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Onkyo TX 8511 Receivers

Onkyo TX-8511 2 Channels Receiver

Why save the best stuff for home theater? Every model in Onkyo's receiver line, starting with the TX-8511, utilizes high-current,... Read More
Why save the best stuff for home theater? Every model in Onkyo's receiver line, starting with the TX-8511, utilizes high-current, low-impedance amplifier design for superior performance. Humbly priced, but made for music fans who appreciate great sound, this is no ordinary stereo receiver. A look inside reveals Onkyo's attention to detail in every aspect of construction. The transformer: oversized and shielded for maximum power capacity and stability, and minimum hum. The filter capacitor is oversized for clean sound during your music's most demanding dynamic peaks. The cast aluminum heat sink is oversized for efficient heat dissipation, and thus longer life from your receiver. Discrete outputs are designed to run cooler, and to keep your music cleaner, under high-volume, low-impedance conditions. Anti-resonant chassis and aluminum front panel are highly rigid to fight distortion-causing resonance. So how does it sound? In a word: impressive. The TX-8511 drives 100 clean, muscular watts to each of your... Minimize

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Manufacturer: Onkyo
Product MPN
MPN TX-8511
Key Features
Type   What is "Type"? Receiver
Number of Channels   What is "Number of Channels"? 2 Channels
Stereo Mode Power 100 Watt @ 8 ohm, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, THD: 0.08%
THX Certification No
Inputs / Outputs
Rear Input Connectors   What is "Rear Input Connectors"? RCA (2 Audio Channels) x 6 • Composite (Video) x 2
Rear Output Connectors   What is "Rear Output Connectors"? RCA (2 Audio Channels) x 3 • Composite (Video) x 2
Front A/V Connections Headphones x 1
Convenience
Number of Zones 2
Speaker Impedance   What is "Speaker Impedance"? 4 Ohm
Speaker Selection   What is "Speaker Selection"? A/B
Tuner Presets 30 Channels
Tone Controls Bass & Treble
Remote Control
Remote Control Type Standard
Illuminated Remote Non-Illuminated
Design Keypad
Dimensions
Width 17.13 in.
Depth 12.68 in.
Height 5.91 in.
Weight 19.62 lb.
Warranty
Warranty 2 Years
Miscellaneous
Included Accessories AA Batteries x 2 • AC Plug Adaptor • AM Loop Antenna • FM Wire Antenna • Remote Control
Power Consumption 220 Watt
UPC 051398002763
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By: alleng
Mar 9, 2002

Very Nice Stereo Receiver

Author's Rating:

Pros: Excellent sound quality, phono input, switching versatility

Cons: Speaker selector doesn't work from remote control

Bottom Line:
If you don't need digital surround sound, this is an outstanding plain stereo receiver. Read More


By: consed
Jun 28, 2007

Compared with Harmon Kardon 3480 and Denin 395

Author's Rating:

Pros: perfectly adequate

Cons: none

Bottom Line:
adequate Read More


By: lorrin
Nov 30, 2001

Sounds great

Author's Rating:

Pros: Sound quality, reliability, value

Cons: single tape monitor loop, average FM reception

Bottom Line:
Best sound quality for your dollar in its class! Read More


By: wsh12324
Feb 18, 2002

Onkyo TX-8511 receiver

Author's Rating:

Pros: Clean,powerful unit- with no bells or whistles.

Cons: No lighted switches i.e. for cd/turner ect...

Bottom Line:
Simple, powerful unit, that provides excellent sound and power for the price. Read More


By: mrfretman
Mar 25, 2005

Very Pleased with this Receiver

Author's Rating:

Pros: Powerful, no audible distortion. Excellent fidelity. Ease of use. Dynamic range. Phono input. "Loudness" control.

Cons: No "Sonic Hologram" like my old Carver. No Midrange control.


By: troj
Jun 10, 2006

Nice receiver for the money.

Author's Rating:

Pros: Sound quality, price, size.

Cons: FM tuner could be better.


By: dgordon562
Feb 16, 2005

Comparison with Harmon Kardon 3480 and Denin 395

Author's Rating:

Pros: perfectly adequate

Cons: none serious

Bottom Line:
perfectly adequate Read More


By: dakestra
Jun 2, 2006

Hard To Find Relic Of A Bygone Era

Author's Rating:

Pros: Graphic EQ jacks, nice asthetics and numerous features.

Cons: No banana clip jacks and THD could be down around .05%.


By: jarednc
May 18, 2005

Nice, heavy, powerful stereo receiver with phono inputs.

Author's Rating:

Pros: Sounds great, plenty of power, looks nice, feels solid, low heat, excellent value

Cons: No subwoofer output (run cable to the subwoofer, then to speakers, but extra cable)


By: help_please
Oct 28, 2006

This "Perfect" Receiver Has Problems

Author's Rating:

Pros: the "perfect receiver" upon first look.

Cons: equalizer, radio tuner, sound quality.



 
 

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