Onkyo receiver question ? - Blu-ray Forum

sneakerfreak · 05-21-2009, 10:03 PM

Is the Onkyo 606 better than the 507 and why. Idk but they seem the same to me or did I miss something...

crazyBLUE · 05-21-2009, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by sneakerfreak

Is the Onkyo 606 better than the 507 and why. Idk but they seem the same to me or did I miss something...

the 507 is only A 5.1 receiver , the 606 is A 7.1 !

sneakerfreak · 05-21-2009, 10:11 PM

Sorry I'm new to this but what does that exactly mean

Rblu-Dblu · 05-21-2009, 10:14 PM

5.1 means you can have 5 surround speakers (center, 2 fronts, 2 rears) and then a sub. 7.1 means you can have 7 surround speakers plus your sub.

Steve · 05-21-2009, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by sneakerfreak

Sorry I'm new to this but what does that exactly mean

With the 507, there are connections for 5 main speakers and one subwoofer. The five speakers are front left and right, center, and left and right surrounds. These 5 plus the subwoofer are what's called a 5.1 setup.

With the 606, there are connections for 7 main speakers and one subwoofer. You get the same 5 as listed above plus left and right surround back channels. These 7 plus the subwoofer are what's called a 7.1 setup.

The 606 also pushes 15 more watts per channel (speaker) than the 607 does.

EDIT. Rblu-Dblu beat me to it.

HiDef-Crazy · 05-21-2009, 10:16 PM

5.1 is the amount of speakers you can hook up to that receiver Left - center - right and left surround and a right surround and a sub .

7.1 adds to more speakers in the rear of the room so the sound is completely around you.

You all beat me to it

sneakerfreak · 05-21-2009, 10:19 PM

Ok cool you guys rock. Cuz I just got the 507 and am in the process of getting it all hooked up. I only have 5 speakers anyway so its cool for now besides my room isnt all that big I wouldnt know where I would fit 7 Speakers.

aramis109 · 05-21-2009, 10:42 PM

Other problem is that the 507 doesn't decode HD audio that I know of. Depending on your player, that's not an issue, but it's something to keep in mind.

Steve · 05-21-2009, 10:58 PM

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Originally Posted by aramis109

Other problem is that the 507 doesn't decode HD audio that I know of. Depending on your player, that's not an issue, but it's something to keep in mind.

Actually it does.

http://www.onkyousa.com/model.cfm?m=...s=Receiver&p=i

mtbkr · 05-21-2009, 11:13 PM

only the 307 and 506 do not decode hd audio codecs. all other models above that will

Steve · 05-21-2009, 11:25 PM

The ability to decode lossless audio is gradually finding its way into "lower" models every time new ones come out.

spam.curitiba · 05-22-2009, 05:32 AM

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Originally Posted by fireman325

The ability to decode lossless audio is gradually finding its way into "lower" models every time new ones come out.

don't most blu players decode it now anyways?

SlmShdy1 · 05-22-2009, 08:58 AM

Most players do. A lot of people just like having the receiver do the decoding, but with a lower end receiver you're probably better off using the player's DAC.

sneakerfreak · 05-22-2009, 05:07 PM

So what is better than to decode the audio the receiver or the player ? I use my PS3 as my player...

Sonny · 05-22-2009, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by sneakerfreak

So what is better than to decode the audio the receiver or the player ? I use my PS3 as my player...

The PS3 does not bit-stream the audio out to the receiver, so you're only option is to have the PS3 decode it.

Which is better is up for debate for sure. I prefer to bitstream, & I like seeing my receiver light up with TrueHD & DTS-HD MSTR.

Steve · 05-22-2009, 05:17 PM

If you're in a situation where you can use either component (BD player or receiver) to decode then you should experiment with it both ways and see which sounds better to you. You may not be able to tell a difference.

sneakerfreak · 05-22-2009, 05:41 PM

Ok. I've got all weekend to mess around wit it to see which one sounds better though I should b going away for this memorial weekend but thats another story for another day...

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05-21-2009, 10:11 PM	#3
sneakerfreak Member Member since:Mar 2009	Sorry I'm new to this but what does that exactly mean

05-21-2009, 10:14 PM	#4
Rblu-Dblu Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Trapped on the Death Star 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:483 Trading Score:12	5.1 means you can have 5 surround speakers (center, 2 fronts, 2 rears) and then a sub. 7.1 means you can have 7 surround speakers plus your sub.

05-21-2009, 10:16 PM	#6
HiDef-Crazy Active Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Indiana Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:156 Trading Score:21	5.1 is the amount of speakers you can hook up to that receiver Left - center - right and left surround and a right surround and a sub . 7.1 adds to more speakers in the rear of the room so the sound is completely around you. You all beat me to it

05-21-2009, 10:19 PM	#7
sneakerfreak Member Member since:Mar 2009	Ok cool you guys rock. Cuz I just got the 507 and am in the process of getting it all hooked up. I only have 5 speakers anyway so its cool for now besides my room isnt all that big I wouldnt know where I would fit 7 Speakers.

05-21-2009, 10:42 PM	#8
aramis109 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Milwaukee, WI Home Theater Gallery:10 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:360 Trading Score:18	Other problem is that the 507 doesn't decode HD audio that I know of. Depending on your player, that's not an issue, but it's something to keep in mind.

05-21-2009, 11:13 PM	#10
mtbkr Active Member Member since:Apr 2009 Location:washington(state) Blu-ray collection:65	only the 307 and 506 do not decode hd audio codecs. all other models above that will

05-21-2009, 11:25 PM	#11
Steve Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Anna, TX 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:416 Trading Score:41	The ability to decode lossless audio is gradually finding its way into "lower" models every time new ones come out.

05-22-2009, 08:58 AM	#13
SlmShdy1 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Honolulu, HI PlayStation® PSN: SlmShdy1 Home Theater Gallery:39 Blu-ray collection:292	Most players do. A lot of people just like having the receiver do the decoding, but with a lower end receiver you're probably better off using the player's DAC.

05-22-2009, 05:07 PM	#14
sneakerfreak Member Member since:Mar 2009	So what is better than to decode the audio the receiver or the player ? I use my PS3 as my player...

05-22-2009, 05:17 PM	#16
Steve Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Anna, TX 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:416 Trading Score:41	If you're in a situation where you can use either component (BD player or receiver) to decode then you should experiment with it both ways and see which sounds better to you. You may not be able to tell a difference.

05-22-2009, 05:41 PM	#17
sneakerfreak Member Member since:Mar 2009	Ok. I've got all weekend to mess around wit it to see which one sounds better though I should b going away for this memorial weekend but thats another story for another day...

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