"Trying to make the best choice for audio quality..Onkyo SBX-300 Vs Onkyo ABX-100. Any input? Thanks!"
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I bought this sbx - 300 for my dad for a father's day gift. He is one to really want a "full" sound in a devices like this. He uses it all the time. He said there are good high's in the sound and a decent low end to really round out the quality of the song. I don't know what the abx 100 is like, but I would say the sbx 300 is worth the money!
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I found this dock had pretty poor audio quality. I'd recommend a higher end dock since they last a while anyways (if they have aux or usb connections) and spending more would make sense in the long term and give higher audio quality.
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Mousa, I'm looking at the same thing, and here's what I've found from checking out Onkyo's website. They have all the current models listed with specs, features, pics, and links to authorized vendors (Amazon included). I also recommend cnet's website for third party and customer reviews. http://www.us.onkyo.com/prod_class.cfm?class=Systems Here's a summary of what I found there: The 5300 gets stepped up to the 6300 with up-conversion on the analog inputs plus powered zone 2 (which allows for same or separate audio to be output on two channels to another location), then the 7300 adds some minor speaker upgrades with tallboy front speakers & bass reflex. For $200 more (MSRP), the 9300 gives you THX certification, upgraded optional on-screen interface, a larger subwoofer (12" ^ from 10"), and an extra Composite input, but no longer includes the optional IR iPod dock. I'm leaning toward the 7300 since the cost vs. the 6300 is minimal and the 5300 doesn't up-scale, but haven't made the purchase yet. My local fry's has them in stock and will price match so I plan on trying them out there first.
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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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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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Hey James--I just finished hooking up my Onkyo HT-S5100 to my Panasonic blu-ray and Panasonic plasma tv. The sound is just amazing! Don't let the nay-sayers drive you crazy. You just hook up the HDMI to the player, Onkyo and tv. But I used a Toslink optical cable to feed the sound from the tv to the Onkyo.Uh, this was my first experience with optical cables. It took my two hours to realize there are almost invisible silicone covers on the tips. Two hours wasted--DOAH!
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How about a Onkyo amp that im using for zone 2 by our pool on a Denon AVR 990, its a two channel amp with two RCA plugs, 2 in and 2 out for left and right. I have no way to adjust bass and treble when using zone 2. Haven't used an EQ since the early 1980's lol..
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Unfortunately the hdmi issues still plague Onkyo and as a result I cannot recommend this processor, it is,also quite outdated at this stage , look at the Marantz AV8801 or the Yamaha CX-A5000 which are both superior units with excellent reliability and warranty.
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I have (3) 100' (2) 200' (2) sub' (2) 150' Monster Speakers/System. Connected to Onkyo TX-SR 806. It sound real awesome!!! Clear sound that can hardly be matched!!! Can't find any more out there for sell. But I've got the best for a great, great deal! Later! E. Vargas - California
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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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Optical audio out is nice. Analog audio out is nice too. It lets you use older speakers or receivers that may sound great despite not being the latest whiz-bang technology.
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William: Since you've had the 9040 for a week now, could you please be more specific and give us some details about what you have experienced? Does it do a great job of upscaling non-hd material to 1080p? I plan on buying one, but need to hear from someone how it performs when hooked up to an HDTV and/or Home theater system.? I would appreciate any additional information you can provide so I can learn a little more prior to pulling the trigger on this a/v receiver. Thank a lot William.
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Date 14 October 2009. Hey I am late in the game. Can still find the 876 online. My question too you is do you think the 876 power rating is accurate. Also looking at the 806. The 806 is maybe $300 to $400 dollars less. Do you think their is a big difference? It is 140x7 to 130x7 does it sound as close as it seems? Speakers are JBL Studio Series. Also like to watch movies in Dolby and my Denon 1082 which is 110x6 seems to run a little quiet on the center channel. Please give me your thoughts if you have time. Thank You.
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I got Monster Cable Clear Jacket - for about $30 a pair sold through Crutchfield on the Amazon site.Are they the best - best can run into a $1000. So no, they are not the best, but spending more than I did would be overkill IMHOAre they better than what came with the set? Yes. And they were in my view at the right price point for the Onkyo>
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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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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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Hey,Well it still sounds like 2.0. Maybe it is the Onkyo settings; specifically in the setup speaker config. maybe it still thinks its 7.1. Sound would be destined for speakers that are not there.Dennis
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Ok, got a response this morning. "Kirby,You are correct in the speakers being the only difference between these models of Home Theater systems.Bob E.Again, thank you for contacting Onkyo and Integra USA Product Support, if you need further assistance feel free to call us at:..."So there we go. Right now Amazon lowered the price of the 7300 to $550 the 6300 is $500. I read a review for the 6300 that the surround speakers are a little big, which I think I see in the picture. So I'm not sure yet, what I'll do, if the extra $50 is worth the speaker shape difference and the stands. What are you all thinking? Ok, got a response this morning. "Kirby,You are correct in the speakers being the only difference between these models of Home Theater systems.Bob E.Again, thank you for contacting Onkyo and Integra USA Product Support, if you need further assistance feel free to call us at:..."So there we go. Right now Amazon lowered the price of the 7300 to $550 the 6300 is $500. I read a review for the 6300 that the surround speakers are a little big, which I think I see in the picture. So I'm not sure yet, what I'll do, if the extra $50 is worth the speaker shape... » Read More Ok, got a response this morning. "Kirby,You are correct in the speakers being the only difference between these models of Home Theater systems.Bob E.Again, thank you for contacting Onkyo and Integra USA Product Support, if you need further assistance feel free to call us at:..."So there we go. Right now Amazon lowered the price of the 7300 to $550 the 6300 is $500. I read a review for the 6300 that the surround speakers are a little big, which I think I see in the picture. So I'm not sure yet, what I'll do, if the extra $50 is worth the speaker shape difference and the stands. What are you all thinking? « Show Less