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Jordan · 05-19-2008, 11:11 PM

Just ordered the Onkyo TX-SR805 for $589.98 from ecost.com, including shipping. Really excited to hear the loseless audio. Anyone have suggestions on movies with spectacular sound? Anyone got any pics of their 805?

un4gvn94538 · 05-19-2008, 11:26 PM

thats a good deal from i sit. i spent that on my 705 last year. no regrets though. cars sound good, 3:10 to yuma sounds good and has 7.1, starship troopers

nezff · 05-20-2008, 12:59 AM

you could have got a brand new one from 6ave.com for $620 shipped.

Clark Kent · 05-20-2008, 01:17 AM

Get Live Free or Die Hard. The best DTS-HD MA soundtrack I've heard out of hundreds of titles.

nycomet · 05-20-2008, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by nezff

you could have got a brand new one from 6ave.com for $620 shipped.

They would charge me 8.675 percent sales tax (I'm in NYS).

Marcusarilius · 05-20-2008, 02:28 AM

Try The Fifth Element. Don't forget about existing DTS Bombs on certain DTS HDMA titles. Get the up-date for your Onkyo first, so you don't blow out your eardrums or speakers.

One closed DTS bomb thread just leads to a new one opened.

Jordan · 05-20-2008, 04:37 AM

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Originally Posted by nezff

you could have got a brand new one from 6ave.com for $620 shipped.

I don't think so, unless you know something I don't?(http://www.6ave.com/Shop/product.aspx?sku=ONKTXSR805B)

I am gonna have to do a search and find out where and how to get this update onto the Onkyo when I get it. Thanks for the movie recommendations too. I have quite the lineup going with Netflix now.

GreenScar · 05-20-2008, 06:29 AM

Try I, robot. It's the most impressive I've heard since getting my 805. Also try Live Free or Die Hard (as mentioned earlier) and Mr and Mrs Smith.

ToonyLoons · 05-20-2008, 06:37 AM

Hope all goes well for you, i have heard ecost.com has horrible reviews.

Other then that, grats on the new reciever.

Jordan · 05-20-2008, 06:46 AM

They are an authorized dealer, so I hope all is well. They shipped it a little while ago, just got an email. Should be here on Thursday. Will let you guys know how it turns out. Thanks for all the movie recommendations too. I also got the DSP update downloaded and the instructions. Thanks for the heads up Marcus!

Jordan · 05-20-2008, 06:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nezff

you could have got a brand new one from 6ave.com for $620 shipped.

How do you get it for $620? When I go there it says its $662 and shipping is in the $30's, and they are out of stock.

Marcusarilius · 05-20-2008, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Jordan

They are an authorized dealer, so I hope all is well. They shipped it a little while ago, just got an email. Should be here on Thursday. Will let you guys know how it turns out. Thanks for all the movie recommendations too. I also got the DSP update downloaded and the instructions. Thanks for the heads up Marcus!

Good price and you are going to love this receiver! (and HD uncompressed sound of all encodes!!!)

Jordan · 05-20-2008, 07:10 AM

The Fifth Element is on right now on TBS HD, sounds pretty good, can't wait for it in uncompressed! Should be amazing!

Marcusarilius · 05-20-2008, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Jordan

The Fifth Element is on right now on TBS HD, sounds pretty good, can't wait for it in uncompressed! Should be amazing!

I would very highly recommend this on BD. PQ and SQ is reference material. Don't go by the HD TV version. BD blows this away on both counts.

Highly recommended for PQ and SQ:

1. The fifth element.
2. Underworld.
3. The Patriot.
4. Resident Evil Movies.
5. 30 days of night.
6. 3:10 to Yuma.
7. Casino Royale

Use the search function for threads containing member's best PQ and SQ disks.

Jordan · 05-20-2008, 07:45 AM

I definately know what you are saying about Underworld! I rented it and the PQ was astonishing.

cawgijoe · 05-20-2008, 01:13 PM

e-cost is a subsidiary of PCmall/MacMall. I've ordered several items from both including my current (old) receiver, Denon AVR-3300. They are authorized by Denon and others to sell refurb products. You could not tell that my receiver was a refurb and I saved alot of money.

I've never had to deal with their customer service, so i can't comment there.

Let us know how it goes.

