Pyle Home Theater Receiver
Score: 71/100
Onkyo TX-NR6050
Score: 76/100Rankings
The Onkyo TX-NR6050 provides 90 W per channel, THX Select certification, and 8K/60 Hz video passthrough in a 7.2-channel configuration. Missing built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, along with optional room correction, may limit its convenience. It targets mid-size living spaces where video performance and THX-verified audio are priorities.
The Pyle PT696BT offers a budget-friendly 5.2-channel receiver with 1000 W peak power and Bluetooth 5.0, plus karaoke mic inputs and 4K video pass-through. It lacks advanced formats like Dolby Atmos and has a noisy cooling fan. Best suited for cost-conscious users wanting high volume and versatile connectivity.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
— | 90 Wbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 635 Wbest |
| ↓ lower better | — | 0.1 Wbest |
— | 2 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 430 mm | 379.48 mmbest |
| ↓ lower better | 141.9 mmbest | 172.97 mm |
| ↓ lower better | 350.1 mmbest | 435.1 mm |
| ↓ lower better | — | 9.84 kgbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Audio(1) | ||
Channel Configuration | 5.2 | 7.2 |
Features(1) | ||
Video Support (e.g., 4K/8K) | 4K/3D | 8K/60, 4K/120 |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Width (mm) | 430.0 mm | 379.48 mm |
Height (mm) | 141.9 mm | 172.97 mm |
Depth (mm) | 350.1 mm | 435.1 mm |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the PT865BT for its high power output, versatile connectivity and value-for-money proposition, calling it a powerful, affordable home-theater solution, while noting its sound lacks the refinement of premium hi-fi models and its construction is more budget-oriented.
Everyday buyers praise the receiver for delivering strong volume, reliable Bluetooth streaming and convenient karaoke features, but repeatedly mention the audible cooling fan as a nuisance, with a few isolated low ratings tied to that issue.
“Great budget amp/receiver... gets the job done. The Bluetooth feature really helped”
Expert Opinion: Professional commentary, notably from Klipsch, highlights the TX-NR6050's THX Select certification as a key indicator of its precise and high-fidelity audio performance, positioning it as a strong contender for audiophiles seeking certified sound quality.
