 | Onkyo TX-NR509 5.1 Channel Network A/V Receiver |
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(3 customer reviews)
Product Description
New at the entry level, the networking ability of the TX-NR509 takes you one step closer to fully integrated home entertainment. Audio files on your computer and streaming internet radio can both now be played through your main system, with fidelity far beyond what you’re used to on a PC. When it comes to setting up the TX-NR509, Audyssey 2EQ works to adapt the soundstage to the unique dimensions of your room. On-the-fly adjustments to audio and video settings are simple, thanks to the user-friendly overlaid on-screen display. Additional system control is provided by Onkyo’s Remote App, which lets you use your iPod/iPhone as a remote controller. The receiver’s four advanced HDMI inputs handle stunning high-definition audio from Dolby and DTS, as well as dynamic new 3D video. Further connectivity highlights include a new front-panel USB port that offers a clean digital link for both iPod/iPhone and USB storage devices, and Zone 2 line-outs that let you send a stereo audio signal to a second room equipped with an amp and speakers. All in all, the TX-NR509 offers a superb feature set for the valueconscious home theater fan.Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #1301 in Consumer Electronics
- Color: Black
- Brand: Onkyo
- Model: TX-NR509
- Released on: 2011-02-14
- Dimensions: 6.81" h x 17.13" w x 12.94" l, 18.70 pounds
Features
- 80 Watts per Channel at 8 Ohms, 20 Hz?20 kHz, 0.7%, 2 Channels Driven, FTC; 110 Watts per Channel at 6 Ohms, 1 kHz, 0.9%, 2 Channels Driven, FTC
- 4 HDMI Inputs and 1 Output, HDMI Support for 3D, Audio Return Channel, Deep Color, x.v.Color, LipSync, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio, DVD-Audio
- Direct Digital Connection of iPod/iPhone via Front-Panel USB Port
- Network Capability
- "Easy to Use" On?screen Display (OSD) via HDMI
Editorial Reviews
From the Manufacturer
Affordable Home Theater Centerpiece with Network Capability
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Network Functionality - Simple and Easy | |
| Connecting your A/V receiver directly to the internet or home PC has never been easier. The TX-NR509 brings to life a wide range of Internet Radio sources such as Pandora, Rhapsody, Napster, Slacker, Sirius Internet Radio, MediaFly and vTuner with unprecedented power and fidelity. Adding to its tremendous versatility is the TX-NR509's compatibility with Microsoft's Windows 7 platform which includes the DLNA "Play To" media-streaming feature. Having your receiver connected to the internet also means you can easily update its firmware. Connect - Sit Back - Enjoy! |  |
Direct Digital Connection of iPod®/iPhone® via Front-Panel USB Port | ||
 |  | The TX-NR509's front-panel USB port lets audio files stored on your iPod®/iPhone® or USB flash drive. The convenient on- screen display lets you see exactly what is playing. As the audio signals are transported in digital form, rather than analog, there is much less chance for signal degradation. The TX-NR509 also incorporates Onkyo's exclusive Advanced Music Optimizer to compensate for lost bit information and improve the quality of compressed audio signals. End result: your music sounds cleaner and more faithful to the original. |
Convenient Overlay On-Screen Display via HDMI® | ||
Changing your A/V receiver's settings is now more seamless than ever, thanks to the TX-SR509's overlay On-Screen Display (OSD) feature. With a simple press of the home button, the on-screen set-up menus appear overlaid on the video image you're watching. This means you can adjust the settings immediately, without having to switch back and forth from a blank screen background. |  |  |
A Suite of Audyssey Technologies for the Ideal Listening Environment | ||
 | (1) Audyssey 2EQ® tailors multi-channel audio for your home theater speaker set-up by measuring three room positions and applying a resolution filter to the satellite speakers to correct for room acoustics. (2) Audyssey Dynamic EQ® maintains a consistent bass response, tonal balance, and surround-sound effect at different volume levels, so you can enjoy the natural dynamics of your content regardless of the volume. (3) Audyssey Dynamic Volume® automatically compensates for volume fluctuations in different audio content (for example, during commercial breaks) while optimizing the dynamic range. | |
HDMI® Support for 3D Video and Audio Return Channel | |
 | The HDMI® implementation on this receiver supports both 3D video and an Audio Return Channel. 3D video brings exciting possibilities to home entertainment, with movie, game, and broadcast content on the increase and 3D-compatible TVs coming to market. The TX-SR509 also offers the convenience of an Audio Return Channel via HDMI. Audio content received directly by your HDTV's tuner can be sent "upstream" to your A/V receiver, without the need for a separate S/PDIF audio cable. |
Comparison Chart
Model | Watts/Ch | HDMI I/O / 3D Ready | Made for iPod®/iPhone® | Dolby Volume | OSD | Network Function | THX Select2 Plus™ Certified | Audyssey | PC Input |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TX-SR309 | 65 x 5 | 3/1 | ✓ | - | Basic | - | - | - | - |
TX-NR509 | 80 x 5 | 4/1 | ✓ | - | Basic | ✓ | - | 2EQ | - |
TX-NR609 | 100 x 7 | 5+1/1 | ✓ | - | Advanced | ✓ | ✓ | 2EQ | ✓ |
TX-NR709 | 110 x 7 | 7+1/2 | ✓ | ✓ | Advanced | ✓ | ✓ | MultEQ®XT | ✓ |
Specification
Number of Channels | 5.1 |
Power | 80W/Ch (8Ω, 20Hz-20kHz, 0.7% THD) |
Network Capable | Yes |
Audyssey Room EQ | 2EQ |
HDMI I/O | 4 in / 1 out |
Overlay On-Screen Display | Yes via HDMI |
Made for iPod®/iPhone® (Direct USB input) | Yes (Supports album art) |
Zone 2 | Line out |
Component Video I/O | 2 in / 1 out (HDTV capable) |
Composite Video I/O | 5 in (1 front) / 2 out |
Digital Audio Input | 2 Optical / 2 Coaxial |
Analog Audio I/O | 6 in (1 front) / 1 out |
Subwoofer Pre-out | Yes |
Color-coded Speaker Terminals | Yes |
AM/FM Presets | 40 |
RIHD (CEC via HDMI) | Yes |
Onkyo Exclusive Gaming Modes | 4 |
Advanced Music Optomizer | Yes |
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
Awesome By georgefromky
Onkyo TX-NR509 5.1 Channel Network A/V ReceiverI had a previous Onkyo Receiver and was very satisfied. I read this 2011 model on the manufactures web site, and started getting online prices. I placed my old receiver on CL, and sold it within an hour.
