Onkyo HT-RC160 vs. TX-SR607 - Blu-ray Forum

bighouse · 12-06-2009, 06:42 PM

What are the major differences between these two receivers and do you think they justify the price difference between the two?

ak_ka · 12-07-2009, 05:02 AM

1. Extra Front HDMI Port
2. More wpc(90 vs 80)
3. HD Radio support

I think those are all.

Worth it? Depends on if you plan on using HD Radio, otherwise RC160 is a better buy imo.

jc1975 · 12-07-2009, 07:52 PM

ak_ka had it pretty much spot on except for #3

The TX-SR607 has:

1. Extra Front HDMI Port
2. More wpc(90 vs 80)
3. Sirius Satellite Radio support

Other than that, both are essentially the same.

BOTH models are HD Radio ready.

For a full comparison just goto http://www.us.onkyo.com/prod_class.cfm?class=Receiver click the two models in question and click compare.

The front HDMI port is nice if you have an HD Camcorder, which I do. But yeah, for the price, I'm leaning towards the HT-RC160, as I don't really have a need for Satellite Radio.

Good Luck.

ak_ka · 12-08-2009, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jc1975

ak_ka had it pretty much spot on except for #3
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3. Sirius Satellite Radio support

Ouch.. Good Catch jc.. Guess I made this mistake while typing in a hurry

Horhay · 12-15-2009, 04:53 PM

I was just about to ask the same question as the OP, good thing I stumbled upon this thread! Well I ordered the HT-RC160, that'll do for my small place.

Noodleman · 12-18-2009, 11:58 PM

ht-rc160 is an awesome receiver for the price. Just tested it out today and im a very proud owner

johnya84 · 12-22-2009, 04:52 AM

I saw it at Costco for $299.

12-06-2009, 06:42 PM	#1
bighouse Active Member Top contributor Member since:Nov 2009	Onkyo HT-RC160 vs. TX-SR607 What are the major differences between these two receivers and do you think they justify the price difference between the two?

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12-07-2009, 05:02 AM	#2
ak_ka Active Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2009 Location:SoCal Home Theater Gallery:34	1. Extra Front HDMI Port 2. More wpc(90 vs 80) 3. HD Radio support I think those are all. Worth it? Depends on if you plan on using HD Radio, otherwise RC160 is a better buy imo.

12-07-2009, 07:52 PM	#3
jc1975 New Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Woodridge, IL Blu-ray collection:27	ak_ka had it pretty much spot on except for #3 The TX-SR607 has: 1. Extra Front HDMI Port 2. More wpc(90 vs 80) 3. Sirius Satellite Radio support Other than that, both are essentially the same. BOTH models are HD Radio ready. For a full comparison just goto http://www.us.onkyo.com/prod_class.cfm?class=Receiver click the two models in question and click compare. The front HDMI port is nice if you have an HD Camcorder, which I do. But yeah, for the price, I'm leaning towards the HT-RC160, as I don't really have a need for Satellite Radio. Good Luck.

12-15-2009, 04:53 PM	#5
Horhay Expert Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:San Pedro, CA Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:352 Trading Score:2	I was just about to ask the same question as the OP, good thing I stumbled upon this thread! Well I ordered the HT-RC160, that'll do for my small place.

12-18-2009, 11:58 PM	#6
Noodleman Member Member since:Oct 2009	ht-rc160 is an awesome receiver for the price. Just tested it out today and im a very proud owner

12-22-2009, 04:52 AM	#7
johnya84 Member Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:30	I saw it at Costco for $299.

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