The Onkyo TX-SR308
At the budget-conscious end of the home entertainment spectrum, you’re looking to maximize performance and features without putting undue strain on your finances. At Onkyo, we get it. That’s why we’ve redefined the entry-level A/V receiver once more, with the high-value TX-SR308. Not only is it ready for 3D video—thanks to its HDMI™ 1.4a specification—but it also handles high-definition lossless audio codecs from Dolby and DTS. Advanced A/V processing on a bedrock of classic Onkyo engineering is complemented by a bevy of convenient features: a new overlaid On-Screen Display for easy adjustment of settings; a Universal Port for single-cable connection of peripherals; and a front-panel audio input for direct connection of iPods and other MP3 players. With the TX-SR308, you get an affordable home cinema centerpiece ready to drive the latest high-def entertainment sources.
Advanced features:
Amplifier features:
Processing features:
Connection features:
Other features:
Official Website: Onkyo TX-SR308
Small review: Hometheatergears.com
CNET Review: Onkyo TX-SR308
At the budget-conscious end of the home entertainment spectrum, you’re looking to maximize performance and features without putting undue strain on your finances. At Onkyo, we get it. That’s why we’ve redefined the entry-level A/V receiver once more, with the high-value TX-SR308. Not only is it ready for 3D video—thanks to its HDMI™ 1.4a specification—but it also handles high-definition lossless audio codecs from Dolby and DTS. Advanced A/V processing on a bedrock of classic Onkyo engineering is complemented by a bevy of convenient features: a new overlaid On-Screen Display for easy adjustment of settings; a Universal Port for single-cable connection of peripherals; and a front-panel audio input for direct connection of iPods and other MP3 players. With the TX-SR308, you get an affordable home cinema centerpiece ready to drive the latest high-def entertainment sources.
Advanced features:
- HDMI™ Version 1.4a to Support 3D Video Formats, Audio Return Channel, Deep Color™, x.v.Color™, LipSync, Dolby® TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio™, DVD-Audio, Super Audio CD, Multichannel PCM, and CEC
- Dolby® TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio™, Dolby® Digital Plus, DTS-HD High-Resolution Audio™ Decoding
- Universal Port for Single-Cable Connection of Optional Onkyo Dock for iPod or DAB+ Radio Tuner
- Overlaid On-Screen Display (OSD) via HDMI
Amplifier features:
- 100 W/Ch at 6 Ω, 1 kHz, 1 Channel Driven, IEC
- H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply) Massive High Power Transformer
- Optimum Gain Volume Circuitry
- Jitter-Cleaning Circuit Technology
Processing features:
- Burr-Brown 192 kHz/24-Bit DACs (PCM1690) for All Channels
- Advanced 32-Bit Processing DSP Chip
- 4 DSP Modes for Gaming: Rock, Sports, Action, and RPG (Role Playing Game)
- Music Optimizer™ for Compressed Digital Music Files
- Theater-Dimensional Virtual Surround Function
- CinemaFILTER™
- Direct Mode
- Double Bass Function
- Non-Scaling Configuration
- A-Form Listening Mode Memory
Connection features:
- Audio and 1080p Video Processing via HDMI (3 Inputs and 1 Output)
- HDTV-Capable (720p/1080i) Component Video Switching (2 Inputs and 1 Output)
- Front-Panel Audio Input for Portable Devices
- 3 Digital Inputs (2 Optical and 1 Coaxial)
- 4 A/V Inputs and 1 Output
- Video Output (Monitor)
- 1 Audio Input
- Subwoofer Pre Out
- Speaker A/B Terminals
- Banana Plug-Compatible Speaker Posts for Front L/R Channels (Speaker A)
- Color-Coded Speaker Terminals
- Headphone Jack
Other features:
- Crossover Adjustment (40/50/60/80/100/120/150/200 Hz)
- A/V Sync Control Function (Up to 100 ms in 10 ms Steps)
- Tone Control (Bass/Treble) for Front L/R Channels
- 3-Mode Display Dimmer (Normal/Dim/Dimmer)
- Sleep Timer (via Remote)
- Battery-Free Memory Backup
- RDS (PS/RT/PTY/TP)
- 40 FM/AM Random Presets
- RIHD (Remote Interactive over HDMI) for System Control
- Compatible with RI (Remote Interactive) Dock for iPod
- RI (Remote Interactive) Remote Control
Official Website: Onkyo TX-SR308
Small review: Hometheatergears.com
CNET Review: Onkyo TX-SR308