Onkyo TX-NR575From real comments

Name: Onkyo TX-NR575
Rating: 1.6 (8 reviews)

Verdict distilled from 8 mentions across 7 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment13%

PROS 12%

CONS 88%

Rank based on 8 mentions across 7 aspects

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What users love

Trusted Onkyo Reliability0 mentions

Generally positive

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You need reliable surround/rear channel sound with consoles like Xbox or PS4
You want AccuEQ auto-calibration to set accurate speaker distances and volume out of the box
You need HDMI-based Zone 2 output for multi-room audio

What users complain about

Surround Channel Dropouts0 mentions

Frequently criticized

AccuEQ Calibration Problems0 mentions

Frequently criticized

Unwanted Auto Power-On0 mentions

Generally negative

No HDMI Zone 2 Output0 mentions

Generally negative

Heating and Wiring Errors0 mentions

Frequently criticized

Uncertain Dolby Vision Support0 mentions

Generally negative

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Onkyo TX-NR575

Trusted Onkyo ReliabilitySurround Channel DropoutsAccuEQ Calibration ProblemsHeating and Wiring Errors

Onkyo TX-NR575

Trusted Onkyo Reliability

Surround Channel Dropouts

AccuEQ Calibration Problems

Heating and Wiring Errors

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2. Onkyo TX-RZ70arrow_upward10
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2. Sony STR-AZ7000ESarrow_upward6
3. Yamaha RX-V573arrow_upward2
Value for money
1. Onkyo TX-RZ70arrow_upward8
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Build quality
1. Marantz SR8012arrow_upward3
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Easy setup
1. Sony STR-AZ7000ESarrow_upward3
2. Denon AVR-X1700Harrow_upward1
No hdmi 21
1. Marantz SR8012arrow_downward1
2. Yamaha RX-A3080arrow_downward1

Overall Impression

Getting sound out of every channel isn't always straightforward. One owner with a complex PC, TV and HDMI setup using 9 speakers found only 2 actually produced sound, despite trying multiple connection types. Another owner reported that while the built-in speaker test worked and tuner mode was fine, switching to Xbox or PS4 (including Netflix on those consoles) resulted in zero sound from the surround or rear speakers, leaving the issue unresolved in their comment.

AccuEQ auto-calibration doesn't always get speaker setup right. A German owner reported that AccuEQ set an inaccurate 3cm distance for the front right and high right speakers, and that manual calibration attempts still left the sound flat and low. A firmware update specifically referenced by version number did not resolve the calibration problem, leading the owner to consider returning the unit entirely.

Assorted quirks affect the ownership experience. One owner said the receiver kept turning itself on and traced this online to HDMI CEC settings needing to be disabled. Another reported heating issues paired with a 'check SP wire' error message. A third compared it unfavorably to Sony, noting the TX-NR575 lacks an HDMI output for Zone 2, while a separate comment questioned whether Dolby Vision support was truly available versus promised in a future firmware update.

Outdated / Not-accurate data?

check_circleTrusted Onkyo Reliability

1 mentions

Generally positive

At least one commenter expressed confidence in the brand generally, stating you 'can't go wrong with an Onkyo receiver.' This reflects general brand trust rather than a specific tested feature of the TX-NR575.

@aaronarchy11

Can't go wrong with an Onkyo receiver. Also your in-wall speakers look nice and clean. However, you should know that the placement and direction of your speakers is not ideal for home theater. Probably OK for casual music listening, but your front three channels should be firing rearward toward your seating position. Just a quick reference: https://www.dolby.com/us/en/guide/surround-sound-speaker-setup/5-1-setup.html

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July 21, 2018

surround_soundSurround Channel Dropouts

2 mentions

Frequently criticized

Multiple owners report losing sound from surround, rear, or extra speaker channels in real use, even though built-in speaker tests pass. One case involved a complex multi-source PC/TV setup where only 2 of 9 speakers worked; another lost all surround/rear sound specifically when using Xbox or PS4.

@ctguy1955

I would like to ask for Your help as I am getting very frustrated with having 9 speakers and only two of them work.\n\nMy wife bought Me a TCL 43\" roku tv and I already bought the 575 in 2017. My PC has a Asus 7.1 DX sound card using the SPDIF out to the 575.\nfrom the TV to the receiver I have 2 HDMI connections and one toslink. I have HDMI going into a 2080Ti GPU.\nTV can be in PC mode so I have sound or TV mode. Nvidia Control Panel has 3 monitors using 5760 x 1080 surround\nand TV is mounted above the middlw PC monitor. Does not matter if I keep the TV check box on or off as it does not \ndo anything but give me 2 speakers.\n\n Hope You can give Me some advice. I reset the TV one time, and before I hooked up the 575, I had a 7.1 external aspire speaker setup \nand 5.1 worked great.

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January 5, 2021

@LastBastian

NEED HELP! Just hooked this up, all speakers work during test and on tuner mode, but when using Xbox or PS4 *no sound comes out of surround or rear speakers.* Tested this on both games and Netflix shows. Zero sound from anything but the front speakers??? Is there any way to fix this?

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February 17, 2018

tuneAccuEQ Calibration Problems

1 mentions

Frequently criticized

One owner reported AccuEQ auto-calibration set an incorrect 3cm distance for front right and high right speakers, resulting in flat, low sound. A firmware update did not fix the issue, prompting the owner to consider returning the unit.

@gotopcpanik

Got massive issues with this model. AccuEQ did not work properly. Sets 3cm distance for Front Right and High Right. Calibrating did not work well, sound is flat and low. Firmware-Update did not help (1040-4010-030-0008). Will turn it back.

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December 31, 2017

power_settings_newUnwanted Auto Power-On

1 mentions

Generally negative

An owner reported the receiver kept turning itself on unprompted, a behavior they found others also experienced and traced to HDMI CEC settings needing to be disabled.

@ctguy1955

Mine keeps turning itself on. I looked it up online and many turn off and on...... They said to turn off CEC ?

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February 9, 2021

settings_input_hdmiNo HDMI Zone 2 Output

1 mentions

Generally negative

One commenter directly compared the TX-NR575 unfavorably to Sony models, noting it lacks an HDMI output option for Zone 2 multi-room audio.

@dagg497

Well it is a bit sucky compared to Sony that has HDMI output for ZONE 2

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August 17, 2017

warningHeating and Wiring Errors

1 mentions

Frequently criticized

An owner reported experiencing heating issues along with a 'check SP wire' error message on the unit.

@vinodsangtani911

i have issues of heating and then its shows check sp wire

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June 28, 2020

help_outlineUncertain Dolby Vision Support

1 mentions

Generally negative

A user questioned whether Dolby Vision was actually supported, noting reviews indicated it would only arrive via a future firmware update, suggesting ambiguity around this feature.

@bigkabuto

Does it really support Dolby Vision now? Because in reviews it said it would be in a future firmware update.

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July 19, 2018

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