Onkyo TX-NR676From real comments

Verdict distilled from 38 mentions across 12 aspects in comments under product review videos.

Positive sentiment48%
PROS 48%
CONS 52%

Rank based on 38 mentions across 12 aspects

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Buy this if...

  • You want an affordable entry into Dolby Atmos/DTS:X with Dolby Vision passthrough
  • You need flexible Zone 2 multi-room audio and are willing to use the initial setup wizard
  • You're pairing it with modest bookshelf/floor speakers like Polk or Klipsch on a budget

What users love

Skip this if...

  • You rely heavily on HDMI switching between multiple 4K HDR sources
  • You want plug-and-play reliability without troubleshooting HDMI dropouts or handshake issues
  • You plan to drive demanding high-power speaker loads at high volume

What users complain about

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Modern decoding formatsConvenient front-panel S/video accessFlexible speaker configurationMarketing/title inaccuracyPerceived brand decline in receivers
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Convenient front-panel S/video access
Flexible speaker configuration
Marketing/title inaccuracy
Perceived brand decline in receivers
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Dirac Live room correction
Strong value for price
Excellent Atmos and multichannel sound quality
History of HDMI board failures in Onkyo units
4-ohm impedance switch pitfall
Steep international price disparities
3Premium
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Excellent music and movie sound quality
Strong power delivers 11 independent channels
Effective Audyssey room correction for mixed speakers
Subwoofer integration with Audyssey is inconsistent
4-ohm speaker load can cause unit failure
Criticized power supply and component quality for the price
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Yamaha RX-V573
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Good DSP Sound Programs
Good Price-to-Performance Value
Menu System Criticized by Some
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Yamaha RX-A3080
High-end DACs and XLR outputsLong-term reliabilityBest-in-class control appComplex menu and setupInconsistent subwoofer bass handlingHDMI and setup issues for some users
Yamaha RX-A3080
High-end DACs and XLR outputs
Long-term reliability
Best-in-class control app
Complex menu and setup
Inconsistent subwoofer bass handling
HDMI and setup issues for some users
7Mid
Onkyo TX-NR7100
Dirac Live room correctionClear, detailed sound qualityStrong value for the priceBrand reliability concernsHDMI switching and dropout issuesBluetooth headphone switching is manual
Onkyo TX-NR7100
Dirac Live room correction
Clear, detailed sound quality
Strong value for the price
Brand reliability concerns
HDMI switching and dropout issues
Bluetooth headphone switching is manual
8Mid
Marantz NR1711
Slim, space-saving form factorBenefits greatly from external power amp via pre-outsWarm, musical Marantz sound signatureLimited power may require an external amp for demanding setupsRuns warmOnly one HDMI port with full 4K/120 HDR support
Marantz NR1711
Slim, space-saving form factor
Benefits greatly from external power amp via pre-outs
Warm, musical Marantz sound signature
Limited power may require an external amp for demanding setups
Runs warm
Only one HDMI port with full 4K/120 HDR support
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Sony STR-AZ7000ES
Immersive 360 Spatial Sound MappingClear, Detailed Sound QualityStrong Multichannel PowerDated, Uninspired Chassis DesignDim, Hard-to-Read DisplayNo Phono Input
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Immersive 360 Spatial Sound Mapping
Clear, Detailed Sound Quality
Strong Multichannel Power
Dated, Uninspired Chassis Design
Dim, Hard-to-Read Display
No Phono Input
10Mid
Denon AVR-X1700H
Overall positive owner satisfaction8K future-proofingEasy initial setupConfusing speaker/subwoofer setupHarsh highs out of the boxPerceived sound quality decline vs older models
Denon AVR-X1700H
Overall positive owner satisfaction
8K future-proofing
Easy initial setup
Confusing speaker/subwoofer setup
Harsh highs out of the box
Perceived sound quality decline vs older models
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Onkyo TX-NR676
Zone 2 multi-room functionalityStrong value for the priceGood sound quality with compatible speakersHDMI reliability issuesVolume must be turned up unusually highConfusing Zone 2 setup process
Onkyo TX-NR676
Zone 2 multi-room functionality
Strong value for the price
Good sound quality with compatible speakers
HDMI reliability issues
Volume must be turned up unusually high
Confusing Zone 2 setup process

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Ranked by what users actually praise

Overall Impression

Strong value for budget Atmos home theater setups. Commenters repeatedly note the TX-NR676 was a great deal, often found around $249-450 at Best Buy or on sale, offering 7.2-channel Atmos and DTS:X support with Dolby Vision passthrough. Users paired it successfully with affordable speaker packages like Polk T50/T30/PSW10 and ELAC Atmos modules, reporting satisfying results for apartment-sized rooms and describing it as an excellent intro-level receiver for the price point.

Volume levels often need to be pushed unusually high. Multiple owners independently report having to raise volume to 60-75% for a satisfying listening level, unlike prior receivers, which some attribute to AccuEQ flattening channel response. One commenter explains AccuEQ can be adjusted or disabled and channel/EQ tweaking recovers louder, better sound. This is echoed as a shared trait across related Onkyo models like the NR777.

HDMI and picture-stability problems are a recurring frustration. Several users describe flickering, dropped HDMI handshakes going black temporarily, and HDR failing to be recognized until the receiver is restarted, especially when running dual HDMI outputs to a TV and projector simultaneously. Others mention widespread comments online about failed HDMI boards, prompting at least one shopper to choose a Denon instead due to these concerns.

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