Recommendation for an equivalent to Onkyo 706 - Blu-ray Forum

Siri · 03-05-2009, 04:07 PM

I bought an Onkyo 706 a few weeks ago, and have found out it has issues with my Xbox 360, Cable Box, and basically anything that bitstreams. I have taken it to two different service centers who have both told me that there is Nothing wrong with it, yet I still have the issues.

So, I am looking for a receiver that is equal to or slightly better than the Onkyo 706, I do not want another Onkyo, this is the first and last time for me with them, unfortunately. Preferably $600 and Under.

Thanks

ZIPPO · 03-05-2009, 04:10 PM

Try the pioneer vsx-1018ah-k. I have a friend who has one. He hasn't had any similar problems.

Siri · 03-05-2009, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ZIPPO

Try the pioneer vsx-1018ah-k. I have a friend who has one. He hasn't had any similar problems.

I was looking into that one before I got my Onkyo, but those are scarce due to the 1019 coming out

Thanks though

aramis109 · 03-05-2009, 04:12 PM

What's the problem? Apparently I don't have the issue on the 605 since I am able to use the 360, Wii, and cable without issue.

kpkelley · 03-05-2009, 04:16 PM

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ShawnE94SL · 03-05-2009, 04:23 PM

I just saw this thread...........

What about the Denon AVR-1909? You can find it online for under $600.

I went from a "bugy" Onkyo 805 to the Denon 3808CI and could not be happier.

Siri · 03-05-2009, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by aramis109

What's the problem? Apparently I don't have the issue on the 605 since I am able to use the 360, Wii, and cable without issue.

I was having issues with bitstreaming to the 706, audio came out all choppy, sort of like a skipping cd. but according to the two different service centers I took it to, they said that it was 100% perfectly fine....guess its just in my head

Siri · 03-05-2009, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ShawnE94SL

I just saw this thread...........

What about the Denon AVR-1909? You can find it online for under $600.

I went from a "bugy" Onkyo 805 to the Denon 3808CI and could not be happier.

I just looked at your pics again, and just noticed, not to get sidetracked or anything, but that fish, I can't remember how to spell it, ariwana or something, it is soo awesome!

aramis109 · 03-05-2009, 05:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Sirius389

I was having issues with bitstreaming to the 706, audio came out all choppy, sort of like a skipping cd. but according to the two different service centers I took it to, they said that it was 100% perfectly fine....guess its just in my head

Ah, just realized you changed your avatar and I "didn't recognize you". I forget if you have a 360 with HDMI or not, but if you don't, have you tried a different optical cable? It's kind of easy for those to get damaged- if they're tweaked too far it cracks it and messes up the light path.

*edit* Nevermind, just read your other thread.

ShawnE94SL · 03-05-2009, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Sirius389

I just looked at your pics again, and just noticed, not to get sidetracked or anything, but that fish, I can't remember how to spell it, ariwana or something, it is soo awesome!

LOL....Arowana. Thanks! He's a beast. I've had him for about 6 years now and he's just over 22" long. He jumped out the tank 3 weeks ago and scarred the sh*t out of me.

I got him back in the tank though and he's fine, but really banged up.

Now.....back to your receiver issue

I would go with a Denon or Yamaha.

Siri · 03-05-2009, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ShawnE94SL

LOL....Arowana. Thanks! He's a beast. I've had him for about 6 years now and he's just over 22" long. He jumped out the tank 3 weeks ago and scarred the sh*t out of me.

I got him back in the tank though and he's fine, but really banged up.

Now.....back to your receiver issue

I would go with a Denon or Yamaha.

Lol I was close. I had one a few years back with my uncles tank. It was fun hand feeding it. Got to be about the same length as the one you have. I saw one at an aquarium that had to be 5ft long it was crazy.

I am going to look into yamaha. The new Pioneers only have sub pre-outs. That doesn't help if I want an amp somewhere down the road.

CosmoKid · 03-05-2009, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Sirius389

I am going to look into yamaha. The new Pioneers only have sub pre-outs. That doesn't help if I want an amp somewhere down the road.

Yamaha RX-v765

kingofgrills · 03-05-2009, 10:52 PM

If you want a surround receiver that would sound good for both movies and music, I would recommend checking out the following receivers from Yamaha, Marantz, and Denon.

Here's the Yamaha RX-V863 for $623 shipped:

http://www.dbuys.com/product/?51552&...34063535&sk1=1

If you don't like the previous Yamaha gold LCD screens, check out the new RX-V765 with its blue LCD screen.

Denon AVR-2808CI for $639 shipped:

http://www.pricegrabber.com/user_sal...lot_id=7376101

Marantz - SR5003 for 4575 shipped:

http://www.ecomelectronics.com/prodi...f=pricegrabber

03-05-2009, 04:07 PM	#1
Siri Blu-ray Guru Member since:Aug 2007 Location:New Jersey Home Theater Gallery:34 Blu-ray collection:357 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:5	Recommendation for an equivalent to Onkyo 706 I bought an Onkyo 706 a few weeks ago, and have found out it has issues with my Xbox 360, Cable Box, and basically anything that bitstreams. I have taken it to two different service centers who have both told me that there is Nothing wrong with it, yet I still have the issues. So, I am looking for a receiver that is equal to or slightly better than the Onkyo 706, I do not want another Onkyo, this is the first and last time for me with them, unfortunately. Preferably $600 and Under. Thanks

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03-05-2009, 04:23 PM	#6
ShawnE94SL Banned Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sellersville, PA Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:18 Trading Score:11	I just saw this thread........... What about the Denon AVR-1909? You can find it online for under $600. I went from a "bugy" Onkyo 805 to the Denon 3808CI and could not be happier.

03-05-2009, 10:52 PM	#13
kingofgrills Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Dec 2007 Location:PDX Home Theater Gallery:31 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:81 Trading Score:31	If you want a surround receiver that would sound good for both movies and music, I would recommend checking out the following receivers from Yamaha, Marantz, and Denon. Here's the Yamaha RX-V863 for $623 shipped: http://www.dbuys.com/product/?51552&...34063535&sk1=1 If you don't like the previous Yamaha gold LCD screens, check out the new RX-V765 with its blue LCD screen. Denon AVR-2808CI for $639 shipped: http://www.pricegrabber.com/user_sal...lot_id=7376101 Marantz - SR5003 for 4575 shipped: http://www.ecomelectronics.com/prodi...f=pricegrabber

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