Onkyo must have redesigned the internal circuitry, as this receiver is louder, crisper and more responsive. The USB input is great, no more burning CD's. In addition, the network connection is nice but I am not putting it to use at this writing.
I choose this model over the 609 as I never used the TXH circuitry, and my listen room is not that large. Still, regret not spending the extra money not getting the built in equalizer.
So, I highly recommend, and high remarks to Amazon.com for price, and fast delivery of the product.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful.
Good receiver with lots of inputs and features By E. Van
I recently upgraded from an Onkyo HT530 receiver to the TX-NR509 for its HDMI and some of the fancy extras (networking, USB playback, etc.)
Some thoughts on the receiver:
HDMI issues from last gen of Onkyo receivers?
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Doing a little research before buying, I was worried that the HDMI handshake issues that popped up for the TX-SR508 and TX-SR608 owners would be present here, but so far so good. Currently using it with a PS3, no issues so far. Will definitely update this if I come across issues.
Easy Setup
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The old receiver didn't have the Audyssey EQ configuration, using it was interesting. The set up process ended up pretty darn accurate in terms of automatically configuring speaker distance and values I'd normally have to put in by hand on my old receiver. +1 for painless initial setup!
Great On-screen display
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The OSD is actually pretty clean and makes the menus easy to navigate. I'm not used to being able to configure so much without staring at the receiver's built-in display (which is actually pretty cool to look at). The OSD for network-based playback is a bit simple, but it gets the job done.
Mediocre Network-capabilities
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A large part of spending a little more for this model over others I was considering was the networking capabilities. It was very cool to have it connect online and download a firmware update. Hopefully this means there will be an improvement on the next part: the DLNA playback for the receiver. This is where I have the most trouble.
I have PS3 Media Server set up on my home server and it diligently serves media to the PS3 via the gigabit network without problems. The TX-NR509 is able to see it and connect to it, but that's when the problems start. I haven't pinpointed the cause of it yet, but from what I've noticed, folders that contain "lots" of sub-folders or files (I'm just talking about over 20-30 here) cause the receiver to error out and force you to go up a directory/level and try again. Some directories only containing 1 file refused to open (I couldn't figure this one out). Letting it sit there and populate the contents of the folders didn't help either.
I was hoping I could play music off the server without turning on the PS3 and television, so the DLNA problems I'm experiencing are a little discouraging. Luckily, it's possible that Onkyo can remedy this through a future firmware update.
From Rodney's review, I tried the free Android app OnkyTroller on my phone to control the receiver. It does the job, but the app looks pretty ugly and seems somewhat limited in terms of functionality. Still, very cool idea. I noticed simply browsing through DLNA directories using my phone caused skips in music when playing from the network (too much network activity for the receiver to handle?).
Additional thoughts
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-The TX-NR509 only gets warm after hours of use (way cooler than my old HT530)
-I love the 'Dynamic Volume' function of the receiver, it prevents opening theme songs of TV shows from blasting and helps us hear softer dialogue without fiddling with the remote
-This receiver is pretty tall compared to the one it replaced, plan accordingly if space is limited
2 of 4 people found the following review helpful.
Onkyo TX-NR509 Rocks! By Rodney G. Graves
For a relatively inexpensive A/V receiver, this unit (Onkyo TX-NR509 5.1 Channel Network A/V Receiver) rocks!
"Only" 5.1 Surround. That's what the room is wired for with in ceiling speakers.
"Only" 80 watts per channel. Again, relatively small room in a quiet house. It fills the room with sound at the 25-35 levels.
Networked. Mondo cool. There's an Android App (OnkyTroller) that allows you to use your Android as a remote (you'll need to make a DHCP reservation or statically IP the unit). It's DLNA compliant, which makes streaming easy.
It has a front facing USB port for USB based media and devices.
It's not too hard to program the remote to control the TV (VIZIO E370VA 37-inch Full HD 1080p LCD HDTV, reviewed separately) and the input devices.
The Audessy EQ features are also mondo cool, easy to use, and make a real difference in the sound quality.
As "Entry Level" Home Theater A/V Receivers go, this has exceeded all my expectations and I recommend it highly.
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