Just picked up this amp, SOUNDS PHENOMENAL. I bought a set of JBL speakers to go with it. At the time, the JBL's were set up on a separate Denon amp. Gotta say, this thing sounds just as good for about half the price!
Bought mine at Frys Electronics for $168. (+ tax) to use as a 2 channel set up with my vintage Pioneer turntable. After unboxing the Onkyo, I realized that this thing was basically a toy. No heft or weight to it whatsoever and then after hooking it up I realized that it also sounded like a toy. Thankfully, I saved the receipt and original box and couldn't return it to Frys fast enough! I have a 40 year old Yamaha CR-620 receiver that I took down to a real stereo shop, had it tuned up and is now proudly displayed in my living room. The 40 year old Yamaha sounds a thousand times better than the Onkyo light weight toy ! I have a feeling that most of today's audio equipment is Chinese made, lightweight junk, just like the Onkyo.
Hi Peter, We test all of our amplifiers at 6ohm, but using 8ohms is no problem at all.Using 120W @ 8ohm speakers is fine realistically the amp will put out between 80-100w at an 8 ohm load, so happy days !
Hi Jennifer, many thanks for your positive feedback - our colleagues working on the videos are always happy to hear that their work is useful and that it is appreciated...
Hi mpj1969, thanks for your inquiry. Please note that the A / B outputs do not provide special support for bi-wiring - i.e. they output the same, complete range of frequencies and do not split between low/high freqs.
Hi, you could do bi-wiring by using A+B mode (manual page EN-19), e.g. connecting your L woofer to A (L), your R woofer to A (R), L tweeter to B (L) and L tweeter to B (R). Nethertheless please keep in mind that the advantages of bi-wiring/bi-amping depend on the amp + cables + speakers. To actually clearly "hear a difference" in audio quality, all of these components usually have to tend to high end (and being much more expensive).
Hi, you could output the audio signal via the pre-outs, but then you will need an external amplifier. If you are looking for an amp that supports the integration of an external equalizer, the A-9070 could do the job. The A-9070 supports different usage modse (e.g. PreAmp, Split Mode, etc). Your configuration with A-9070 Split mode could look like this: Audio Signal (CD, Tuner etc.) -> A-9070 preamp stage -> preout to EQ -> back to A-9070 / amplifier stage -> speakers.
Hi, the TX-8050 offers a wide range of analogue inputs (incl. a phono stage) for compability with existing analogue equipment, but has a strong focus on digital connectivity (network, TV via digital in, USB etc). If the phono stage does not suit your needs, there are two ways to go from here: selecting a phono cartridge that the manufacturer recommends very high capacitance loading for (1st choice?), or evaluating a separate, dedicated phono stage that will suit your needs. Thanks for asking!
@MADDOX921 Hi, you will need to make sure that you are running a DLNA/UPnP server software on your device (Mac, iPhone, iPad, etc). While we cannot recommend any specific sofware, we did some quick tests with e.g. iMediaShare on iPhone/iPad which worked as expeced. Please also note that the TX-NR1009 does only support playback of music over network (e.g. no streaming of videos, or display of pictures).
Hi, not sure which Andi/Anton you are talking about - but you could connect your TX-8050 using the following ways to your computer: Streaming via DLNA from PC to TX-8050 (via Network - using Windows Media Player or other software), connecting to digital (opt/coax) or using the analog inputs. Streaming / Digital IN would obviously be the preferred solutions.
I have a TX8050. For anyone with a problem using the NET or USB selections, where it doesn't connect to any selected Internet radio station or connect to and play from a plugged in USB thumb drive with music files on it, here is the solution: Turn off the receiver. Unplug the AC cord from the wall outlet. Wait 5 seconds and plug cord back in. Turn on receiver. Try connecting to Network radio station or USB thumb drive again. It should work this time because by unplugging and replugging the AC cord you have rebooted the computer inside the Onkyo. This works for me everytime. I am running original firmware that came with the Onkyo with no updates. Keep in mind that some internet radio stations are not active 24/7 and that some will become inactive and stop broadcasting. But if no station you try to select plays try this solution above. Onkyo does not mention this in their owner's manual.
