Onkyo in a paragraph or less?

[TOM1040]

Try the Onkyo M-588F amp and P-388F pre amp and I think your perception of Onkyo trying to play with some of the "big boys" may change. IMHO this combo shined in its days of production which were around '93-96 (?). If you can find them now you should give them a listen.

 

[onepixel]

The Japanese market stuff I saw in the late 70s was quite impressive. The Onkyo HT receiver that I have now is very good, the matching CD player was average.

 

[SedaliaSteve]

I've had an Onkyo TX-SV525 for a long time and it has always delivered. It sounds fine. It plays my folk & rock music with a good range. I also have my satellite and DVD running through it and it does voice crisply. I'm happy with the power range. It sounds good through my Mission 763 speakers and really sounds great at wall shaking volume.

Every few years I open it up and blow the dust out and I keep it on a surge protector. It has lost its remote speaker connections and next cleaning I'll see if that is fixable.

Steve

 

[n8thesk8]

Well ive had a 508 and have a 504 now, and IMO the 504 is no run of the mill amplifier. It may not have quite the punch of the 508 or 510 but it will hold its own in the 150 watt per channel league.

I really like my M504. Not only does it sound good but it looks good.

 

[soundtrip]

The Vintage Onkyo's from the 70's to very early 80's have Excellent Phono, Heavy Bass, and very Detailed Sound. The tx 7000 is in my top 5 of all time best recievers. The tx mk2 series of the late 70's are also one of the best looking receivers in my humble opinion. Their Integra tape decks from the 80's are also excellent and I prefer them over my nakamichis of the same era.

 

[bumperboy]

Grand Integra M-510

 

[mojito150]

Back in the day, Onkyo was known particularly for its tuners. The TX-9090 II is one of the best digitial tuners ever built for RF performance

There's one on Ebay now...

http://cgi.ebay.com/Onkyo-Integra-T...s=66:2|65:13|39:1|240:1318|301:0|293:1|294:50

(no affiliation)

 

[chillwolf]

To me Onkyo was an audiophile line found at Hi Fi audio stores and meant innovation and quality. Only later did it seem to find its way into big box stores and thrown in among the BPC to increase market share.

I have an Onkyo TA-2090 tape deck often compared favorably with Naks, TA-RW99 dual deck; Onkyo CP-1055FII turntable; DX-C909 6 disc changer; and my main purchase that I purchased with the intent to last a decade or more and has - TX-SV909Pro A/V receiver that sounds great for both music and movies.

I have since added used: DX-C606 6 disc changer; DX-706 CD player; T-4150, T-9 and T-4090 tuners.

I have a TA-2033 tape deck which is silver faced. I really like the way it sounds, it's the best deck I have out of the 5-6 I have.
I also have a T-15 tuner, but can't say anything about it as it will not power up. I have heard that they made some very good tuners though.

 

[nickv41]

I have a TX-3000 (40RMSx2) in my unheated garage. Never cleaned, never deoxed, never recapped. Still works pefect and sounds wonderful. Not even a bulb has burned out on this thing and its over 30 years old.
Im no expert but I think I can safely say the build quality on these old Onkyos is outstanding.

 

[ke4mcl]

the new a/v receivers run really hot. too hot in my opinion. sound wise i guess its ok.

 

[Dark Knight]

I purchases the Onkyo DX 7555 CD player. It has given me great enjoyment. But, I know nothing about CD players other than the many reviews that I have read before purchasing it. It seems to have worked-out well... other than mu guilt for spending so much money.

I often wonder if I could tell the difference with something cheaper. ;-)

DK

 

[Bruce Roehrl]

I have a p 308 hooked up to a m 504 to bose 601 series 3

 

[Akustic]

Competent mid-grade stuff .. riding right down the middle.
Like most of the Japanese components that they compete with .. (Pioneer, Sansui, Marantz, Kenwood, Technics, et. all )

 

[KentTeffeteller]

What is the general opinion on Onkyo? Did they make decent gear?

Never been excited by most Onkyo gear. Their best was pre 1980, when they were a small brand, sold in small numbers.

 

[Zygmo]

The integrated amps I had experience with, in my opinion, did not live up to their stated power. However.......as far as looks go....AWESOME. Those green analogue meters are the nicest ever made. I have been trying to find one I could afford just because of those meters but they are always priced way out of my range.

 

[Ds2000]

There was something for everyone, high to low. Their gear also tended to perform as advertised and will last forever with care. Take your choice from a tx-2500 to the m-510.

 

[sensei91]

I have an Onkyo TX-SR 303 HT receiver that I purchased almost 20 years ago new. It still sounds great. It is on every day for the TV sound, and for late night FM listening.It sounds just fine. The TV surround is great, and it also has analog in for the occasional DVD or CD through an Oppo. Pre HDMI, but it has Coax and optical. In.

Most of my listening is to a Mcintosh tuner , pre and amp in the next room.The sound of the Onkyo isn’t making me put together another Mcintosh system for this room. It’s decent enough..

 

[damacman]

There was something for everyone, high to low. Their gear also tended to perform as advertised and will last forever with care. Take your choice from a tx-2500 to the m-510.

No interest in the latest reference gear they offered? Seems right up your alley!

 

[Sound Dragon]

I am currently running an Onkyo Grand Integra A-G10 and DX-G10 CD player. While they have both undergone some serious restoration and some modifications. I would argue that there is nothing pedestrian or non high end about either of them. The build quality is to such a high standard and super impressive. I would be confident to put them up against anything today. Assured that they would not be embarrassed at all. I would venture that they would win over more than a few folks who may be biased against them.

As to their speakers? I am running a pair of Onkyo Monitor 2000X and am thoroughly impressed by them. These speakers were designed and built with high quality materials and thoughtful engineering. They sound very good and are competitive with and preferable to other speakers I own. It simply proves the point that when a Japanese company set its mind to accomplish a goal, they tended to hit the ball out of the park more times than not.

 

[Ds2000]

No interest in the latest reference gear they offered? Seems right up your alley!

Yes for sure, but I’d put it between the TX-2500 and the M-510. The 2500 being entry and the 510 being the ultimate effort on their part. So by model, not by date.
Speakers are also wonderful, but we saw so few. Check out the 5000’s if they ever come up for sale.