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Where are Onkyo receivers made?

Author

John Thompson

Published Mar 13, 2026

Where are Onkyo receivers made?

Japan
Onkyo has been designing and manufacturing audio products for more than 70 years and is one of the last family-owned home audio makers left in Japan. The company earned an excellent reputation for bringing together audio engineering with cutting edge technologies.

Is Pioneer part of Onkyo?

In March 2015, Onkyo purchased Pioneer Corporation’s Home Electronics Corporation, which produces home cinema amplifiers, Blu-ray players and other AV products. In return, Pioneer took a 14.95% stake in Onkyo.

Where can I buy an Onkyo audio system?

Distribution of Onkyo, Pioneer, Integra and Elite products has changed hands from Onkyo USA to 11 Trading Company. However, as in June 2021, Amazon has on sale Onkyo audio systems and related products, although mostly pre-2021 models, as available on

How many years should an Onkyo receiver last?

Reliability has been a struggle for Onkyo. My expectations are that a receiver should last at least 10 years. Onkyos have tons of features, but I would take durability over features. I just replaced my Onkyo with a Pioneer (now owned by Onkyo).

Why are Onkyo dealers in the US being terminated?

Last week, a letter was sent to all Onkyo dealers in the United States notifying them that their dealer agreements were being terminated. The reason for this termination? Onkyo USA Corporation no longer exists and therefore can no longer serve them.

Why does my Onkyo tx-646 not turn on?

Perhaps a newer Yamaha that is HDCP 2.2 compatible for future use. I’m having this same problem with my Onkyo TX-646. The receiver no longer turns on when I turn the TV on and other issues. I now have to have the receiver connected via optical cable for it to work.

Is Onkyo a good brand?

Overall Onkyo is a very good brand and as you said, a heck of a bang for the buck in the sound quality department. Keep in mind, these larger companies all have their good models and their ‘disposable’ models.

Who makes Onkyo receivers?

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.

What is a pioneer receiver?

A Pioneer VSX receiver is a funnel, or tuner, to run all your home audio components through. Pioneer is one of the largest manufacturers of consumer electronics in the world and their products are well known and trusted. However, as with most high-end audio systems, glitches can happen.