Onkyo TX-NR609 was introduced in 2011. It is equipped with 7 channel amplifier with 100 W (8 Ω, 20 Hz - 20 kHz, 2 channel driven) power per channel and is capable of 7.1 maximum channel processing. It passes 1080/60p and upscales up to 4K/30p (Marvell Qdeo) video signal.
We evaluated the a/v receiver and gave 75 overall score out of 100. Our ranking system is based on the amplifier specifications, audio and video features, connectivity, multizone capabilities, radio and many other details.
For more details about the ranking please go to Evaluation section.
Here is a history of the series, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the receivers.
Model | Year | Chann. | Power | Dolby Atmos | DTS:X | HDR10 | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision | Pass. | Price |
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TX-NR696 | 2019 | 7.2 | 100 W | 4K | ||||||
TX-NR686 | 2018 | 7.2 | 100 W | 4K | ||||||
TX-NR676E | 2017 | 7.2 | 100 W | 4K | ||||||
TX-NR656 | 2016 | 7.2 | 100 W | 4K | ||||||
TX-NR646 | 2015 | 7.2 | 100 W | 4K | ||||||
TX-NR636 | 2014 | 7.2 | 95 W | 4K | ||||||
TX-NR626 | 2013 | 7.2 | 95 W | 4K | ||||||
TX-NR616 | 2012 | 7.2 | 100 W | 1080p | ||||||
TX-NR609 | 2011 | 7.2 | 100 W | 1080p |
You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Onkyo TX-NR696 vs TX-NR686 vs TX-NR676E vs TX-NR656 vs TX-NR646 vs TX-NR636.