| Onkyo 2008 Recievers Feature/Specificaion Comparison | |||||
| Created 9-Aug-2008. Last update 3-Oct-2008. Based on Onkyo Website published data and user manuals | |||||
| Feature/Function | Onkyo TX-NR906 |
Onkyo TX-SR876 |
Onkyo TX-SR806 |
New | Comments |
| Amplifier/Audio | |||||
| Channels | 7 | 7 | 7 | ||
| Power (each of 7 channels) | 145W/Ch | 140W/Ch | 130W/Ch | New* | +5W in 906 over 905 |
| Channels driven for Power rating | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||
| THD - all channels | .05 | .05 | .08 | Total harmonic distortion | |
| THX Certified | Ultra2 | Ultra2 | Ultra2 | ||
| Frequency Response | 20Hz-20kHz | 20Hz-20kHz | 20Hz-20kHz | ||
| S/N Ratio | 110db | 110 db | 110 db | ||
| Bi-Amp capability for front | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Auto Calibration | Audyssey MultiEQ XT | Audyssey MultiEQ XT | Audyssey MultiEQ | ||
| Auto Calibration seating positions | 8 | 8 | 6 | ||
| Microphone included | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Optional hi-power (bridging) | Yes, 220W/ch | Yes, 220W/ch | No | For front 2 channels, exact wattage unconfirmed | |
| Dynamic EQ (Audyssey) | Yes | Yes | Yes | New | |
| Dynamic Volume (Audyssey) | Yes | Yes | No | New | |
| Mustic Optimizer | Yes | Yes | Yes | New | Improves Compressed music files |
| Processing | |||||
| Dolby Decoder | DD PLus, TrueHD | DD PLus, TrueHD | DD PLus, TrueHD | Plus all the old stuff | |
| DTS Decoder | DTS-HD Master Audio | DTS-HD Master Audio | DTS-HD Master Audio | Plus all the old stuff | |
| Neural Surround | THX | THX | THX | ||
| DACs | 192K/24 bit | 192kHz/24 bit | 192kHz/24 bit | ||
| DACs mfg | Burr Brown | Burr Brown |
Cirrus Logic |
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| DACs part number | PCM1796A | PCM1796A | |||
| DACs Signal to Noise Ratio | 123 db | 123 db | |||
| Crossover | 40-200Hz | 40-200Hz | 40-200Hz | ||
| Crossover - Independent adjustment | F/C/S/SB | F/C/S/SB | F/C/S/SB | ||
| AV Sync | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Multi-Band Speaker EQ | 7 Band | 7 Band | 5 Band | ||
| VLSC | Yes | Yes | No | Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry | |
| DSP Processors, 32-bit | 3, TI Aureus | 3, TI Aureus | 2, TI Aureus | ||
| Connections | |||||
| Audio In | 9 | 9 | 8 | ||
| Audio Out | 2 | 2 | 2 | ||
| Phono Input | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Digital Audio In - Optical | 3 | 3 | 3 | ||
| Digital Audio In - Coax | 3 | 3 | 3 | ||
| Digital Audio Out - Optical | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||
| Digital Audio Out - Coax | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| S-Video In | 6 | 6 | 5 | ||
| S-Video Out | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Component Video In | 3 | 3 | 2 | ||
| Component Video Out | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Component Bandwidth | 100 MHz | 100 MHz | 50 MHz | ||
| Hdmi in | 4 | 4 | 5 | new* | 806 gets 5 inputs (1 more than 906 and 876!) |
| Hdmi out | 2 | 2 | 1 | new* | 876 gets a second output over 875 model |
| Hdmi version | 1.3a | 1.3a | 1.3a | ||
| Multi-Channel input | 8ch | 8ch | 8ch | ||
| Pre-amp outputs | 8ch | 8ch | 8ch | ||
| USB | Yes | No | No | Reads audio files ACC, WMA, MP3, etc. | |
| Video | |||||
| Hdmi Deep Color | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Component Video Upconversion | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Analog to HDMI Upconversion | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| 1080p Upscalling | Yes | Yes | Yes | New* | New on 806 |
