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Onkyo TX-NR1007, TX-NR3007 and TX-NR5007 THX Ultra2 Plus 9.2 Channel Receivers: Official Thread

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#1 ·
Onkyo TX-NR1007, TX-NR3007 and TX-NR5007 THX™ Ultra2 Plus™ Certified 9.2 Channel Network Receivers: Official Thread

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TX-NR5007

Top-of-the-Line Networking Powerhouse Sets the Standard

As Onkyo’s flagship model for the network generation, the TX-NR5007 offers a mouthwatering feature set designed to satisfy even the most demanding home theater purist. The expanded 9.2-channel configuration allows you to enjoy multi-zone playback as well as the latest surround formats by Dolby, DTS, and Audyssey. Advanced networking capability, meanwhile, enables you to incorporate PC-based audio and internet radio into your home theater set-up. Video signals fed through this receiver get the luxury treatment, thanks to HQV Reon-VX processing, ISF calibration, and 1080p upscaling of all video sources via HDMI™ 1.3a. In the engine room, the TX-NR5007 boasts an impressive array of audiophile-grade components, including large, customized transistors to drive high currents and 22,000 ?F capacitors to support a huge and stable power supply. Add to that high-quality 32-bit Burr-Brown DACs; ultra-low-jitter circuitry; and independent power supplies for amp, video, and audio circuitry, and you have a networking powerhouse equipped to deliver an immaculate A/V performance every time.

Special Features

  • THX Ultra2 Plus certified
  • HDMI V1.3a repeater (8in (1 front)/2out (simultaneous), 1080p compatible)
  • HDMI 1080p upscaling powered by HQV Reon-VX
  • Dolby PLIIz Processing
  • Dolby Volume
  • Audyssey DSX Surround processing
  • isf Video Calibration
  • Component Video Upscaling (up to 1080i)
  • Front and rear USB inputs
Power Output
Front L/R = 145 W + 145 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 0.05%, 2 channels driven, FTC)
Center = 145 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 0.05%, 2 channels driven, FTC)
Surround L/R = 145 W + 145 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 0.05%, 2 channels driven, FTC)
Surround Back L/R = 145 W + 145 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 0.05%, 2 channels driven, FTC)
Front High/ Wide = 145 W + 145 W (8 ohms, 20 Hz–20 kHz, 0.05%, 2 channels driven, FTC)

Dynamic Power
400 W (3 ohms, 1 ch)
300 W (4 ohms, 1 ch)
180 W (8 ohms, 1 ch)

THD (Total Harmonic Distortion) = 0.05% (Rated power)
Damping Factor = 60 (Front, 1 kHz, 8 ohms)
Input Sensitivity and Impedance = 200 mV/47 k-ohms (Line) 2.5 mV/47 k-ohms (Phone MM)
Output Level and Impedance = 200 mV/470 ohms
Phono Overload = 70 mV (MM, 1 kHz, 0.5%)
Frequency Response = 5 Hz–100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct mode)
Tone Control = ±10 dB, 50 Hz (Bass) ±10 dB, 20 kHz (Treble)
Signal-to-Noise Ratio = 110 dB (Line, IHF-A)
Speaker Impedance = 4 ohms–16 ohms or 6 ohms–16 ohms

Downloads (Manuals and Firmware Updates)
 
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#191 ·
Hey guys, I've had an 805 for a few years and it's been a huge upgrade over my previous Sony receiver. The 3007 recently went on clearance around here for $750 and seems to be a pretty formidable AVR. I've been reading how great the 805 is, in a 7.1 system (although I have a second older sub and a Buttkicker) how much better would the audio quality of the 3007 be? I've heard the 805 puts out power close to it's rated level whereas the new models aren't achieving nearly what they are rated when driving 7+ channels. How much would this affect listening quality, when playing material around reference level (~70 Db)? The new feature look great, but I'm more worried about pure audio performance. Is the 3007 an upgrade in that regard?
Thanks guys, great forum!
 
