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Brand: Onkyo

Located in: Audio, Audio Receivers

Onkyo Stereo Receiver - TX8222/ 50 Watts Per Channel/ Automatic/Manual Tuning/ Sleep Timer/ Enhanced IPOD Compatibility/ Black Finish

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Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

4.4 stars

(based on 26 reviews)

100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Durable(14), Easy to set up(25), Good audio(25), Good power output(22), Simple controls(24)

Best Uses:

Audiophiles(4), Basic systems(23), Large rooms(6), Smaller rooms / apartments(14)

Describe Yourself:

Audiophile(16), Practical(8), Tech savvy(8)

Nice stereo, great price

By ds

from chapel hill, nc on 7/30/2008

Pros:

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

Best Uses:

Basic Systems, Larger Rooms

Describe Yourself:

Practical, Tech Savvy

Bottom Line:

Comments about Onkyo Onkyo Stereo Receiver - Black Finish:

Nice to find just a plain stereo. I didn't want or need the home theater stuff.

A good upgrade from my old one

By Coop

from Boston, MA on 6/2/2008

Pros:

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

Best Uses:

Basic Systems

Describe Yourself:

Practical

Bottom Line:

Comments about Onkyo Onkyo Stereo Receiver - Black Finish:

It is getting more and more difficult to find receivers that have a pre-amp for my turntable. This product has one and it works great. It's even an upgrade to 50W from my old receiver that lasted more than 25 years. Thanks for carrying this product. As vinyl is making a comeback, I hope you sell more!

Solid So Far

By smithson raeburn

from ann arbor, mi on 2/4/2008

Pros:

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

Best Uses:

Basic Systems, Smaller Rooms

Describe Yourself:

Tech Savvy

Bottom Line:

Comments about Onkyo Onkyo Stereo Receiver - Black Finish:

It's simple, solid, and reliable. I've only had it for 3 weeks, but it's perfect for my 300 sq. ft. apartment. Sounds good, good price.

Onkyo Stereo Receiver

By Curt

from Hermosa Beach, CA on 1/17/2008

Pros:

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

Best Uses:

Basic Systems, Larger Rooms, Smaller Rooms

Describe Yourself:

Practical

Bottom Line:

Comments about Onkyo Onkyo Stereo Receiver - Black Finish:

Good value.

great system

By Pip

from Tulsa, OK on 1/14/2008

Pros:

Accurate Controls, Clean Sound, Durable, Good Power

Best Uses:

Audiophiles, Home Theater, Larger Rooms

Describe Yourself:

Audiophile, Musically Inclined, Practical

Bottom Line:

Comments about Onkyo Onkyo Stereo Receiver - Black Finish:

It was a great system with amazing sound, but the receiver was huge and maybe too powerful for our purposes. All we needed was a CD player, and the CD player didn't work so we had to return it, and thus we also returned this receiver. But I really enjoyed it when we were able to hear the sound that it produced. Very powerful as well!

A solid unit with a minor quibble

By Gameplayer

from Dallas Texas on 1/4/2008

Pros:

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

Cons:

Limited Functions

Best Uses:

Basic Systems

Describe Yourself:

Audiophile, Musically Inclined, Practical, Tech Savvy

Bottom Line:

Comments about Onkyo Onkyo Stereo Receiver - Black Finish:

I would have liked the unit a LOT more if there was a visible volume level on the enormous display surface. There is a dot on the volume wheel to give you an idea of how far advanced the volume is, but a digital display would have been a nice touch. Other than that minor complaint, a solid unit with clean sound that's easy to set up.

