Onkyo TX-SR806, a steal it seems - Blu-ray Forum

adamh · 09-30-2008, 12:16 PM

just wondering if anyone knows much about this receiver? its on sale at crutchfield for $850.00. looks like a great receiver, i know alot of people on this forum like onkyo. not sure what this thing is lacking, i dont care about all the ethernet stuff and hd radio etc... just want good theater sound for blu-ray etc..

MacDaddyOJack · 09-30-2008, 12:20 PM

If you really want a steal, get the 805 right now from amazon for $600. If you don't care about fancy satellite connections and so on, I think the 805 is the better receiver anyways.

Edit: The 805 has satellite radio connections too. The only differences I'm aware of is HDMI inputs and different DAC's. The 806 has quality DAC's, but the 805 has Burr-Brown

darkpoet25 · 09-30-2008, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MacDaddyOJack

If you really want a steal, get the 805 right now from amazon for $600. If you don't care about fancy satellite connections and so on, I think the 805 is the better receiver anyways.

I agree. That was how my brother and I got ours was through a seller on Amazon. Your Bd's will sound great through this too. Just make sure you have the room for it, that thing is a beast.

ixlegitballinxl · 10-01-2008, 01:49 AM

805 > 806 right now

Only thing i'd be cautious about is the fact that the 806 is newer, so the bugs aren't really worked out yet, so you don't know what to expect. I know there are a few issues already with the 806.

DBlackGT · 10-01-2008, 02:01 AM

Yup

805>806

Gotta love them Burr-Brown DAC's

arush5268d · 10-01-2008, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by DBlackGT

Yup

805>806

Gotta love them Burr-Brown DAC's

+1

If you are gonna go with Onkyo pick up the 805. Especially at the price it's at now.

4TA23 · 10-01-2008, 01:50 PM

Yes I have an 805 and I love it, pure power and at that price of about $600 is a steal as I paid much more for mine and I have had no issues at all with it and I am pushing a pure 7.1 system no problem.

adamh · 10-01-2008, 11:38 PM

Onkyo 805 seems to be a good deal at 600.00 or so price range. i have been thinking of seperates (emotiva) but im not a rich guy and the onkyo 805 seems t have it all. i don't have a dedicated theater room, just a den. anymore thoughts on the 805? i have heard the gui setup is not too great, also, how does it compare to yamaha receivers as far as sounds goes? thanks in advance, just trying to cover all the bases...

Driver_King · 10-01-2008, 11:44 PM

You can get the 805 for much cheaper than $600. Look at my sig!

DBlackGT · 10-01-2008, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by adamh

Onkyo 805 seems to be a good deal at 600.00 or so price range. i have been thinking of seperates (emotiva) but im not a rich guy and the onkyo 805 seems t have it all. i don't have a dedicated theater room, just a den. anymore thoughts on the 805? i have heard the gui setup is not too great, also, how does it compare to yamaha receivers as far as sounds goes? thanks in advance, just trying to cover all the bases...

I found Onkyo's to be much better for movies and surround sound than Yamaha's. But thats just me

adamh · 10-02-2008, 03:14 AM

how is the thx ultra 2 work for movies? i have use the select 2, and have mixed results?

sarge1976 · 10-02-2008, 03:30 AM

I am curious about the whole THX sound option myself

,I've had my 805 almost a year now and I'm still not sure what movie are you supposed to watch it with because the are no THX bds that I know of,I use the THX Games setting when I play Madden but I'm ignorant to the whole movie watching concept

ixlegitballinxl · 10-02-2008, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Driver_King

You can get the 805 for much cheaper than $600. Look at my sig!

i wouldnt recommend a used receiver, especially not for a 100ish difference in price for a brand new one

plowmanjoe · 10-02-2008, 03:57 AM

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Originally Posted by ixlegitballinxl

i wouldnt recommend a used receiver, especially not for a 100ish difference in price for a brand new one

why not? it's factory refurbished with a 1 year warranty. pretty much as good as new. but of course if you have the money to burn.

ixlegitballinxl · 10-02-2008, 04:07 AM

just my opinion, you can't put a price on piece of mind.

money to burn? its a $124.00 difference.........

DBlackGT · 10-02-2008, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by sarge1976

I am curious about the whole THX sound option myself

,I've had my 805 almost a year now and I'm still not sure what movie are you supposed to watch it with because the are no THX bds that I know of,I use the THX Games setting when I play Madden but I'm ignorant to the whole movie watching concept

I turn it on for a lot of movies, mostly action or sci-fi though. I know this might sound tedious but after I watch a movie I usually leave the credits playing and towards the end of the credits you can see where the sound and video were produced or who at least helped with it. If it says Industrial Light & Magic or Skywalker sound I usually turn on THX mode the next time I watch the movie.