Hi, the subwoofer preout is being used for the main zone - as most users have their "full" setup incl. sub in the main listening room, and using a 2nd pair of speakers as additional audio output in another room...
You do not need the USB wifi dongle in case you have a WiFi router / WiFi access point installed: the Android phone/tablet > connects via WiFi to > WiFi Router/AP -> connects via cable/Ethernet > TX-8050 . Have a nice evening.
Hi, it is always difficult to compare the sound quality of devices - without doing a listening test. And even if components sound similiar with one set of speakers, they might sound a bit different with another set of speakers. Audio quality can be very subjective. If you are "expecting" a certain sound quality / audio characteristics, please try to do a listening test - ideally with your preferred speakers!
Dear TeamLeaderPG, we are sorry to hear that you had a bad experience with an Onkyo product and/or customer service. Please give us the chance to resolve the issue and let us know the case ticket #, so we can follow up with the customer support team. Thank you very much.
Hi, this looks like the protect mode is switching off the AVR. There is an FAQ on the Onkyo website - please point your web browser to "eu.onkyo.com/faq/" and search for "protect" for more information.
Hi, unfortunately the TX-8050 Network Stereo Receiver does not support the UBT-1 Bluetooth Adapter. The UBT-1 is compatible with Onkyo Network AV Receivers and the CS-N755 Network Mini System.
@soufieneTUN Hi, we just had a look at the specs at bowers-wilkins.co.uk/Speakers/Home_Audio/600_Series/685.html - they definitely look fine :) Regarding other models, the TX-8050 is currently the only network stereo receiver model. But you could e.g. combine separate components, like the network tuner T-4070 with an amplifier like A-9070 / A-9000R or even P3000R + M-5000R, if required (but then you might want to look for larger loudspeaker model, too).
Hi I have just purchased this amp.i would likely try bi wiring it using speakers outs A and B . How would I do this ? Would I connect all the low freq inputs to speakers a as an example. Then all the high inputs to speakers b.? Help would be appreciated
Thanks for the reply the vide does state thatonecould bi wir the 8050 if desired .are you saying that thisi is not th case or completely inadvisable ? If it is possible again what process should I use to do this.
Hi, I have purchased Onkyo TX-8050 and would like to know the RMS at 8 ohm per channel. I am interested in the European specs of the amp at 8 ohm and not the FTC ones. Will it be safe to use 120 watt /8 ohm speakers with this receiver? Many thanks!
+james flores Hi, the following information might answer your question: When you connect one set of speakers to either SPEAKERS A or SPEAKERS B terminal posts, or when you connect two sets of speakers to both speaker terminal posts and output sound only from either speaker set, use speakers whose impedance is 4 to 16 Ω, and set the speaker impedance setting on the receiver to 4 or 6 Ω . When the impedance of the speaker to be used is less than 6 Ω, set the speaker impedance to 4 Ω. When you connect speakers to both SPEAKERS A and SPEAKERS B terminal posts and output sound from both speaker sets simultaneously, use speakers whose impedance is 8 to 16 Ω. Set the speaker impedance setting on the receiver to 4 Ω. Thanks for asking!
ok, dummy here, can I go from the left and right main pre outs TO an equalizer and then to a bigger amp? essentially using the onkyo as a preamp for in sound controls, it seems cheaper than buying a pre amp.
Hi OnkyoEU, I want to purchase a receiver unit to play records. I just bought a Dual 1229Q turntable and wanted to make sure this would work well with the Onkyo 8050. I read reviews and some people said the sound was not that great for the phono input since Onkyo didn't seem to spend too much time or effort on the phono function. I'm not an audiophile, but I will notice hissing or stuff of that nature, so I'd like a good phono option. Do you have any videos or words of wisdom about this?
Hi, if your bluetooth transmitter has line level inputs, this should work (obviously we cannot give you any guarantee, as most of the required functionality depends on your bluetooth transmitter...)
Hi, after having connected the Ethernet cable, switching on the receiver and selecting the NET option, you should be able to switch between different network services (Internet Radio, Spofity, DLNA, etc.) by using your remote control up and down buttons.
