Official Onkyo TX-NR808 Receiver Thread

[lojack1976]

Onkyo's Monster is now available!

[Littering and?]

!!HELLYEAH!!
I've got the Integra DTR-40.2 (same), this mutha ROCKS @$$

[lojack1976]

Originally Posted by Littering and?

!!HELLYEAH!!
I've got the Integra DTR-40.2 (same), this mutha ROCKS @$$

I see you're loving that Integra. Those are awesome receivers with an even better build quality than the very solid Onkyo line.

[LordoftheRings]

It's a total beauty!

[lojack1976]

I though people would like to see the difference between the 807 and the 808 inside. Look at that humongous heatsink in the 808! There are now two fans and the caps look bigger too.

The 807



The 808

[LordoftheRings]

Oups! Jack, that 808's interior is missing in action!

[LordoftheRings]

Originally Posted by lojack1976

I though people would like to see the difference between the 807 and the 808 inside. Look at that humongous heatsink in the 808! There are now two fans and the caps look bigger too.

The 807


The 808

Thanks Jack for that 808's internal picture fix.

* And here's the 805's interior for further comparisons between all these 800 series models:

[LordoftheRings]

Originally Posted by lojack1976

Originally Posted by lojack1976

The 808

* Ok, here's where I'm confused: The rear panel from the 808 shows 7 HDMI connector jacks (6 In/1 Out).
But the interior of the 808 shows 8 HDMI connector jacks!

Jack?

EDIT: Well, after some judicious research, here's my best shot: The receiver's interior that you see here in this quote from this post, is indeed the Onkyo TX-NR1008 receiver, and not the TX-NR808.
-> It matches the weight (41 pounds) and more importantly it matches the number of HDMI connector jacks (8, or 6 In/2 Out),
from the 1008.

And for additional specs:

1. TX-NR1008's Weight = 41 lbs and Power Consumption's rating = 8.8 A

2. TX-NR808's Weight = 40.3 lbs and Power Consumption's rating = 7.5 A
3. TX-NR807's Weight = 39.7 lbs and Power Consumption's rating = 8.1 A
4. TX-SR806's Weight = 37.5 lbs and Power Consumption's rating = 7.8 A
5. TX-SR805's Weight = 50.9 lbs and Power Consumption's rating = 9.5 A

[LordoftheRings]

Originally Posted by lojack1976

The 808

Jack, look at those two fans though, isn't it strange the way they are oriented with nothing above them???

* Anyway, for $500 you got a nice pre/pro, with free amplification for 7 channels.
Sooo, what's to complaint really about? ...And it's still over 40 pounds! ...Good size transformer, and a very decent heatsink too. And those caps, perhaps 15,000 uF a piece?
Good stacking of the power amps too. Plenty of HDMI inputs, plus one on the front.
Ethernet port too! USB!
Man! I remember just 10 years ago, I paid $2,000 for a receiver that has WAYYYYYYYYY much less features than this one!!! And it weighted less too!!!
The times they are a-changin'.

[Blu-ray Fanatic]

Originally Posted by lojack1976

Onkyo's Monster is now available!

Nice! It looks just like mine

[tavogee]

Where/how do i post a new thread. Sorry, but did not see that option (only the post reply option)?

[Bombers]

That's good news Daren

[DVDFreaker]

I want the TX-NR809, from what I read from the reviews, it has much better sound than the TX-NR808

[lojack1976]

Originally Posted by DVDFreaker

I want the TX-NR809, from what I read from the reviews, it has much better sound than the TX-NR808

Other than a couple of buyer comments I've yet to see any reviews for this receiver. Where did you find these reviews? From what I've read over on avsforum there is no consensus that this receiver sounds any better than the 808 which is already regarded as being top-notch and a marked improvement over its predecessors.

[DVDFreaker]

Originally Posted by lojack1976

Other than a couple of buyer comments I've yet to see any reviews for this receiver. Where did you find these reviews? From what I've read over on avsforum there is no consensus that this receiver sounds any better than the 808 which is already regarded as being top-notch and a marked improvement over its predecessors.

AVSForum and Amazon.com

[lojack1976]

Originally Posted by DVDFreaker

AVSForum and Amazon.com

Well up until yesterday there was one Amazon review, and as far as I can tell there was no mention of sound quality on AVSforum until today and that was also from one user. I'm not saying that there isn't reason to get excited about the 809. It has an impressive spec sheet and a new look, but I think its way too early to say that it sounds considerably better than the 808. There are only two posts from the sources you indicate that state that it sounds better, and one of those was posted today. This is not nearly enough feedback to indicate that it sounds better. I'm not saying that it doesn't, but with so few owners I'd be inclined to withhold judgement.

[Bombers]

Well I finally found one for a reasonable price brand new 800 plus tax so july is looking like a good month to get it

[Ecstasy]

I am totally impressed with the Onkyo TX-NR809 A/V Receiver with Audyssey MultEQ XT and Audyssey DSX for the exceptional value that it offers!

In my opinion this is the very best value/performance featured receiver in that price range! And it looks super cool!

[soliderprawn]

Anyone in here experiencing any of the problems being reported by the masses at Avforums or by Onkyo them self's via a press release? Ive only had my 808 for a month and use it only on weekends but I now have zero confidence in the product and every time I use it I fear it will malfunction.

[DarenG]

Originally Posted by soliderprawn

Anyone in here experiencing any of the problems being reported by the masses at Avforums or by Onkyo them self's via a press release? Ive only had my 808 for a month and use it only on weekends but I now have zero confidence in the product and every time I use it I fear it will malfunction.

None. Keep in mind with any forum those who are having the problems are the loudest. I seriously doubt majority of the units are having any issues.