Delivers as promised

By Spud256

from Granby, CT on 12/22/2007

Pros:

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

Best Uses:

Basic Systems

Describe Yourself:

Practical, Tech Savvy

Bottom Line:

Comments about Onkyo Onkyo Stereo Receiver - Black Finish:

I needed to replace an elderly amplifier and tuner with something straightforward that could handle two sets of speakers. My speakers didn't warrant anything high-end but I definitely wanted a receiver that had an input for my turntable as well as all the other components. The Onkyo TX8222 had what I was looking for at an attractive price but the clincher was a comment in one of the other reviews: great FM reception with the supplied antenna. He was spot on! My favorite NPR station used to drop out occasionally and was fussy about antenna positioning. It's crystal clear now and I'm getting a bunch of other stations I didn't know were there. Great reception alone makes the Onkyo a winner for me. I don't have an Ipod so the docking thing didn't mean much but I've learned that my wife will be getting a nano for Christmas. We'll have to see how that works out. I'm definitely considering upgrading the CD and tape decks to Onkyo components.

Service & Delivery comments:

Shipped immediately, easily tracked, arrived as promised. Both Abt and Onkyo's packaging was fine.

Great Product

By none

from Illinois on 12/13/2007

Pros:

Clean Sound, Easy To Set Up, Good Power

Best Uses:

Basic Systems

Describe Yourself:

Musically Inclined

Bottom Line:

Comments about Onkyo Onkyo Stereo Receiver - Black Finish:

Perfect for what we needed.
Was looking for just a basic amp to power 2 sets of speakers and run with our cd player and turntable.
Plenty of power and using FM antenna supplied and can get stations we couldn't before.
Very happy with quality and price.

Exactly what I needed

By HH

from Southern California on 11/7/2007

Pros:

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

Cons:

None

Best Uses:

Basic Systems, Larger Rooms

Describe Yourself:

Love to listen to music

Bottom Line:

Comments about Onkyo Onkyo Stereo Receiver - Black Finish:

I specifically called Bose to get a recommendation for a replacement stereo receiver that would work effectively with the Bose 901 speakers which have to be run with the Bose 901 equalizer. This very reasonable Onkyo unit was recommended, and I am thoroughly pleased. [...]

Just bought my second Onkyo TX8222

By DaveC

from Fresno, CA on 10/30/2007

Pros:

Clean Sound, Durable, Easy To Set Up, Good Power, Great Price, Useful Features

Cons:

None for my purposes

Best Uses:

Audiophiles, Basic Systems, Smaller Rooms, With computer systems

Describe Yourself:

Musically Inclined, Tech Savvy

Bottom Line:

Comments about Onkyo Onkyo Stereo Receiver - Black Finish:

My first TX8222 purchased a few months ago direct from Onkyo, replaced a many years old TX800 that was moved to my garage/workshop. The TX8222 is now in my living room where I can enjoy the convenience of its remote control and excellent quality of sound. I just purchased my second TX8222 [...] for a computer system dedicated to recording LPs, cassette tapes, VHS tapes, etc to CDs or DVDs. Turntable, tape deck, etc, all connect to the TX8222 and the line output goes to a small analog to USB converter that bypasses the sound board on my computer. The computer also has two scanners for converting pictures, slides, and 35mm negatives to digital format.

Great receiver at any price!

By Daveski

from Syracuse, NY on 9/26/2007

Pros:

Accurate Controls, Clean Sound, Easy To Set Up

Best Uses:

Basic Systems, Smaller Rooms

Describe Yourself:

Musically Inclined, Tech Savvy

Bottom Line:

Comments about Onkyo Onkyo Stereo Receiver - Black Finish:

I couldn't be happier with this unit. It sounds fantastic with my bookshelf-sized Advent speakers, and gets excellent reception on local radio stations. There are tons of inputs available.

I would recommend this receiver to anyone who isn't looking for Surround Sound.

Totally satisfied!

By none

from Asheville area, NC on 8/28/2007

Pros:

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

Best Uses:

Basic Systems, Smaller Rooms

Describe Yourself:

Audiophile, Musically Inclined

Bottom Line:

Comments about Onkyo Onkyo Stereo Receiver - Black Finish:

Basic home stereo.Performs just as expected.[...]

