Onkyo – TX-SR494 7.2-Channel A/V Receiver – Black $194.00 Save:$142.00(42%)
Description
  • Ready for 4K HDR entertainment
    Enjoy support for HDR video including HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision, and BT.2020. The 4:4:4 color space is also supported. Six HDMI inputs, ARC-ready MAIN OUT, and SUB OUT pass 4K/60p and HDR video.
  • Dolby Atmos and DTS:X Sound
    The two sound technologies allow engineers to map sound anywhere in 3D space. Dolby Surround® and DTS® Neural:X find overhead cues in legacy soundtracks and upmix for awesome spatial realism.
  • Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer
    When playing any Dolby® format, engaging Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer enables a more immersive listening experience, creating a virtual surround and height effect from traditional speaker layouts without employing additional surround or height speakers.
  • Easy Bluetooth Volume Control
    Outfitted with the latest Bluetooth technology, this receiver gives you the freedom to choose how loud you experience your music, movies, and games.
  • Discrete Amps
    The receiver’s discrete amps, high-output transformer, and large capacitors are designed to deliver high current to the speakers to help provide better speaker control for fast transient response, wide dynamic range, and clear, accurate sound.
  • AccuEQ Room Acoustic Calibration with AccuReflex
    Sets sound-pressure levels and selects the right subwoofer crossover setting and applies equalization to all your speakers. AccuReflex is designed to optimize object-based audio reproduction through Dolby Atmos-enabled speakers.
  • Clear Dialogue with the Touch of a Button
    DSP-controlled Vocal Enhancer that identifies vocal frequencies and allows you to raise or lower them to your taste using the keys on the remote or via the tone controls on the receiver’s front panel.
  • Powered Zone B Audio or Front-Channel Bi-Amping
    The Height/Surround Back outputs can alternatively be used as a Bi-Amp/Zone B speaker output to drive stereo speakers in another room with a 5.2-channel setup in the main room. You can also bi-amp your compatible front speaker pair.
  • Advanced Music Optimizer
    Advanced Music Optimizer technology helps restore lost information for enhanced sound quality with these file types. This mode also optimizes Bluetooth streaming playback quality.
Additional information
Weight 18.1 lbs
Dimensions 12.94 × 17.13 × 6.31 in
Number of Optical Digital Audio Inputs

1

Surround Sound Supported

Dolby Atmos

Product Depth

12.94 inches

Number of Channels

7.2

Color

Black

Remote Control Included

Yes

Headphone Jack

Yes

Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor

2 years

Antenna Input

AM

Speaker Connection Type

Banana Jack/Screw Terminals

Number of HDMI Outputs (Total)

1

Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts

2 Years

Product Weight

18.1 pounds

Model Number

TXSR494

Number of Coaxial Digital Audio Inputs

1

Phono Input

No

Product Height

6.31 inches

Product Name

TX-SR494 7.2-Channel A/V Receiver

Brand

Onkyo

Number Of USB Inputs

1

Color Category

Black

Product Width

17.13 inches

Number of HDMI Inputs (Total)

4

UPC

889951002871

Reviews (50)
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4.3

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Customer Reviews (50)

  1. ToniB

    Arrived in good condition, just like new! Would recommend!!!

  2. Healthierrob

    Was not what I was able to use with my components.

  3. Waylon

    This is a nice unit, i had a Sony before this which i use for bedroom now, this one has more power and has the treble and bass settings which i like.

  4. Contractor

    Amazing…um…everything about it. This is a smart receiver that has so many awesome features-too many to list here. Even has an hdmi port that is a 2way IO for easy comms between stereo and tv. Clearity rich and crisp with enough amperage to fill your living space. Perfect with my Bose system.

  5. Kenken

    I had one just like this but it was a six speaker This one’s eight speaker but bad news about this one and the other one kept breaking down didn’t had it for one year yet three times and broke down I don’t recommend this brand

  6. DonaldM

    The equipment has performed well. Quality is great.

  7. AnthonyW

    I’m very excited love it easy to use I will buy it again

  8. Kirk

    I installed it and found the vocals sounded very muffled like the high end sound wasn’t working. I tried several times changing the speaker settings to no avail. I assumed it had the latest update as the latest one is from 2019 but no they didn’t. I spent 3 hours one 2 different computers trying to format a usb drive to something the receiver would recognize to no avail. Apparently the usb drive needs to be formatted to FAT with a dos partition according to the web wehen looking into the error code. What a complete waste of my time

  9. StevenL

    This is a very easy receiver to set up. I’ve had Onkyo for many years. Never had a problem with them. Great quality for the money.

  10. trk71

    I like the unit fine——————————

  11. BryceE

    Wonderful unit. Sound quality and ease of use are up to par with the price.

  12. GustavoE

    very. niccccccccccccccccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeere

  13. RodneyE

    Loved the receiver so much that i purchased a second one for my Mancave.

  14. RonaldW

    This receiver does not disappoint. The connection and linear flow of energy is pleasing.

  15. acg1976

    Its an ok receiver meaning the sound does not pack a punch like i thought it would. i have to turn the volume up most of the way. Thats a deal breaker for me!!

  16. Dog1

    Not what I expected from Onkyo and not for me. I traded it in for the Sony

  17. Jgjimmyboy

    Outstanding sound reproduction, able to produce from a variety of sources including turntable, cd, and Bluetooth! Awesome sound reproduction, able to configure speaker placement. Very impressive!

  18. TomM

    Great product. Our surround sound is amazing. We are extremely happy with the recommendation from our sales rep!

