Onkyo Cable Amplifier

At the budget-conscious end of the home entertainment spectrum, you’re looking to maximize performance and features without putting undue strain on your finances. At Onkyo, we get it. That’s why we’ve redefined the entry-level A/V receiver once more, with the high-value TX-SR308. Not only is it ready for the 3D video future—thanks to its HDMI 1.4 specification—but it also handles high-definition lossless audio codecs from Dolby and DTS. Advanced A/V processing on a bedrock of classic Onkyo engineering is complemented by a bevy of convenient features: a new overlaid On-Screen Display for easy adjustment of settings; a Universal Port for single-cable connection of peripherals; and a front-panel audio input for direct connection of iPods and other MP3 players. With the TX-SR308, you get a home theater centerpiece ready to drive the latest high-def entertainment sources, today and beyond.

Amazon Sales Rank: #19875 in Consumer Electronics Color: BLACK Brand: Onkyo Model: TX-SR308 Dimensions: 5.31" h x 17.13" w x 12.94" l, 17.60 pounds 65 Watts per Channel at 8 Ohms, 20 Hz¿20 kHz, 0.7%, 2 Channels Driven, FTC HDMI Version 1.4 to Support 3D Video Formats, Audio Return Channel, Deep Color , x.v.Color , LipSync, Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio Audio and 1080p Video Processing via HDMI (3 Inputs and 1 Output) Universal Port for Single-Cable Connection of Optional Onkyo Dock for iPod or HD Radio Tuner Overlaid On-Screen Display (OSD) via HDMI

Onkyo TX-SR308 5.1-Channel Receiver: Simple Value, Powerful Performance The Onkyo TX-SR308 is a powerful home theater centerpiece that's ready for the latest high-def entertainment. View larger At the budget-conscious end of the home entertainment spectrum, you’re looking to maximize performance and features without putting undue strain on your finances. Onkyo understands that, which is why they've redefined the entry-level A/V receiver with the high-value TX-SR308. Not only is it ready for the 3D video future thanks to its HDMI 1.4 specification, but it also handles high-definition lossless audio codecs from Dolby and DTS. Advanced A/V processing on a bedrock of classic Onkyo engineering is complemented by a bevy of convenient features like a new overlaid On-Screen Display for easy adjustment of settings, a Universal Port for single-cable connection of peripherals, and a front-panel audio input for direct connection of iPods and other MP3 players. With the TX-SR308, you get a simple but powerful home theater centerpiece that's ready to drive the latest high-def entertainment sources available today and beyond. HDMI allows you to connect your high-definition sources to the Onkyo TX-SR308 receiver HDMI® 1.4a Support for 3D Video and Audio Return Channel The TX-SR308's three HDMI inputs let you simultaneously connect high-def sources such as a Blu-ray player, a gaming console, and a cable/satellite tuner. As the latest version of this connector, HDMI 1.4a adds the exciting possibilities of 3D video and an Audio Return Channel. 3D video is the next big thing in home entertainment, with movie, game, and broadcast content on the increase and 3D-compatible HDTVs on the near horizon--the TX-SR308 gets you ready for this next generation of content at a surprising value. The Latest Hi-Def Audio Decoders for Rich, Lifeike Movies and Music The Onkyo TX-SR308 A/V receiver can decode Dolby® TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio™--two lossless formats that enable delivery of a bit-for-bit soundtrack identical to the studio master track. Previously available only on mid-range and high-end receivers, now you can take full advantage of your Blu-ray movies for a true cinematic audio experience. The TX-SR308 also handles Dolby® Digital Plus and DTS-HD High Resolution Audio™. The TX-SR308's overlaid graphical On-Screen Display makes changing the receiver settings more seamless than ever. Click to view larger Convenient Overlaid Graphical On-Screen Display via HDMI Changing your A/V receiver's settings is now more seamless than ever, thanks to the TX-SR308's new overlaid graphical On-Screen Display (OSD) feature. Simply press the Home button on the included remote controller, and semi-transparent graphical set-up menus appear overlaid on the video image you're watching. This means you can adjust the settings immediately, without having to switch back and forth from a blank screen background. The optional Onkyo UP-A1 dock for iPhone/iPod lets you connect directly to your TX-SR308 receiver Universal Port for Single-Cable Connection of Optional Onkyo Dock for iPhone™/iPod® or HD Radio™ Tuner A proprietary Universal Port located on the rear side of the Onkyo TX-SR308 lets you connect an optional UP-A1 Dock for iPhone/iPod or UP-HT1 HD Radio Tuner (both sold separately). If you have both peripheral devices, they can easily be "daisy chained" via an input on the UP-HT1. A key advantage of the Universal Port is that it accepts video and audio signals through the same cable that sends a power supply from the receiver to the devices. Net result: more connectivity, less cable clutter. Additional Audio Features for Versatile Home Theater Applications Playback of Different Audio Sources in Two Different Zones With Powered Zone 2, you can enjoy surround sound entertainment in the main room, while playing back a different stereo source in a second zone equipped with a pair of speakers. Alternatively, you can use the Zone 2 line out to send an unamplified audio signal to an amplifier (and speakers) in the second room. Easily select from four different game modes for a more realistic audio experience Four Game Modes for More Realistic Action These four gaming modes create an audio experience with more realism and impact. You can select from Rock, Sports, Action, or RPG (Role Playing Game) modes to match your gaming content. Onkyo's Music Optimizer improves the quality of compressed audio siganls. Music Optimizer to Support Compressed Digital Music Files While MP3 or AAC files may sound fine on a portable digital player, the limitations of these compressed files can be exposed when played back through a home entertainment system. Onkyo has designed onboard Music Optimizer technology to improve the quality of compressed audio signals. Compressed music loses a substantial amount of bit information at higher frequencies, so the Music Optimizer technology works to overcome this limitation and enhance audio quality. Onkyo's Theater-Dimensional cicuitry lets you experience surround sound with as few as two speakers Theater-Dimensional Circuitry Easily Puts Surround Sound Anywhere Onkyo's exclusive Theater-Dimensional circuitry takes the complexity out of conventional surround-sound set-ups and lets you experience the excitement of surround sound from as few as two ordinary speakers. Want more? Theater-Dimensional's unique multi-speaker modes let you place up to five speakers conveniently by the TV, for the most realistic virtual-surround sound possible. Remote Interactive over HDMI (RIHD) Onkyo A/V receivers offer integrated system control with certain HDMI-compatible high-definition displays, DVD and hard-disk recorders, and Blu-ray Disc players. With one remote control, you can control functions such as Standby, Volume, and Direct Change. Front-Panel Audio Input for Portable Devices If you have an iPod® or other MP3 player, you can connect it to the TX-SR308's front panel for quick and convenient audio playback. Your player's compressed digital music files can then receive a quality boost from the receiver's Music Optimizer technology.

