Blu-ray Forum - View Single Post - Is there any reason why I should get an Onkyo 606/805 Over a Sony 720 Receiver??

Squozen · 05-27-2008, 09:21 AM

The Sony has a weaker power supply, so it won't drive decent quality speakers well. You'll notice this mostly in the bass, which will sound (comparitively) weak and unfocused. How can I tell? They are rating their output at 1% THD in their specifications, which is very audible. I tend to avoid manufacturers that cheat on their specs in this way.

Do NOT skimp on amplification, especially for home theatre purposes.

edit: BTW, I had a low-end Sony amp (the STR-D665) back in the day, and I was very happy to be rid of it. It couldn't drive my quality speakers well at all, and had specs very similar to that 720 you're looking at (100W, 0.9% THD).

05-27-2008, 09:21 AM	#2
Squozen Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Melbourne, Australia Home Theater Gallery:17 Blu-ray collection:80	The Sony has a weaker power supply, so it won't drive decent quality speakers well. You'll notice this mostly in the bass, which will sound (comparitively) weak and unfocused. How can I tell? They are rating their output at 1% THD in their specifications, which is very audible. I tend to avoid manufacturers that cheat on their specs in this way. Do NOT skimp on amplification, especially for home theatre purposes. edit: BTW, I had a low-end Sony amp (the STR-D665) back in the day, and I was very happy to be rid of it. It couldn't drive my quality speakers well at all, and had specs very similar to that 720 you're looking at (100W, 0.9% THD). Last edited by Squozen; 05-27-2008 at 09:53 AM.