Onkyo TX-NR696
7.2 channels, FM, AM
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28 reviews
Great all-rounder for the price
My previous model TX-NR626 was already a great device but the Nr696 has even more great features. Noticeably improved, of course, the network use with their apps and the Wifi speed. Chromecast-perfect, Tune In radio as usual and for me very besoders useful Amazon Music.THX Music/Movie mode sounds perfect, I had to fine-tune anything more. Menu navigation and settings as usual from Onkyo - simple. The power of the amplifier is more than sufficient - makes my Teufel system sweat :)
Pro
- top sound
- Optics
- easy to connect and configure
- App is great - easy operation
- fast start also on network apps
Contra
- -
This review was created for a different variant: TX-NR696 (7.2 channels, AM, FM)
Perfect
Great amp, power and quality!
Price / performance ratio OK, but not outstanding.
In itself a good device.
+ Easy handling of the sources
+ Description agrees with performance as far as I could see that
- I had already 2-3x, that the picture on the TV remained black although the right source was selected. Here are probably synchronization problems zw. the different devices the problem (HDCP negotiate). After everything was switched off and on again, it ran again.
- bad handling of all digital stuff (button NET) wi TuneIn (internet radio,).
- no DAB
- At the ease of use (especially for older people) manufacturers could do more.
following possibly due to Digitec:
- Power cable was EU instead of CH
- Manual on paper was in polish.like clockwork
WoW Top
TV, Stream, CD, BT, on the networkThis review was created for a different variant: TX-NR696 (7.2 channels, AM, FM)
I would buy again immediately. Optimal with Teufel Ultima 40
Simply TOP.
Spotify and all the network gatged work greatPro
- everything
Contra
- nothing
Very happy with this new model!
Good amp, good connectivity, excellent acoustic adjustment with the integrated microphone, on-screen display of the parameters (unlike an older model I had), shortcut keys on the remote control that we could not find before and that forced us to go into the system menu.
This review was created for a different variant: TX-NR696 (7.2 channels, AM, FM)
Can recommend this receiver
Good and clear sound. More than enough power for my Teufel system. Good and clear menu.
Bluetooth etc. work perfectly for me.Good to very good
So far actually good, it has only one hacken (the sound) !
For the sound I bought a soundbar Sony HT-X8500. I assumed that I will operate the soundbar via the AV receiver, so that I can also take the sound of the record player via the soundbar.
That was probably a mistake, the Onkyo tx-nr696 is not to blame.
Ev. I still buy 2 music boxes to operate the record player.I do not recommend this product.
Disappointing. Many people say good things about Onkyo products but for my part for a first purchase I am disappointed. The sound is weird. The menu when it works is well done but otherwise it was stuck on its load several times. Reset the product 3x and the problem reappeared each time. Product sent back. I reinstalled my Yamaha amp which in the end was fine.
Very good for THX 5.1 cinema package
Lousy short service life - Broken after 2.5 years......
After Onkyo No. 1 took a good 6 years to start acting up, it was able to upgrade just after the warranty period had expired with quirks and hiccups. A good 1/2 year later: it no longer works (cable tested -> e.g. directly to Swisscom box and other HDMI cables tested -> it is the TV output that only transmits audio but no picture) -> poor Onkyo quality
Contra
- Cheap processing (rear slots)
This review was created for a different variant: TX-NR696 (7.2 channels, AM, FM)
Full of possibilities
Pro
- Ultra versatile
- Arc
- Numerous hdmi ports
- G-D-earth for old vinyl turntable
- 10 pregnant
- Automatic calibration with application
Contra
- Has trouble with hdr+ on consoles
Price performance Top!
Until now, I always had top devices from Denon. Unfortunately, these were defective after a few years, which moved me to switch to another brand. I believe and hope that Onkyo can do this for longer ;) Otherwise I will report here.
Pro
- Price
- Sound quality
- Operation
Contra
- None so far!
Switched from Sony to Onkio and have no regrets
Pro
- Great sound in combination with Teufel speakers
- Clear loud voices
- Easy to install
Contra
- The unit is relatively large
Ingenious receiver with many extras
Contra
- Size
Optimal performance
Pro
- Easy to use
Contra
- No user manual
Meets all my requirements
Meets all my requirements
Pro
- Network-compatible
- Adjustment with measuring micro
- simple remote control
Contra
- no metal front anymore, looks good but feels cheap
This review was created for a different variant: TX-NR696 (7.2 channels, AM, FM)
M.E. Best HiFi streamer on the market
Manufacturer year 2019
Long sought after. Clearly the best on the market at this price when benchmarked.
