What is Onkyo audio?

Onkyo Corporation (オンキヨー株式会社, Onkyō Kabushiki-gaisha) is a Japanese consumer electronics manufacturer, specializing in premium home cinema and audio equipment, including AV receivers, surround sound speakers and portable devices. The word Onkyo translates as “sound resonance”.

Is Onkyo sound system good?

The good The Onkyo TX-NR585 offers a wealth of connectivity and streaming options without sacrificing sound quality. Music and movies sound great, especially when paired with a balanced-sounding set of speakers. Like almost every AV receiver on the market, the Onkyo sounds even better with home theater than music.

What kind of stereo system did Onkyo make?

Stereo systems in the early ’70s mainly consisted of three separate components—the source/amp and a pair of speakers. Onkyo was among the first to introduce a second pair of speakers for “surround” quadrophonic sound with its 4-channel X-1 system. Company name changes from Osaka Onkyo K.K. to Onkyo Corporation.

What was the maximum power of an Onkyo speaker?

Maximum input power was 500 mW and frequency range was impressively wide at 30–13,000 Hz. The Scepter120 4-Way speaker system was based on the original Scepter Series. This high-end speaker featured a large 30 cm woofer, a horn squawker, and tweeter/super tweeter with acoustic lens all housed in a 120-liter sealed enclosure.

How big is the speaker cone on Onkyo?

Onkyo was determined to create great sound without compromising, even in its transistor radios. Again bucking the accepted norm of using a 12 to 16 cm speaker cone, Onkyo released the OS-55 incorporating a 20 cm speaker. Excellent sound quality made it a hit with music lovers.

What does the word Onkyo mean in Japanese?

Takeshi Godai established Onkyo in 1946 with the intention of addressing what he felt was a lack of satisfactory Japanese-made dynamic speakers. The word “onkyo” means “sound acoustics” in Japanese, and is the origin of our bold, simple, and concise brand image.