Sony STRDG820 or Onkyo 606? - Blu-ray Forum

Dsella · 01-13-2010, 12:55 PM

Which of these would you buy? Two members on here are selling them and I would be fine with either one, but which is better? $150 shipped for Sony, $200 for Onkyo.

Which is better and for what reasons?

-Dsella

Uniquely · 01-13-2010, 07:55 PM

I currently have the Sony 710 and the Onkyo 606. The sound and features much better on the 606 than the 710. I know that's not a fair comparison though since the Sony you are looking at is a model above and a model newer than the Sony I have.

JJJMan · 01-13-2010, 09:13 PM

I have the Sony 820 and I can tell you I'm very satisfied with it, handles my 7.1 setup exactly as I need it to. And I bought it retail at $399, $150 is a damn good deal.

I dont have an opinion about the Onkyo though, since I don't have any experience with it.

Good luck!

nezff · 01-18-2010, 11:11 PM

both are base models, I had the onkyo 605 with my very first klipsch system and it was fine. Audyssey is a plus also.

The Spanierd · 01-18-2010, 11:47 PM

STAY AWAY FROM THE ONKYO 606 !!!

I had this receiver and after only 8 months this puppy went to hell in hand basket. I and countless other experienced the same exact problem. When I was looking for this receiver I remember that it had 0 bad reviews on Amazon.com and if you go now you will see 20+ 1 star reviews and everybody describing the same problem. The HDMI blows out after 8 months, there are various threads all over the net regarding this piece of faulty equipment. If you wanna read on it just google : Onkyo 606 PS3 problem and it will lead you to any informacion you may need. I also do not want to sound like a prick cause I dont know who on here is trying to sell it... But he might be doing it for a reason.

Here is the link to the Onkyo 606 Amazon product page :
http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-TX-SR606...3862066&sr=8-2

Average Customer Rating
4.2 out of 5 stars (311 customer reviews)
5 star: (177)
4 star: (80)
3 star: (18)
2 star: (14)
1 star: (22)

Some of the titles from the 22 horrible reviews ( and it has already gone up by 2 since I last checked).

Poor Quality Control
Stopped Working After 1 year
Didn't work out for me
Buzz/hum at 1080P and LPCM audio through HDMI
Great for a while
Worked great! For about 8 months!
Works great for awhile, then progressively gets worse
Great for a year
Problems with HDMI output
Great while it works BUT....,
Worked great and then HDMI Croaked
Nice until it breaks in a year
Video died
handshake issue with Motorola cable box
Does not work after a year or so
Usuable....For a while
Yamaha for the same price would be better off for you
buggie
Don't buy this receiver!!!

Rob J in WNY · 01-19-2010, 12:17 AM

Both are pretty good entry-level receivers, however, the Onkyo 606 does offer video upconversion (via the Faroudja chip) if you need this capability. The Sony 820 does not.

For the record, I know a few people with the Onkyo 606, and they are very happy with it. I say this even being a huge Sony fan, myself. Up until my Pioneer SC-05, every prior home theater receiver I have ever owned has been a Sony.

The Spanierd · 01-19-2010, 02:10 AM

Here is a link to a thread regarding the Onkyo 606 HDMI problem. Also if you go to google and start typing : Onkyo 606

Google will drop the most popular searches that start with that and one of them is Onkyo 606 HDMI problem.

AVS Forums :
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1141824

ls7z06 · 01-21-2010, 02:05 AM

I have had 2 Sonys, 2 Onkyos, 1 Denon and 1 Yamaha. I like Onkyo. Here is my very general impression...
Lowest cost- Sony
Cost no concern- Denon
Best bang for the buck- Onkyo

The only one that ever crapped out on me was a Sony.

onehothemi · 01-21-2010, 02:17 AM

ONKYO all the way! The 606 is amazing. I have it paired with Klipsch speakers and it rocks. All the bitstream features, great price.

Dsella · 01-21-2010, 02:23 AM

Bought the Sony last Friday. Hoping it comes tomorrow..

MxArt · 01-21-2010, 05:29 PM

Stay away from 606!!!
The support at Onkyo is terrible, my receiver is in the shop for HDMI problems and was told it takes 4-6 weeks because of Onkyo. I know the 606 has many more features than the Sony but in the end, it's not worth it. If I were you, I'd go for another receiver, the 710 is not enough to enjoy the Bluray experience.

Big N' Tasty · 01-21-2010, 05:51 PM

should be there today usps tracking says out for delivery

ls7z06 · 01-22-2010, 01:06 AM

I contacted Onkyo customer service only once....via email. They called me the next day and were very helpful and answered all of my questions. I sure don't have a complaint. Actually, I was very impressed. I have a TX SR806 and a TX SR876. They both work great.

Uniquely · 01-22-2010, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Spanierd

STAY AWAY FROM THE ONKYO 606 !!!

Given that it is one of the most popular HT receivers out there, it's not unusual that you would find some negative reviews about it; but the vast majority of the reviews are very positive. I've had mine almost since release with zero HDMI issues.

