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DeadDog · 02-21-2009, 08:25 PM

O.K. I've narrowed down my receiver choices to either the Sony 720 or 820. First off, please no one suggest Onkyo, Yamaha, Pioneer, etc. as I have read all those posts and although they may be better (in some opinions) it doesn't really matter as I have size restrictions that come into play. The Sony's have a depth that allows for them to fit where I need them too (the 920 is too deep).

So, I have a PS3 and won't be upgrading anytime soon. Sometime in the future I may get a new player, and at which point a new receiver, so I'm really looking at the most logical/cost effective solution for now. This receiver would be used for at least 3 years with this setup, at which point if I upgrade there will be newer, better receivers and I'll probably have more room so I can make a new decision at that point.

I'm currently in the process of upgrading my system and this is what I have so far.

PS3
Energy RC-mini Center
Energy RC-10's Left and Right
Energy ESW-8 Subwoofer
(Eventually a pair of surrounds, thinking C-50's right now).

Since the PS3 is going to be sending the HD-audio via PCM the decoding abilities of the 820 don't seem to matter. What I am curious about however, is the power difference between the two. Would the 720 adequately power these speakers or would the difference in the 820 be worth the extra $100? Aside from the 820 decoding audio (which doesn't matter), and having a little more power, would I benefit in any other ways by getting it over the 720? Any help and opinons are appreciated.

Thanks in advance.

02-21-2009, 08:25 PM	#1
DeadDog Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:355 Digital collection:96 iTunes collection:125 Trading Score:360	Help choosing either Sony 720 or 820...Opinions? O.K. I've narrowed down my receiver choices to either the Sony 720 or 820. First off, please no one suggest Onkyo, Yamaha, Pioneer, etc. as I have read all those posts and although they may be better (in some opinions) it doesn't really matter as I have size restrictions that come into play. The Sony's have a depth that allows for them to fit where I need them too (the 920 is too deep). So, I have a PS3 and won't be upgrading anytime soon. Sometime in the future I may get a new player, and at which point a new receiver, so I'm really looking at the most logical/cost effective solution for now. This receiver would be used for at least 3 years with this setup, at which point if I upgrade there will be newer, better receivers and I'll probably have more room so I can make a new decision at that point. I'm currently in the process of upgrading my system and this is what I have so far. PS3 Energy RC-mini Center Energy RC-10's Left and Right Energy ESW-8 Subwoofer (Eventually a pair of surrounds, thinking C-50's right now). Since the PS3 is going to be sending the HD-audio via PCM the decoding abilities of the 820 don't seem to matter. What I am curious about however, is the power difference between the two. Would the 720 adequately power these speakers or would the difference in the 820 be worth the extra $100? Aside from the 820 decoding audio (which doesn't matter), and having a little more power, would I benefit in any other ways by getting it over the 720? Any help and opinons are appreciated. Thanks in advance.