But really all THX means is that its certified to be played in a certain size room and/or loudness among other things...I think

Clark Kent · 10-02-2008, 04:20 AM

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Originally Posted by sarge1976

I am curious about the whole THX sound option myself

,I've had my 805 almost a year now and I'm still not sure what movie are you supposed to watch it with because the are no THX bds that I know of,I use the THX Games setting when I play Madden but I'm ignorant to the whole movie watching concept

You can use it with any movie, not just THX approved movies. It is a custom sound field like Dolby Prologic 2 that can be applied to add more life to a soundtrack.

doctorsteve · 10-02-2008, 04:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Driver_King

You can get the 805 for much cheaper than $600. Look at my sig!

Alright, you've convinced me... pulled the trigger on the 805.

Bastard... between you and Crackinhedz... I swear.

*sigh* now I guess I need to start thinking about speakers...

DBlackGT · 10-02-2008, 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by doctorsteve

Alright, you've convinced me... pulled the trigger on the 805.

Bastard... between you and Crackinhedz... I swear.

*sigh* now I guess I need to start thinking about speakers...

And you will not regret it

HAMP · 10-02-2008, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by DBlackGT

And you will not regret it

+1

I bought the 605 first took it back and gotten the 805.

09-30-2008, 12:16 PM	#1
adamh Active Member Member since:Apr 2008 Home Theater Gallery:10 4K collection:28 Blu-ray collection:326 Blu-ray reviews:3	Onkyo TX-SR806, a steal it seems just wondering if anyone knows much about this receiver? its on sale at crutchfield for $850.00. looks like a great receiver, i know alot of people on this forum like onkyo. not sure what this thing is lacking, i dont care about all the ethernet stuff and hd radio etc... just want good theater sound for blu-ray etc..

09-30-2008, 12:20 PM	#2
MacDaddyOJack Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Richmond, VA PSNetwork: MacDaddyOJack Trophy Level: 12(4%) Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:71 Blu-ray reviews:23 Trading Score:4	If you really want a steal, get the 805 right now from amazon for $600. If you don't care about fancy satellite connections and so on, I think the 805 is the better receiver anyways. Edit: The 805 has satellite radio connections too. The only differences I'm aware of is HDMI inputs and different DAC's. The 806 has quality DAC's, but the 805 has Burr-Brown Last edited by MacDaddyOJack; 09-30-2008 at 12:43 PM.

10-01-2008, 11:38 PM	#8
adamh Active Member Member since:Apr 2008 Home Theater Gallery:10 4K collection:28 Blu-ray collection:326 Blu-ray reviews:3	Onkyo 805 Onkyo 805 seems to be a good deal at 600.00 or so price range. i have been thinking of seperates (emotiva) but im not a rich guy and the onkyo 805 seems t have it all. i don't have a dedicated theater room, just a den. anymore thoughts on the 805? i have heard the gui setup is not too great, also, how does it compare to yamaha receivers as far as sounds goes? thanks in advance, just trying to cover all the bases...

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10-01-2008, 01:49 AM	#4
ixlegitballinxl Banned Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Magic Kingdom, FL Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:631 Trading Score:22	805 > 806 right now Only thing i'd be cautious about is the fact that the 806 is newer, so the bugs aren't really worked out yet, so you don't know what to expect. I know there are a few issues already with the 806.

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DBlackGT Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Scottsdale, AZ Home Theater Gallery:34 Blu-ray collection:58	Yup 805>806 Gotta love them Burr-Brown DAC's

10-01-2008, 01:50 PM	#7
4TA23 Active Member Member since:Sep 2008 Home Theater Gallery:17 Blu-ray collection:55	Yes I have an 805 and I love it, pure power and at that price of about $600 is a steal as I paid much more for mine and I have had no issues at all with it and I am pushing a pure 7.1 system no problem.

10-01-2008, 11:44 PM	#9
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	You can get the 805 for much cheaper than $600. Look at my sig!

10-02-2008, 03:14 AM	#11
adamh Active Member Member since:Apr 2008 Home Theater Gallery:10 4K collection:28 Blu-ray collection:326 Blu-ray reviews:3	how is the thx ultra 2 work for movies? i have use the select 2, and have mixed results?

10-02-2008, 03:30 AM	#12
sarge1976 Power Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Shillington,PA Home Theater Gallery:22 Blu-ray collection:1038 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:4	I am curious about the whole THX sound option myself ,I've had my 805 almost a year now and I'm still not sure what movie are you supposed to watch it with because the are no THX bds that I know of,I use the THX Games setting when I play Madden but I'm ignorant to the whole movie watching concept

10-02-2008, 04:07 AM	#15
ixlegitballinxl Banned Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Magic Kingdom, FL Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:631 Trading Score:22	just my opinion, you can't put a price on piece of mind. money to burn? its a $124.00 difference.........

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