Onkyo 605 vs 705 - Blu-ray Forum

Marquoz · 01-17-2008, 10:12 AM

I tried to search the forum to see if I could find an answer to my question and didn't find anything really pertinent, so here goes and sorry if this was already answered before.

What I'm wondering is, is there any major difference between the Onkyo 605 and Onkyo 705 other then the 3rd HDMI and THX certification for the 705? I don't see myself needing the 3rd connection as all I would have hooked up is my PS3 and cable box anyway.

Kayne314 · 01-17-2008, 10:32 AM

There is a mild up-conversion factor. The 705 will upgrade 480i signals to 720p from analog, passed through to HDMI. Also 90W per channel vs. 100W per channel.

For me, it was worth the upgrade just for the extra HDMI port. I had the 605 to start, but bought the 705 a few months later.

Both are very good machines.

Hope this helps.

Zaphod · 01-17-2008, 10:41 AM

Look for deals on the 805. far better upgrade and every now and then you can find one for $649 - $699.

Venom2113 · 01-17-2008, 11:55 AM

I want the 805. Sadly, I don't have the funds right now. Hopefully by 2009 they'll be a bit cheaper.

saprano · 01-18-2008, 11:37 PM

you should get the 705 on the blue light alone

blu-backer · 01-18-2008, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kayne314

There is a mild up-conversion factor. The 705 will upgrade 480i signals to 720p from analog, passed through to HDMI. Also 90W per channel vs. 100W per channel.

For me, it was worth the upgrade just for the extra HDMI port. I had the 605 to start, but bought the 705 a few months later.

Both are very good machines.

Hope this helps.

The 605 also upscales 480i to 720p through HDMI. But, according to CNET (I'm going to try this at home), the resulting video was not desirable. Someone just tried it today with a Wii and said that it puts black bars on the sides, so I'm probably not going to use that setting.

That said, I didn't need the third HDMI port and the price differential wasn't worth it to me. $389.99 total for the 605 vs $649.99 plus tax and shipping for the 705.

CharlestonLion · 01-19-2008, 12:01 AM

I am also looking into each of these receivers. I know I will have a HD cable box and the PS3 to hook up through HDMI, but what else could I possibly hook up in the future?

Ex Accountant · 01-19-2008, 12:42 AM

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I am also looking into each of these receivers. I know I will have a HD cable box and the PS3 to hook up through HDMI, but what else could I possibly hook up in the future?

Maybe an HD camcorder, a dvd carousel or (gasp!) an hd dvd player?

kjacobs03 · 01-19-2008, 01:16 AM

I am looking to upgrade the 605 to the 705 myself. So I am glad this thread popped up. Right now I only have a PS3 and DirecTV receiver. But I do plan on buying a stand alone BD player (most likly a BD50) later on, especially if the PS3 doesn't get an upgrade to decode DTS MA. So, I will be needing the extra HDMI input eventually.
Now I just need to find someone to buy my 605 since I have no need for 2 receivers. My dad may be interested in it though as he is looking for an Onkyo.

crackinhedz · 01-19-2008, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by kjacobs03

My dad may be interested in it though as he is looking for an Onkyo.

give it to mom for mothers day coming up...it will secretly be for dad, but will be nice gesture for mom also! (then when fathers day comes around, remind your dad about the Onkyo you secretly gave him...two birds one stone

)

tinyruby · 01-19-2008, 01:49 AM

I too have been looking to get a 605 or 705. Does the 705 support any different audio decodes than the 605? The specs for the 605 on Amazon do not list Dolby TrueHD or DTS MA... but I though I remembered a CNET editor's review saying it did...

Edit: If the 605 happened to support both the new Hi-Def audio's... I would just assume save my money and get it.

crackinhedz · 01-19-2008, 01:58 AM

they decode the exact same codecs...the 705 is THX with 3 HDMI inputs instead of 2.

not much else different even relevant. The 605 is a good receiver for the price.

ziggythecat · 01-19-2008, 02:00 AM

i just ordered the 705. i was leaning towards the 605 but after some thought and the opportunity to sell back some of my vacation time at work, i decided to bite the bullet and get the 705. I've never had a receiver below 100watts so I didn't want to start now and the thx certification is nice.

Slec · 01-19-2008, 02:05 AM

The 705 will also take a 5.1 PCM and extend it to 7.1 whereas the 605 does not.

Crack, I see your a Mod now. You easily deserve it and should be anyone's first choice for info/assistance, not that you need anything added to your load

crackinhedz · 01-19-2008, 02:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slec

The 705 will also take a 5.1 PCM and extend it to 7.1 whereas the 605 does not.

