onkyo sr 606 vs 705 , which one should i buy hey guys,I really need help deciding which receiver to buy. onkyo 705 or 606?
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I'm not sure but I think 705 upconverts sources to 1080P, while 606 only to 1080i...if that's the case I'd go with 705...
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I had the same predicament, I went with the 705. The price difference was only $100 and I have read hundreds reviews on both. If the extra money is not a problem, I would suggest the 705 but dont be ashamed at all of the 606, Im sure it is just barely less awesome than the 705, probably not even that noticable. Also the 606 has 4 HDMI versus 3 for the 705 if that matters to you. I really believe you cant go wrong here, these are 2 of the best receivers for the money in the $350-$450 price range. Awesome products.
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It's not very practical to buy speakers, test them and then return them and repeat until finding the best solution. I'm sure going to stores and listening is good but it might sound different when you get it into your home setup.Do you have any suggestions on a good 5.1 setup for the onkyo 606 that doesn't break the bank?
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In my opinion the rs700 is the best receiver I've ever owned. It's worth the xtra few dollars for its power,sound quality, and flexibility. The only thing I might change would be the phono stage but that can be ungraded using one of the line inputs.
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I am looking to buy this receiver and wanted to know the same thing. Did you ever get an answer?
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My former receiver was good but i'm glad I made the purchase. It manages to take ALL my hdmi units. The sound is great. I've utilized all the speaker outputs to get sound around my family room. A great receiver at a great price. I have no desire to think about 'retiring' it. I hope this helps.
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I'm not sure but I think 705 upconverts sources to 1080P, while 606 only to 1080i... if that's the case I'd go with 705...
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Steven L, if you read my review of this player, you should know that the other player to which I referred was the Onkyo 7030. I set them up and did an A:B comparison. With most discs, the differences were barely perceptible. On a few, the Yamaha sounded just a tiny bit "muddy" when compared to the Onkyo. My wife was unable to discern any differences. Both are excellent players. But if it helps your decision making process about getting one of these to add to your "stack," be aware that I am returning the Yamaha and getting a 2nd Onkyo.
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I don't have Onkyo 7030 to compare with, but I believe 7030 could also be a good choose. CD-S300 builds with BB PCM1780 and 7030 has Wolfson DAC. Both use nice mid level DAC. One of the reason I picked CD-300 was the front side USB.
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i also can now. it was shipped to my house on saturday. i'm a little disappointed, i kinda wish i got the pioneer 919 for the upscaling factor. i had tabled it cuz it was a little out of my price range but about an hour after i bought the onkyo i noticed the pioneer was only 10 bucks more. oh well...thanks brad.
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It's the extra wattage, THX certification and sound modes (Cinema, Music, Game), Audyssey MultiEQ (6 positions vs 3 [on the 606]), 1080p HDMI and analog upconversion. I own both the 606 and 806. If you're looking for a more capable receiver that does indeed sound better than the other, get the 806. If you're okay with settling on something that fits your needs and don't need more, get the 606.
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Give us a price range. <<<very importantI'd start by getting the Onkyo TX-SR606 and then deciding how much you have left for speakers. Focus on a strong 3.1 set and if you have extra get the surrounds.
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I recently bought Onkyo 5300 and today noticed that S6300 has come down in price. I think spending little extra to acquire HT-S6300 is well worth it. I absolutely love Ht-5300 but the speakers are huge! I like sleeker look of Ht-s6300, plus up conversion, aux mic features are worth spending little extra money. But if you don't care about that, HT-S5300 is very good system with excellent sound.Haven't checked out Yamaha, so can't comment on it.
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Hey Balaji did you get an answer I'm shopping the same recievers and I'm stuck between the two I hear the onkyo runs super hot maybe the 707 is more comparable, anyway I'm leaning towards the denon 1910 Jeff Helmlinger
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I know you can't send a digital sourced signal to zone 2 or three with the onkyo, don't know about the Denon. I have the Onkyo after looking at the Denon and could't justify the price difference since I didn't need internet radio. I'm really happy, I have no need of zone 2 or 3.
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I am really wondering about this new tx-nr515..... Provided there are no reviews out there about it, looking at the specs sheet I'm quite skeptical... I mean, it costs 200 more than the tx-nr609 and it has 3-4 additional minor features that can hardly justify the price difference. On the other hand, the tx-nr609 has even some extra features compared to its youngest sibling (higher W/ch, THX Select2 Plus certification, Audyssey DSX, and several other things). Check by yourself: http://www.eu.onkyo.com/en/product-comparison-58455.html?products=20674,11980 For some people the tx-nr515 might be the next big thing, but to me it seems more like an update of tx-nr609 with a much fatter price tag slapped on it. Ofc specs do not tell all of a device, also build quality, post-sale service and so on play their part... I'm interested in hearing other people's opinion about this, since I will be buying an a/v receiver in a couple months.
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I am wondering about the music quality using a HTiB system, I mean, for a $100 or so more, you can get an Onkyo TX SR608 & Energy 5.1 Take Classic speakers for around $600 or so total. I'm wondering if the A/V units are worth comparing...Have any of you made the purchase and what is the outcome? Thanks
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Thanks for this recommendation. I have a Toshiba A30 HD DVD player, now defunct, but plenty of movies for it and i use it as my standard DVD upscaler. This is just plugged directly into my 42" Samsung LCD. But when going with a receiver, I understand the A-30 uses an optical output for audio, and does not pass through but rather mimics the actual audio encoding. Would the 605 take audio as an optical input from my A-30?