Onkyo TX-NR616 Reviews & Tests

Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Onkyo TX-NR616

alaTest has collected and analyzed 16 user reviews of Onkyo TX-NR616 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk.

94% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Jun, 2025

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Onkyo TX-NR616

alaTest has collected and analyzed 660 user reviews of Onkyo TX-NR616 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com.

76% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jun, 2025

Expert review by : Matthew Moskovciak (cnet.co.uk)

Onkyo TX-NR616 review

Browsing the prices for Onkyo's receivers can give you the familiar feeling of "too good to be true." Take the Onkyo TX-NR616. At its $410 street price it costs around $100 less than comparable models from other manufacturers, and it offers a...

The Onkyo TX-NR616 is feature-packed, with eight HDMI inputs, dual HDMI outputs, built-in networking, and extensive streaming audio support, including Pandora, Spotify, Rhapsody, and Internet radio. Wi-Fi functionality can be added with a tiny,...

Some users have complained about reliability problems. The eighth HDMI input cannot be accessed via direct button, only by navigating menus. And the TX-NR616 lacks built-in AirPlay.

The Onkyo TX-NR616 is a tremendous AV receiver value, with eight HDMI inputs and a very low street price, although Onkyo's step-down models may be an even better buy.

Jul, 2012

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Expert review by : Matthew Moskovciak Steve Guttenberg (cnet.com)

Onkyo's TX-NR616 is an incredible AV receiver value

Onkyo's midrange AV receiver is packed with eight HDMI inputs and a superlow street price of $410. What's the catch?

The ; is feature-packed, with eight HDMI inputs, dual HDMI outputs, built-in networking, and extensive streaming audio support, including Pandora, Spotify, Rhapsody, and Internet radio. Wi-Fi functionality can be added with a tiny, inexpensive USB...

Some users have complained about reliability problems. The eighth HDMI input cannot be accessed via direct button, only by navigating menus. And the TX-NR616 lacks built-in AirPlay.

The Onkyo TX-NR616 is a tremendous AV receiver value, with eight HDMI inputs and a very low street price, although Onkyo's step-down models may be an even better buy.

Jul, 2012

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Onkyo TX-NR616

Really good receiver... despite all the bad reviews I decided to go buy one and have not been disappointed with my choice... its been ober 3 weeks and I have not had any issues... in fact I just keep loving the sound more n more every day. Love the...

None that I could complain about... although would love to see rhapsody on european version as well since I have got a napster account...

Feb, 2013

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Onkyo TX-NR616

Really good receiver... despite all the bad reviews I decided to go buy one and have not been disappointed with my choice... its been ober 3 weeks and I have not had any issues... in fact I just keep loving the sound more n more every day ; Love the...

None that I could complain about... although would love to see rhapsody on european version as well since I have got a napster account

Jan, 2013

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Onkyo TX-NR616

Superb sound, I am running it with a Bose 5.1 speaker system. A fantastic range of output sound settings to mess about with. I tend to use the THX settings. Brill internet radio. Having Spotify built-in is an absolute bonus. Cannot fault it. Switched...

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Jul, 2012

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Onkyo TX-NR616

Spotify controlled with excellent android app which makes searching much infinitly easier using qwerty keyboard. Great bass from front speakers but with good clarity. THX. Two HDMI outs means I can switch between projector and tv. Compact size means it...

Setup options could be more intuitive. Wifi dongle extra. Wifi takes a while to connect after switch on. Android app stays in portrait mode only. A bit pricy.

Jul, 2012

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Onkyo TX-NR616

Superb sound, I am running it with a Bose 5.1 speaker system. A fantastic range of output sound settings to mess about with. I tend to use the THX settings. Brill internet radio. Having Spotify built-in is an absolute bonus. Cannot fault it. Switched...

None yet

Jul, 2012

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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Onkyo TX-NR616

Spotify controlled with excellent android app which makes searching much infinitly easier using qwerty keyboard. Great bass from front speakers but with good clarity. THX. Two HDMI outs means I can switch between projector and tv. Compact size means it...

Setup options could be more intuitive. Wifi dongle extra. Wifi takes a while to connect after switch on. Android app stays in portrait mode only. A bit pricy

Jul, 2012

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Consumer review (cnet.com)

"Save your money - do not buy"

The Onkyo TX-NR616 would be better used as a $600 door stop. By dropping the HDMI signal every few seconds, it renders the TV broadcast completely unwatchable. I have seen many mentions of the same problem online, so I am assuming there is a...

Constantly drops HDMI signal

Dec, 2014

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Consumer review (cnet.com)

"Poor quality and even poorer customer service"

I purchased my Onkyo TXNR616 in late December 2012 and received it in in early January 2013. It arrived with the latest firmware updates and ran well until mid-August when it blew. The repair depot quickly replaced the parts (2 1/2 weeks) that had...

Great price; lots of features (probably best bang for your buck out there).

Slow HDMI connecting; and horendous reliablity and customer service.

Dec, 2013

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