Happy with my choice

By rich

from Houghton, NY on 7/5/2007

Pros:

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

Best Uses:

Basic Systems

Describe Yourself:

Practical

Bottom Line:

Comments about Onkyo Onkyo Stereo Receiver - Black Finish:

This system did just what I wanted- the basics, but is a step up from the Technics unit it replaced. It has power sources for two units, which made hook-up easier. Despite our rural location I get good FM reception, but the unit needs a better AM antenna given our location. Overall, a very nice unit for the money. [...].

Rock-Solid Performance & Build

By Bill

from Reno on 6/12/2007

Pros:

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

Cons:

None

Best Uses:

Audiophiles, Best for the Price, Smaller Rooms

Describe Yourself:

Audiophile, Musically Inclined, Professional

Bottom Line:

Comments about Onkyo Onkyo Stereo Receiver - Black Finish:

At this price point, there is nothing like the TX8222. It has all of the traditional Onkyo virtues, i.e., built like a tank with discrete amp output circuitry, diecast heat sinks, a big power supply, a well-ventilated metal case, banana-plug speaker connections, and it's capable of handling any speaker impedance with a proper rise in power with lower ohms. The FM tuner is fairly sensitive in fringe reception areas. Overall, there is lots of power in reserve and the sound is free of any audible distortion even at high levels. [...]

Onkyo a solid performer

By Mountain Music Man

from Reading, PA on 6/5/2007

Pros:

Accurate Controls, Clean Sound, Durable, Easy To Set Up, Solid build clean 50 w

Best Uses:

Basic Systems, Smaller Rooms

Describe Yourself:

Musically Inclined, Tech Savvy

Bottom Line:

Comments about Onkyo Onkyo Stereo Receiver - Black Finish:

Third Onkyo receiver, solid build, reliable, clean power-a solid 50 watts, best quality for price

Simple and solid, exacty what I needed.

By Brian

from San Francisco on 5/21/2007

Pros:

Accurate Controls, Clean Sound, Easy To Set Up

Best Uses:

Basic Systems

Describe Yourself:

Musically Inclined

Bottom Line:

Comments about Onkyo Onkyo Stereo Receiver - Black Finish:

You get more than what you pay for with this product. I use my Ipod with it and a pair of very good Monitor Audio Speakers and the sound is very good.

Lots of Bang for the Buck

By Charlie D from Poteet TX on 5/8/2007

Pros:

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

Cons:

Best Uses:

Audiophiles, Basic Systems, Smaller Rooms

Describe Yourself:

Audiophile

Bottom Line:

Comments about Onkyo Onkyo Stereo Receiver - Black Finish:

Loved personalizable display on this model.
Solid Sound.

Good Stereo Receiver for the price

By Aaron the engineer

from Madison WI on 4/26/2007

Pros:

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

Best Uses:

Basic Systems, Good Bedroom stereo, Smaller Rooms

Describe Yourself:

Audiophile, Engineer, Musically Inclined, Practical, Professional, Tech Savvy

Bottom Line:

Comments about Onkyo Onkyo Stereo Receiver - Black Finish:

This is a good stereo receiver for the money. Its perfect for a bedroom for music and TV. With a good set of bookshelf speakers this receiver performs nicely.

Very Pleased

By FFR

from Shaker Heights, OH on 2/26/2007

Pros:

Accurate Controls, Clean Sound, Easy To Set Up, Works and cheap

Cons:

None

Best Uses:

Basic Systems

Bottom Line:

Comments about Onkyo Onkyo Stereo Receiver - Black Finish:

The Onkyo receiver is simple and replaced a 20 yo Sony receiver. I really needed a phono connection and its fine for my old vinyl. DVD/FM/AM/etc are all fine. Its something the 5 and 10 year old can use.[...]

Great sound - weird controls!

