Onkyo TX-NR1000 (black)

Phenomenal scale and authority to sound ; extensive spec ; impressive build ; superlative video processing

Others at this price offer a little more agility and composure

Not the best in class, but a very solid receiver in many ways, and a great choice for movie action fans

Near endless specification ; truly thrilling movie sound

Not quite as adept with music

If you need one fully loaded receiver to do everything – and you don’t mind if it gets a bit hot – then you have to hear this one

Excellent features and performance ; ISF video calibration

Back-breakingly heavy ; Not cheap

It might cost a small fortune, but this is a groundbreaking, feature-packed AV receiver with sensational audio performance and some top-notch 1080p video credentials

Plenty of HDMI v1.3a sockets ; Comprehensive audio decoding ; Powerful sound ; Improved OSD

Plain fascia design ; No touch-screen remote control

Superb value for money, there's much to like with this monster receiver

Onkyo has hit the ball out of the park. The TX-NR906 has carved a nice place for itself in the market. Other products offer the level of video performance (minus the isf features) the 906 does but at significantly higher price points. The sonic...

Good sound quality ; Good design

Could be cheaper ; Weighs a tonne ; Could melt an icecap when it's in full swing

You could opt for a cheaper receiver. Onkyo, after all, has a very wide selection, and all the ones we've tested have performed brilliantly. That said, this is a receiver that will grow with you as your home cinema does. It's as future-proof as you can...

The HDMI switching has a slight lag displaying video when switching sources, or even channels for that matter, so people who constantly switch channels might find this problematic. For those of us who are more inclined to find something to watch and...

The Onkyo TX-NR906 is truly a reference-level receiver, and while some will find its $2,299 price high, I assure you that you are getting what you pay for and more with this unit. It sounds fantastic, and that alone would make it worth its retail...

Lots of power for up to 7.1 channels, Easy setup with Audyessy system, Network capabilities expand the entertainment beyond home theater

Remote is bland and not very bright, Sometimes slow when switching HDMI sources, Clicking sound when switching sources or formats

Performance and features like this don't come cheap. The TX-NR906 carries an MSRP of $2,299, though that's cheaper than comparable products from companies like Pioneer and Denon. This model rocks for standard home theater use--it's got plenty of power,...