Onkyo Hts6100 - Blu-ray Forum

bgbball31 · 08-09-2008, 03:03 AM

I know most people here will say not to get a HTIB, but given that I'm just in college, that's really all I can afford at the moment. I have heard that if you are going to get one, Onkyo would be the ones to look at. So I was just wondering if this one would be a decent one, or if I should look at a different one (I could probably go $100 more if need be.)

Driver_King · 08-09-2008, 03:29 AM

See my sig. Get the smaller budget HT and 605.

ZackL · 08-09-2008, 05:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Driver_King

See my sig. Get the smaller budget HT and 605.

Just listen to him, I did. (Read my sig)

BluFunk · 08-09-2008, 05:46 AM

The 606 landed today !! Happay as shit

!! Dude about HTIB ,$385 shipped !! Nuff said

!!

bgbball31 · 08-09-2008, 12:57 PM

Ok, so I'm assuming you mean 2 Polk Monitor 50's, which would replace the two front speakers in the 5.1 polk setup? Or would those act as the two other speakers to make it 7.1? Becuase with buying two of those, plus everything else (especially since I couldn't find the 605 anywhere, so I put in the 606.), it comes out to close to $1000, whereas my budget for this is about $800...

prerich · 08-09-2008, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by bgbball31

Ok, so I'm assuming you mean 2 Polk Monitor 50's, which would replace the two front speakers in the 5.1 polk setup? Or would those act as the two other speakers to make it 7.1? Becuase with buying two of those, plus everything else (especially since I couldn't find the 605 anywhere, so I put in the 606.), it comes out to close to $1000, whereas my budget for this is about $800...

You can find the 605 at www.accessories4less.com for 299.99 (three year warranty) or 269.99 (1 year warranty).
http://www.accessories4less.com/make...r-BLACK/1.html

http://www.accessories4less.com/make...ipping-/1.html

and you get a free HDMI cable with it

. Question: are you using a PS3 because if you are - I can save you even more money.

bgbball31 · 08-09-2008, 02:24 PM

Yeah, I'm using a PS3. Thanks for the link to the 605.

kozumasbullitt · 08-09-2008, 02:35 PM

what is the difference between the 605 and 606? does either of them push sound and video via HDMI?

crackinhedz · 08-09-2008, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by kozumasbullitt

what is the difference between the 605 and 606?

extra hdmi inputs. There are a few other things, but nothing worth the price difference. 605 would be the way to go unless you just wanted more hdmi inputs.

Driver_King · 08-09-2008, 06:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bgbball31

Ok, so I'm assuming you mean 2 Polk Monitor 50's, which would replace the two front speakers in the 5.1 polk setup? Or would those act as the two other speakers to make it 7.1? Becuase with buying two of those, plus everything else (especially since I couldn't find the 605 anywhere, so I put in the 606.), it comes out to close to $1000, whereas my budget for this is about $800...

Yes, two Polk Monitor 50's and the center speaker (for voice matching). You could use the leftover front speakers for 7.1. I wouldn't recommend the 606 over the 605, just because the price difference. You would have the center channel from the Polk 5.1 package (you only need seven speakers, not eight.)
You could always buy another one for zone 2 if you wanted.

bgbball31 · 08-10-2008, 01:42 AM

Ok, so in the end, how much better sound will I get getting the smaller budget home theater in your sig, compared to the HTIB? Since I would really have to stretch to get the set-up in your sig.

And since I forgot to post it in my OP, here are the specs to the one I was talking about.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16882120122

crackinhedz · 08-10-2008, 01:46 AM

getting a HTIB 90% of the time will be a waste of money. The speakers that come with the system will most likely be sub-par compared to custom separate speakers. Also HTIB lacks certain features such as HDMI audio.

Yes, if you are on an extreme budget it would get the job done. But waiting to save up enough money for a real setup would be better use of your money.

crackinhedz · 08-10-2008, 01:48 AM

the receiver in that HTIB looks ok, but for the price you could get better speakers.

Driver_King · 08-10-2008, 04:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bgbball31

Ok, so in the end, how much better sound will I get getting the smaller budget home theater in your sig, compared to the HTIB? Since I would really have to stretch to get the set-up in your sig.

And since I forgot to post it in my OP, here are the specs to the one I was talking about.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16882120122

It may stretch your budget, but the results are damn well worth it, if you take your time and do it right the first time.

kozumasbullitt · 08-10-2008, 03:28 PM

so does the 605 push sound via hdmi?

crackinhedz · 08-10-2008, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by kozumasbullitt

so does the 605 push sound via hdmi?

yes. up to 7.1

kozumasbullitt · 08-10-2008, 04:10 PM

does the 605,606,705 or 706 have a built in cooling fan?

