyone seems to be talking about.

No midrange controls

I posted a review when I first purchased this receiver, and it is even better now than it was then, due to the addition of a Paradigm PS-1000 subwoofer. I have owned this receiver for almost a year now, and I still have not even had the slightest hints of any grounding problems. Most audiophiles would tell you that Onkyo is a crap company, but it's only because they don't want to admit that they got ripped off with their $5000+ amplifier or receiver. This receiver was a good deal price wise too. If you don't want a receiver with a bunch of fancy useless crap, this is the way to go. It has DSP that actually does what it's supposed to. Not DSP that you find on most receivers that just takes out a little bass or treble to change the sound. This is an awesome receiver and I recommend it to everyone who needs a receiver. It doesn't matter whether it is for music or home theater.

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