#192 ·
Hello,
The 3007 has never been Bench Tested and when the 5007 was Bench Tested it was done using the 4 Ohm Setting where Power Output is quite limited. As for the reasons S&V chose to Bench Test the 5007 in 4 Ohm's for Multichannel Testing I will never understand as it has given the wrong perception about the true capabilities of the 007 Series and again it was the only Bench Test of the Series.

Since I am not using the Amplification in my 3007, I cannot speak to the Amplifiers in it. That being said, I have quite liked Internet Radio, being able to do Firmware Updates via Ethernet, and all of the new Features the AVR has over the 875 I was using prior.

Given the price, I would jump on it. That is an amazing price and I assume there is a Return Policy so if it does not meet your satisfaction, you can always Return it.
Cheers,
JJ
 
#193 ·
Hey, my research (asked on avs forum) has indicated it would probably be ok to hook up two Infinity 162 bookshelf speakers to each of my left and right outputs on my 3007, for a total of four speakers for my front left and right in a 5.2 surround setup, however it has been recommended I change the ohm output on the receiver to 4 ohms. I seem to remember reading somewhere that changing the ohm setting in the menu cancels audyssey calibration numbers within the receiver, is this correct? Ive not hooked it up yet, kinda asking questions before, so for all I know audyssey will identify the two pairs as 4 ohms anyway...any input?
 
#202 ·
Audyssey doesn't have anything to do with the speaker impedance setting. All it is looking at is the in-room frequency response of the speakers.

Depending on the impedance of those speakers and how they are wired together (parallel or series), you could end up with an impedance well below 4 ohms, even 2 ohms, so I personally wouldn't advise this. The 3007 can run A or B speakers, or better yet, set up one pair as Height or Wide speakers (using Audyssey DSX), which the 3007 can certainly handle. Audyssey recommends Wides, while others have found Height speakers to be nirvana.
 
#194 ·
I have a question about the 3007. Unless I set it to the Non-tHX setting for the base management and not send the front base from the speakers to the subwoofer I get very little base response. I am using a Polk PSW-505 so there should be pleanty of power. Is there something else I am missing or is it working as designed?

-NV
 
#195 ·
Hello,
What do you have the Speakers Crossedover to? At 80 hz, you should get plenty of Bass Response. Are you using the initial Audyssey Speaker Levels? When I used an SPL Meter, none of my Speakers were close to 75 db's after Audyssey. I used my SPL Meter and raised all Channels to 75 db's and the Subwoofer to 80 db's.

If using the initial Audyssey Settings, it well might be the culprit. If without an SPL Meter, raise the Level of the Subwoofer and perhaps raise the Level on the Subwoofer itself. I would raise the Levels on the AVR first and if not pleased, raise the Sub level.
Cheers.
JJ
 
#203 ·
Hello,
Running Speakers in Parallel or Series well might be a recipe for disaster. I will say again that the 4 Ohm Setting results in diminished Power Output. However, if hooking up Speakers like described, it might be the best way to ensure Thermal Stability.
Cheers,
JJ
 
#204 ·
One pair is connected with bare wire under the screw and another pair is plugged in using banana plugs, all four driven with just the front left and right channel amps, each speaker has its own wire. Been running it like that for about a month, no problems thus far, I didnt adjust the impedance. Thanks for the input.

 
#205 · (Edited)
Looks like you have a near-perfect Height setup there. I would still recommend that as the best way to run while protecting both the speakers and the receiver. Your description of their hookup sounds like they are paralleled, so if they are 8-ohm nominal, the amp is seeing 4 ohms. If they are 4-ohm nominal, the amp is seeing 2 ohms, and that is a very tough load for a receiver.
 
#206 ·
Question for you all, when I use my sound meter, do I point it forward and use on a tripod or do I point it to face towards each speaker as I set them. I will be putting it in the location I sit most of the time to watch movies.
 
#209 ·
I solved one issue (finally), but seem to have located another...

