Product Description
Behind the brushed aluminum faceplate all seven channels have Three-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry which effortlessly handles big dynamic gains without distorting, as THX Select2 Plus certification attests, and renders all audio in extraordinary detail. On the hardware side, 7.2 multichannel pre-outs, powered Zone 2 outputs, and bi-amping capability grant the flexibility to customize. Eight 4K-ready HDMI inputs including front side MHL enable Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio decoding. Audio processing comes courtesy of Audyssey MultEQ, Audyssey DSX, and Dolby Pro Logic IIz, and Marvell's outstanding Qdeo technology upscales standard video to 4K. With a tap on your smartphone screen, built-in Wi-Fi & Bluetooth serves lossless audio to your home theater from mobile devices, PC and NAS devices, and online streaming services. Owning an Onkyo A/V receiver is not just about having big sound on movie night. It's about maximizing the enjoyment of your daily life.
From the Manufacturer
TX-NR828 7.2-Channel THX-Certified
Wireless Network A/V Receiver
Make your home theater dreams a daily reality.
The TX-NR828 has built-in WiFi for app controlled network audio streaming, and built-in Bluetooth serves hi-res, lossless, and compressed audio files (including 192 kHz/24-bit FLAC, DSD, and Dolby® TrueHD) to your home theater from mobile devices, and it's all about stunning sound. Behind the brushed aluminum faceplate all seven channels have Three-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry, which effortlessly handles big dynamic gains without distorting, as THX Select2 Plus™ certification proves, and renders all audio in extraordinary detail.
Eight 4K-ready HDMI® inputs, and a frontside MHL™ (for mobile devices), decode dazzling audio and video. 7.2 multichannel pre-outs, powered Zone 2 outputs, and bi-amping capability make this a very flexible AVR. Audio is masterfully processed, and 4K video source signals are cleanly passed-through, and standard video can be upscaled to 4K. Two HDMI outputs (one with Audio Return Channel) are included to connect your TV or even a projector for an authentic big-screen experience.
Owning an Onkyo A/V receiver is not just about having big sound on movie night. It's about maximizing the sound of enjoyment in your daily life. Hear Precisely What the Director Intended
Experience Heart-Pounding Excitement
Perfecting your home theater experience, THX certification guarantees theater-reference volumes in medium-sized rooms with minimal distortion.
The TX-NR828 meets the most demanding & rigorous performance certification: it has to pass 75 test categories, 2,000 tests, covering 14,000 data points. Learn more here.
Built-In Wireless & Bluetooth
Stream Audio From Virtually Anywhere & Anything
Send a huge range of hi-res, lossless, and compressed audio files (including 192 kHz/24-bit FLAC, DSD, and Dolby® TrueHD) to your home theater from smartphone, PC, tablet, NAS devices, and online sources using the Onkyo remote app to control playback.
The TX-NR828 connects to your home network wirelessly- without cables or adapters.
Also, you can pair up to ten compatible Bluetooth devices and stream high quality wireless audio using built-in Bluetooth 2.1. The enhanced data rate provides better data transfer.
The Foundation of Onkyo Sound
Wide Range Amplifier Technology & Three-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry
This technology includes discrete low-negative-feedback amplifiers for punchy, true-to-life sound; closed ground-loop circuits to reduce noise, and high instantaneous current to counter impedance fluctuations.
From the quietest dialog passages to booming action scenes, Onkyo's exclusive amp technology enhances the audio of your movies, music and games like you've never before experienced.
Working in concert with WRAT amps, Three-Stage Inverted Darlington Circuitry is also a core Onkyo technology. It incorporates a low negative feedback design that conducts more sublimely natural sound. It's used on all channels to handle reference-level playback without distortion.
Take a look at the TX-NR828's amp features here.
Deep, Defined Bass
Powerful Bass AND Clear Vocals
Onkyo's Phase-Matching Bass optimizes low frequencies while preserving mid-range clarity. This means that powerful bass plays back with clear vocals; it doesn't overpower them.
HDMI for 4K Passthrough, Upscaling & High Resolution Playback
8 HDMI Inputs (1 Front/7 Rear) and 2 Outputs
Qdeo™ technology from Marvell upscales standard video to silky-smooth 1080p (for regular HDTVs) and to an incredible 4K on compatible displays. Also, this receiver will passthrough 4K resolution from compatible source devices.
The TX-NR828's eight HDMI inputs take surround sound formats from Dolby® TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio™ and supports 3D video. .
The two HDMI outputs: one supports Audio Return Channel, so you can boost your TV's sound through your receiver, and another for a second TV or projector.
Music from Everywhere
Sounds Even Better Through an Onkyo
The TX-NR828 has the most internet radio and music streaming services of any receiver in its class. Period!
And it connects to your home network wirelessly- no cable or adapter required.
