Comments on: Onkyo TX8555 Home Stereo Receiver

By: rejoice

rejoice — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Where’s the great sound
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I have owned a Kenwood Integrated Amp KA-58 for 20 yrs when I started having trouble with it. The sound was full with great bass and treble ranges that sound great in low or high volume. To replace it, I purchased a Sony STR DG520 at Best Buy, but it didnt come close to the sound quality of my Kenwood, so I returned it. I read the reviews on Amazon about Onkyo TX-8555 having great sound, so I ordered it, expecting the same quality as my Kenwood, but Im very disappointed. It sounds smothered, some of the instruments you cant even hear. Songs on my cds sound very different being played on it. I cant believe how hard it is to find a good receiver.

By: E.I.E.I. Owen

E.I.E.I. Owen — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Decent audio that won't break the bank.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I don't know why it is so hard to find a reasonably priced stereo receiver but after searching high and low for something to replace my Carvin TM 35 amp and preamp I settled on the Onkyo TX-8555. I wanted something that would give me enough inputs along with a phono input that did not cost and arm and a leg and have decent sound quality. After setting up the unit into my Klipsch speakers the sound was different from the Carvin, not bad just different. The Onkyo did not over pump the bass frequencies and once the volume level was set at a comfortable setting, the sound was pleasing. I plugged my Sony DVD player and played a few discs: Beggars Banquet in SACD and Neil Young's Greatest Hits in High Res and both sounded amazing. Regular CD's sounded just as good as through the Carvin.

This is a basic unit with very basic controls, which is fine by me. The set up time took about 15 minutes. In addition, the price was just right so if you are looking for a decent quality integrated receiver that will not break the bank then look at this.

By: Lewis Ranay

Lewis Ranay — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Had it one week and it quit
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
We bought this receiver and within a week we had problems with it. The volume wouldn’t come back and then it finally wouldn’t come on at all. We had to unplug it from the wall every time we used it so it would come back on. I would not recommend this one at all. We also didn’t think it had much bass to it either. I know Consumer Reports rates this brand highly but I’d never purchase another one. Amazon was very good at their return policy and refunded us the price plus the full amount of postage it took to send it back. Amazon is the first place I look and purchase. I’d give this product a zero if I could.

By: J. Burns

J. Burns — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Love it!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Have had the receiver for a few weeks now and just love it. It is a solid piece of machinery, very heavy and will get hot, so you probably don’t want to park anything on top of it, or park in on top of anything. Lovely to look at in the front and the back is all business — more plugs than most of us might ever use. (right now am just using CD and tuner, may add DVD and TV later.) The remote is a nice add-on, and could help keep the fingerprints off the receiver, an added plus. Of course, the reason I really this receiver is the way it sounds; it really makes the music glow. My old speakers have never sounded so good.

By: John W. Hudson

John W. Hudson — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000

TX Onkyo 8555 stereo receiver
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
completely satisfied with both the stereo receiver and the way amazon

handled the order.i have used amazon several times and would consider

them first for another order.

By: Steven

Steven — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Tech Support ?
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
If you plan to buy an Onkyo product don’t count on tech support of help. I purchased the TX-8555 and a Polk subwoofer from Amazon, who’s service was excellent, and connected them using the single subwoofer port on the receiver. I can’t get the sub to work and suspect the receiver has to be set up through the remote control.

The remote control, however, seems to be stuck in zone 2 mode. The manual offers no help and for 3 day I have not been able to reach Tech Support.

By: Sherry A. Wildenstein

Sherry A. Wildenstein — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Awesome receiver
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This is a fantastic receiver. It picks up stations with the VHF antenna that come in crystal clear. It is also awesome hooked up to the TV for surround sound. Movies are much more fun to watch, it feels like you are right there. Terrific product!!!

By: Shania

Shania — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Great stereo receiver
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Excellent rcvr for the price. Rec’d item quickly & in good condition.

Installed next day & have used every day for radio broadcast & cd’s, as

well as collector lp’s on our turntable. Would highly recommend.

By: B. Torrey

B. Torrey — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000

TX-8555
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Great product at a great price. Works great with my HD TV for a home theater and not overly complicated. The subwoofer output makes for a great sound. It also has a phonograph input which includes a preamp to play all my old albums. I also like the remote control for the volume.

By: M. Carlisle

M. Carlisle — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +0000

Great product; Great price
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought this receiver to drive a multi-room speaker system, and allow me expansion for surround sound, CD player, DVD etc.

This fits the bill without breaking the bank.

This also will allow me to hook up Sirius or XM Satellite radio.

There are plenty of inputs for other audio/video gear, including a turntable.

- iPod integration is easy with an iPod dock (sold seperately)
- 100 watts x2 (stereo) into 8 ohms at 0.08% THD
- Direct access tuning
- 40 AM/FM presets
- oversized power transformer, filter capacitors, and heat sink
- Pure Audio/Direct mode for a cleaner sound

This product is worthy of all 5 stars.