Most helpful customer reviews 94 of 97 people found the following review helpful. Solid performance on the cheap, and ready for tomorrow! By Matthew Lawrence, this is what Onkyo best. This thing gives great performance. It is very solid, no nonsense, just what you need and not much else. What it does, do it well: decode most of the time, and HDMI 1.4! I was amazed how much this device was that my old 2006-model Onkyo 5.1 receiver. This model is clearly a new generation on the same line, with many features and options layout is identical. What this unit except the compound yesterday. 3 HDMI 1.4 inputs, full-3D compatibility of the road, two optical inputs, composite, and much more. What is not so hot is the "frills". I say "frills" as they are not frilly. Alternative listening modes are usually worthless, just as they were five years ago. The display looks very, very dated, and the remote is even worse than before. In fact, the screen and listening mode that is identical to my old drive after installation, do not expect to press more than about 4 buttons on the full size remote if you do not have any other Onkyo components, this remote Remote not universal. This unit is compatible with any "control over HDMI" feature, so depending on your TV may be able to synchronize to a point and use a remote control for more casual functions of both devices. Or less upconversion to HDMI video inputs, which is nice to have, but no one does well to reach price points much higher still. But who really buys one of these sound effects for distance and boring? I do not know. I bought this for a reason: Onkyo sound quality. And this unit does not disappoint. Apart from that just sound good, is rock-functional aspects of this device quite solid and do exactly what you expect from Onkyo. For the money, I do not know how to beat this device. You get the first order of Onkyo, with no audio performance and all that nonsense that comes with HDMI 14. Auto A / V Sync is here that the color is deep, if your TV and other components to support them. You will be ready when 3D really takes off, or if the price continues to receive HDTV reasonable much better over the next 3-5 years. This unity of the budget can grow with your home theater as the industry evolves over the years to come, and maintain a high profile in the days when everything is bigger when we consider the cycle of technology. Onkyo really got it right this year with this model at this price. I fully recommend this unit to anyone looking for 5.1 surround sound for the price you do not want to throw in two years. 43 of 45 people found this review helpful. Optimum receiver for a low price! R. Holte looking to upgrade my 6.1 Onkyo receiver that I bought 7 years ago. I came across this model at a local electronics store and was blown away by the sound and price. It will decode DTS-HD Master Audio and Dolby True HD, which is important for me because I just moved to the Blu-ray and wanted the best possible sound for playback. I connected my new Sony BDP-S570 Blu-ray and put Avatar as a movie test. I run an HDMI cable and an HDMI output to Onkyo to the TV. When the movie finally began, I could not get DTS-HD Master Audio to get on the receiver. After some research, you must ensure that your DVD player does not decode the audio and send it to your-collector to decode. When I had this fixed and then DTS-HD Master Audio are very impressed. My children stopped what they were doing and came over to listen and not just watch the movie like last time. Again, this REC Onkyo is a great buy for under $ 300 and is also future proof for when the main flow is 3D TV next year than this. PS I currently run my cable box, PS3 and Blu-ray player via HDMI and everything works very well with sound and picture.