question on onkyo 605: Then why would this be a good product?
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The 605, just as the 705, passes through 1080p to your tv from whatever source you have. If you have 720p, it will only supply that. 1080p, it will pass through.
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Yahama uses Better High current Transisters and (Burr Brown) Decoders. Many also complain about excess Heat with some Onkyo Receivers, That would concern me about long term Durability.
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You need to upgrade to a A/V receiver that has HDMI. You don't need to buy a really expensive receiver either. You can purchase an Onkyo 605 for $400.
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i set up the "before" receiver, which was just an older onkyo 2-channel stereo receiver, and the new receiver (820). the 820 sounds good, but it doesn't sound as full, nor as deep, as the onkyo. i think it must just have internal settings that don't allow it to send those deepest bass tones to the front speakers, because i tweaked every possible thing. i appreciate the help though...and i've definitely had the wires crossed before as well -- makes a huge difference
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I have the 606. I have my Blu Ray on Through, and I see no degradation of the signal. This is one incredible receiver. I recommend it highly.
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Good question...I have mines up top too, it does not sound bad. What receiver or amplifier are you using or how many watts per channel?I have an Onkyo 80 watts per channel and it sounds pretty good but I am in the process of getting the Onkyo 828.Check your settings, db
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Wow man I wish I could answer that question. I really don't know. I mean it's a $60 sub. I'd think if you're sincerely concerned about those technicalities a more expensive setup is more for your liking.
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We have this paired with a model from onkyo. They are solid and can get a good deal on amazon. I think ours was about $250 or so.
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Andrew:>Got to upgrade the receiver for the HD, at which point I'll just use the HDMI. As for what you guys are discussing, maybe the manual is outdated, since a firmware update enabled this unit to output the DTS-HD Master Audio Decoding via the HDMI, without having to go the analog route.Yeah. I would go ahead and upgrade; there are so many good deals on quality receivers right now. I have an Onkyo TX-SR706 with everything I need. I've had it for a week now and it blows me away.
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I have used a Denon which is great but I since have upgraded (needed HDMI )to Onkyo and I like the sound that the Onkyo delivers a little better. I used the same polk speakers for both AVR'sThe Onkyo seems a little more bright which I like....sounds more crisp but some people don't like that crisp sound.Both brands are work horses so you can't go bad with either. Onkyo's much higherend Integra is nice also.So
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Likewise I just ordered a 9040 to replace my Onkyo 606 which has a bad HDMI board after 1.5yrs. Looking forward to hook it up to:50" 1080P Panasonic PlasmaDirecTV HR21-700 HD DVRPS3, XBOX350 & WiiPolk RM8's in 5.1 setup with a 10" Polk Sub.
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I was debating between the Pioneer 919 and Onkyo 607 too. Ater owning an Onkyo for 25 years (and still going strong) I thought i'd end up with the Onkyo, but I ended up purchasing the Pioneer 919 due to the following:- I can connect my iPod touch without having to purchase a $100 dock as with most other receivers- slightly higher power, slightly lower THD- great price ($349 at Newegg about a week ago)I haven't hooked it up yet (need to wait until xmas). Also bought a pair of Polk Monitor 70s for only $170 each, also at Newegg.
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thanks so much, for your response.Do you know the difference Onkyo 708 and av 891?? Been readingthe reviews and going crazy, this one, get too hot, and problems with certain ones.I had a Denon for 39 yrs, but there was not all this extra stuff to worry about.
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Onkyo is a piece of crap. Mine broke very quickly and it took months to fix it under the warrantee. When I got it back it broke again in 2 days. Purchased a Yamaha and had it for several years with no problems
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Does this mean that the speakers on teh TV will still be able to play audio?And that the audio from the DVD needs to get to the Onkyo via optical?So you can use the TV for center speaker, and the rest of the speakers for the soundstage? Sounds good! And also allows the system to remain simple to use (for the wife) without the Onkyo, but can easily become a ciname system at the press of a power button? Wow!
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So after further investigation. The Onkyo 5300 looks even more superior then the Samsung HW-C700 AV Receiver. The remote customizations alone are worth it. It has all the different modes. Paired with a right universal remote (I love my Harmony One) That thing can do some wonders. The Onkyo 5300 looks like a perfect match. Check out the zoomed close up's and see that it has different buttons for modes. Move game. This in essence allows you to setup "Activities" accordingly.Also whats with the weird Sub-In plug on the Samsung is it two?
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What exactly do you mean that a 7.1 system will never be used? I was planning on getting a 7.1 and putting 4 speakers in the living room with the TV and two in the adjoining kitchen area. No? Do you still get surround sound with 7.1 and are the Onkyo speakers really that bad? I was looking at either the 7200 or 6200.