Thanks but I download the app and was able to play music that stored in my phone. There's another app that shows me all the streaming services that supported but I only have Pandora. When I type a station in that I know I got it just keep on loading and does nothing. I do not have a remote for it
Hi and thanks for your feedback. Could you get in touch with our support, please? The colleagues will need to look into details of your setup. Please check your preferred contact option on www.onkyousa.com Thank you!
unfortunately I do not succeed in connecting the tx-8050 with the panasonic tv. Nor by optical nor by the coax. I managed to connect the dvd player though and the sound is so much better than the tv! Does somebody have an idea?
Dear Susanne, could you get in touch with your customer care team please - either via our web contact form (www.eu.onkyo.com/en/support-request-42204.html) or phone (www.eu.onkyo.com/en/customer-care-hotline-42615.html). The colleagues will be glad to followup with you in detail. Please also provide the model # of your Panasonic TV with your inquiry. Thank you!
Hi, this often depends on the information provided by the internet service/radio. E.g. using AUPEO! and other services, artist/title information will be displayed (including scrolling on display/app). Other radio stations just display generic information (e.g. radio station name + slogan) but no details on the currently played song - while making this information available via their e.g. twitter feed. So there is no fixed rule regarding these kind of details...
OnkyoEU Hello, the TH-8050 does not display artis/title information while playing vTuner netradio stations. However, my other network radio devices do show this kind of information. Is there any fix available for this issue?
Arvydas Naujokaitis Hello, correct, the TX-8050 currently displays only information about station/stream, but not about the played artist/title. We will forward your feedback to the software engineers in the headquarter, but currently there is no update available.
OnkyoEU Hopefully the software engineesr would seriuosly take this suggestion into consideration and shortly eliminate the fault. Looking forward to an update.
Hi, turn on the power. Press the [SETUP] button on the remote controller. The setup menu appears in the display. Use the arrow [UP/DOWN] buttons to select “5. Network Setup” and then press [ENTER]. Here you will find the MAC Address... Thanks for asking!
Hi, the TX-8050 has been replaced by TX-8150. Comparing TX-8150 with TX-8130, the TX-8150 has a) more power (135 W) b) integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth c) DAB+ d) AirPlay - to mention the most significant differences...
We are afraid that as of July 20th, 2017 Spotify has ceased function on certain 2011 model year Onkyo network receivers including the TX-8050. Spotify has notified registered users of this change. As an alternative, we recommend - connecting a media player via digital or RCA inputs (if available) - using Google ChromeCast - or any third party Bluetooth device for streaming Spotify to your Onkyo AV receiver. If you need any assistance, please do not hesitate to get in touch with our customer care team at Email: www.eu.onkyo.com/en/support-request-42204.html Phone: www.eu.onkyo.com/en/customer-care-hotline-42615.html
Yes..you just buy Chromecast audio device and plug it via rca inputs or optical input and you can even control it with a Google home smart speaker or your Android or Iphone phone or tablet. Good luck!!
Hi, in general "yes" but this depends also on your speakers efficiency / sensitity. A listening test with the final configuration is always a good choice when in doubt.
You can use any speaker within the impedance range 4-8-16ohms you want the power rating to be about the same as amplifier. If it's 80Watts then 80+watt rated speaker. Floor standing, wall, book shelf, ceiling, indoor, outdoor, upside down, backwards, tall, fat, skinny, narrow, wide make no difference OHMS and WATTS pay attention!
Hi, we're sorry, this is not possible as this receiver does not have the required connectors to integrate an equalizer (e.g. using pre-out/main-in connectors).
Hi, yes, you can save an internet radio station to your "My Favorites" list - e.g. either by using a PC (connecting with a browser to your AV receiver) or by saving the currently playing internet radio station to your My Favorites list. However, it is not possible to save an internet radio station to the AM/FM presets buttons. Please see the manual pages En-30 and En-31 for detailed information on how to save stations to your "My Favorites" list. In case you experience any difficulties using the My Favorites functionality, please do not hesitate to get in touch with our customer care team (www.eu.onkyo.com/en/support-273.html). Thank you!
