7.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver

Backed by 70 years of experience building high-grade audio components, the TX-NR656 amplifies accurate, noise-free signal processing with high-current power for dynamic speaker control. The result is pure, rich and authentic sound.

Onkyo's dynamic audio amplification delivers massive power at 170 with Ch (6 Ohms, 1 kHz, 0.9% THD, 1 Channel Driven)/ 100 with Ch (8 Ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08% THD, 2 Channels Driven).

Onkyo developed Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry (VLSC) to reassemble the audio signal to its original form following processing. Unlike conventional filters, VLSC removes pulse noise generated in D/A conversion, allowing the sound wave to be reproduced with extremely high fidelity for a smooth analog signal.

The TX-NR656 Powered Zone 2 brings audio to speakers connected to the receiver into a second room. With the dedicated Zone 2 DAC for Net & SPDIF, you can send internet audio and digital audio sources connected via coax or optical (such as Apple TV) to your second listening zone.

Dolby Atmos moves sound around you in three-dimensional space, so you feel like you're inside the action. The TX-NR656's Dolby Atmos decoding transports you from the ordinary into the extraordinary.

Sound designers and artists mix in a 3D space, steering effects through surround channels and adding a seamless overhead dimension with discrete height channels.

Additionally, the Dolby surround up-mixer processes content not mixed for Dolby Atmos to fill the flexible speaker layouts of a Dolby Atmos system.

DTS:X is an object-based surround sound technology that includes height channels for a fully-immersive listening experience. DTS:X provides listeners flexibility, immersion, and interactivity. You will be able to personalize your audio experience, for example, by turning up JUST the dialog within a mix. DTS:X allows you to customize to your room layout as well as control dialog and dynamic range.

The TX-NR656's HDMI specifications and HDCP 2.2 compatibility support the latest formats being released by Hollywood. The latest HDMI specs offer a significant increase in bandwidth (up to 18Gbps) to support new features such as 4:4:4 color space and 4K@50/60 (2160p), which is 4 times the clarity of 1080p/60 video resolution. The TX-NR656 enables transmission of High Dynamic Range (HDR) formats, and provides enhanced picture quality by simultaneously enabling greater detail for both the dark and bright parts of an image.

The TX-NR656 also effortlessly upscales 1080p video to stunning 4k UltraHD.

The TX-NR656 has AirPlay, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth technologies built in. Stream virtually any audio from a smartphone, tablet or PC to your home theater for powerful sound.

With Spotify, Pandora, and TuneIn built-in, you can select a station and search for music available on these services via the Onkyo Remote app on your phone. The free Onkyo Remote app puts a range of streaming options at your fingertips, from universal hi-res audio via network-attached devices to internet streaming services to music on your smartphone and tablet.

Further, Tidal and Google Cast will be operable with an upcoming firmware update.

No matter what you're listening to, it will sound powerfully full, clean and clear. A premium-quality AK4458 digital-to-analog converter from Asahi Kasei implements unique low-distortion filtering technologies for clear sound, and unlocks the full potential of any audio format, including compressed, lossless, and hi-res audio (MP3, WMA, WMA Lossless, FLAC, WAV, OggVorbis, AAC, Apple Lossless, DSD 5.6 MHz, LPCM, and Dolby TrueHD).

AccuEQ conducts two measurements- one to set the level, distance and crossover for ALL speakers, including the subwoofer. Choose to include or bypass EQ measurement for front left and right speakers, and choose to automatically or manually set the EQ. Further, you can save your own manual EQ settings into three available presets.

The new AccuReflex technology aligns the phase of upfiring "height" speakers with the sound coming directly from your other speakers. Any delay is resolved so that everything arrives at your ears at the same time. The result is cohesive reproduction of object-based soundtracks.

A firmware update will enable any audio source connected to the receiver (from vinyl to streaming audio) to be sent wirelessly via FireConnect Powered by Blackfire to an optional speaker* placed anywhere in your home. Stable, fast, and easy to control with a mobile, it’s the smart way to set audio free.

Features:

• # Channels: 7.2
• Power Watts/Ch (6 Ohms 1kHz, 1 Channel Driven, FTC): 170, 1.0% THD
• Power Watts/Ch (8 Ohms 20-20kHz, 2 Channels Driven, FTC): 100, 0.08% THD
• Dynamic Audio Amplification: Yes (for Clear and Realistic Sound)
• H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply): Yes
• Non-Phase Shift Amplifier: Yes
• THX Certified: -
• Continuous 6 Ohms Rated: Yes
• Certified 4 Ohms Performance: -
• Discrete Output Stage Circuitry: Yes
• 3-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry: -
• PUSH-PULL Design: -
• Independent Block Construction (Amp/Preprocessor): -
• High-Grade Toroidal Transformer: -
• Independent Power Supply: -
• Bi-amp Capability For Front: Yes