| Video Processor | HQV Reon-VX | HQV Reon-VX | Faroudja DCDi | ||
| Video Processor part number | VX-50 | VX-50 | Cinema | New* | Improved on 806 over "edge" on 805 |
| Supports HD IVTC | Yes | Yes | No | IVTC= Inverse telecine (deinterlacing) | |
| IFS Video Calibration | Yes | Yes | No | New | IFS=Imaging Sciense Foundtation |
| Aespect Ratio Control | Per-Input | Per-Input | Global | New | Control zoom or aspect ratio |
| Extended Video Controls | Per-Input | Per-Input | No | New | Control RGB individually, contrrast, brightness, gamma, etc. |
| Supports 1080p24 | Yes | Yes | No | New | |
| Multi zone Support | |||||
| Zones | 3 | 3 | 2 | ||
| Powered Zone 2 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Zone 2 powered in main 5.1 configuration | |
| Zone 2 Video out | Yes | Yes | No | No video conversion (i.e. requires composite input to get output). | |
| Integration Features | |||||
| RS-232 | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| IR input | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Ethernet | Yes | No | No | Network radio, etc. | |
| Wireless | No | No | No | ||
| HDMI -CEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| 12 v Triggers | 1-Zone 2 | 1-Zone 2 | 1-Zone 2 | ||
| iPod ready | Yes | Yes | Yes | requires DS-A2 dock | |
| XM Radio | Ready | Ready | Ready | ||
| SIRIUS Radio | Ready | Ready | Ready | ||
| HD Radio | Yes | Yes | No | New* | *new in 876 model |
| Access | |||||
| Learning Remote | Yes | Yes | Yes | New* | New styled Remote for 806 only |
| Basic Remote | No | No | No | ||
| Remote Back-lit | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Direct Input selection - Remote | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Direct Input selection - Receiver | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Discrete Remote On/Off | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Macro control | 3 on remote | 3 - on remote | 3 - on remote | ||
| Display | 2 line x 14 char | 2 line x 14 char | 2 line x 14 char | ||
| OSD style | Full-color, 480p | Full-color, 480p | Full-color, 480p | ||
| OSD Sample | See Post #1, Picture 022.jpg | See Post #1, Picture 022.jpg | See Post #1, Picture 022.jpg | New | Samples are for 2007 GUI. GUI was redesiged for these models |
| OSD functions over HDMI | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Odds and Ends | |||||
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years | 2 years | ||
| Weight | 54 Lbs | 50.9 lbs | 37.5 lbs | ||
| Switched 120VAC outlet | Yes, 120W | Yes, 120 W | No | ||
| Detachable Power Cord | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Toroidal Transformer | Yes | No | No | ||
| Independent Power Supply | Yes | No | No | ||
| List Price | $2299 | $1799 | $1099 | MSRP at Onkyp | |
| Dimensions WHD | 17 1/8"x 7 5/8" x 18 1/16" | 17 1/8"x 7 5/8" x 18 1/16" | 17 1/8"x 7 5/8" x 16 15/16" | ||
| Colors available | Black or Silver | Black or Silver | Black or Silver | ||
| Website and links | |||||
| Company home page USA | www.Onkyo.com | www.Onkyo.com | www.Onkyo.com | ||
| Company home page Japan | www.jp.onkyo.com | www.jp.onkyo.com | www.jp.onkyo.com | ||
| Product page USA | Onkyo 906 | Onkyo 876 | Onkyo 806 | ||
| Product page/info Japan | News release | ||||
| Manuals | Official 906 manual | Official 876 manual |
Official 806 manual | ||
| Other | |||||
| Competitor | Denon 4308 | Denon 3808 | |||
| Prices (via Pricegrabber, when available) | |||||