Hi, only via one of the line inputs - e.g. there is no split pre/main configuration, where you can output the line level signal from the TX-8050 to an equalizer, then connecting the line level out of the equalizer to the line level in of TX-8050 again to have it amplified and routed to the speakers - this will not work. You can either use the TX-8050 as a pre-amplifier -> equalizer -> power amp, or using another device as pre-amplifier -> equalizer -> TX-8050 as power amp.
Hi, the TX-8050 has digital (optical and coax) and analog inputs, if you would like to connect your computer directly. Could could also DLNA or Remote Playback (e.g. using Windows Media Player) to stream music from your computer to the TX-8050. In this case both the TX-8050 and the computer have to be connected to your home network (including a router).
OnkyoEU so to keep it simple and hook directly to the computer, to listen to the music thats on the computer, I would need what cables? I'm not sure what DNLA or remote playback is. thanks !!!!
Va GunTrader Hi again - correct, the easiest type of connection should be an optical connection from the computer to OPTICAL 1 (GAME) of the TX-8050. Most computers offer an optical digital output (coxial digital outputs are less common there). This setup is probably easier to handle than configuring thehome network / DLNA server / media streaming - as you basically just have to plugin the optical cable on both sides :-) But please verify first that your PC has / supports a digital optical audio output.
has the optical plug, I tried that but could never get anything to work. What are the settings for the receiver when using the optical cord? thanks again
+Alex Tahti I cannot get streaming (DLNA) to work.....my TX-8050 is connected to my ASUS router via an Ethernet cable. So, I connect wirelessly from my laptop and can see the TX-8050 but when I try to stream from Windows Media Center nothing happens. I selected "Net-DLNA' as the source on gthe TX-8050 but no luck...Media Center has this device as allowed....any ideas?
+Kathleen Ramirez There are two ways to use DLNA/WMP: One is to use your laptop as a music server (Page En-31), it "shares" your library on your laptop with other devices on the network (e.g TX-8050). The other way is to use Remote Playback ("Play to"), where WMP streams a selected song/playlist to a specific device (e.g. TX-8050) - page En-32 in the manual. Could you try both setups? If the problem persists, please get in touch with our colleagues from customer care to dig into details: www.eu.onkyo.com/en/support-request-42204.html or via phone: www.eu.onkyo.com/en/customer-care-hotline-42615.html Thank you!
Thanks for the reply, and I actually just bought this receiver. Also do I need a DAC to go through from my computer in to this receiver, or is there a built in one?
Hi, you could use the optical/coax digital inputs (2 each available) - or stream your music via network, which should be even more comfortable (supported formats: MP3, WMA, WMA Lossless, FLAC, WAV, Ogg Vorbis, AAC, LPCM)...
You can use the Google Chromecast Audio (www.google.com/chromecast/audio/): the device has RCA/Cinch L/R analog outputs and optical output - which can easily be connected to your TX-8050.
You can either use an optical digital cable and connect it to the optical inputs 1/Game or 2/CD - or use one of the analog RCA inputs like TV/TAPE/GAME/CBL/SAT/VCR/DVR/BD/DVD IN, using a standard RCA/cinch stereo cable. Any of those will work. Please do not use PHONO in as this has some special audio signal treatment for turntables.
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Why would anyone buy Bose when they could buy this and 2 orb audio Mod 1's ball speakers HOSS stands, Discounted monster wire, and interconects, a Onkyo blu ray player. And a High end HDMI cable for less than the lifestyle 48. Sure you only have 2 speakers but this will sound MUCH better.
I'm trying to connect the app to the this receiver. Typical of this stuff, I get all these cute instructions to do this and that, select the 'blue tooth (icon) button. There isn't one. pass word. They conveniently tell you it's to be found 'here' on a diagram of some generic equipment that resembles neither my receiver, my router.... It is easier that this nonsense is happening on my phone where I have a keypad instead ........a........b...... The years roll on and none of this nonsense ever seems to work any better. Well, it sounds pretty good. So I guess it's a receiver, amp for my CD player, and science fiction.... I'd love to see a business model where for every hour the customer tries connecting and fails, the company has to refund $100 in cash. I have no doubt they'd sort bonehead mistakes, the dog falling asleep on the remote...and very quickly sort annoying vague 20 step instructions written in vague passive language. But thanks for the nice video I'll try phone support tomorrow.
