Onkyo TX-NR656 Review and Specs

Onkyo TX-NR656 review

Onkyo TX-NR656

Features

The Onkyo TX-NR656 supports revolutionary DTS: X and Dolby Atmos immersive technologies, operating in terms of “audio objects” rather than separate audio channels - the receiver optimally adjusts the sound. The Onkyo TX-NR656 amplification system is built on discrete circuits that allow the speakers to reproduce the most powerful and accurate sound. The high-quality AK4458 DAC, with 384 kHz / 32-bit and dual 32-bit DSP parameters, unleashes the full potential of any audio format through low distortion filtering technologies to ensure a clear sound. TX-NR656 upscales the lowest resolution of 1080p to 4K.

Design and build

Onkyo TX-NR656 has an elegant appearance. Buttons and knobs look minimalistic. In the center of the front panel is a black display with a green indication. Below the display are buttons for selecting signal sources. The connectors on the back are also made with high quality, all connections are very tight.

Onkyo TX-NR656

Connectivity

Based on Onkyo TX-NR656, users can create a simple multi-room system with independent signal transmission to another room. The audio signal is removed both from the linear (a separate DAC is used for it) and from the acoustic output.

Setup

AccuEQ Acoustic Calibration Technology, using the built-in microphone, detects and corrects speaker distance, volume level, and frequency response, creating a convincing sound environment.

Onkyo TX-NR656 pros and cons

Pros

  • The GUI is very neat without unnecessary decorations
  • The amplification has a noise reduction for clear and crisp sound
  • TX-NR656 has a very thoughtful, competent layout. There are no extra wires, the wiring of the board is done very carefully, the transformer is securely screwed to the base

Cons

  • Audio and video have not good synchronization. Sometimes the little delays appear
  • The Bluetooth connection is not stable. A pairing mode it does not show up devices in a scan from any of my devices
  • The device cannot be adjusted properly without a visual control

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Common features

Product

Onkyo TX-NR656

Model

TX-NR656

Brand

Onkyo

Reviews

301

Amplifier

Channels

7.2

Stereo power (RMS), W/Ohm

160/6

Output impedance, Ohm

6

Frequency response

10Hz-100KHz

THD in stereo, %

0.08

Audio features

Digital to analog converter (DAC)

Hi-Grade 384 KHz/32-bit

Bi-amping

Pure direct (straight)

Auto speaker calibration

AccuEQ

Speaker A/B switching

Other audio features

Theater-Dimensional, Double Bass Function, CinemaFILTER

Connectivity

Wi-Fi

USB

1 (USB 2.0)

Bluetooth

Ethernet (RJ45)

1

DLNA

MHL

Streaming services

Apple Music (AirPlay)

AirPlay

Amazon Music

Spotify

Other streaming services

Deezer, TuneIn Radio

Extensive connection

HDMI input/output

8/2

HDMI ARC (Audio Return Channel)

HDMI eARC (Enhanced Audio Return Channel)

HDMI CEC

Digital content protection (HDCP)

HDCP 2.2

Subwoofer output (LFE)

2

Headphone output

1 x 6.3

Optical digital input

2

Coaxial digital input

1

Composite input

2

Component input/output

2/0

Phono (MM) input

Front panel connectors

HDMI, phones, setup mic, AUX

Multi channel preamp output

Video features

HDR (High Dynamic Range)

4K signal pass-through

4K/60Hz

8K signal pass-through

HDMI signal pass-through

3D signal pass-through

HDMI pass-through in standby mode

Video conversion

analog to HDMI

Analog to HDMI scaling

HDMI to HDMI scaling

Dolby Vision

Other video features

DeepColor, x.v.Color

Additional features

Voice control

App control

iPhone, iPad, iPod, Android

Display

fluorescent

Tuner

AM, FM

Sleep timer

Auto power off

ECO mode

Graphical user interface (GUI)

Setup assistant

Firmware update

network, USB

Other additional features

has not

Multi-room

Multi-room zones

2

Zone audio output

speaker, preout

Zone HDMI output

Multi-room control

Onkyo Remote App, FlareConnect

RS-232

0

Remote control input/output (IR)

0/0

DC trigger output (12V)

0

Multichannel surround

Dolby Atmos

Dolby TrueHD

Dolby Surround

Dolby (other)

has not

DTS:X

DTS HD Master

DTS Virtual:X

DTS Neural:X

DTS (other)

has not

Auro-3D

IMAX Enhanced

Multichannel stereo

Audio file formats

MP3

WMA

AAC

WAV

FLAC

ALAC

Other audio file formats

AIFF

Power

Operational power consumption, W

570

Standby consumption, W

0.15

Removable power cord

User manual

Manual

Dimensions

Size W x H x D, cm/inches

57 x 28.8 x 46.8/22.4 x 11 x 18.1

Weight, kg/lbs

13/28.6

Other

Release year

2016
Onkyo TX-NR656
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