01-13-2010, 12:55 PM	#1
Dsella Banned Member since:Sep 2009 Blu-ray collection:26 Trading Score:2	Sony STRDG820 or Onkyo 606? Which of these would you buy? Two members on here are selling them and I would be fine with either one, but which is better? $150 shipped for Sony, $200 for Onkyo. Which is better and for what reasons? -Dsella

01-18-2010, 11:47 PM	#5
The Spanierd Active Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Nov 2008 Home Theater Gallery:37 Blu-ray collection:163 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	STAY AWAY FROM THE ONKYO 606 !!! I had this receiver and after only 8 months this puppy went to hell in hand basket. I and countless other experienced the same exact problem. When I was looking for this receiver I remember that it had 0 bad reviews on Amazon.com and if you go now you will see 20+ 1 star reviews and everybody describing the same problem. The HDMI blows out after 8 months, there are various threads all over the net regarding this piece of faulty equipment. If you wanna read on it just google : Onkyo 606 PS3 problem and it will lead you to any informacion you may need. I also do not want to sound like a prick cause I dont know who on here is trying to sell it... But he might be doing it for a reason. Here is the link to the Onkyo 606 Amazon product page : http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-TX-SR606...3862066&sr=8-2 Average Customer Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars (311 customer reviews) 5 star: (177) 4 star: (80) 3 star: (18) 2 star: (14) 1 star: (22) Some of the titles from the 22 horrible reviews ( and it has already gone up by 2 since I last checked). Poor Quality Control Stopped Working After 1 year Didn't work out for me Buzz/hum at 1080P and LPCM audio through HDMI Great for a while Worked great! For about 8 months! Works great for awhile, then progressively gets worse Great for a year Problems with HDMI output Great while it works BUT...., Worked great and then HDMI Croaked Nice until it breaks in a year Video died handshake issue with Motorola cable box Does not work after a year or so Usuable....For a while Yamaha for the same price would be better off for you buggie Don't buy this receiver!!! Last edited by The Spanierd; 01-18-2010 at 11:55 PM.

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01-13-2010, 07:55 PM	#2
Uniquely Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Mobile, AL Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:171	I currently have the Sony 710 and the Onkyo 606. The sound and features much better on the 606 than the 710. I know that's not a fair comparison though since the Sony you are looking at is a model above and a model newer than the Sony I have.

01-13-2010, 09:13 PM	#3
JJJMan Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Pembroke, NH Home Theater Gallery:34 Blu-ray collection:302	I have the Sony 820 and I can tell you I'm very satisfied with it, handles my 7.1 setup exactly as I need it to. And I bought it retail at $399, $150 is a damn good deal. I dont have an opinion about the Onkyo though, since I don't have any experience with it. Good luck!

01-18-2010, 11:11 PM	#4
nezff Banned Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Louisiana Home Theater Gallery:36 Blu-ray collection:25 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:5	both are base models, I had the onkyo 605 with my very first klipsch system and it was fine. Audyssey is a plus also.

01-19-2010, 12:17 AM	#6
Rob J in WNY Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:'Western' N.Y. State (MEMBER OF THE "ECPP")™ Home Theater Gallery:24 4K collection:30 Blu-ray collection:486 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 15	Both are pretty good entry-level receivers, however, the Onkyo 606 does offer video upconversion (via the Faroudja chip) if you need this capability. The Sony 820 does not. For the record, I know a few people with the Onkyo 606, and they are very happy with it. I say this even being a huge Sony fan, myself. Up until my Pioneer SC-05, every prior home theater receiver I have ever owned has been a Sony.

01-19-2010, 02:10 AM	#7
The Spanierd Active Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Nov 2008 Home Theater Gallery:37 Blu-ray collection:163 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Here is a link to a thread regarding the Onkyo 606 HDMI problem. Also if you go to google and start typing : Onkyo 606 Google will drop the most popular searches that start with that and one of them is Onkyo 606 HDMI problem. AVS Forums : http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1141824

01-21-2010, 02:05 AM	#8
ls7z06 Active Member Member since:Aug 2009	I have had 2 Sonys, 2 Onkyos, 1 Denon and 1 Yamaha. I like Onkyo. Here is my very general impression... Lowest cost- Sony Cost no concern- Denon Best bang for the buck- Onkyo The only one that ever crapped out on me was a Sony.

01-21-2010, 02:17 AM	#9
onehothemi Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Stuart, Florida Blu-ray collection:327 Blu-ray reviews:11 Trading Score:1	ONKYO all the way! The 606 is amazing. I have it paired with Klipsch speakers and it rocks. All the bitstream features, great price.

01-21-2010, 02:23 AM	#10
Dsella Banned Member since:Sep 2009 Blu-ray collection:26 Trading Score:2	Bought the Sony last Friday. Hoping it comes tomorrow..

01-21-2010, 05:29 PM	#11
MxArt New Member Member since:Feb 2008 Blu-ray collection:27	Stay away from 606!!! The support at Onkyo is terrible, my receiver is in the shop for HDMI problems and was told it takes 4-6 weeks because of Onkyo. I know the 606 has many more features than the Sony but in the end, it's not worth it. If I were you, I'd go for another receiver, the 710 is not enough to enjoy the Bluray experience.

01-21-2010, 05:51 PM	#12
Big N' Tasty Senior Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:FL USA Blu-ray collection:1861 Trading Score:117	should be there today usps tracking says out for delivery

01-22-2010, 01:06 AM	#13
ls7z06 Active Member Member since:Aug 2009	I contacted Onkyo customer service only once....via email. They called me the next day and were very helpful and answered all of my questions. I sure don't have a complaint. Actually, I was very impressed. I have a TX SR806 and a TX SR876. They both work great.

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