605, or 705? - Blu-ray Forum

saprano · 12-22-2007, 05:37 PM

hi, its me again asking for some input on these receivers. now as you can see in my sig i had already chosen the onkyo 605 from what i heard about it from this website(and avs forums) now the thing is i have the money to get the 705 easily ( heck even the 805, but i do like to save so forget about that) but ill admit it im a cheap ass

everyone says the 605 is good ( and it is) so i went with the cheap one. but today im finally making the purchase and im having second thoughts about the 605, its a good receiver, but im wondering should i go with more power if i have the money? or does it really matter? to let you guys know again, it will be hooked up to a ps3, 40'' samsung, and this system http://www.definitivetech.com/loudsp...inema_800.html and ill be changing the 8" sub for a 10" one at 300 watts. so, do you guys think i should stick with the 605, or go with more power and get the 705? your input is greatly appreciated

blurayistheway · 12-22-2007, 05:41 PM

I would step it up to the 705... More power, thx certification, and from what i have read fewer functionality issues. plus one more hdmi input.

saprano · 12-22-2007, 08:41 PM

and i also like the blue led light around the knob

BluRayExplosion · 12-22-2007, 09:39 PM

Plus, if you get the 705S (silver) version from Amazon, it's $50 cheaper. Just ordered one myself.

Petra_Kalbrain · 12-22-2007, 10:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saprano

and i also like the blue led light around the knob

It sounds like you've already made your choice. And I don't blame you. BLU is always a strong selling point.

househead · 12-23-2007, 05:49 AM

the blue light is where it's at!

I am in the same boat - and decided to save a little more to get the 705.

More Power, +1 HDMI input, More surround options.

And I believe you can matrix 5.1 pcm to 7.1 - you can't do that with 605. A little more future-proof.

Iceman_II · 12-23-2007, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by househead

...And I believe you can matrix 5.1 pcm to 7.1 - you can't do that with 605...

Can you? I have heard that as well, but I have been unable to substantiate the rumor. If you have any links, could you post or PM them to me? I have been trying to decide as well, and if this is true, it would make up my mind as well. TIA

FilmmakingFiasco · 12-23-2007, 06:54 AM

When you matrix the sound does it take the front and the rear sound and mix it into the middle speakers, like a blending/transition from the front to the back?

crackinhedz · 12-23-2007, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iceman_II

Can you? I have heard that as well, but I have been unable to substantiate the rumor. If you have any links, could you post or PM them to me? I have been trying to decide as well, and if this is true, it would make up my mind as well. TIA

....according to AVSForum the 705 and higher are level 6 receiver and can post process the 5.1 PCM signal.

12-22-2007, 05:37 PM	#1
saprano Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Bronx, New York Blu-ray collection:495 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:9	605, or 705? hi, its me again asking for some input on these receivers. now as you can see in my sig i had already chosen the onkyo 605 from what i heard about it from this website(and avs forums) now the thing is i have the money to get the 705 easily ( heck even the 805, but i do like to save so forget about that) but ill admit it im a cheap ass everyone says the 605 is good ( and it is) so i went with the cheap one. but today im finally making the purchase and im having second thoughts about the 605, its a good receiver, but im wondering should i go with more power if i have the money? or does it really matter? to let you guys know again, it will be hooked up to a ps3, 40'' samsung, and this system http://www.definitivetech.com/loudsp...inema_800.html and ill be changing the 8" sub for a 10" one at 300 watts. so, do you guys think i should stick with the 605, or go with more power and get the 705? your input is greatly appreciated

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12-22-2007, 05:41 PM	#2
blurayistheway Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:colorado	I would step it up to the 705... More power, thx certification, and from what i have read fewer functionality issues. plus one more hdmi input.

12-22-2007, 08:41 PM	#3
saprano Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Bronx, New York Blu-ray collection:495 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:9	and i also like the blue led light around the knob

12-22-2007, 09:39 PM	#4
BluRayExplosion Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Blu-ray collection:27	Plus, if you get the 705S (silver) version from Amazon, it's $50 cheaper. Just ordered one myself.

12-23-2007, 05:49 AM	#6
househead Banned Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Sep 2007 Home Theater Gallery:9 Trading Score:4	the blue light is where it's at! I am in the same boat - and decided to save a little more to get the 705. More Power, +1 HDMI input, More surround options. And I believe you can matrix 5.1 pcm to 7.1 - you can't do that with 605. A little more future-proof.

12-23-2007, 06:54 AM	#8
FilmmakingFiasco Expert Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Minneapolis, MN Blu-ray collection:297 Trading Score:17	When you matrix the sound does it take the front and the rear sound and mix it into the middle speakers, like a blending/transition from the front to the back?

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