Onkyo TX-NR717

45 reviews

Jun, 2013

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We have collected and analyzed 2 expert reviews and 43 user reviews from international sources. Experts rate this product 76/100 and users rate it 83/100. The average review date is Oct 30, 2012. We have compared these reviews to 81931 reviews from other Receivers & Amplifiers. The alaScore™ for this product is 92/100 = Excellent. Last update: Jun 19, 2013.

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(Based on 45 reviews)

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Consumer review by: coldwash (newegg.com)

Good Reciever, Mediocre Network Playback

Hoping Firmware updates make the unit much more solid, as most of the problems are with the execution/implementation of the software. This unit should solve problems for me and allow me NOT to have 5 different playback devices decoding everything for...

Sound quality is good compared to other recent Onkyos and anything else in the price range ; Easy setup ; Lots of codecs. Lots of HDMI ; The app is an acceptable around the house remote, while your listening in a second room without an ir repeater ;...

DOES NOT SUPPORT my high resolution FLAC files. Network playback, and other apps on the device are not finished quality. Poor network playback (on gigabit wired/AC wireless, large file playback like lossless is very jittery, have tried from MANY...

Feb, 2013

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Consumer review by: Frustrated . . . (newegg.com)

DOA / POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE

None. DOA

It has been a nightmare trying to arrange a replacement unit with Newegg customer service. Twice I have called and been the given the option for a return. call. In both cases, after receiving a call back, the line went dead before I could ever speak...

Jan, 2013

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Consumer review by: Sean (newegg.com)

Not as good as aspected

The price

Had this unit for a few weeks. Hooked up to a pair of definitive Procinema 600 speakers. The sound is alright but definitely not impressed. Horrible on screen interface (Very lacking) does not even display volume level on the tv only on receiver!!!...

Jan, 2013

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Consumer review by: N/A (newegg.com)

Second one just broke...

Save yourself the trouble...

Great unit while it worked

but it didn't work for long ; First unit dead on arrival, replacement worked for a few weeks before the HDMI board died. Got the dreaded and infamous "no signal" problem worked on and off for a few mins and then finally died for good

Dec, 2012

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Consumer review by: N/A (newegg.com)

Onkyo tx-nr717

Excellent decoding, power, Low heat and phono stage

Size, weight and the remote is low tech

Nov, 2012

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Consumer review by: kenneth d douglas (amazon.com)

Awesome!

This was my long overdue upgrade for my home theatre system. The sound is amazing! I am hearing things in my favorite movies like I had never heard them before. The clarity and detail of sound especially in the rear speakers is outstanding. I also like...

Nov, 2012

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Consumer review by: SM "Familyman" (amazon.com)

Everything it was advertised to be...

I am not someone who writes reviews often. However I read reviews diligently the rest of you. I read reviews after reviews for all the models out there, and finally settled on this model. Got it on time (always reliable amazon) and installed it. I have...

Nov, 2012

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Consumer review by: JmanE55 (bestbuy.com)

Onkyo NR-717 is AWESOME

I bought this unit to replace my 6 years old Onkyo-SR806 which just stopped working one day. The size is smaller, its design is great and the sounds along with its features are awesome. The Net feature is useful and Bestbuy priced match with Internet...

Size, sound and features

NONE

Nov, 2012

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Consumer review by: Ducky (amazon.com)

Better then expected

I thought my old Onkyo was good but this one destroyed it. The improvement in sound and picture quality was stunning. Some of the set up was a bit confusing but Onkyo's customer service was a joy to work with. They guided me through it in no time. I...

Nov, 2012

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Consumer review by: Ross A Mastbergen (amazon.com)