Onkyo TX-NR686 7.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver, 100W per Channel

Mind-blowing entertainment every day of the week

With high-current Dynamic Audio Amplification driving your surround system to THX Certified Select theater reference levels, you can transport your audience to the heart of the movie. DTS:X and Dolby Atmos soundtracks complement the latest in 4K HDR video via HDMI pass-through supporting 4K/60p, Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG, and the BT.2020 color standard.

Now with cross-compatible 3D audio upmixing solutions from Dolby Surround and DTS Neural:X, you can enjoy regular multichannel movies with spatially immersive sound. Cast music from mobiles to the receiver and other compatible systems in your home over Chromecast built-in, DTS Play-Fi, or FlareConnect wireless multi-room platforms. AirPlay and Bluetooth technology are also on board. Enjoy built-in streaming services as well Hi-Res Audio via network and USB, all with the dynamic and emotional sound only an Onkyo can deliver.

Works with Sonos
With Sonos Connect, the awesome home theater you've built around your Onkyo receiver can now be part of your existing Sonos Home Sound System, or the start of a new one. Instantly upgrade the music streaming capability of your home theater with Sonos Connect and a free firmware update. After a simple set up, your Onkyo A/V receiver will seamlessly tie into Sonos, instantly waking, changing inputs and playing at the volume you command through the familiar Sonos app.

THX Certified Select Reference Sound
THX Certified Select guarantees the high-volume sound experienced at a commercial theater in your home. To gain certification, amplifiers must pass severe THX bench-tests covering every aspect of audio performance. THX Certified Select components suit rooms where screen-to-seat viewing distance is about 10 feet and room volume around 2,000 cubic feet.

Dolby Atmos and DTS:X with upmixing solutions
Object-based audio lets sounds play independently through any speaker, moving all around your audience so they feel 5.2.2-ch Dolby Atmos or DTS:X soundtracks with natural conviction. DTS Neural:X and Dolby Surround upmixing solutions find spatial cues in legacy multichannel soundtracks and upmix them for 3D audio playback through your object-audio-ready speaker system. Both solutions offer cross-compatible support for common movie soundtracks, such as Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby TrueHD, and DTS-HD Master Audio, so you can enjoy more immersive 3D sound from your movie library as well as with supported video streaming services.

Chromecast built-in, now with the Google Assistant
Stream any music from your smartphone, laptop, or PC to the TX-NR686 with ease. Control playback with Chromecastenabled apps you know and love from your iPhone, iPad, Android phone or tablet, Mac or Windows laptop, or Chromebook. If you have a speaker device featuring the Google Assistant, such as the Onkyo Smart Speaker G3, you can cue, play, and control music playback on your TX-NR686 by voice.

Ready for DTS Play-Fi multi-room audio
DTS Play-Fi allows you to enjoy high-quality music from connected online services, networked media servers, and your device library over Wi-Fi to any number of compatible products using the Onkyo Music Control App for iPad, iPhone, and Android smartphones/tablets. DTS Play-Fi can synchronize the music in every room. Each member of your family can use their own device to listen to their music in a room or group of rooms. DTS Play-Fi lets you structure a comprehensive multi-room ecosystem that satisfies virtually any need.

Supports 4K HDR, BT.2020, 4K/60 Hz, and HDCP 2.2
Six rear HDMI inputs support pass-through of 4K HDR in HDR10, HLG, and Dolby Vision formats. They handle the BT.2020 4K Video Standard, 4K/60 Hz playback, and HDCP 2.2 for premium content. Front HDMI connects video cameras or consoles, while rear Sub Out is ideal for connecting a projector.

AccuEQ & AccuReflex
AccuEQ conducts two measurements- one to set the level, distance and crossover for ALL speakers, including the subwoofer. Choose to include or bypass EQ measurement for front left and right speakers, and choose to automatically or manually set the EQ. Further, you can save your own manual EQ settings into three available presets.

AccuReflex technology aligns the phase of up-firing "height" speakers with the sound coming directly from your other speakers. Any delay is resolved so that everything arrives at your ears at the same time. The result is cohesive reproduction of object-based soundtracks.

Powered Zone 2 and Zone 2 line-out
Powered Zone 2 speaker outputs let you send amplified audio sources, including network, S/PDIF, and analog, to a pair of speakers in another room. Line outputs can connect home theater sources to a separate hi-fi system. Manage playback distribution with Onkyo Controller.

Graphical User Interface with Easy Setup
With speakers and media players connected, plug in the AccuEQ mic and let the receiver GUI guide you through setup, from speaker calibration (including AccuReflex phase correction for Dolby Atmos-enabled speakers) through to network connection. The refined interface makes control simple and enjoyable.

Onkyo Controller app for easy multi-room management
Onkyo Controller app collects streaming services and network-attached audio into one intuitive interface. Control playback, navigate internet services, and distribute audio all over the home with ease.

