OnkyoTX-SR393 5.2 Channel A/V Receiver

I have read that this AVR is considered "entry level", but I have to disagree. I really like it, and it has plenty of muscle to push its crystal clear sound. Very happy with my choice, and if you're looking for a 5.2 AVR, you'll be very happy, too.

Quality addition to our system

I have gone thru alot of A/v systems over the years...and one trend i have noticed is the continued release of less amplify and more so so smart features that hardly anyone uses for more money. THIS unit DELIVERS!!!!

I like this receiver once setup correctly, but there seem to be some quirks. I am using the receiver with an Apple TV4k as source, two Rogers LS-7t's on the front channels, Bose VCS-10 center speaker, Cambridge P500 sub, and a set of Krix Equinox for the surrounds. After running the initial setup I was tweaking the system to my liking when I lost all audio and video from the Apple TV and had to do a factory reset to get it all back. Once working again, I was getting Dolby 5.1 and Dolby Atmos from the Apple TV 4K so I assumed no firmware update was needed and I had all the latest CODECs.I then used the mic to set the levels and was pleased with the sound in general, but later noticed I was getting distortion in both rear surround speakers at low volume levels using Dolby 5.1 and Dolby Atmos. All other encoding options removed the rear distortion - but I wanted 5.1 and Atmos. I discovered that disabling the HDMI ARC audio return eliminated the distortion , but then I was no longer getting Dolby 5.1 or Atmos 5.1 with the Apple TV. Another reset fixed this, and all was well, even with ARC audio return enabled.A little unsettled with the units erratic behaviors, I decided to check the firmware revision level which turned out to be R106-0000-2130-0000. This was not the firmware rev level noted on the Onkyo USA support page which is listed as R108-0300-2120-0000. To me the R108 indicated a more recent version than what I was running, so I downloaded the "latest" from the Onkyo support page and it unzipped to a file named AVR002b.of1. This downloaded firmware returns an error code and will not install (yes I properly formatted the USB stick and the receiver does read it) , so I assume the existing firmware is of a higher revision level. Who knows? The firmware level indicated by the receiver is nowhere to be found in the Onkyo USA support pages, and I got put on hold with Onkyo USA support forever and, since I had all features working, I gave up.In hopes of gaining more stability I have ordered new 2.1 HDMI cables since mine are who-knows-what and kind of old. So right now after 3 days of ownership and three factory resets I am hoping the distortion does not return and the unit remains stable with new HDMI cables. If this behavior continues once I install the new cables, I will likely return it.I have had good luck with Onkyo in the past and feel like their amplification is top notch for what it costs, but I am concerned that I have reset the unit three times in three days, and wary that the Onkyo firmware support page is way out of date, poorly presented, needlessly complicated, and not very informative.None-the-less when working correctly the TX-SR393 sounds really good, and is a great value for the money, and I like the receiver, especially for the cost.

I have a great speaker from Denon and ended up checking on their website which had a few specials - one on a refurbished receiver. I thought, well, I like their speaker and the receiver is a good price...so I ordered it. When I received it, it worked for a little less than THREE HOURS before is simply refused to turn on. Returned it and started looking for a receiver that was similarly placed and this Onkyo was my choice. I got it set up in no time and after setting up the surround sound speakers to work with it, I turned on the TV and it has been working like a champ since. Sounds great, easy to set up and is exactly what I wanted. I may not be able to afford a hugely expensive home theater system, but for my price point, this receiver is an excellent choice. I paired it with a Klipsch surround sound set of speakers. Together they make it a pleasure to watch a movie, especially a musical!

First time in 40 years I haven't been happy with an Onkyo product.After 20 years in my dusty 1000 sq ft workshop, my Pioneer receiver failed. Looking for an inexpensive replacement, I zeroed in on the Onkyo because I believed I would be getting "good bank for the buck". Boy, was I wrong.Here are just a few of the major disappointments:1. I knew I was in trouble [power-wise] when the speaker connections were too small to take the wire connecting my 6 ohm surround sound speakers; not sure, but I don't think the new terminals can take anything much larger than 20 ga speaker wire.2. There's no manual3. The "Quick Start" insert sheet is filled with incorrect and ambiguous information, especially at steps #4 and #5; you're mostly on your own and must have good trouble-shooting skills.4. You cannot set this thing up off-line and then move it into position; it must be connected to a TV.5. To get any volume, I had to crank it to "75" ... let's say that 75% of the power ... and then I measured the volume at -6db below what the Pioneer was delivering at 30% power!6. At the "75", I got ~ 0% output from my powered sub-woofer.I think that's enough "fair warning". I can't recommend this unit to anyone, even if all you have is a 5.0 system in a 10x10" bathroom.I will be returning the unit and the search will be on for actual "replacement" ... first I have to find the specs on the older unit.

Works good with my Bose home theater outfit

What a block rocker! Great sound, rocks the house, waiting for the neighbors to start complaining. Worked for 5 hours to get my stupid Hisense tv to talk to the amp thru the HDMI ARC audio return channel, but should have just done the "initial setup" when I turned it on. Finally did that, and skipped to the HDMI ARC setup, checked the box and all was good! So, don't do as I do, do the initial setup, which you can always access thru the remote, and your world will be happy. Cheers!