Crack, I see your a Mod now. You easily deserve it and should be anyone's first choice for info/assistance, not that you need anything added to your load

thanks.

and thanks for pointing out the 5.1PCM matrix to 7.1PCM. I was unsure if the 705 did that like the 805 does.

darkpoet25 · 01-19-2008, 02:33 AM

I thought the 605 only did HDMI passthrough of video and not audio, which would require an optical cable.

crackinhedz · 01-19-2008, 02:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkpoet25

I thought the 605 only did HDMI passthrough of video and not audio, which would require an optical cable.

505 is passthrough.

darkpoet25 · 01-19-2008, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by crackinhedz

505 is passthrough.

Gotcha, thanks. I couldn't remember which one it was, but I knew it was one of them.

Slec · 01-19-2008, 02:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

505 is passthrough.

same thing for whatever receiver comes with the Onkyo HT-SR800 (550 maybe?)

01-17-2008, 10:12 AM	#1
Marquoz Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Location:New Orleans Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:167 Trading Score:2	Onkyo 605 vs 705 I tried to search the forum to see if I could find an answer to my question and didn't find anything really pertinent, so here goes and sorry if this was already answered before. What I'm wondering is, is there any major difference between the Onkyo 605 and Onkyo 705 other then the 3rd HDMI and THX certification for the 705? I don't see myself needing the 3rd connection as all I would have hooked up is my PS3 and cable box anyway.

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01-17-2008, 10:32 AM	#2
Kayne314 Senior Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Blu-ray reviews:1	There is a mild up-conversion factor. The 705 will upgrade 480i signals to 720p from analog, passed through to HDMI. Also 90W per channel vs. 100W per channel. For me, it was worth the upgrade just for the extra HDMI port. I had the 605 to start, but bought the 705 a few months later. Both are very good machines. Hope this helps.

01-17-2008, 10:41 AM	#3
Zaphod Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2007 Location:A small planet somewhere in the vicinity of Betelgeuse. Blu-ray collection:350 Trading Score:4	Look for deals on the 805. far better upgrade and every now and then you can find one for $649 - $699.

01-17-2008, 11:55 AM	#4
Venom2113 Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:134	I want the 805. Sadly, I don't have the funds right now. Hopefully by 2009 they'll be a bit cheaper.

01-18-2008, 11:37 PM	#5
saprano Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Bronx, New York Blu-ray collection:495 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:9	you should get the 705 on the blue light alone

01-19-2008, 12:01 AM	#7
CharlestonLion Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Mount Pleasant, SC Trading Score:1	I am also looking into each of these receivers. I know I will have a HD cable box and the PS3 to hook up through HDMI, but what else could I possibly hook up in the future?

01-19-2008, 01:16 AM	#9
kjacobs03 Blu-ray Guru Member since:May 2007 Location:Columbus, OH Blu-ray collection:64	I am looking to upgrade the 605 to the 705 myself. So I am glad this thread popped up. Right now I only have a PS3 and DirecTV receiver. But I do plan on buying a stand alone BD player (most likly a BD50) later on, especially if the PS3 doesn't get an upgrade to decode DTS MA. So, I will be needing the extra HDMI input eventually. Now I just need to find someone to buy my 605 since I have no need for 2 receivers. My dad may be interested in it though as he is looking for an Onkyo.

01-19-2008, 01:49 AM	#11
tinyruby Junior Member Member since:Dec 2007	I too have been looking to get a 605 or 705. Does the 705 support any different audio decodes than the 605? The specs for the 605 on Amazon do not list Dolby TrueHD or DTS MA... but I though I remembered a CNET editor's review saying it did... Edit: If the 605 happened to support both the new Hi-Def audio's... I would just assume save my money and get it.

01-19-2008, 01:58 AM	#12
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	they decode the exact same codecs...the 705 is THX with 3 HDMI inputs instead of 2. not much else different even relevant. The 605 is a good receiver for the price.

01-19-2008, 02:00 AM	#13
ziggythecat Active Member Member since:May 2007	i just ordered the 705. i was leaning towards the 605 but after some thought and the opportunity to sell back some of my vacation time at work, i decided to bite the bullet and get the 705. I've never had a receiver below 100watts so I didn't want to start now and the thx certification is nice.

01-19-2008, 02:05 AM	#14
Slec Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Baltimore, MD Home Theater Gallery:29 Blu-ray collection:241 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:30	The 705 will also take a 5.1 PCM and extend it to 7.1 whereas the 605 does not. Crack, I see your a Mod now. You easily deserve it and should be anyone's first choice for info/assistance, not that you need anything added to your load

01-19-2008, 02:33 AM	#16
darkpoet25 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Indianapolis, IN Home Theater Gallery:45 4K collection:50 Blu-ray collection:297 Blu-ray reviews: 4	I thought the 605 only did HDMI passthrough of video and not audio, which would require an optical cable.

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