  19. JohnE

    This amplifier meets and exceeded my expectations. Its connectivity to various audio systems through Bluetooth and direct connection makes it a very good product.

  20. UNinterrupted

    Works great ! My theater sound is better than ever.

  21. BobbyH

    Nice unit need to find speakers. But works good. Nice bang for buck

  22. user519615

    The TX-SR494 is mostly as described. One of the negative points is that the advertisement described the unit as having a pass through when in stand-by mode which is not true. If I had known the truth, I would not have purchased this unit.

  23. Bchef

    Well packaged. Easy installation. Hook up to bose acoustimass 16 surround system. Sounds great. This replaced Onkyo older model. Like the sound. Powerful in the price range.

  24. Paeanhera

    It’s adequate for what I need. I am hoping the computers will work longer than my previous Onkyo receiver.

    It was hard to adjust the balance; it is missing a balance control knob.

    I am also not a fan of rocker switches to adjust the bass and treble; I want a knob.

    Last, there is a weird configuration for using banana plugs for my speakers.

  25. Jared

    Easy to connect and easy to use. So far we are happy with out purchase.

  26. Marcos

    Very easy and sounds great! Recommended. Plenty of options!

  27. GaryW

    I bought this item on sale and I have owned another in the past will great results. I have a 3.1 setup with a mix of speakers from Infinity towers to a Jamo center channel and an over hauled Klipsch Subwoofer{new plate amp} It sounds amazing for movies, sports and music, I like quality over quantity and this does very well. Delivers the sound you want very cleanly IMO.

  28. sonofseattle

    love all the features and the power this receiver has. Best bang for the buck

  29. EllenB

    Only comment is there is a problem if the receiver is not initially connected to a television. The “Setup” is not completed so every time you turn on the receiver the “Setup” prompt comes up and the “Setup” button has to be pushed before you can select your audio. I submitted a request to Onkyo if there is a way to fix this situation but never heard back.

  30. RobertW

    This receiver works great with My Home theater system.

  31. SamuelF

    Easy set up and works great. Like the new features compared to my older model.

  32. JasonB

    I thought this was an upgrade from my Yamaha but
    First day out the box after hooking everything up. I wasn’t pleased and the receiver was not cutting on after 1st use and now I continue to half that issue it’s not over heating it just doesn’t cut back on after normal use. This is a 7 channel and I’m only use 5. In hindsight I should’ve just stuck with the Yamaha receiver. Now I trying to it serviced by an authorized Onkyo dealer just after not even one month of using it.

  33. JimP

    This is a nice receiver for the price. It was easy to connect and get working. Onkyo is a trusted name that has been making receivers for a long time.

  34. Philli

    Excellent sound with Dolby Atmos a must have if you’re an audiophile

  35. DeCo

    Great value allowing for easy set up. Sound output is amazing.

  36. Edward

    In shopping for receivers under $500 I found that most didn’t have enough power or they were not designed to power 4 ohm speakers. This unit worked great for my needs.

  37. SteveO316

    Easy to install. Simple connections? Great dynamic sound production.

  38. Mikey

    This receiver was installed by Geek Squad 2 weeks ago. So far, so good. I bought this receiver to replace our 2012 Onkyo TX SR 313, only because the picture pass through module went out in the old unit. Although it’s a 7.2 channel, I’m only using 5.1, but at $329 on sale, It was a great deal for a trusted brand.

  39. DynaroB

    I feel the price was just right but I needed to upgrade to another amp sooner.

  40. Overcomer

    Very good unit, it meets all my needs for musicDVD’s TV and more.

  41. KimR

    Good price. Took a little longer to set up than expected. Sound quality is good.

  42. Newbie

    I have not had tyd chancd yo ecperience this yet… trying to get someone to install it

  43. Jackarm

    Got this unit to replace my 16 year old Onkyo which was not Smart TV compatible with my new Samsung 8000 series. Works great! Set up was just a little querky with onscreen setup, but I got through it. New unit is compatible with my old Onkyo cassette tape player which made my wife happy. She has a lot of old cassette tapes she has not digitized. Old DVD player synced just fine.Sound quality is good using my old JBL speakers. For me, the vocal adjustment is fantastic! Many new TV shows have music so loud you cannot discern the dialogue during some scenes. This unit will adjust to bring them in loud and clear. Overall I am very satisfied with the unit and would buy again.

    ONE NOTE: If you mess up on initial setup, you can reboot setup by following the instructions found on the very bottom of the instruction quick setup guide. One small line in very small print. Easy to miss!

  44. MichaelT

    Excellent receiver in the right price range. Working very well thus far.

  45. angelomichael99

    I replaced my old onkyo as it last forever,this one is more easy to connect and runs much colder. It locks in controls on subwoofer. But I can’t beat the price. Real happy with the purchase ,hope it last along time like the other Onkyo.

  46. HeartlandMom

    Tried to give this unit a 2nd chance after buying the first to last only a day before not powering on again. The same thing happened with the second unit. Loved the idea of all the features for the price, but his unit has a power supply issue and is not reliable. Sadly disappointed

  47. bwhite

    This receiver works perfectly and pairs nicely with all our other equipment.

  48. noneed

    We replace a previous model. It was easy to install. So far, great!

  49. HandyTN

    Replacing another Onkyo receiver with this one. Reliable brand, easy to set up. This was an open box item, condition is excellent and the price was right.

  50. Dusty9030

    Always top notch with Onkyo, my other receiver is still going strong after 24 years and gets used every day.