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Onkyo TX-8222 50 Watt Stereo Receiver | 
| Brand: Onkyo
Category: CE
Buy New: See price in cart
Rating:  16 reviews
Sales Rank: 1384
Color: Black
Media: Electronics
Shipping Weight (lbs): 19.9
Dimensions (in): 20.2 x 16.5 x 9.3
MPN: TX8222
Model: TX8222
UPC: 751398007040
EAN: 0051398007041
ASIN: B000HXNF8O
Shipping: Eligible for Super Saver Shipping
Availability: Usually ships in 24 hours
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| Features:
| • | 50 full-bandwidth-rated watts x 2 | | • | iPod integration | | • | 6 audio inputs (including phono) |
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From the Manufacturer
While new technologies come and go, the fundamentals of competent receiver design remain constant. It is best to think of it in simple terms: a power supply, an input stage, a driver stage, and an output stage that all combine to amplify signals without any loss in quality. The current that actually drives the loudspeakers comes from a power source via the receiver's power supply. You can never underestimate the importance of the power supply, and all other audio processing functions cannot rule over good solid amplification. This is the direction Onkyo has taken with the TX-8222. Built for those people who value the benefits of time-proven amplification design, the TX-8222 takes core Onkyo technology—and an array of features you'll actually use—to bring you a no-nonsense stereo receiver that will deliver audio and radio signals with agreeable quality. Key technology Features:
RI (Remote Interactive): 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. WRAT (Wide Range Amp Technology): 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.
Product Description
50 watts x 2 (stereo) into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.08% THD * 4-ohm capability allows use with a wide range of speakers * compatible with Onkyo's DS-A2x iPod dock * 6 audio inputs (including phono) * 40 AM/FM presets with station naming *
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| Customer Reviews: Read 11 more reviews...
 Among the best buys for a two-channel system July 29, 2008
J. Lee (Morristown, NJ)
For the past two years, the Onkyo 8222 receiver has served me well -- powering a pair of BIC bookshelf speakers with room to spare from a CD changer, DVD player, and gaming platform. No fancy bells and whistles from this unit, which appeals to the simple logic of "less complexity = less likely to break." Just good, clean sound from a 2-channel receiver with only the essentials. A small indicator light on the volume knob would have been a nice feature, but that's a nit-picking flaw. What continues to amaze me is the stable price point -- when purchased in 2006, the one-fifty-ish price remains unchanged in 2008. Quite the bargain! An excellent buy overall.
Excellent product July 4, 2008
Michael Box Maker (Chelmsford MA)
I purchased this receiver for use in my woodshop, which is in a basement. It is able to tune into radio stations with fairly weak signals as well as clearly driving a CD player, tape deck, and iPod. Programming the radio presets is quick and easy. The remote works for approximately 10 feet. Additionally, the rear of the unit is clearly marked so "set-up" was simple. Thank you Onkyo.
Good system at a budget price. January 28, 2008
Keith Jones (Concord, CA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This amp allows you to get a taste of what higher quality audio is like without gimmicks, and with a budget the average person can afford. If you don't need a 5.1 system, this stereo is the one for you. The main selling point for me, being a fan of classic vinyl and owning a vintage turntable, was the fact that it had a proper phono input, something that is pretty hard to find these days, even on higher end systems. 50 watts might not seem like much on the surface, but this system packs a surprising punch; at least enough to power my 10" loudspeakers. The biggest downside is that the sound is a bit shrill, but enough fiddling with the bass and treble settings will allow you to find a happy medium.
Excellent January 19, 2008
Jim
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I bought this unit from Amazon's Warehouse Deals for $94.85. It was brand new and had apparently been returned to Amazon from another customer because the shipping carton was damaged. (Warehouse Deals often has some incredible deals.)
I wanted this unit to replace a 40 watt per channel Sony receiver/amplifier, model ST D390 that is kept in the bedroom. The Onkyo is 50 watts per channel but gives out a significantly superior quality sound than the Sony.
With Sony SS-B3000 speakers (which I also got from Amazon's Warehouse Deals, brand new for $59 and change, reduced only because the shipping carton was damaged) and an Onkyo DX-C390 6-CD carousel player (also from Warehouse Deals), the 12 X 16 bedroom is filled with crystal clear sound and good bass. (16 gauge speaker wire for the speakers, and the Onkyo receiver/amplifier and Onkyo CD player connect so that the remote for the TX-8222 can operate both -- and both have displays which can be dimmed, a must for a bedroom.)
I can't say for sure if it's the speakers or the TX-8222 or what, but I am now hearing highs and details on classical CDs that I never heard before on two different stereo systems in the house (one of which has a $400 pair of JBL bookshelf speakers and a Harmon Kardon HK3370 receiver/amp). Until I heard these details -- a singer's breath, the tinkling of bells, high notes on flutes, etc. -- I honestly thought I was just losing a certain range of my hearing (which I probably am as I'm in my mid-fifties, but apparently it's not as bad as I thought).
I considered buying the Onkyo TX-8522 receiver/amplifier, which is rated at 100 watts per channel. Amazon Warhouse Deals has/had a few reduced to around $180, but when I saw that they had a TX-8222 for $85 less and with less bells and whistles -- which I don't need or want (the more bells and whistles the more that can go wrong) -- I couldn't resist. I don't need a lot of volume on the bedroom stereo, and 50 watts per channel is more than adequate.
A very nice unit that took me about 15 minutes to connect and get powered up. (The FM reception is very good but I'm in a rural area and only listen to one station -- an FM college radio station -- so I can't say that I've really tested the reception.) I'm very pleased with my purchase, very very pleased.
Powerful receiver and easy to sue December 20, 2007
M. Berman (New York, NY United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Really nice and easy to use receiver. Connected it to my new LCDTV with no problem. It is supposed to be only 50 watts but it really pumps out the volume with incredible clarity. I paired the receiver with two small Polk satellite speakers and the sound is clear and crisp.
If you are looking for a bunch of digital and HDMI hookups this is not the receiver for you -- it has a series of analog hookups using RCA (red and white) cables. The remote control is simple and clearly labeled. The front panel on the receiver is also clearly labeled with programmable options. This receiver, like all the new ones out there, is a monster of a box. I wish Onkyo had reduced the "footprint" since it is not tricked out with digital inputs and HDMI ports.
Here is my simple home theatre configuration using the simple red/white connector cables.:
1. Receiver's "Line 1/DVD" inputs connected to my DVD/CD player.
2. Used Line 2 of the receiver to connect directly to the back of my LCDTV (it can connect to the HDTV cable box instead as another option.)
3. Used Line 3 to connect a Monster cable that allows me to use my ipod - cable costs about $20.
4. Have yet to hook up the turntable, but it is good to know the phono jacks exist.
5. Still have two more sets of jacks for other uses.
The FM reception is not great, but I am not sure if that is the receiver or just my location.
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