Surprisingly many buttons and knobs directly on the AVR!
THX - Modes is only something for the sharp ...Pro
- TIDAL Master fast and rich sound
- Sound for movies and music equally excellent
- Streams everything it should, uncomplicated and rich (up to 11.2 Mhz !)
- Impendance 4-16 Ohm (all speakers should fit)
- Good frequency response (10Hz - 100 kHz)
- !High Res Audio with 44.1-192khz/24 Bit works flawlessly, as it is based on FLAC
- Built-in Chromecast & open Play-Fi without apps.
Contra
- Does not eat TIDAL 360
- Doesn't allow keyboard (stupid for TIDAL track search)
- No possibility to switch on the subwoofer with Pure Audio (stupid with satellite system)
- Phono input a bit weak on the chest (despite preamplifier)
- No trigger for subwoofer
- USB only 2.0
- LAN only 10/100 (but WLAN with 2x2 MiMo antennas)
- The AccuEQ calibration system is useless
This review was created for a different variant: TX-NR696 (7.2 channels, AM, FM)
Excellent.
They replace with a + my old TX-NR4xx. Main use, listening to internet radio.
Pro
- Changed IRadio to Tunein.
Contra
- WIFI slow to reconnect, I finished to put a cable.
Top device
Pro
- Easy to install
- Works tiptop
good quality ma....
maybe it's me who's not capable, but the various Bluetooth connections, mire cast, etc... is only for audio, no video or image.
and compared to my old onkyo that I had, it had few options and technology... but it had one thing that I consider almost indispensable is the Audyssey Dynamic EQ...
All in all, the rest looks goodPro
- dual subwoofer output
Contra
- Audyssey Dynamic
Super sound
Only the missing Swiss Strohmkabel and that no German manual was there has disturbed me.
Super sound together with my Teufel speakersSimple and affordable
Seen it, bought it, connected it and it works with the new Teufel speakers.
Good AVR with some flaws
Very good AVR with many connection options and good sound transmission. Films, music, etc. can be set with presets and the presets themselves can also be customised. The AVR also recognises which presets it should use (but not always). Setup is very simple and is well described on the screen. However, there are already problems with the WLAN connection during setup, so I had to switch to LAN. If you want to use Bluetooth or Airplay, there can also be connection problems (connected to AVR, but no sound comes out, etc.). In most cases, unplugging the power cable and plugging it back in helps, but by the time I found this solution, the frustration was already very high. But once the AVR is up and running, it's great.
Pro
- Various sound profiles
- Many settings
- Very user-friendly
- Wired perfect
- Picture and sound always good (almost never picture/sound errors)
Contra
- Bluetooth and WLAN do not always work
- Troubleshooting tedious
- Relatively large
Good in many areas
All in all, a solid device. It would be even better with Android OS.
Pro
- Connection options
- Setup
- look
- Performance
Contra
- Only 1 usb
- Background images cannot be changed
- Switch-on times
- Combination of connections
- Overlapping of the sound frequencies
- Size
I get annoyed a lot...
When the device works, it is top. Only it often does not work - especially the AirPlay connection to the iPhone is often and spontaneously interrupted and is then not re-establishable for a long time.
This review was created for a different variant: TX-NR696 (7.2 channels, AM, FM)
WiFi connection lost after 3 days of use! Poor ergonomics (settings)
After 3 days of use, impossible to connect to WiFi. Scanning the network, the device does not find any WiFi network !
Restart the box just in case... nothing changes.
Only solution: factory reset the amp, and WiFi works again (for how long!!???) and then re-enter all settings, passwords, equalizers, radio presets, etc.
I did it once, I won't do it every 3 days or even a second time!
If this happens, the device will go back to Digitec (super convenient!!!) or will end up in the recycling.Pro
- Correct price
- Solid
- All in one
- Top audio quality
- Very complete connectic
Contra
- Settings require a TV connected to the amp
- Catastrophic WiFi management
- Long and tedious installation
