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(based on 13 ratings)

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Brand: Onkyo

Located in: HOME THEATER, Receivers

Powered Zone 2
By dedicating a pair of channels on receivers with this capability, you don’t need an external amplifier to enjoy an independent stereo audio source in a remote room. For example, on higher-end models this allows for a full 5.1 channel movie to be enjoyed in the home theater, while simultaneously sending a song from a CD (or other source) to speakers in another room.

WRAT
Imagine turning up the volume and filling your entertainment room with noise-free, impressively powerful, true-to-life sound. That's the benefit of Wide Range Amplifier Technology. Originally developed for our most expensive high-end amplifiers to handle the sonic demands of today's digital age, you'll now find WRAT even in our lowest-priced A/V receivers. The WRAT family of technologies includes a broader frequency range with lower noise entering the signal path – perfectly suited for new high resolution DVD-Audio and SACD formats.

XM Ready
XM has introduced exciting new products called the XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock which replaces the Connect-and-Play antenna. The XM Mini-Tuner and Home Dock work with any XM-Ready product — plus the Mini-Tuner enables subscribers to easily move a single subscription from one product to another.

Sirius Ready
SIRIUS brings access to over 130 digital-quality channels, including 69 channels of 100% commercial-free music, plus exclusive channels of sports, news, talk, entertainment, traffic, weather and data. This model has a SIRIUS jack on its rear that connects to an optional SIRIUSConnect home tuner kit.

RI
With Onkyo’s exclusive RI (Remote Interactive) system capability, you can integrate and operate all compatible components through a single remote control. What’s more, RI capability enables you to simply connect the iPod® to your receiver through Onkyo’s RI Dock for the iPod (DS-A1). Your iPod effectively becomes another Onkyo component from which you can relish a fuller sound that just can’t be experienced through headphones. RI capability will also give you remote operability of your iPod for hands-off control over your digital music.

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Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.5 stars

(based on 13 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Accurate controls(10), Durable(8), Easy setup(5), Easy to set up(6), Good audio(12)

Best Uses:

Basic systems(10), Home theater(3), Large rooms(4), Smaller rooms / apartments(5)

Describe Yourself:

Audiophile(4), Movie enthusiast(3), Practical(5), Tech savvy(5)

Great Stereo

By Dave in the mountains

from Sylva, NC on 4/20/2010

Pros:

Easy Setup, Good Power Output, Great Sound Quality

Describe Yourself:

Practical, Tech Savvy

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Onkyo TX-8555 High Fidelity Stereo Receiver:

my last onkyo lasted 26 years reliable

By Brad

from Lake Arrowhead, Ca. on 3/23/2010

Pros:

Accurate Controls, Clean Sound, Durable, Easy Setup, Good Power Output, Good Remote Control, Great Sound Quality

Best Uses:

Basic Systems, Home Theater, Hot tub outdoor system, Larger Rooms

Describe Yourself:

Audiophile, Movie Enthusiast, Tech Savvy

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Onkyo TX-8555 High Fidelity Stereo Receiver:

Fantastic for the price

A LITTLE MORE STEAK WOULD BE NICE.

By JOHN

from WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA on 3/1/2010

Pros:

Accurate Controls, Clean Sound, Durable, Easy Setup, Good Power Output, Good Remote Control, Great Sound Quality, NEEDS ODYSEY CONTROLS

Cons:

Limited Functions

Describe Yourself:

Musician

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Onkyo TX-8555 High Fidelity Stereo Receiver:

Just because the tx8555 doesn't have surround is no reason not to include balancing features offered in other surround models. I believe you
call it "Odysey System". It would be nice if my
tx8555 had those features as well!!

Excellent receiver

By docim

from ohio on 2/8/2010

Pros:

Clean Sound, Easy Setup, Good Power Output, Great Sound Quality

Best Uses:

Multiple Rooms / Whole House

Describe Yourself:

Movie Enthusiast

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Onkyo TX-8555 High Fidelity Stereo Receiver:

Great product. Does everything as advertised.

Great product

By MK

from Illinois on 2/2/2010

Pros:

Accurate Controls, Clean Sound, Durable, Easy Setup, Good Power Output, Good Remote Control, Great Sound Quality

Best Uses:

Basic Systems, Smaller Rooms

Describe Yourself:

Audiophile, Movie Enthusiast, Tech Savvy

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Onkyo TX-8555 High Fidelity Stereo Receiver:

I bought this system for a bedroom widescreen TV and stereo system. This was one of the few basic stereo receivers that offers "pre-out" so I can control another Amplifier with the master volume control. That's what sold me on this unit, besides the great reviews.

