DTS:X® and Dolby Atmos® Ready
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Discover the best in object-based surround-sound with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. Free from the traditional channel-based audio bed, sound flows above and around you in three dimensions for a movie and gaming experience that will take your breath away.
Wireless Audio Playback with Chromecast built-in* and AirPlay
TX-NR656, now with Chromecast built-in and AirPlay, frees your music from your smartphone. You can stream your music stored in your phone or using Chromecast built-in / AirPlay compatible apps.
* Chromecast built-in enabled via firmware update.
Bluetooth® Audio / Wi-Fi® with Spotify® and TIDAL*
In addition to Chromecast built-in and AirPlay, stream virtually any audio from your smartphone, tablet, or PC to your home cinema for clear and powerful sound. Available internet radio and music subscription services include Spotify and more.
* Support for some services including TIDAL and Deezer enabled via firmware update.
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.
* Sharing audio from external inputs is enabled with a future firmware update. External audio inputs supporting FlareConnect may differ depending on model. Please consult individual product specification for more information. ** Download free from the App Store or Google Play.
HDMI® 8 In / 2 Out Including 1 Front (HDCP 2.2 / HDR)
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Select HDMI terminals support 4K/60 Hz, as well as HDCP 2.2 and HDR for next-generation UltraHD streaming and broadcasting.
Dynamic Audio Amplification for Clear and Realistic Sound Reproduction
Power your speakers like never before with Onkyo’s Dynamic Audio Amplification. Sound comes alive thanks to accurate, noise-free signal processing and hi-current power that dynamically controls your speakers for precise, authentic audio reproduction.
Powered Zone 2 for Audio Playback in Second Room
TX-NR656 has Powered Zone 2 capability to bring audio to a second room connected to your A/V Receiver. Now with dedicated Zone 2 DAC, you can bring digital audio input sources such as Spotify to a second room.
Play Everything from Vinyl to Hi-Res Audio
Onkyo A/V receivers feature a dedicated phono input for turntable connection as well as universal Hi-Res compatibility for ease of use. Use Onkyo Controller to locate your 192/24 and 96/24 albums (including 5.6 MHz DSD playback) on PC or NAS and bask in the clarity, depth, and detail of high-resolution music.
384 kHz/32-bit Hi-Grade DAC
A premium-quality AK4458 digital-to-analog converter from AKM unlocks the full potential of any audio format with unique low-distortion filtering technologies for clear sound.
AccuEQ Calibration Featuring AccuReflex Technology
AccuEQ equalizes the surround-sound to suit the room acoustics for crisply focused sound, while AccuReflex aligns the phase of Dolby Atmos-enabled speakers with the sound coming 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.
Firmware Update TX-NR656
We are pleased to offer this firmware update for the best possible performance of your AV Receiver.
TX-NR656
(Version 2150-2050-7100-0011)
TX-NR656
(Version 2150-2050-7100-0011)
- Update Chromecast built-in version to 1.36.
- Improve search performance of music server.
- Improve playback stability for FLAC files.
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Update via USB storage
Note: Please remove the wired/wireless connection before updating through USB.
Please prepare a USB storage device such as a USB flash memory stick. You need at least 128 MB of available space to update the firmware. Please unpack the ZIP file onto an empty USB Stick which has been formatted with the FAT file system.
We hope you enjoy the improved functionality this update provides to your AV Receiver.
Please prepare a USB storage device such as a USB flash memory stick. You need at least 128 MB of available space to update the firmware. Please unpack the ZIP file onto an empty USB Stick which has been formatted with the FAT file system.
We hope you enjoy the improved functionality this update provides to your AV Receiver.
Precautions for the Firmware Update
Please read the update instructions carefully before beginning.
The firmware update should take 30 to 40 minutes. Once the update begins, don't turn off the power supply to the A/V receiver until it is time to restart it.
Depending on the conditions of the network, a firmware update via a network may take more than one hour or even fail to finish. If the update is not completed within two hours, turn off the power supply by pushing the ON/STANDBY button and then try updating again from the beginning.
Updating the firmware and adjusting the settings will be done automatically, but may take some time to complete. Please follow the procedures as instructed when you update. Note that the update may fail, or cause problems for your A/V receiver, if you do any of the following:
Please read the update instructions carefully before beginning.
The firmware update should take 30 to 40 minutes. Once the update begins, don't turn off the power supply to the A/V receiver until it is time to restart it.
Depending on the conditions of the network, a firmware update via a network may take more than one hour or even fail to finish. If the update is not completed within two hours, turn off the power supply by pushing the ON/STANDBY button and then try updating again from the beginning.
Updating the firmware and adjusting the settings will be done automatically, but may take some time to complete. Please follow the procedures as instructed when you update. Note that the update may fail, or cause problems for your A/V receiver, if you do any of the following:
- Pull out the A/V receiver’s power cord;
- Interrupt the power supply to the A/V receiver (e.g. if the breaker is tripped or if there is an electrical outage);
- Insert or remove the LAN cable from a device in your network when updating over a network;
- Insert or remove a USB memory device from the A/V receiver when updating via USB;
- Operate components connected to the A/V receiver via HDMI, such as a TV or a recording device.
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If you see 'No Update' on the front panel immediately after you have started the firmware update process, you have the latest firmware. In this case it is not necessary to do this update.