After trying two different 25' hdmi cables (including a super-thick monoprice cable), I could not get my sanyo projector in zone one to handshake with the onkyo, entire screen image would flash and never lock in or produce funky colors and be blurry. NO problems, ever, with hooking sources directly to that same projector using the same cable(s). I sacrificed my super thick acoustic research 25' dvi cable in zone 2 and Im happy to report that it passes 1080p perfect from the onkyo. Problem solved!

However now I am using component to the mits projector in zone 2, and Im getting mild brightness bars flashing (horizonal across the display) from both my blu ray player and the comcast dvr, almost like electrical interference, it just a very mild flashing in brightness that is only obvious in certain scenes (wish I could figure out a better way to describe it). Now this problem goes away when I bypass the onkyo and feed the projector direct from either of the sources, clear picture exactly as you would expect. Plus Im getting a single vertical line of distortion, only about a pixel or two wide, again from both sources and while using a different cable for each source. This is my first time using component on the onkyo, i went into the menu and changed the monitor to analog from hdmi, made sure nothing else was feeding the onkyo video besides the component, made sure the resolution output was 1080i, even cycled through rgb and YPbPr, same results. Am I missing something here?
 
#210 ·
Hello,
I have not connected Component Cables in around 5 years so I have never hooked them up to my 3007. I gotta give you props for using every Feature offered on the 3007. (Multiple Zones, DSX, Component, and more)

I think I still have some Component Cables somewhere and will hook them up to either my OPPO BDP-93 or my SA-8300 HD and see if anything is amiss. There is certainly the possibility that there is an issue with the Components. Just to be sure, you do not have the Components set to 1080p?
Cheers,
JJ
 
#211 ·
Thanks jj, that would be a great help. Yes I made sure the projector, source, and receiver were all set for either 1080i or 720p. All settings in the projector were tried also. Going component has a couple of good benefits, the dlp mits seems to give a better image with its component input over its hdmi (and the onkyo will not feed zone 2 or 3 audio from the hdmi audio input anyway, so two channel analog audio was already connected for those zones), and that frees up the other hdmi output, perhaps for a second smaller display in zone 1 or a zone 3 display. But this poor component performance has got me scratching my head, especially since connecting the sources direct with the same cables works perfectly.

BTW, the receiver has the latest firmware update.

Ive certainly had my fair share of issues...
 
#212 ·
Hello,
Tyler, you should be a Beta Tester for AVR's amigo as you definitely utilize all the Features on a exceptionally well equipped AVR.

Tomorrow morning I had a meeting that was pushed back to the afternoon so I should be able to try out the Component Inputs on the 3007 in the morning. I will report back what issues if any that I observe.

One thing to note about Component Cables is that many do not measure a true 75 ohms which is the Standard. Some Components are more forgiving than others when it comes to discrepancies from Cables that do not meet this Standard. Interestingly, I have read some Reviews where obscenely priced Cables do not come close to 75 ohms while some reasonably priced ones do. I am personally a big fan of Tributaries for Component Cables. I doubt that is what the issue is, but it is not out of the realm of possibility.
Cheers,
JJ
 
#215 ·
Who uses the Speaker A and Speaker B functions of this AMP. I intended to set up purely as a 9.2 system I have all the speakers but from reading it sounds like if you have a smaller HT room its wasted. I was reading in the manual but not understanding that I can set two pair of front speakers for 'heavy music listening'. I have two sets of large towers and two sets of smaller speakers.

I had intended to use the second set of Large towers as my high speakers in the front but they are only fill and so that would be a waste of them. If I used a book shelf speaker as a high I don't know what to do with my other towers. I really can't put to the side of the room as my room is to narrow to build columns to hide them in. I am hiding all my speakers either behind a AT movie screen, in my sofits or out of site some way.

So who uses the 7.2 and extra front of large speakers for music, can you still play music and have surround with it this way or is it just the 4 speakers and woofers? So many options...

How do you suggest i set up my room. Like I said I have 2 pairs (4 total) tower speakers about 5 feet high, and two pair of book shelf speakers about 14 inches high. As well as two large subs and a center channel. I know what to do with the sub and center channel, just not sure what to do with the others. The Manual shows on page 84 up to 13 speakers locations. =/ why?
 
