Onkyo TX SR304

Pros: Inexpensive and versatile, can hold its own with today's technology

Cons: Quirky switching on optical inputs, odd remote control issue, only fair quality sound

The Bottom Line: This is a decent, entry level unit for a very low price, but it did not fill my needs.

Review: I purchased this unit for under $200 at a local box store. My requirements were simple; find a suitable replacement for an aging and malfunctioning 10-year old first generation Dolby Digital receiver. I run a 5.1 speaker setup at home for my 60"...

Pros: Good sound processing Good FM tuner Low price

Cons: Three component inputs Three digital inputs

The Bottom Line: For an inexpensive component switching receiver, this is a real winner at $99.

Review: I was skeptical about the TX-SR304 since I only paid $99 on sale at Fry's. Right now it serves as my front room receiver to provide two channel stereo to two Polk Lsi-7 speakers. A Carver D12 sub woofer supplements the bass.

It sounds...

Pros: Price, durability, features, reliabity, value not hype

Cons: None

Review: Inexpensive, but very good performer with plenty of power. I created my own 5:1 system and it will rock the room easily. Don't buy into the hype and spend $1,000 for a receiver just so folks will see it and say you are some kind of true audiofile...