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jj5206 · 08-17-2008, 12:48 PM

I was wondering if any of these receivers are worth the money...can somebody who knows a lot about surround sound please post if any of these two are any good?

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....&ref=10&loc=01

or

http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/produ...&om_keycode=85

DiverSpear · 08-17-2008, 01:38 PM

I'm a big fan of Sony as you can tell by my sig but, for that price range I would go with the Onkyo. I can't believe I just said that.

Driver_King · 08-17-2008, 06:31 PM

Don't get the 506. It doesn't do HD audio. Go for the 605. I have a link in my sig for it.

jj5206 · 08-17-2008, 10:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Driver_King

Don't get the 506. It doesn't do HD audio. Go for the 605. I have a link in my sig for it.

thats about 400 though, i'm looking for something around 300 or less

Driver_King · 08-17-2008, 10:51 PM

No, it's $270 shipped. The one in my sig below. VVVVV.

Footloose301 · 08-17-2008, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Driver_King

Don't get the 506. It doesn't do HD audio. Go for the 605. I have a link in my sig for it.

x2

Dogslyf · 08-21-2008, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Driver_King

Don't get the 506. It doesn't do HD audio. Go for the 605. I have a link in my sig for it.

Ditto! I have the 605 and it's a lot of receiver for the money and much more flexible than the Sony, or any Sony for that matter. I used to be a Sony guy until I got my 605 and now I am a convert. Trust me, and Driver_King, the 605 will do everything you want for an HD receiver. I know the Sony's are more affordable, but your receiver is arguably the most important part of your home theater, except for a great HD TV.
Everybody chant: Onkyo!Onkyo!Onkyo!

My_Two_Cents · 08-21-2008, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dogslyf

Ditto! I have the 605 and it's a lot of receiver for the money and much more flexible than the Sony, or any Sony for that matter. I used to be a Sony guy until I got my 605 and now I am a convert. Trust me, and Driver_King, the 605 will do everything you want for an HD receiver. I know the Sony's are more affordable, but your receiver is arguably the most important part of your home theater, except for a great HD TV.
Everybody chant: Onkyo!Onkyo!Onkyo!

+1

If you are going to spend the $$ on a receiver, at the very least save up a bit more and get a full-featured one (that will do HD audio, not "pass-through"). The Onky 605/606/705/etc are the best bang-for-your-buck right now.

08-17-2008, 12:48 PM	#1
jj5206 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Illinois Home Theater Gallery:22 4K collection:36 Blu-ray collection:243 DVD collection:288 Digital collection:238	Receiver Help! I was wondering if any of these receivers are worth the money...can somebody who knows a lot about surround sound please post if any of these two are any good? http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....&ref=10&loc=01 or http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/produ...&om_keycode=85

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08-17-2008, 01:38 PM	#2
DiverSpear Active Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:St. Cloud, Florida Blu-ray collection:154 Trading Score:1	I'm a big fan of Sony as you can tell by my sig but, for that price range I would go with the Onkyo. I can't believe I just said that.

08-17-2008, 06:31 PM	#3
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	Don't get the 506. It doesn't do HD audio. Go for the 605. I have a link in my sig for it.

08-17-2008, 10:51 PM	#5
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	No, it's $270 shipped. The one in my sig below. VVVVV.

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