Onkyo TX-8050

829 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 829 reviews of Onkyo TX-8050. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People really like the design and size. The reliability and price are also mentioned favorably.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Onkyo TX-8050 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Onkyo TX-8050

alaTest has collected and analyzed 10 user reviews of Onkyo TX-8050 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the size. The usability is also mentioned favorably.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Onkyo TX-8050

alaTest has collected and analyzed 556 user reviews of Onkyo TX-8050 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the design and reliability. The price and usability are also appreciated. Many are less positive about the size.

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78% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Consumer review (newegg.com)

PERFECT!

No HDMI, but I knew that before hand...just read the specifications people!!

-Easy Setup -Connected to my network without issue -Love the idea of streaming Pandora from my iPhone -Onkyo REmote3 App finds the device every time. -Sound is what I expected from a sub $400 receiver --Speaker choice here will improve the...

-None

Apr, 2016

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Exactly what I was looking for!

This is replacing a 5.1 surround receiver, which had blown all channels except "center". That one never sounded that good even when new, because all the surround modes made the speakers hard to hear, had to play it in "multi stereo" to get any...

Great sound, lots of useful features, simple to set up and use, plays very loud without distortion. The network and USB features all work very well. Build quality is excellent, very solid and heavy. Did I mention that it sounds fantastic?

None I can think of...

Mar, 2016

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Unit failed

This was my first experience with Onkyo. It will probably be my last.

Fit a niche need for my home network. Newegg's service as always was superb

Motherboard failure after 2.5 years of ownership. The cost of repair from the authorized Onkyo Service Center is more than purchasing a new unit under full warranty

Jun, 2014

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Unit failed

This was my first experience with Onkyo. It will probably be my last.

Fit a niche need for my home network. Newegg's service as always was superb.

Motherboard failure after 2.5 years of ownership. The cost of repair from the authorized Onkyo Service Center is more than purchasing a new unit under full warranty.

Jun, 2014

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great bargain

I am very happy with this product.

Very easy set-up, great sound with my JBL outdoor speakers. I am probably under-tasking this device as I am only using it to play itunes/ipod and internet radio on two speakers, and it can certainly do much more. I am very pleased with how quickly I...

The interface via the remote can be a bit tedious and cumbersome. It would be great if there were a way to program the receiver with favorites and such once it was on your network with some software.

Jun, 2014

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Great bargain

I am very happy with this product.

The interface via the remote can be a bit tedious and cumbersome. It would be great if there were a way to program the receiver with favorites and such once it was on your network with some software

Jun, 2014

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Not Compatible with Wii U Control Pad

I am very happy with this product.

The interface via the remote can be a bit tedious and cumbersome. It would be great if there were a way to program the receiver with favorites and such once it was on your network with some software

Jun, 2014

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Consumer review (newegg.com)

Stereo for the 21st Century

I love this receiver. It sounds great. Onkyo makes other ones with more bells and whistles for home theater but I was really just interested in listening to music so this is perfect. I did upgrade the firmware right away.

Network connectivity: I have this connected through a Linksys WET610N wireless ethernet bridge. The unit can be accessed through a web interface. I have set up several internet radio stations. Anything that has a URL and streams can be setup as a...

Price is still a little on the high side but it does exactly what I wanted. I was considering dedicating a computer to my stereo so I could enjoy internet offerings and my digital music collection.

Jun, 2011

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Consumer review (bestbuy.ca)

My First Onkyo

I replaced a trusted 30 year old receiver with this one. I had intended to replace it with a similar model but after comparison I chose the Onkyo. There were several features on this model that the other brand-name couldn't match including price. I...

Jun, 2013

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Consumer review (bestbuy.ca)

For music it just doesn't get better than this

My 30 year old audiophile Pioneer receiver was dying and I want to play music like it was recorded, in stereo. The built in phono pre-amp is not as good as the external pre-amp I have, other than that this is a top quality receiver for everything from...

May, 2013

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