Leon Liew · 05-20-2008, 03:14 PM

Like to contribute some excellent PQ/SQ titles too :

1. Hellboy
2. Pan's Labyrinith
4. Dejavu
5. Man on Fire
6. Swordfish
7. Enchanted

Be entralled by it all everything that's blu

Jordan · 05-20-2008, 06:21 PM

Yes, Pans Labyrinth also had very good PQ, I'm gonna have to buy that one.

Jordan · 05-20-2008, 06:41 PM

I have one more question, I have an XM tuner in my car, is there anyway to bring it in the house and hook it up to the Onkyo receiver or do I need some adapter cables?

jswilli1 · 05-20-2008, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Jordan

I have one more question, I have an XM tuner in my car, is there anyway to bring it in the house and hook it up to the Onkyo receiver or do I need some adapter cables?

The Onkyo 805 has the connection for either XM or Sirius in the back of the unit. You may have to buy a cable to connect your tuner if your sat radio did not come with one.

05-19-2008, 11:11 PM	#1
Jordan Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Minnesota	Just ordered a new receiver... Just ordered the Onkyo TX-SR805 for $589.98 from ecost.com, including shipping. Really excited to hear the loseless audio. Anyone have suggestions on movies with spectacular sound? Anyone got any pics of their 805?

05-20-2008, 06:46 AM	#10
Jordan Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Minnesota	They are an authorized dealer, so I hope all is well. They shipped it a little while ago, just got an email. Should be here on Thursday. Will let you guys know how it turns out. Thanks for all the movie recommendations too. I also got the DSP update downloaded and the instructions. Thanks for the heads up Marcus! Last edited by Jordan; 05-20-2008 at 06:48 AM.

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05-19-2008, 11:26 PM	#2
un4gvn94538 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Limbo (Bakersfield, Ca.) 4K collection:143 Blu-ray collection:811 DVD collection:54 Digital collection:1494 Trading Score:277	thats a good deal from i sit. i spent that on my 705 last year. no regrets though. cars sound good, 3:10 to yuma sounds good and has 7.1, starship troopers

05-20-2008, 12:59 AM	#3
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	you could have got a brand new one from 6ave.com for $620 shipped.

05-20-2008, 01:17 AM	#4
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	Get Live Free or Die Hard. The best DTS-HD MA soundtrack I've heard out of hundreds of titles.

05-20-2008, 02:28 AM	#6
Marcusarilius Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Seattle, WA. Blu-ray reviews:52 Trading Score:1	Try The Fifth Element. Don't forget about existing DTS Bombs on certain DTS HDMA titles. Get the up-date for your Onkyo first, so you don't blow out your eardrums or speakers. One closed DTS bomb thread just leads to a new one opened.

05-20-2008, 06:29 AM	#8
GreenScar Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:2	Try I, robot. It's the most impressive I've heard since getting my 805. Also try Live Free or Die Hard (as mentioned earlier) and Mr and Mrs Smith.

05-20-2008, 06:37 AM	#9
ToonyLoons Expert Member Member since:Apr 2007 Blu-ray collection:130	Hope all goes well for you, i have heard ecost.com has horrible reviews. Other then that, grats on the new reciever.

05-20-2008, 07:10 AM	#13
Jordan Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Minnesota	The Fifth Element is on right now on TBS HD, sounds pretty good, can't wait for it in uncompressed! Should be amazing!

05-20-2008, 07:45 AM	#15
Jordan Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Minnesota	I definately know what you are saying about Underworld! I rented it and the PQ was astonishing.

05-20-2008, 01:13 PM	#16
cawgijoe Special Member Member since:Feb 2007 Trading Score:1	e-cost is a subsidiary of PCmall/MacMall. I've ordered several items from both including my current (old) receiver, Denon AVR-3300. They are authorized by Denon and others to sell refurb products. You could not tell that my receiver was a refurb and I saved alot of money. I've never had to deal with their customer service, so i can't comment there. Let us know how it goes.

05-20-2008, 03:14 PM	#17
Leon Liew Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Singapore	Like to contribute some excellent PQ/SQ titles too : 1. Hellboy 2. Pan's Labyrinith 4. Dejavu 5. Man on Fire 6. Swordfish 7. Enchanted Be entralled by it all everything that's blu

05-20-2008, 06:21 PM	#18
Jordan Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Minnesota	Yes, Pans Labyrinth also had very good PQ, I'm gonna have to buy that one.

05-20-2008, 06:41 PM	#19
Jordan Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Minnesota	I have one more question, I have an XM tuner in my car, is there anyway to bring it in the house and hook it up to the Onkyo receiver or do I need some adapter cables?

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