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alaScore 90

470 reviews

Jun, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 470 reviews of Onkyo TX-NR809. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews.

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Onkyo TX-NR809 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Onkyo TX-NR809

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1 user review of Onkyo TX-NR809 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk.

100% 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-NR809

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 323 user reviews of Onkyo TX-NR809 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com.

80% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Jun, 2025

Expert review by : Tom Andry (audioholics.com)

Onkyo TX-NR809 7.2 Channel THX Network Receiver First Look

 

My God! It's full of buttons!

When we get information about a new receiver, we're often hesitant. We know the manufacturer is going to try to impress us and consumers. Many times they do but sometimes they don't. The Onkyo TX-NR809 surely is an impressive receiver for the price....

May, 2011
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Expert review by : Tom Andry (audioholics.com)

Onkyo TX-NR809 7.2 Channel THX Network Receiver Preview

 

The Onkyo TX-NR809 has THX Select2 certification, 7.2 channels, 135 watts per channel, Mavell Qdeo and IDT's HQV Vida video upscaling and processing, ISF calibration, and 8 in 2 out HDMI w/3D and ARC.

May, 2011
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Expert review by : Gabe Lowe (hometheaterhifi.com)

Onkyo TX-NR809 Wireless Network 7.2 A/V Receiver

 

The Onkyo TX-NR809 network receiver was announced in May of this year, and right away, it made me salivate. Having both reviewed and owned several Onkyo receiver models over the last few years, I have come to expect an excellent product that is both...

The Onkyo TX-NR809 is a fantastic value in its class. It offers excellent performance and a bevy of features that will make any home theater enthusiast happy. An MSRP of $1,099 may sound high, but when you consider that it can take the place of at...

Jan, 2012
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Expert review by : BigPictureBigSound (bigpicturebigsound.com)

Onkyo TX-NR809 Receiver Review

 

So many ways to customize this receiver to our exact needs!, So many ports!, Outstanding audio and video hardware onboard, So many digital music options, online and locally, Broad complement of Audyssey and Dolby enhancements, including configurable...

No AirPlay, Twitchy iPod/iPhone connectivity, Deep menus and sub-menus can sometimes be non-intuitive

Calling these my "final" musings on the subject would be somewhat disingenuous, as I plan to bite the bullet and buy my very own TX-NR809 receiver and make it a permanent, central part of my home theater rig. Based on what I've seen/heard it do, and...

Feb, 2012
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Consumer review (reevoo.com)

Onkyo TX-NR809

 

all goog

none

Mar, 2012
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

nice

 

working very well

no problems

Oct, 2015
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

BAD...BAD...Experience With Service Net.

 

N//A

The receiver is an excellent product and it has worked fine until last month. I contacted ServiceNet for the repair and they told me it was a depo item. I had to ship it to United Radio in NY and they email me stating "Is your unit under warranty". My...

Oct, 2015
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

BAD...BAD...Experience With Service Net.

 

N//A

The receiver is an excellent product and it has worked fine until last month. I contacted ServiceNet for the repair and they told me it was a depo item. I had to ship it to United Radio in NY and they email me stating "Is your unit under warranty". My...

Oct, 2015
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Onkyo still having HDMI audio issues

 

Was very good while it worked

This is the second Onkyo receiver to fail (HDMI audio fails to start) in 3 years. I would stay away from Onkyo. This one failed precisely 3 weeks afer my 2 year waranty expired

Nov, 2014
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Onkyo still having HDMI audio issues

 

Was very good while it worked.

This is the second Onkyo receiver to fail (HDMI audio fails to start) in 3 years. I would stay away from Onkyo. This one failed precisely 3 weeks afer my 2 year waranty expired.

Nov, 2014
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