Onkyo TX-SR304S 5.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver

Silver

Onkyo : TXSR304S

Main Features

75 Watts per Channel Minimum into 8 Ohms, 20 Hz?20 kHz, 0.08%, FTC (2 Channels Driven); 100 Watts per Channel Minimum into 6 Ohms, 1 kHz, 0.1%, FTC (2 Channels Driven)
Integrated AM/FM Tuner
HDTV-capable (50 MHz) component video switching (3 inputs/1 output) / 3 digital inputs (2 optical/1 coaxial) / 4 composite video inputs and 2 outputs / 2 audio inputs and 1 output
Color-Coded 7.1-Multichannel Inputs (Receive 7.1 Surround Sound from Compatible Blu-ray and HD-DVD Players)

Product Description

Setting up a home-theater sound system? This ONKYO TX-SR304S Home Theater A/V Receiver component is a great way to start! The TX-SR304 5.1-channel home theater receiver doesn't follow that well-trodden path. By giving you the connections to the A/V components on everyone's lips today?HDTVs, digital video recorders, gaming consoles, etc?the TX-SR304 wants to broaden your entertainment possibilities, not limit them to basic DVD and CD playback. Naturally, you'll want the audio quality associated with the Onkyo name. That's why we've included the circuitry and quality parts found in other Onkyo home theater receivers: Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry, 192 kHz/24-bit DACs, a 32-bit DSP chip, and an H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) transformer. CinemaFILTER Double Bass function Tone control (bass/treble) for front L/R channels Late night mode (high/low/off) Original Onkyo DSP listening modes A/B speaker drive Color-coded 5.1-multichannel inputs Subwoofer pre out Color-coded speaker terminals Radio Tuner with outstanding selectivity and sensitivity with RDS (PS/RT/PTY/TP) and 30 FM/AM random presets using FM auto scan tuning (FM indoor antenna supplied, AM loop antenna supplied) 3-Mode display dimmer (bright/normal/low) Headphone jack (standard) - Use of headphone is optional Audio mute (via remote) Sleep timer (via remote) Battery-free memory backup Heavy-duty AC power cord Non-resonant feet / Heavy-gauge, anti-resonant, reinforced steel chassis ?Easy-set? speaker configuration Crossover adjustment (40/50/60/80/100/120/150/200 Hz) for bass management Compatible with RI (Remote Interactive) Dock for the iPod - Optional Onkyo DS-A1 required A/V synchronization function (0/20/40 ms) Full-function RI (Remote Interactive) remote control Unit Dimensions (W x H x D) 17 1/8 x 5 7/8 x 14 1/2 / Weight 18.7 lbs

From the Manufacturer

You’ll find very little differentiation between most entry-level home theater receivers: passable performance, negligible processing capabilities and little (if any) versatility. The TX-SR304 5.1-channel home theater receiver doesn’t follow that well-trodden path. By giving you the connections to the A/V components on everyone’s lips today—HDTVs, digital video recorders, gaming consoles, etc—the TX-SR304 wants to broaden your entertainment possibilities, not limit them to basic DVD and CD playback. Naturally, you’ll want the audio quality associated with the Onkyo name. That’s why we’ve included the circuitry and quality parts found in other Onkyo home theater receivers: Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry, 192 kHz/24-bit DACs, a 32-bit DSP chip, and an H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) transformer. Finally, keeping in line with what’s really important, the TX-SR304 provides a user-friendly, accessible solution to home entertainment.

Key technology Features:
192 kHz/24bit AD Converters: Costly, extremely powerful digital-to-analog converters , that not only boast a dynamic range of 120 dB, they process information faster and are virtually resistant to clock jitter, to ensure the best possible performance from DVD-Audio, DVD-Video and audio CD.

CinemaFILTER: The tonal balance of a film soundtrack can be edgy and bright when played back over audio equipment in your home—this is because film soundtracks are designed to be played back in large theaters, using commercial equipment. Onkyo has developed its own solution that restores the correct tonal balance of a movie soundtrack in the smaller environs of your home theater.

Dolby Digital EX / Pro-Logic II: Home theater realism reaches new heights with the creation of Dolby Digital EX. By adding a matrix-encoded surround back channel derived from the existing discrete left and right surround channels, the lack of rear surround in 5.1 channel is eliminated. The result - a fuller 360º experience is created…even from 5.1-channel DVD releases. Best results are obtained when Dolby Digital EX is used with movie soundtracks recorded with Dolby Digital Surround EX. Pro-Logic II is the latest improvement on the original Pro-Logic standard. Pro-Logic II provides a full-range signal to the five main channels, in addition to a subwoofer channel. This creates a realistic surround environment from a two-channel source, such as CD, Tape, FM Radio, etc.

RI (Remote Interactive): With Onkyo’s exclusive RI (Remote Interactive) system capability, you can integrate and operate all compatible components through a single remote control. What’s more, RI capability enables you to simply connect the iPod® to your receiver through Onkyo’s RI Dock for the iPod (DS-A1). Your iPod effectively becomes another Onkyo component from which you can relish a fuller sound that just can’t be experienced through headphones. RI capability will also give you remote operability of your iPod for hands-off control over your digital music.

WRAT (Wide Range Amp Technology): Imagine turning up the volume and filling your entertainment room with noise-free, impressively powerful, true-to-life sound. That's the benefit of Wide Range Amplifier Technology. Originally developed for our most expensive high-end amplifiers to handle the sonic demands of today's digital age, you'll now find WRAT even in our lowest-priced A/V receivers. The WRAT family of technologies includes a broader frequency range with lower noise entering the signal path – perfectly suited for new high resolution DVD-Audio and SACD formats.

Product Details

Title: Onkyo TX-SR304S 5.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver (Silver)
Sales Rank: 1491 in Electronics
Manufacturer: Onkyo
Model: TXSR304S
Variation Description: Silver
Item Dimensions: 14.5 x 17.13 x 5.88 inches, 24 pounds
Package Dimensions: 20.6 x 18.4 x 10.4 inches, 24.8 pounds

Customer Reviews

You get what you pay for.: This unit is difficult to set up. Auto config for speakers does not work. Manual is a joke. Sound quality is poor to bad. I would not buy another Onkyo product. I am back to Sony next time.… More reviews

Onkyo Home Theater Experience: We actually purchased 2 Onkyo TX-SR304B receivers about three weeks ago from Amazon at a surprisingly good price. We're using one Onkyo in our living room and one in the bedroom to enhance the sound from our new HD Samsung TVs.
[1] The dark black receiver looks great.
[2] The audio experience brings a new dimension to the… More reviews

I have yet to install this item. Will get back to you as soon as I do.: I have yet to install this item. Will get back to you as soon as I do More reviews

Almost great: I bought this about six months ago to trick out a home theater. For most of the time it's been a great, but a few weeks ago it picked up a strange quirk: whenever there's a loud noise like a gunshot or an explosion (in the movie I'm watching, I mean), the receiver shuts itself off. Very annoying.
Fortunately I bought it from Fry's with… More reviews

An Amazon * Best Buy *: Onkyo TX-SR304B Home Theater Receiver (Black) This was supposedly a low priced economical way of setting up a home theatre system. It accomodates five sound inputs, six speaker outputs, and any 6 speaker combinations in Stereo, or Surround sound. Every circuit is identical to the same in their most expensive models, because Onkyo won't shortcut quality in any product they manufacture. I have… More reviews

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