#216 ·
Hello,
I would put the best pair of Towers as your Mains, the other pair as your main Surrounds (not surround back). one pair of Bookshelves for the SBL and SBR and the last pair for Audyssey DSX.

If it was me, I would put both pairs of Bookshelves in the front of your HT for Height and Width Channels for Audyssey DSX, Just in my personal experience I have been more impressed with a full DSX Setup than additional Surrounds. The trick is whether or not your room can accommodate both the Height and Width Channels.

I am seriously considering purchasing some MartinLogan Motion Series for use in a DSX Setup. I really have been impressed with DSX and soon plan to put my money where my mouth is.
Cheers,
JJ
 
#217 · (Edited)
Watch out Jack, you probably wont go back to any other type of processing. I have to admit neo 6 dsx sounds amazing, especially for music. Its all Ive been using these days since installing highs, front stage is very strong smooth and defined and a unbelievable stage. Since a complete audio upgrade in August and then mods to all the speakers in November I continue to experiment with different processing but DSX really puts all other effects to shame, I kept coming back to it.

I originally built zone 1 audio for 90% movies/tv, since changing to dsx and heights its become closer to 50/50 music and movies/tv, its just that good.
 
#218 ·
Hello,
I have been tempted for some time. It is only on account of the type of speakers that I use that I have not already implemented 4 more Channels up front.

I am still somewhat hesitant to purchase the Motion Series as they are not Electrostatic. The problem with stats is that to properly setup a 5 Channel Electrostatic HT is quite difficult to do properly and the additional H and W would be all but impossible with stats.
Cheers,
JJ
 
#222 ·
Ran audyssey with the new xpa5 amp and then went to check my settings, impedance line now shows 6 ohms. Thats strange, will this setting hurt my 8 ohm speakers (infinity p162s)? What does this new change mean? Im pretty sure that line under speaker settings indicates the current ohm setting (6 ohms) and not the next selectable option....
 
#223 ·
Hello,
The Ohm Setting on the Onkyo has absolutely no bearing on any connected Power Amplifiers. However, if still running any Speakers off the Onkyo, you really should leave it 6 Ohms. I have always personally chosen to set the Onkyo the 4 Ohms to try to keep heat and Power Consumption as low as possible as I never ever hooked up a Speaker Cable to my 3007.

I am actually without my 3007 (looong story that I shall tell later this week) and am awaiting delivery of a A-Stock TX-NR3008. Regardless, 6 Ohms is the Default Setting and unless you are constantly getting Thermal Overload Protection, do not put it on 4 Ohms. The only reason there is an 4 Ohm Setting is to be in compliance of UL. There is no 8 Ohm Setting. Just 6 Ohm and 4 Ohms.
Cheers,
JJ
 
#225 ·
Hello,
It is quite a story. I am just glad I have an old Marantz SR-19EX AVR to use in the mean time. While I have been able to listen to True HD/DTS-HD/Uncompressed PCM via the Multichannel Analog Inputs, I desperately miss Audyssey. It has been almost 10 years since I have not had some form of Room EQ as I had a Pioneer VSX-49txi leading up to my TX-SR805 that I kept for a Month and TX-SR875 I had for 3 years and then the 3007.

When I get the 3008, I will go more in depth about what has been going on. It really seems to be a fluke issue I had, but there were mistakes made by the local (75 Miles Away) Authorized Service Center in that they did not fully test the AVR before telling me it was ready. Sadly, I had not only did the 150 Mile Round Trip, but had completed Audyssey and the rest of Setup before finding out that there was a major problem.