By Squeakr

from California on 2/21/2007

Pros:

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

Cons:

Weird controls

Best Uses:

Basic Systems, Smaller Rooms

Bottom Line:

Comments about Onkyo Onkyo Stereo Receiver - Black Finish:

Great basic receiver, plenty of input/outputs for a stereo system (tape, CD, phono) - especially that hard to find phono jack in inexpensive receivers. Sound is very clean, good power - but the controls for AM/FM tuning are buttin only, no dials. This takes osme getting used to. We don't have home theater or DVD etc so can't say anything about that but for a good basic stero system it fits the bill nicely.Also has a 2 year warranty - unheard of anymore!

Recommend this product

By Gotham

from new york, ny on 2/19/2007

Pros:

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

Best Uses:

Basic Systems, Smaller Rooms

Bottom Line:

Comments about Onkyo Onkyo Stereo Receiver - Black Finish:

I did alot of research before buying the ONKYO TX8222 and am pleased with my purchase. My primary use for this receiver is to listen to vinyl so a phono connection was my priority. This is a solid yet basic receiver. No bells or whistles but has plenty of power and a clean sound. Recommend to anyone looking for basic stereo receiver.

Good one seems good

By Fastmedic

from PA on 2/12/2007

Pros:

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

Cons:

Limited Functions

Best Uses:

Basic Systems

Bottom Line:

Comments about Onkyo Onkyo Stereo Receiver - Black Finish:

First one I ordered was Defective, second one worked fine. Has a clean sound with no artificial electronic "enhancers" which I find distorts the sound. A basic stereo system that provides clean sound with no frivolous extras.

Does the job for the right price

By Bob

from Lakeland, Fl on 2/9/2007

Pros:

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

Best Uses:

Basic Systems, Smaller Rooms

Bottom Line:

Comments about Onkyo Onkyo Stereo Receiver - Black Finish:

Needed adequate receiver to power two sets of ceiling speakers and the Onkyo TX8222 does the job.[...] I am very happy with purchase.

Exactly as expected

By Marty

from Coral Springs FL on 1/26/2007

Pros:

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

Best Uses:

Basic Systems, Home Theater, Larger Rooms, Smaller Rooms

Bottom Line:

Comments about Onkyo Onkyo Stereo Receiver - Black Finish:

Good basic receiver. Price and [...] right on.

Very good for most listeners

By Mad Jack

from Lexington, KY on 12/2/2006

Pros:

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

Best Uses:

Basic Systems, Larger Rooms, Smaller Rooms

Comments about Onkyo Onkyo Stereo Receiver - Black Finish:

I bought the Onkyo TX8222 receiver for a medium priced sysstem with two stereo speakers, turntable, CD changer, and tape deck. Much of the listening would be classical, so I wanted clean sound. I've listened to it with various combinations of sources and with three excellent speaker systems (ADS 810, EPI-100, Polk R300). I was able to compare the sound with that of other older receiver / amps (Sansui Eight, Sansui AU-555A, Denon DRA600) which I had chosen after careful listening. Consumer publications and sales people will often hold that new, high quality amps, due to new technology, will produce essentially perfect sound (WRONG!), and that you should choose electronics based on features. This seems to have resulted in incredibly complicated programming to attract buyers -- you might want to get a degree in computer science before tackling the manual. The sound is not bad, but I'm glad I have my old Sansui units from the '70s. Occasionally I hear a trace of brittleness with the Onkyo (the Denon isn't perfect, either). I don't know whether this is some as yet undocumented form of distortion; you might want to look at numerous web sites that describe TIM, as an example of one hard-to-measure type. Otherwise this unit is very solid, well made and attractive. The FM sensitivity is great and much better than older tuners'. It's nice not to have to walk around the room with a thumb tack stuck on an antenna wire to find your favorite station. I recommend it, but if you are picky about sound, listen closely or get a 30 day exchange agreement.

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Extremely happy with this receiver.

By Jack

from Michigan on 11/7/2006

Pros:

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

Comments about Onkyo Onkyo Stereo Receiver - Black Finish:

I would recommend this receiver to anyone.

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