ONKYO TX-NR414 5.1-Channel 3-D Ready Network A/V Receiver

Pros: A lot of inputs, USB port, great sound with discrete component final amp stage, networking, smart phone remote control app. Pandora, Vtuner and a ton of other streaming audio services built right in. Nice big binding-post style speaker connections. 2x optical inputs. Fast switching between HDMI input sources, and good picture quality. When you use the smartphone remote app, it displays album info on your phone when streaming. (I've only tried Android, though iPhone is likely the same) Nice big volume control on the front, and source select buttons, though the text on them is a little hard to read. A good-looking design IMHO. It also feels pretty solidly built.

Cons: To use wireless, you must use Onkyo's USB adapter, which takes up the USB port, and frankly, is JUNK. My wireless connection kept dropping and would not resume without power-cycling the receiver. Finally chucked it and am using a Netgear Wi-fi>Ethernet adapter, which works great and was actually cheaper. The onscreen display when using Pandora or similar is flat character-generated text in white on black with no animations, screensaver, or anything even remotely interesting to look at. At least it doesn't have ads. Would be handy to have at least one switched or unswitched AC outlet on the back like my old receiver had. No automatic calibration for your room's dynamics, though there are manual adjustments. Not a big deal. The remote is a little confusing and is not backlit. It fits in your hand good and has good range though.

Overall Review: I paid a lot more for this when I bought it. I wish there had been a "Black November" or whatever deal at the time. Some people say this receiver runs hot--it seems to barely get lukewarm at decent volume levels. You should have some ventilation or air space with any power amp or electronics in general. Some people say this is a good "entry level" receiver. I agree, but I'm a techie and I can't imagine needing more features than this receiver has. Maybe a little better on-screen display and a little better remote.

Pros: Great receiver for the price.

Cons: Disappointed to find that not only did the receiver not support S-Video but it doesn't upscale the video signal. On my other Onkyo receiver, I could plug in S-Video or Composite and the video would output over HDMI. On this receiver, you have to have a video out to your tv for each type of video input you have going in. That means if you have multiple video input types you'll need to switch on both the receiver and your TV.

Overall Review: In fairness, I haven't found any other receivers in this price range that do this conversion.

Pros: 5.1, 80 watts per channel , lots of features to tune. tv controls built in to remote. This is really my first system upgrade since 2003 so lot different and still finding things out very happy with it....i did get it on amezon not newegg

Cons: none

Overall Review: The Onkyo 414 features are great instant preview of other hdmi connected devices makes it easy to switch over. This i consider a entry level at 5.1 and @80 watts.

Pros: - great sound - great price - lots of inputs and outputs

Cons: - Zone 2 output is line-out, not amplified - I-net screens only seen through HDMI monitor

Pros: Easy to set up. All the plugs clearly marked. Didn't need manual. Good solid power. Matches the Definitive tech 800s (that I got from New Egg with it) very well, although power could be greater. The combination can be very loud. I have it very low now, as I like clear with good bass at low volumes. I am sitting close- have it hooked up to PC. Simple to operate. Lots of connections and well set for powered subwoofer and 5 way system. By the way, NO back ground noise!

Cons: None yet, will amend if I find any. Sound is very good.

Overall Review: Combination would easily work with TV or as stereo in room may 15 X 20.

Pros: good price, works well for me

Cons: very poor user interface, especially for the internet options. android phone app can't find my receiver, app has no option for entering IP address manually, dunno why, would prolly work if it did.

Overall Review: had issues with HDMI cables, this thing just didn't like some of them for whatever reason, thought I was having issue with video passthough for a while but different cables fixed my issue.

Pros: 6 HDMI inputs, internet connectivity (especially Sirius and Pandora, on screen interaction.

Cons: the only con is that the on screen interaction isn't through a better GUI system that the next model up has. I knew this when I bought it though

Overall Review: Paid 249.99 for this month and a half a go and still going strong and loving it.

Pros: Purchased elsewhere, but love this receiver. Great bang for the buck

Cons: None