Kryptron · 08-10-2008, 08:18 PM

I have a very similar question, i didn't want to make another thread. I have a ps3 and currently have a 5.1 sony HTIB that im looking to replace with something better i want something where i can hear DTS MA and DOLBY HD. I was looking at that polk speaker system but i am not sure what amp to get. I don't have alot to spend but i was looking at that Onkyo 605 and the yamaha 663 which i herd good things but im not sure what amp to get, i think the yamaha is out of my price range. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks.

Edit: I've never herd of that accesories4less.com they have a good price for that refurb 605 are they legit?

Driver_King · 08-10-2008, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Kryptron

Edit: I've never herd of that accesories4less.com they have a good price for that refurb 605 are they legit?

According to Onkyo's Certified Reseller list, they are.

bgbball31 · 08-11-2008, 10:27 PM

Alright, so I have decided that I am just going to save up more and not get a HTIB. However, I do have another question. Is it true that the PS3 isn't good in the audio department because of the fact that it decodes and outputs in PCM multichannel only? And because of it, should I also save up and get a different Blu-Ray player as welll for the best results?

Sorry for all of the question, just new to all of this.

08-09-2008, 03:03 AM	#1
bgbball31 Member Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray collection:60	Onkyo Hts6100 I know most people here will say not to get a HTIB, but given that I'm just in college, that's really all I can afford at the moment. I have heard that if you are going to get one, Onkyo would be the ones to look at. So I was just wondering if this one would be a decent one, or if I should look at a different one (I could probably go $100 more if need be.)

08-10-2008, 08:18 PM	#18
Kryptron Expert Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Tampa Bay, FL Home Theater Gallery:21 4K collection:83 Blu-ray collection:450 Trading Score:4	I have a very similar question, i didn't want to make another thread. I have a ps3 and currently have a 5.1 sony HTIB that im looking to replace with something better i want something where i can hear DTS MA and DOLBY HD. I was looking at that polk speaker system but i am not sure what amp to get. I don't have alot to spend but i was looking at that Onkyo 605 and the yamaha 663 which i herd good things but im not sure what amp to get, i think the yamaha is out of my price range. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks. Edit: I've never herd of that accesories4less.com they have a good price for that refurb 605 are they legit? Last edited by Kryptron; 08-10-2008 at 08:24 PM.

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08-09-2008, 03:29 AM	#2
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	See my sig. Get the smaller budget HT and 605.

08-09-2008, 05:46 AM	#4
BluFunk Member Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Syracuse,NY	The 606 landed today !! Happay as shit !! Dude about HTIB ,$385 shipped !! Nuff said !!

08-09-2008, 12:57 PM	#5
bgbball31 Member Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray collection:60	Ok, so I'm assuming you mean 2 Polk Monitor 50's, which would replace the two front speakers in the 5.1 polk setup? Or would those act as the two other speakers to make it 7.1? Becuase with buying two of those, plus everything else (especially since I couldn't find the 605 anywhere, so I put in the 606.), it comes out to close to $1000, whereas my budget for this is about $800...

08-09-2008, 02:24 PM	#7
bgbball31 Member Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray collection:60	Yeah, I'm using a PS3. Thanks for the link to the 605.

08-09-2008, 02:35 PM	#8
kozumasbullitt Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Bay Area, CA Blu-ray collection:137 Trading Score:1	what is the difference between the 605 and 606? does either of them push sound and video via HDMI?

08-10-2008, 01:42 AM	#11
bgbball31 Member Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray collection:60	Ok, so in the end, how much better sound will I get getting the smaller budget home theater in your sig, compared to the HTIB? Since I would really have to stretch to get the set-up in your sig. And since I forgot to post it in my OP, here are the specs to the one I was talking about. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16882120122

08-10-2008, 01:46 AM	#12
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	getting a HTIB 90% of the time will be a waste of money. The speakers that come with the system will most likely be sub-par compared to custom separate speakers. Also HTIB lacks certain features such as HDMI audio. Yes, if you are on an extreme budget it would get the job done. But waiting to save up enough money for a real setup would be better use of your money.

08-10-2008, 01:48 AM	#13
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	the receiver in that HTIB looks ok, but for the price you could get better speakers.

08-10-2008, 03:28 PM	#15
kozumasbullitt Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Bay Area, CA Blu-ray collection:137 Trading Score:1	so does the 605 push sound via hdmi?

08-10-2008, 04:10 PM	#17
kozumasbullitt Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Bay Area, CA Blu-ray collection:137 Trading Score:1	does the 605,606,705 or 706 have a built in cooling fan?

08-11-2008, 10:27 PM	#20
bgbball31 Member Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray collection:60	Alright, so I have decided that I am just going to save up more and not get a HTIB. However, I do have another question. Is it true that the PS3 isn't good in the audio department because of the fact that it decodes and outputs in PCM multichannel only? And because of it, should I also save up and get a different Blu-Ray player as welll for the best results? Sorry for all of the question, just new to all of this.

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