Onkyo TX-NR555 Review, 7.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver

In the modern field of sound technology, the sleek and stylish soundbars are gaining quite a popularity but still, the importance of a good quality A/V unit cannot be ignored in any way.
These units constitute the heart of a home theatre system by transmitting the signals from your TV set to the speakers to produce a flawless listening experience.

There are various factors that must be kept in mind while choosing an A/V receiver and among them, the number of HDMI ports is quite important.

With new innovations coming up frequently, having a few extra HDMI ports in the A/V unit you purchase will be a good idea. A unit compatible with the latest 4K videos is also recommended to enjoy the best picture range.

Sound quality is an important factor most top A/V units have a very good sound range with the surround sound options in various formats.

Onkyo tx-nr555 review, 7.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver

One line unique Introduction:

This well designed A/V unit with 7.2 channels, multiple HDMI inputs, and various advanced features to make it future proof provides a great home theatre experience.

 

Introduction:

I tried out this unit at a friend’s place and found this 7.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver a great unit to enjoy movies and music. It offers great all-around connectivity with a very good listening experience for a wide range of sound effects especially with Dolby Atmos and DTS X.

I also found the video upscaling feature is very useful to improve picture qualities from inferior sources.

So for anyone looking for an advanced A/V unit, this model is a very good choice as you will see in our Onkyo tx-nr555 review.

Unique Features:

Sound Features

The unit has a Dolby Atmos feature which can provide a 3-dimensional sound effect and I found the effects in this system to be very impressive. This also supports the more flexible DTS:X technology which is an added bonus for sound lovers.

Multiple streaming options

This A/V unit provides the user with multiple streaming options so no matter which source you want to use, the unit is always ready to support. It supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and even Airplay.

To make things even sweeter, it has Spotify, Pandora and TuneIn apps built into it so that you can choose to use any one of them.

Low distortion sound

The Onkyo tx-nr555 review will not be complete without stating that the receiver provides crystal clear sound irrespective of the source, thanks to its high-grade low distortion filtering capabilities.

I played some old Mp3 tracks in it and was found the sound refreshingly clear and somewhat enhanced. It also delivers very good quality sound with its dynamic audio amplification technology.

Great video quality

This unit supports all the latest video formats and is even future-ready.T he transmitted the quality of the HD videos is quite remarkable and it can even convert 1080p videos to 4K quality. To add further, the unit also supports BT.2020 which enables it to transmit videos with better clarity and richer in detail.

Key Specifications:

  • Product Dimensions: 5 x 15 x 11.5 inches
  • Product Weight: 7 pounds.
  • Connectivity: 6 HDMI inputs and 1 output.
  • Channels: 2channels.
  • Output Wattage: 140 watts
  • Batteries: 2 x AAA
Pros
  • A smartly designed unit with clean interface.
  • Excellent sound output.
  • Flexible speaker arrangement with zone 2 facilities.
  • User-friendly remote operation.
  • It has DLNA compatibility.
  • Radio reception is good for both AM/FM
  • Video up gradation up to 4K.
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Cons
  • Not suitable for bigger rooms.
  • No USB, HDMI connections in the front.
  • Some issues with Pandora connections.

Bottom line:

After reading the Onkyo tx-nr555 review, I am sure that you realize that this is a multipurpose device ideal for controlling audio and video inputs and streaming from multiple sources.

Even though it has so many features, the operation procedure has been kept quite simple and easy for all.

Onkyo tx-nr555 review, 7.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver

 

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