Wi-Fi, AirPlay, Spotify and Bluetooth wireless connectivity
Dual-band 5 GHz/2.4 GHz Wi-Fi assures stable connectivity so you can enjoy smooth streaming over AirPlay, the Spotify app, and the local network. Bluetooth technology also provides simple wireless streaming from music applications.

More streaming services and internet radio
Amazon Music, TIDAL, Deezer, Pandora, and TuneIn are baked into the GUI, making it easy to select from music and radio programs with Onkyo Controller.

FlareConnect Wireless Multi-Room Audio
FlareConnect shares audio from network and external audio input sources between compatible components. Enjoy effortless multi-room playback of LP records, CDs, network music services, and more with supported components and speaker systems. Music selection, speaker grouping, and playback management across the home are built into the Onkyo Controller app.

384 kHz/32-bit Hi-Grade DAC
No matter what you're listening to, it will sound powerfully full, clean and clear. A premium-quality AK4458 digital-to-analog converter from Asahi Kasei implements unique low-distortion filtering technologies for clear sound, and unlocks the full potential of any audio format, including compressed, lossless, and hi-res audio (MP3, WMA, FLAC, WAV, OggVorbis, AAC, Apple Lossless, DSD 5.6 MHz, LPCM, and Dolby TrueHD).

Smooth Analog Signal
Onkyo developed Vector Linear Shaping Circuitry (VLSC) to reassemble the audio signal to its original form following processing. Unlike conventional filters, VLSC removes pulse noise generated in D/A conversion, allowing the sound wave to be reproduced with extremely high fidelity for a smooth analog signal.

Give life to sound with Dynamic Audio Amplification
High-current power is proven by an ability to drive four-ohm speaker loads, which test the toughest multichannel amplifier. Heaps of muscle means superior control for fast dynamics and high energy. Non-phase-shift amps present a detailed and cohesive audio image, while VLSC eliminates high-frequency distortion for ultimate clarity of sound.

Onkyo's dynamic audio amplification delivers massive power at 210 W/Ch (6 Ohms, 1 kHz, 10% THD, 1 Channel Driven)/ 100 W/Ch (8 Ohms, 20 Hz-20 kHz, 0.08% THD, 2 Channels Driven).

Additional Features

Amplifier
• # Channels: 7.2
• Power Watts/Ch (8 Ohms 20-20kHz, 2 Channels Driven, FTC): 100 Watts, 0.08% THD
• Power Watts/Ch (6 Ohms 1kHz, 1 Channel Driven): 210 Watts, 10% THD
• Dynamic Audio Amplification: Yes (for Clear and Realistic Sound)
• H.C.P.S. (High Current Power Supply): Yes
• Non-Phase Shift Amplifier: Yes
• THX Certified: Yes
• Continuous 6 Ohms Rated: Yes
• Certified 4 Ohms Performance: Yes
• Discrete Output Stage Circuitry: Yes
• Amplifier Design: Linear Class A/B
• Bi-amp Capability For Front: Yes

Processing
• Dolby Atmos: Yes (5.2.2)
• 32-Bit Digital Signal Processing Engine: Yes
• Dolby Decoder: Dolby Atmos, Dolby True HD
• DTS:X: Yes (5.2.2)
• DTS Decoder: DTS:X, DTS: Neural:X, DTS-HD Master Audio
• ONKYO GAME Surround Modes: Yes (Rock, Sports, Action, RPG)
• VLSC for Noiseless Audio Processing: Yes (Front L/R Channels)
• THX Processing Mode: Yes
• AccuEQ Room Calibration: Yes (with AccuReflex)
• Phase-Matching Bass Boost: Yes
• Direct/Pure Mode: Yes / -
• Advanced Music Optimizer: Yes
• 384K/32 Bit DACs: Yes

Connectivity
• Analog Audio IN: 8
• Phono Input: Yes
• Digital Audio IN (OPT/COAX): 2 / 1
• Composite Video I/O : 2 / 0
• Component Video I/O: 2 / 0
• Front Panel HDMI: Yes
• Front-Panel A/V: 1 (Analog)
• USB Input: Yes (Rear)
• HDMI I/O: 7 / 2 (Main/Sub)
• HDMI 4K/60 Hz- Capable HDMI Terminals: Yes
• HDCP 2.2 Copy-Protection Compatibility: Yes
• HDMI Support for High Dynamic Range: Yes (HDR10 and Dolby Vision)
• HDMI Support for 3D, Audio Return Channel and CEC: Yes
• BT.2020 Support: Yes
• HDMI Support for Deep Color, x.v.Color, LipSync: Yes
• HDMI Support for DVD-Audio, SACD, Multichannel PCM: Yes
• Analog To HD