Onkyo TX-NR414

98 reviews

May, 2013

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We have collected and analyzed 4 expert reviews and 94 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 70/100 and users rate it 82/100. The average review date is Sep 10, 2012. We have compared these reviews to 81771 reviews from other Receivers & Amplifiers. The alaScore™ for this product is 92/100 = Excellent. Last update: May 18, 2013.

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Expert review by: Matthew Moskovciak (cnet.com)

Onkyo TX-NR414

AV receivers are packed with features that complicate making a buying decision, but the truth is most buyers would be fine simply picking the cheapest model that has enough HDMI inputs for their home theater. The Onkyo TX-NR414 is a perfect fit for...

The Onkyo TX-NR414 is an extremely affordable receiver with six HDMI inputs. It has built-in networking with extensive streaming-audio support, including Pandora, Spotify, Rhapsody, and Internet radio. Wi-Fi functionality can be added with a tiny,...

The TX-NR414 lacks several features that would have been nice, such as a graphical user interface, 7.1 channels, automatic speaker calibration, and AirPlay. User reviews of Onkyo products sometimes complain about unreliability, though the TX-NR414 has...

The Onyko TX-NR414 offers the best AV receiver value for those with a tight budget, although the step-up TX-NR515 model is worth the extra cash if you can afford it.

Aug, 2012

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Expert review by: David Vaughn (hometheatermag.com)

Onkyo TX-NR414 A/V Receiver

Last year I had the pleasure of reviewing the Onkyo TX-NR609 AVR (Home Theater, August 2011), which offered a boatload of features, including seven channels of amplification, firstrate video processing, THX-Select certification, and many of the goodies...

The TX-NR414 won’t satisfy the needs of a serious enthusiast for his main system, but then, it’s not intended to. What it offers at its attractive price point is the ability to easily connect up to six HDMI components (with InstaPrevue to choose among...

Aug, 2012

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Expert review by: David Vaughn (hometheater.com)

Onkyo TX-NR414 A/V Receiver

Aug, 2012

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Consumer review by: Amos-E (cnet.com)

"For the money it is outstanding"

I have had this receiver for a short while so this review started with first impressions and I am adding to it. My initial reaction was entirely positive and remains so.

+ Sound is crystal clear, bass is not booming and the treble is sharp and clear

- AUX input in front

Mar, 2013

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Consumer review by: jjw (tigerdirect.com)

Onkyo Receiver

Love this unit it sounds great and has everything I was looking for.

Mar, 2013

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Consumer review by: DWS (newegg.com)

Good but clunky UI

Decent sound and amazing features for the price, bristling with HDMI ports and digital ports. Lots of setup options for 5.1 system, including setting dB level for each speaker and Sub cross-over freq. Test tone helped equalize the sound except for bass...

Not as good sound as a mid-range Yamaha RX (maybe cheaper DACs and/or amp section?). Plastic feel to front panel switches. Clunky text based on-screen UI (mostly used for setup). Need to enable network port in standby (should be default?). No automatic...

Mar, 2013

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Consumer review by: Phil (tigerdirect.com)

Great Value for all the features

Got it for all the HDMI outs. Really cleans up my cabling and makes it easy to control everything with my logitech universal remote. Base was a little boomy at first but seemed to be a crossover setting adjustment. Sounds good now.

Feb, 2013

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Consumer review by: jaybird, (tigerdirect.com)

So Many Features

This receiver has a network connection, which I have not explored it, and all the up todate connectivity. This is selling for $250 in the box store, so I was please at the deal. Nice sound, Thanks.

Feb, 2013

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Consumer review by: Boydster (amazon.com)

Heed the reviews!

Forced to purchase a digital HDMI capable receiver to replace my very good legacy analog 5.1 Kenwood which had no digital inputs. I reluctantly bought the 414 as there were a plethora of down-side reviews, particularly regarding software and...

Nov, 2012

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Consumer review by: The 3rd8 (amazon.com)

Good when it works

Features are good in general and got improved with latest firmware releases. Breaks between songs when played via network are annoying an Onkyo doesn't seem to care to fix it. It's my 1st network receiver and the next one will be made by Apple if Apple...

Nov, 2012

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