comparing Onkyo's HT s5200 with Onkyo's HT s 6200.They seem the same on web sites selling them: Whatzzuppp with this?
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The 5200 requires a separate audio connection - it doesn't pick audio off the hdmi pass-thru. That means an extra optical or coax cable - and neither of those pass 7.1. So you've got a 7.1 receiver with no way to get 7.1 audio into it!
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I think Sony will confirm - I noticed today the STR-920 is the second best seller behind Onkyo TX606 on Amazon's receiver sales. I will be doing similar with wireless and I have been researching this subject quite a bit lately - I want to be able to send family pictures and ITunes to the receiver by way of my Imac and a wireless - probably go with the Airstream Express - just in research mode now though.
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I've never contacted a seller. I would suggest contacting someone at Amazon for inquires. You can call Onkyo for any questions about the product.
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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
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The Sony is now $250 vs. $400 for the onkyo hts 3300. does that mean that the onkyo is now considered the better product due to demand or is sony ht - s5300 both cheaper and better? the comments re the onkyo seem more enthusiastic than for the sony. i don't own a system from either brand--researching first purchase.
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I'm not entirely informed when it comes to surround sound systems, but the front two speakers are usually dedicated to dialogue and most people who I've talked to say that they are the most important. That's why I'm looking more are the 7300. You can always update the speakers and use the same receiver later if you get the 6300 though. I think I'll wait a while longer, but I'll probably get the 7300. Thanks again for contacting Onkyo for us! :)
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Go with yamaha,the onkyo's run hot. Loys of complaints by other owners with heat issues.
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I read that about the Denon and ended up with the Onkyo 876 for $700 less. It's been rock solid for me and competes quite nicely with the 3808, depending on whether you can do without the internet radio feature. Denon has also had unhappy customers with this as well.
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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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Thanks, Tolik - you helped me decide- upgradability and the game modes are big things. The Samsung seemed to have more power but I've learned you can't really rely on what they say the wattage is. I haven't owned enough Samsung equipment in the past to know what to expect - the TV is great but a sound system is another story.Mark - thanks for the CD info - for some reason I thought I'd get even better sound with a dedicated player ... if you can give me the model # on the Kenwood I might be interested (with over 400 CDS, a changer is sweet.).Don
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Let me list you some:1) The price; 6200 is more expensive. 2) 5300 is newer;3) Sound quality is subjective, but 6200 should be better by its wood sound box. 5300 has plastic sound box.
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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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They are both great systems, but you need to figure out what you need. For me I choose the 6200 and I am waiting for delivery. The reason I went w/ the 6200 is I needed smaller speakers: ie 6200 has 9" speakers, 6100 has like 14" high speakers. I dont need HD upconversion since everything I have going to it is already HD. note: the ipod dock on 6200 does NOT output a HD signal (according to the manual) but the 6100 is suppose to upconvert the ipod signal, buuuut, 6100 can only handle ipods, where the 6200 can handle iphones as well. The other feature I wanted was auto volume, freaking drives me nutz when show goes to commercial and the sound shoots way up. doubly PLIIZ is if you can't mount 2 speakers directly behind the seating area, this allows you to mount those 2 rears to the front all the way to the ceiling and its suppose simulate the same surround sound as proper 7.1 placement. you get more listening modes w/ 6200 if you need that: ie game: rpg, game: action, game: rock. instead of just game mode w/ no game type on 6100 oh and you save 40 bucks if you get the 6100 now. excuse the long post, hope that helps
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I see many have responded to your question. The manual is available on the Onkyo website for download. All the various hook up configurations are illustrated, lots of good pre purchase info. I bought the 515, I liked it so much I bought the 616 for the master bedroom. Both works very 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
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I am very happy with my 6004 model. It is a great value. A store could maybe play both units side by side of sound reproduction. Checking features out would show you other differences that might not be associated with music quality.
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Bose is better I think but If onkyo is a lot cheaper, I'd go only.if similar price, Bose.