Onkyo TX-NR626From real comments

Verdict distilled from 54 mentions across 13 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment47%
PROS 47%
CONS 53%

Rank based on 54 mentions across 13 aspects

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Buy this if...

  • You want powerful sound that often outperforms its rated wattage
  • You want built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and network streaming (Spotify, internet radio)
  • You're comfortable troubleshooting firmware/connection quirks yourself

What users love

Skip this if...

  • You need rock-solid, worry-free HDMI reliability long-term
  • You rely heavily on trouble-free Bluetooth pairing with guests/devices
  • You want strong manufacturer support without shipping units far for repairs

What users complain about

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Powerful amplificationGood overall sound qualityBuilt-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth streamingHDMI board failuresUnreliable Bluetooth pairingInconsistent customer support
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Powerful amplification
Good overall sound quality
Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth streaming
HDMI board failures
Unreliable Bluetooth pairing
Inconsistent customer support

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Overall Impression

Sound output impressed many owners beyond expectations. Multiple commenters found the TX-NR626 and its siblings surprisingly powerful, with one calling it 'belting out more watts than what is stated in writing' and another surprised at how much power a dyno test revealed. Users paired it successfully with demanding speakers like Klipsch and Cerwin Vega, and several said the receiver still sounds fantastic or beastly after years of use, describing it as a strong value for the price.

HDMI board failures are a recurring, well-documented weak point. Many comments describe HDMI boards or DSP chips dying after several years, calling it a 'known problem' and 'famous' issue Onkyo has faced across model generations. Symptoms included delayed video, blank screens, or complete signal loss on certain ports. Some owners got free warranty repairs or upgrades, while others faced costly out-of-warranty repairs or shipping units hundreds of miles, souring their trust in the brand.

Bluetooth and network connectivity are inconsistent for many users. Several owners reported Bluetooth pairing lights that stop flashing, devices failing to pair with phones, tablets, or headphones, and network/Spotify connections dropping unexpectedly. Fixes like resetting the system, power-cycling, or reconnecting to Wi-Fi sometimes resolved the issue temporarily, but others said support was unavailable and the wireless features simply stopped working entirely, calling it unreliable for a modern connected receiver.

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