These services are easily selectable using the receiver's GUI or the remote control app. Explore more than 10,000 radio stations and enjoy their albums and playlists with theater-fidelity sound.
Quick & Easy Remote App
Makes Control Easy & Convenient
The Onkyo remote app for iPod touch®/iPhone,® Android, and Kindle devices is a convenient way to control your home entertainment from anywhere within wireless range. The app has a clear graphical interface to control playback, adjust settings and handle content across multiple zones.
The app serves hi-res, lossless, and compressed audio files (including 192 kHz/24-bit FLAC, DSD, and Dolby® TrueHD) to the TX-NR828 from your mobile devices, and gives it stunning sound.
Find the Onkyo Remote App for your Kindle here.
MHL™ & InstaPrevue for Easy Video Switching
Your Phone's Photos & Videos on HDTV
MHL displays your mobile's 1080p video and other media on your HDTV with 7.1 channels of surround sound.
InstaPrevue™ technology names your HDMI sources and then displays live video thumbnails of available content. Switch sources easily, with just a glance. No need to remember what's connected to which port.
Audyssey Technology for Superior Sound
Auto-adjustments for Optimal Sound
Audyssey MultEQ® room-correction technology delivers clear, well-balanced, natural sound.
Audyssey Dynamic EQ® maintains consistent bass, tonal and surround sound effects at different volume levels.
Audyssey Dynamic Volume® automatically compensates for volume fluctuations, for example during loud commercial breaks.
Expand Your Surround Sound
More Speaker Set-Up Options for Greater Dimension
Dolby Pro Logic IIz gives you Front Height channels with 7.1-channel upmixing from stereo sources.
Audyssey DSX lets you augment your speaker setup by adding two additional Front Wide channels, expanding the width of the soundstage, or two Front Height speakers to add a vertical dimension to movies and games.
Overlaid Menus
For Quick Adjustments on the Fly
The Quick Set-Up button on your remote puts menus over the program you're watching to switch inputs or change a settings without interrupting your viewing.
Similarly, the Home Menu button calls up simple icons for choosing a media source and menus for system settings.
Multi-Room Playback
Play Different Music In Other Rooms
The TX-NR828 features Powered Zone 2 outputs and Zone 2/3 line-outs. This lets you assign two channels to power audio in a room equipped with speakers. An existing hi-fi system in a third room can also be connected via the line-out, enabling the use of the A/V receiver as a pre-amp and audio server.
Control content in all three zones via remote app; play the same song in all zones using Whole House Mode; or enjoy a different song in each room.
Comparison Data
TX-NR929 TX-NR828 TX-NR727 TX-NR626 Watts per Channel
(8 Ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 0.08% THD, 2 Channels Driven) /
(6 Ohms, 1 kHz, 0.7% THD, 2 Channels Driven) 135W / 160W 130W / 160W 110W / 125W 95W / 115W Channels 9.2 7.2 7.2 7.2 THX Certified THX® Select2 Plus™ THX® Select2 Plus™ THX® Select2 Plus™ — HDMI In/Out
(3D-ready & ARC:
Audio Return Channel) 8+1/2 7+1/2 7+1/2 6/2 Zone 2 HDMI ✔ — — — Wi-Fi Certified
Wireless Capable Built In Built In Built In Built In Bluetooth
Audio Streaming Built In Built In Built In Built In 4K Pass-Through
(from compatible source devices) ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ 4K Upscaling
(QdeoProcessing by Marvell ) ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Surround Sound Formats DTS Neo:X
Dolby TueHD,
DTS-HD Master Audio
Audyssey DSX,
Dolby Pro Logic IIz Dolby TueHD,
DTS-HD Master Audio
Audyssey DSX,
Dolby Pro Logic IIz Dolby TueHD,
DTS-HD Master Audio
Audyssey DSX,
Dolby Pro Logic IIz Dolby TueHD,
DTS-HD Master Audio Audyssey Room Calibration MultEQ® XT32 MultEQ® MultEQ® MultEQ® Phase-Matching
Bass Enhancement ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Internet Radio ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Remote App for iPhone /
Android / Kindle Fire ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ HDMI Upconversion
(Analog to HDMI) ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ InstaPrevue Technology ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ MHL
(Mobile High-Definition Link) ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Multi-Zone Playback Powered Zone 2 & 3
Zone 2/3 Line Outs Powered Zone 2
Zone 2/3 Line Outs Powered Zone 2
Zone 2/3 Line Outs Powered Zone 2
Zone 2 Line Out Exclusive Wide Range
Amplifier Technology (WRAT) ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Three-Stage Inverted
Darlington Circuitry
✔ ✔ ✔ L/C/R Hybrid Standby
Energy Saving State ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ Overlaid On-Screen Display
(OSD) via HDMI 1080p 1080p 1080p 1080p USB Ports 1 (Front) 1 (Front) 1 (Front) 1 (Front)
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