Completely satisfied!

By TonyTBone

from Queens, New York on 1/11/2010

Pros:

Accurate Controls, Clean Sound, Easy Setup, Good Power Output, Good Remote Control, Great Sound Quality

Best Uses:

Basic Systems

Describe Yourself:

Practical

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Onkyo TX-8555 High Fidelity Stereo Receiver:

Easy to set-up;easy to use.

Great Sound -- Broken Volume Control

By bryan

from San Jose, Ca on 9/27/2009

Pros:

Clean Sound, Easy To Set Up, Good Power

Cons:

Component Failure

Best Uses:

Basic Systems, Home Theater, Smaller Rooms

Describe Yourself:

Practical, Tech Savvy

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Onkyo TX-8555 High Fidelity Stereo Receiver:

Great product in terms of sound quality, power consumption, ease of use. My main concern is the weak volume dial. It just stopped working at about six months. I don't have the time to go through the process of sending this in for a repair, I just needed it to work. I can still use the remote control to adjust the volume, so that is a plus. I did a search on the internet to see if other people were having similar problems and found that they were. I guess nothing is perfect and we always take a chance of getting that one unit that falls to the right of three standard deviations.

Best Stereo Receiver Ever

By SounzGood

from Louisville, KY on 7/28/2009

Pros:

Accurate Controls, Clean Sound, Durable, Easy To Set Up, Good Power

Cons:

None

Best Uses:

Basic Systems, Larger Rooms, Smaller Rooms

Describe Yourself:

Professional

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Onkyo TX-8555 High Fidelity Stereo Receiver:

I used the Onkyo TX-8555 for a multi-zone restaurant installation. It was the source selector and amplifier before the outboard speaker selector / volume control. Not only was it a perfect amplifier, but since my client wanted to use an iPod to play music, it was perfect that I could get the Onkyo iPod dock and they could use the receiver's remote to control it.

Solid simplicity

By oldtrekguy

from Moscow, ID on 7/16/2009

Pros:

Accurate Controls, Clean Sound, Durable, Good Power

Cons:

Limited Functions

Best Uses:

Basic Systems, Smaller Rooms

Describe Yourself:

Practical, Professional

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Onkyo TX-8555 High Fidelity Stereo Receiver:

This is a great basic 2-channel stereo receiver. I use it to drive a pair of Magnepan MG-1 stereo speakers, in conjunction with a Sony 40" flat-screen TV.

The receiver has limited capacity for switching video, and is limited to composite video The system would be best for a "traditional" stereo application, rather than a home theatre application.

Just what I was looking for.

By D. B.

from Charlotte, NC on 3/9/2009

Pros:

Accurate Controls, Clean Sound

Best Uses:

Basic Systems

Describe Yourself:

Practical, Technically Challenged

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Onkyo TX-8555 High Fidelity Stereo Receiver:

I use the receiver for my music, and t.v. sound. It serves the purpose that I needed.

Great Buy

By AB Travel

from Dickinson ND on 3/9/2009

Pros:

Accurate Controls, Clean Sound, Durable, Easy To Set Up, Good Power, XM Works Awesome

Cons:

Cant think of any

Best Uses:

Basic Systems, Larger Rooms, Smaller Rooms

Describe Yourself:

Audiophile

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Onkyo TX-8555 High Fidelity Stereo Receiver:

Great product ... does as advertised with power to spare..

[0 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

tx 8555 comperd to tx 8511

By Stereo guy

from shawnee,OK on 2/5/2009

Pros:

Accurate Controls, Clean Sound, Durable, Easy To Set Up, Good Power

Best Uses:

Audiophiles, Basic Systems, Home Theater

Describe Yourself:

Audiophile, Tech Savvy

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Onkyo TX-8555 High Fidelity Stereo Receiver:

The Tx 8555 is so much better than the Tx 8511.I useta have an Onkyo Tx 8511.The new Tx 8555 has better bass and terble respanse,more fuller bass and can here more highs!!!!!!!!!!!.

Good

By none

from Potomac Falls Virginia on 1/2/2009

Pros:

Accurate Controls, Clean Sound, Durable, Easy To Set Up, Good Power

Best Uses:

Basic Systems, Larger Rooms, Play for long periods

Describe Yourself:

Technically Challenged

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Onkyo TX-8555 High Fidelity Stereo Receiver:

I only buy Oknyo and now that I can buy refurbish to me it is an excellent way to go.

Thanks

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