• Dolby Atmos: Yes
• 32-Bit Digital Signal Processing Engine: Yes
• Dolby Decoder: Atmos, True HD, DD Plus
• DTS:X: Yes
• DTS Decoder: DTS:X, DTS-HD Master Audio
• ONKYO GAME Surround Modes: Yes (Rock, Sports, Action, RPG)
• VLSC for Noiseless Audio Processing: Yes (Fronts)
• THX Processing Mode: -
• CinemaFILTER: Yes
• AccuEQ Room Calibration: Yes (with AccuReflex)
• Phase-Matching Bass Boost: Yes
• Direct/Pure Mode: Yes / -
• Pure Direct Analog Path Mode: -
• Advanced Music Optimizer: Yes
• 384K/32 Bit DACs: Yes
• 192K/24 Bit DACs: -

• Analog Audio IN: 8
• Phono Input: Yes
• Digital Audio IN (OPT/COAX): 2 / 1
• Composite Video I/O: 2 / 0
• Component Video I/O: 2 / 0
• Front Panel HDMI: Yes
• Front-Panel A/V: 1 (Analog)
• USB Input: Yes (Rear)
• HDMI I/O: 8 / 2 (Main/Sub)
• HDMI 4K/60 Hz- Capable HDMI Terminals: Yes
• HDCP 2.2 Copy-Protection Compatibility: Yes
• HDMI Support for High Dynamic Range: Yes
• HDMI Support for 3D, Audio Return Channel and CEC: Yes
• BT.2020 Support: Yes
• HDMI Support for Deep Color, x.v.Color, LipSync: Yes
• HDMI Support for DVD-Audio, SACD, Multichannel PCM: Yes
• Analog To HDMI Upconversion: Yes
• 1080p to 4K Upscaling: Yes
• 4K Passthrough: Yes
• Analog Pre-Outs: Subwoofer (x2)
• Speaker A/+B: -
• Powered Zone 2: Yes
• Powered Zone 3: -
• Zone 2 Line Out: Yes (Line)
• Zone 2 Video Out: -
• Zone 2 Digital to Analog Audio Conversion: Yes (Net/SPDIF)
• Zone 3 Line Out: -
• Whole House Mode: -
• FireConnect Multi-room Audio: Yes
• Airplay: Yes
• Google Cast: Yes
• Supports Onkyo Remote App: Yes
• Internet Radio Capable: Yes
• Spotify Connect Support: Yes
• Tidal: Yes
• Streaming Audio From PC / Network: Yes
• Hi-Res Streaming Audio Formats: Yes
• Streaming Audio From USB memory: Yes
• Wireless Network: Yes
• Bluetooth: Yes (Built-in)

• RS-232: -
• IR Input: -
• IR Output: -
• Ethernet: Yes
• ONKYO-RI System Control: -
• RIHD (Remote Interactive Over HDMI): Yes
• 12V Trigger: -

• Pre-Programmed Remote: -
• Hybrid Standby Function: Yes
• Smart Grid-Ready: Yes
• Auto Speaker Calibration with Mic.: AccuEQ with AccuReflex
• OSD Out: Yes
• Solid Aluminum Front: -
• Transparent High-Grade Speaker Terminals: -
• Detachable AC Cord: -

Amplifier Section

• All Channels: 170 with Ch (6 Ohms, 1 kHz, 1.0% THD, 1 Channel Driven), 100 with Ch (8 Ohms, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 0.08% THD, 2 Channels Driven, FTC)
• Dynamic Power: 240 W (3 Ohms, Front), 210 W (4 Ohms, Front), 120 W (8 Ohms, Front)
• THD+N (Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise): 0.08% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, Half Power)
• Input Sensitivity and Impedance: 200 mV/47 k-ohms (Line/Unbalanced), 3.5 mV/47 k-ohms (Phono/MM)
• Rated RCA Output Level and Impedance: 200 mV/2.3 k-ohms (Zone 2 Line Out), 1 V/470 ohms (Subwoofer Pre Out)
• Phono Overload: 70 mV (MM, 1 kHz, 0.5%)
• Frequency Response: 10 Hz - 100 kHz/+1 dB, -3 dB (Direct Mode)
• Tone Control: ±10 dB, 90 Hz (Bass), ±10 dB, 7.5 kHz (Treble)
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 106 dB (Line, IHF-A), 80 dB (Phono, IHF-A)
• Speaker Impedance: 6 ohms - 16 ohms

Video Section

• Video: 1.0 Vp - p/75 Ohms (Component Y), 0.7 Vp - p/75 Ohms (Component PB/CB, PR/CR), 1.0 Vp - p/75 Ohms (Composite)
• Component Video Frequency Response: +0 dB, -3 dB

Tuner Section

• FM: 87.5 MHz - 1070.9 MHz
• AM: 530 kHz - 1,710 kHz
• FM/AM Preset Memory: 40 stations

General

• Power Supply: AC 120 V~, 60 Hz
• Power Consumption: 580 W
• No-Sound Power Consumption: -
• Standby Power Consumption: 0.1 W
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 17 1/8" x 6 13/16" x 14 7/8" (435 x 173.5 x 378 mm)