Onkyo TX-DS575 A/V Receivers
Onkyo TX-DS575 A/V Receivers
[Aug 31, 1999]
RAGHU RASTOGI
a Casual Listener
I reallly appreciate the quality and the performance of the ONKYO 575 receiver.Regarding the hiss sound mentioned by some of the reveiwers: have you all set the "speaker level setup"? if not then go to speaker level setup and make db level to zero for all the speakers. This may resolve your problems. |
[Aug 31, 1999]
Matt Haynes
an Audio Enthusiast
#1 No Hiss! If you have one then you didn't set something up right. Secondly, I love this receiver. If you want S-Video or Pre-Outs get the 676. Receiver sounds excellent, love the 5-stereo mode, excellent imaging. I listen to music about 85% of the time and the unit has both great reception and consistent playback. I used to work for Circuit City, so it was either this one or the Harmon AVR65 (also great receiver), went Onkyo because I could get it for just over $300, 1/2 what the HK costs. Plus Onkyo dumped the Motorola chip as its processor (which to me caused loud noise results on previous models). |
[Aug 31, 1999]
Paul
an Audio Enthusiast
Started off with an Onkyo TX-DS474 and was very happy with the unit for it's price. So when the TX-DS575 came out I took my old one back and upgraded.Best thing I ever did, you've got the only Onkyo unit that has Dolby Digital and DTS , more than enough power to blow the windows out Of your lounge room , |
[Sep 02, 1999]
Derek
an Audio Enthusiast
This is a follow up of my earlier review. It still makes beautiful sound, but I find another problem with my receiver. The right surround channel will make some static noise occasionally. If I crank the volume up and down, it will disappear. I have no idea on why it happens like this. OK, static noise and clicking noise when I play back a DTS disc. I have to lower my rating to 4 stars. |
[Sep 02, 1999]
Gene
an Audio Enthusiast
Have had my Onkyo TX-DS575 for about a month now and think its great. Picked up a good price ($370) off of EBAY from a dealer in Avon, OH called Best Price Audio Video; check them out. I have always wanted to try an Onkyo receiver for its great reputation, and I have been quite pleased. |
[Sep 06, 1999]
Dave
an Audio Enthusiast
I bought the 575 hooked it up and almost got sick. High current my a#@. I have a 10 year old low line JVC 45watts per channell that drives my speakers better.I thought this was going to be the last reciever I will ever buy. Last onkyo! |
[Sep 03, 1999]
tiert
a Casual Listener
Bought this receiver after reading all the reviews here. First of all, there is a hiss when I max out the volume and put my ears right next to the speaker. When listening to either DTS/DD or any kind of sound, no hiss whatsoever. |
[Sep 08, 1999]
Adam
an Audio Enthusiast
I am very satisfied with this receiver. The remote is excellent, which means I don't have to go out and spend money replacing it. And the general layout and controls are clear, simple, and easy to use. Very clean design. I can't measure the quality objectively, but based on what I hear, how the controls operate, and what I've read in the press, this receiver is well designed and uses good electronics. Brand loyalty blinds a lot of people and I really doubt there is a significant difference in this "mass market" receiver and the HK, Denon, and Yamaha receivers it competes against. I just feel this is a better value than the others. (About $380 delivered from Netmarket.) From what I've read on these boards as well as noticing all the refurbished (returned) Denon and HK receivers on Ubid, it also sounds like the Onkyo is more reliable than those receivers. The one thing that I really miss having, though, is a little red light on the volume knob to show where the volume is set. It's too easy to forget where the volume is set. As for a previous reviewer's comment that:"First of all, there is a hiss when I max out the volume and put my ears right next to the speaker." The possibilities make my ears hurt. Be careful. |
[Sep 08, 1999]
Russ
a Casual Listener
Very satisfied with this receiver, and I don't hear any hiss whatsoever when listening to DVDs or CDs. Outstanding receiver for its price. |
[Sep 14, 1999]
Ron
an Audio Enthusiast
I've had the 575 for about 3 weeks. I haven't had any problems. It's replacing an H/K AVR10 receiver that I bought about two years ago. It does a much better job than the H/K driving my rear speakers. The overall sound is cleaner and sounds fuller. I have heard a little hiss, but it seems to be based on the quality of the recording. Broadcasts coming from my DSS sound just fine. |