Does the Onkyo TX-8255 have some sort of virtual surround sound function; also, can it receive wireless so Pandora etc. can be played through it?
2016527
No on both accounts. Straightforward stereo only. No wireless connection: If you want Pandora or other streaming you'll have to hook up a separate device via one of the existing audio connections.
2016528
No, it does not have virtual surround, but with 5 channels of sound coming at you, why would you need it?My Onkyo is great! For the Price you cannot beat it. It's solid state digital output exceeds what they advertise.
2016529
No on both counts. This is a bare bones receiver that happens to put out some very good sound.
2016530
Not to my knowledge as I believe it to be the lowest one on Onkyos product line. I use it in my hobby room.
2016531
No. This is strictly old-school. I connect my Galaxy S3 to the "phono" input, though, and stream music that way. I use the photo input because I think it goes though the pre-amp so I don't have to crank my phone's volume up high.
2016532
No it cannot, however it has many possibilities and very good qualities for the very low price. I highly recommend it!
2016533
It does not have virtual surround capability; it's just a straight stereo receiver. Nor does not have wireless capabilities, but with the proper wire adapter you can easily play audio from your PC or smartphone through it.
873128
Wireless means you can use your ipod/smartphone to stream music to the Onkyo without plugging in. The speakers use wires. I had to buy a longer set.
2169900
Hello Paul, I purchased the Onkyo TX - 8050 as a gift for another. I do not know the answer to this question but, this is the website for owner manuals for Onkyo products: http://www.onkyousa.com/Downloads/manuals.php?source=globalnav Go down the webpage until you reach this model and click to open the manual. The answer may be in there for you. The model is about half way down the page. Or, go to the Onkyo website: http://www.onkyousa.com/?m=TX-8050&class=Receiver&p=i and click on SUPPORT. They have a Support Forum, How to videos, and Frequently Asked Questions that are answered. Best of luck.
2108293
It does provide a virtual surround, depending on which input you are utilizing. It obviously falls short of a "true" 5.1 surround experience but I am personally impressed with the virtual.
349013
Dear Joy420,Thanks for your inquiry. The CS255 does not have Bluetooth. Onkyo does make a Bluetooth adapter called the UBT1 which can plug into the CS255 and make the system Bluetooth compatible. Let me know if I can be of any additional assistance.Regards,Eric CohenWorld Wide Stereo
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Wireless speakers are not a good idea if you have a cordless phone, wireless router or a cable/satellite receiver with RF capability in your house. Flat speaker cable is available from several suppliers and is easy to install under carpets or baseboards. If your thinking about Blu-ray in the future, then you'll want to get a receiver with high resolution audio decoding. Beware of cheaper systems as they don't support HD audio and some don't support any audio over HDMI. I'll keep looking for an HDMI system with wireless (I've never seen one) just for curiosity sake but I would recommend you check out this system: http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-HT-S6100-Channel-Receiver-Speaker/dp/B001AMY7ZQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1239851908&sr=8-1
2117798
Page 89 in the Onkyo manual is the beginning of the instruction set. If you don't have a manual, it's available online. Just Google tx607. I use a Harmony One universal for both of my systems. Well worth the money and easier setup.
2032869
I think Sony will confirm - I noticed today the STR-920 is the second best seller behind Onkyo TX606 on Amazon's receiver sales. I will be doing similar with wireless and I have been researching this subject quite a bit lately - I want to be able to send family pictures and ITunes to the receiver by way of my Imac and a wireless - probably go with the Airstream Express - just in research mode now though.
1506219
I do and have had no issues, just awesome music. Onkyo TX-8255 Stereo Receiver Stereo RMS Power: 50W per channel x 2, into 8 ohms
1614933
A/V Guru: I was wondering if you could elaborate on the core differences between the Onkyo HT-S3300 and the Denon DHT-391XP. I currently only have an Xbox 360 and a HD cable box, and am looking for a system that can handle those two components as well as (which is the actual reason for getting the system) my music (via computer and Ipod). As this is the main reason for investing in a system, I would prefer to have a quality base setup. Looks like the Onkyo has a few more features on the receiver, and I was wondering if you could let me know why those are there (pretty naive on this whole subject, sorry). I see that the Onkyo has the "green, blue, and red" input cords like those that come from the Xbox, while the Denon does not. And the sony receivers systems in this price range seem to be much sleeker (but input wise more similar to the denon). So does it sound like I actually need all of the extra inputs that the Onkyo offers? And with all this in mind do you have recommendation
844461
Hi Tom,Just to be clear, if I want to just watch TV, I DO still have to turn the Onkyo ON and switch something. I cannot just turn the tv on and watch/listen to it without ever turning the Onkyo on and switching something?Thanks
1029789
The Onkyo receiver doesn't have a programmable "scene" option but has four listening modes for movie,music, game, and THX which accommodate different listening scenes. Each of the inputs can be assigned to use (as default) a particular listening mode.
1509604
Good question...I have mines up top too, it does not sound bad. What receiver or amplifier are you using or how many watts per channel?I have an Onkyo 80 watts per channel and it sounds pretty good but I am in the process of getting the Onkyo 828.Check your settings, db
1144481
Read the manual. You must select source. Call Onkyo if need be.mine works fine
2251620
I wish I could help you but my receiver did not work long enough to answer that question. I was never able to get help for Onkyo or Amazon to get it fixed. It's been setting in my supply room over a year.
12515
Afraid I didn't care for the wireless at all. Went back to connecting the speakers with wires. Still not satisfied with the surround sound. I had a much cheaper unit at one time that gave so much better surround sound.
1077288
This does not have wireless/Bluetooth features. There Mayans a component that allows for that but you will have to research. As I believe Bose does make a separate Bluetooth receiver but it's not the same thing as the speakers being Bluetooth themselves. Hope this helps.