Home Audio Smart Receiver for Sonos and Dolby Atmos, 4K Ultra HD and AirPlay 2

The Onkyo TX-NR696 is a future-ready home entertainment system with a harmonious mix of tech and tradition. This THX Certified Select home audio smart audio and video receiver adapts to entertainment life and finds the emotion in every sound source, from 3D film-scores to vinyl records. Featuring a revitalized DAA system, 4K/60p/HDR HDMI terminals, and an array of additional capabilities, this product excels in every aspect.

One of the standout features of the TX-NR696 is its Sonos compatibility. This Onkyo receiver can seamlessly integrate with your existing Sonos Home Sound System or serve as the foundation for a new one, allowing you to pair it with a Sonos Connect. The AVR ties into the Sonos ecosystem, enabling you to wake, change inputs, and adjust the volume from the Sonos app.

As a SMART AVR, the TX-NR696 is the heart of your entertainment system. It allows you to stream from a variety of popular music services, including Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, TIDAL, Deezer, and TuneIn, and share sound as part of a multi-room system. The receiver is compatible with Sonos, Chromecast built-in, AirPlay 2, DTS Play-Fi, and FlareConnect, offering a wealth of connectivity options.

The Onkyo TX-NR696 also features Google Chromecast, enabling you to cue, play, and control music playback by voice with your Google Assistant smart speaker. You can also control playback with Chromecast-enabled apps from your iPhone, iPad, Android phone or tablet, Mac or Windows laptop, or Chromebook.

For an immersive audio experience, the TX-NR696 is equipped with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. The Dolby Atmos Height Virtualizer creates a virtual surround and height effect, while the advanced sound mapping of Dolby Atmos and DTS formats ensures that effects seamlessly move from speaker to speaker. The receiver supports 5.2.2-ch Dolby Atmos, providing a truly cinematic listening environment.

Lastly, the Onkyo TX-NR696 is THX Certified Select, ensuring that it delivers the same reference volume level as a commercial theater in rooms where the viewing position is about 10–12 feet from the screen. With 210 W/Ch THX Certified Select power, this receiver takes movie night to the next level, providing a true theater-like experience in the comfort of your own home.

In conclusion, the Onkyo TX-NR696 is a versatile and feature-rich home entertainment system that seamlessly blends cutting-edge technology with traditional audio excellence. Its Sonos compatibility, smart capabilities, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support, and THX Certified Select designation make it an exceptional choice for discerning home theater enthusiasts.

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