I took it to a local Service Center in hopes of not having to wait up to 2 Weeks of In Transit time. When I first got the AVR back 9 Days after taking it there, I was actually in the process of writing a Post in praise of this Service Center when the bottom dropped out of the box so to speak.
Cheers,
JJ
 
#226 ·
Jack, sorry to hear of your problems, I also am using MCH outs from my BD player to MCH inputs on the receiver, I'm glad that I read your post, I did not know to use PCM or Bitstream from player but thanks to you I know now. Thanks for that, I'm curious to hear your more in depth problem you're having with your receiver, I hope all is resolved soon.
Thanks, Jeff
 
#227 ·
Hello,
Thanks amigo. To be totally honest, this is the first time that I have had an AVR fail. The previous 2 Onkyo AVR's I used are both functioning flawlessly as I sold both to friends in the Sarasota Area, The TX-SR875 I used 24/7 for 3 Years. The 805 was only used for about a month. While it did everything I needed, I really wanted an 875 due to the Reon Chip.

99% of the absurdity of what happened was directly attributable to the Authorized Service Center I went with. On Thursday, I will tell the whole tale. I must say that Onkyo Corporate was actually quite nice and in less than a week they had a Tracking Number for me.
Cheers,
JJ
 
#231 ·
Hello,
One of my favorite Subwoofers amigo. The 709 should work just fine. You might want to consider the TX-NR3007 as it is available now for just over 800 Dollars at Accessories4less and was a 2100 AVR. The folks at Accessories4less are really quite nice and provide better Customer Service than many Dealers specializing in Brand New AVR's and Components. Mark is an especially knowledgeable fellow there and very much a straight shooter.
Cheers,
JJ
 
#233 ·
Hello,
There are definite advantages to purchasing A-Stock AVR's. Not the least being that the Warranty is at least an additional year. As for Customer Service, I have found the best possible CS to come from local Brick & Mortar AV Stores where you will often pay at or near MSRP, but will provide you with far more Post Sales Support. This can be anything from Salesmen with true technical expertise of the Brands and Models they sell to in the event of needing Service the possibility of being given a Loaner AVR while yours is in Repair to an outright Exchange for a new AVR. There is another Thread here where a Member purchased an AVR locally and when it failed was offered an Exchange. This is not something that Newegg or any other discount Internet Store will do. Crutchfield is the exception, but again you are looking at paying full MSRP more often than not.

There are opportunities to buy AVR's from local Stores that have been discontinued for nice savings, but often they are Display Units as many local Stores only keep in stock Entry Level AVR's and Custom Order more expensive ones to avoid having a glut of AVR's they have to sell at or near cost. All I can say is with places like Newegg out there, Independent Hifi Stores know their major advantage is in Customer Service.

I was lucky enough to live in Charleston, SC where there is Reed Brothers. This is the definition of an Independent Store. It is crazy, you walk in the Store and all you see are Textiles and the like and you hang a left towards the back of the Store, go down a Ramp and first see an amazing 2 Channel System On Display. When I was last there, it was $10,000 Dollar MartinLogan Prodigies being driven by a similarly priced YBA Amplifier and Preamp topped off with a fantastic Turntable. Owner Tom Reed is an absolute Gentlemen and one of the best people I have ever known. Him and his Wife Marion are quite passionate about Hifi and it really shows. If something you Purchased there needs Service, they pay for Shipping and try to accommodate you with a Loaner when possible. At least when you live in Charleston. They are able to sell some products from the Phone if interested. I would ask to speak to Tom as I greatly prefer him to Marion. However, both really know their stuff.

Back to AC4L, Mark really cares about his Customers and they could not be nicer. Mind you given the razor thin Profit Margins, they are not going to be able to provide Loaners should your AVR or other Product need Service, but they will do everything possible to help. Quite impressive considering they are always cheaper than ShopOnkyo when it comes to B-Stock Components. Also, there is a no questions asked 30 Day Return Policy.

And while I know some are put off by Factory Reconditioned AVR's, please realize that some are nothing more than Customer Returns that could not be sold as Brand New, some were Review Units, and some were indeed broken and needed to be Repaired. However, there is a 1 Year Warranty (A-Stock 2 Years) and they do offer an Extended Warranty for a very reasonable price.
Cheers,
JJ
 
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