onkyo 876 vs onkyo 806 is it worth the $300 to get the 876 receiver? what are some of the major differences between 876 & 806?
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The biggest difference would be the HQV Reon Upscaling chip in the 876, and the Farjouda chip in the 806. The Reon is one of the best chips in the market. If you care about upscaling lower quality video to near-1080p, then the $300 will most likely be worth it. If not, the 806 will be fine.The HDMI output is already mentioned. The 876 also comes with a HD Radio Tuner.Hope that helps!
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dont buy this unit , the display on my one keeps turning off after after about one hour and sometimes less, its the front panel display, it has been returned to Jenserve for repair , got it back and it is still doing the same so dont send it there as they did not fix mine, it uses 800 watts when running and gets very hot so turn your central heating off and 140 watts in stand by .
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So far only one major difference to my requirements: 876= 2 HTMI outputs, 806= 1 HTMI output
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The reason they use the term old version, is that they came out with the updated version of the 818 in 2013; the 828. The 828 has a few new features that the 818 doesn't have, but they also cut a few of the features that the 818 has that they didn't include with the 828, Go to the onkyo website to compare the specs, but for me I couldn't justify the price disparity when it came between both units, so I went with the 818, and I haven't been dissapointed! For $699 I don't think I could find a better receiver. I looked at Marantz, Denon, and Harman Kardon to compare, and for the price I thought the Onkyo was a better constructed, sturdier product at a lesser price.
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I used to connect these speakers to my 5 year old Onkyo receiver TX-SR606 (90W per channel). It's more than adequate and loud enough. Last year, I upgraded my receiver to Onkyo 818 last that have pre out capability (you need Onkyo 7 series or above to connect your receiver to external amplifier) and use Emotiva XPA-5 amplifier. It's worth the upgrade. Sounds great especially with 24-bit uncompressed recording. It really makes you listen to your old collection once again.
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Hello Paul, I purchased the Onkyo TX - 8050 as a gift for another. I do not know the answer to this question but, this is the website for owner manuals for Onkyo products: http://www.onkyousa.com/Downloads/manuals.php?source=globalnav Go down the webpage until you reach this model and click to open the manual. The answer may be in there for you. The model is about half way down the page. Or, go to the Onkyo website: http://www.onkyousa.com/?m=TX-8050&class=Receiver&p=i and click on SUPPORT. They have a Support Forum, How to videos, and Frequently Asked Questions that are answered. Best of luck.
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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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Thanks P. Seto, I think I will try the same. However, I Checked out the Onkyo 605 at my local Best Buy ($499), but on Amazon ($408), and it looks like it could do some serious damage. My only gripe is that it only has 2 hdmi inputs. I may want to add a PS3 at a later date, which would have my entertainment system running 3 hdmi cables. Is True HD and Dolby Digital plus a huge difference with the onkyo receiver capable of this type of audio?
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I don't have the Onkyo 7030 but I ever owned an old Onkyo which just died after > 10 years. Personally I think Onkyo is better in details but I choose Yamaha because the convenience of USB port.
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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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A/V Guru: I was wondering if you could elaborate on the core differences between the Onkyo HT-S3300 and the Denon DHT-391XP. I currently only have an Xbox 360 and a HD cable box, and am looking for a system that can handle those two components as well as (which is the actual reason for getting the system) my music (via computer and Ipod). As this is the main reason for investing in a system, I would prefer to have a quality base setup. Looks like the Onkyo has a few more features on the receiver, and I was wondering if you could let me know why those are there (pretty naive on this whole subject, sorry). I see that the Onkyo has the "green, blue, and red" input cords like those that come from the Xbox, while the Denon does not. And the sony receivers systems in this price range seem to be much sleeker (but input wise more similar to the denon). So does it sound like I actually need all of the extra inputs that the Onkyo offers? And with all this in mind do you have recommendation
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i had last years onkyo 606. I just got the pioneer 1019. imho the pioneer is better,it has much better up-conversion than the onkyo.It has complete control of i-pod without needing to buy an additional dock. It still has analog multi-channel input.The pioneer doesn`t hum or buzz like my onkyo did.Pioneer`s mcacc auto setup also eq`s the sub,the onkyo doesn`t.The pioneer`s sound quality is great.Buy the pioneer!
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Have you called Onkyo to see if they have any suggestions? Or maybe go to one of the AVS forums, they may just have an answer for you. somewhere like digital home forums . com or avsforums dot com. they are pretty brilliant there and most are either dealers or beta testers for a lot of the gear. good luck
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Onkyo has a couple lines that are really nice for fairly cheap (comparatively, of course). You have the TX-NR5XX series which are really good intro receivers. The TX-NR8XX series will get you closer to your $1k limit but worth the price. Pretty much anything Denon will get you at a good spot. You can even find some decent Harmon Kardon pieces for under $1k if you shop around. Personally I am not a fan of Yamaha or Pioneer but that is a personal preference as I know several who have had great success with those manufacturers too but YMMV. Hope you find something that fits your needs!
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Glad I could help Louise. I'm not sure if you have purchased the Onkyo or not yet. I'd be interested in your opinion of it. I tried an Onkyo 607 and was not impressed. I went with a Harman Kardon 3390 stereo amp. It has 2 sub-outs, 80 wpc and will blow down the house with 1 Sony W2500 sub. A VERY good sub for $100 bucks btw.Harman Kardon HK 3390 High Performance 2 x 80W Stereo Receiver,Sony SA-W2500 Performance Line 100 Watt Subwoofer
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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 bought the 806 about six months ago,it has video processing problems(hdmi board)still a great sounding receiver
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When I do the comparison on Onkyo's site, it looks like it has all the features of some of the bigger systems that the average guy really wants. HDMI Switching, rather than pass thru as well as a couple component-ins for legacy gaming systems. Latest HDMI and good speakers. The price is right as well. What is everyone hearing for a date? I have heard late March to early April? I may pre-order as well.
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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