Onkyo TX-SR303 A/V Receivers
Onkyo TX-SR303 A/V Receivers
USER REVIEWS
[Oct 22, 2009]
RDC98TDi
Audio Enthusiast
Great over-all receiver. I bought this mainly for the 5.1 analog inputs for SACD listening. Using coax or optical on a SACD removes half the point of the DSD and less processing, and this thing has excellent clarity on the 5.1 in. I use this mainly for my PC with just a stero in, so the surround effects are very usefull for playing video games and watching movies to create a pseudo-surround. Has plenty of input sources for my needs, but it could use some more digital ins. The only other complaint is the meager power output. My front speakers hooked to this are 4 ohm dual 8 inch woofer speakers and this thing has audible clipping around 55-60 with bass heavy tracks. Also, I notice the low frequency drops off slightly around here due to the low impedance. I have a Carver PM-600 amp for my other system, and it will push my 12 inch CV woofers to full excursion and barely break a sweat, but then again, its a pro amp. |
[Apr 13, 2007]
djc
AudioPhile
Strength:
Price, sound quailty, tuner, remote
Weakness:
There are no electrical outlets/plugs on the rear panel. needs 1 more set of Opt/coax in/outs.Be nice to have remote back lit! I agree with Smata67's review. Yes it only has 1/1 digital ins and outs but again for the price, you can't complain. This is an awesome lil unit. I use it in my bedroom with 4 JBL Control1Xtreme speakers and an Athena ASP-300 sub. The center channel is a Celestion CSC. Awesome sound quality, excellent Tuner, well laid out remote. would like it back lit though! Clean presentation and good channel separation. A can't miss even at retail !! Customer Service My experience has been excellent with Onkyo.. Stellar! Similar Products Used: Denon AVR-1700, Yamaha RX-V540, Pioneer vsx515, |
[Nov 06, 2006]
smata67
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Excellent sound, crystal clear.
Weakness:
Only two digital audio outputs: one optical, one digital coax. I wanted an inexpensive, high quality DD receiver and got it with this unit. The sound is truly impressive, very clear and clean, the wattage fully adequate for my 400 sf home theater room.
Similar Products Used: A number of vintage receivers and tuners (Pioneer SX-780, Marantz 2285B, Sansui QRX-4500, Technics SA-GX490, Kenwood KT-8500). |