Onkyo 606 or 705? - Blu-ray Forum

ArieS · 07-19-2008, 07:01 PM

I seriously don't know which to buy.
I was set on the 705 because I thought it upscaled to 1080p but I just found out it doesn't.
So which would give me the best upscaled picture?
I don't care about the 10 watts more per channel. THX certification, pfft.
So what else is left?
On the other hand the 606 is newer, has one more HDMI.
What do you guys think?
Thanks.

crackinhedz · 07-19-2008, 07:05 PM

I think they are very similar in capabilities. As for upscaling, I would not rely on the receiver to perform this task.

...if you have a chance maybe look into an 805? (only 720p upscaling, but awesome DAC's)

BluPayne4400 · 07-19-2008, 07:14 PM

I've always been told to spend less on your receiver and put more into the speaker upgrade.

ArieS · 07-19-2008, 07:14 PM

To crackin:
Come on man, don't make it harder!

Seriously I don't want to put that much.
So 606 or 705?

crackinhedz · 07-19-2008, 07:15 PM

well, if I had to choose I would get the 606.

spec wise the 705 does not give much more. Get new generation.

ArieS · 07-19-2008, 07:17 PM

Thanks to both of you.

HOME THEATRE ADDICT! · 07-19-2008, 07:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

I think they are very similar in capabilities. As for upscaling, I would not rely on the receiver to perform this task.

...if you have a chance maybe look into an 805? (only 720p upscaling, but awesome DAC's)

The 705 does have some advantages over the 606, but the 606 is this years model. personally between the 2 Id take the 705, which I did!

crackinhedz · 07-19-2008, 07:31 PM

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The 705 does have some advantages over the 606

power and THX?

well, you'd need more power to notice an audible difference, and THX is not that much of an improvement, especially if the entire setup is not THX certified.

ArieS · 07-19-2008, 07:35 PM

And of course now that I made up my mind it's not in stock anymore at Amazon

crackinhedz · 07-19-2008, 07:41 PM

606 at crutchfield.com in stock free shipping.

BluPayne4400 · 07-19-2008, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by crackinhedz

606 at crutchfield.com in stock free shipping.

606 at ciruitcity.com. Free IN-store pick up. Use the 8% coupon thats lurking on this site and comes to about $400 out-the-door and have in your home within an hour

HOME THEATRE ADDICT! · 07-19-2008, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

power and THX?

well, you'd need more power to notice an audible difference, and THX is not that much of an improvement, especially if the entire setup is not THX certified.

True, but I didnt pay much more for the 705 than the 606 retails for. also the remote is alot better.

crackinhedz · 07-19-2008, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HOME THEATRE ADDICT!

True, but I didnt pay much more for the 705 than the 606 retails for. also the remote is alot better.

im definitely not knocking the 705! its a great receiver as well.

HOME THEATRE ADDICT! · 07-19-2008, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

im definitely not knocking the 705! its a great receiver as well.

Ill admit, I wouldnt have minded the 4th hdmi input! And if Id had the money Id have got the 805 or 875.

07-19-2008, 07:01 PM	#1
ArieS Special Member Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Portland, OR 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:33	Onkyo 606 or 705? I seriously don't know which to buy. I was set on the 705 because I thought it upscaled to 1080p but I just found out it doesn't. So which would give me the best upscaled picture? I don't care about the 10 watts more per channel. THX certification, pfft. So what else is left? On the other hand the 606 is newer, has one more HDMI. What do you guys think? Thanks.

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07-19-2008, 07:05 PM	#2
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	I think they are very similar in capabilities. As for upscaling, I would not rely on the receiver to perform this task. ...if you have a chance maybe look into an 805? (only 720p upscaling, but awesome DAC's)

07-19-2008, 07:14 PM	#3
BluPayne4400 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Florida Blu-ray reviews:26 Trading Score:84	I've always been told to spend less on your receiver and put more into the speaker upgrade.

07-19-2008, 07:15 PM	#5
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	well, if I had to choose I would get the 606. spec wise the 705 does not give much more. Get new generation.

07-19-2008, 07:17 PM	#6
ArieS Special Member Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Portland, OR 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:33	Thanks to both of you.

07-19-2008, 07:35 PM	#9
ArieS Special Member Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Portland, OR 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- Trading Score:33	And of course now that I made up my mind it's not in stock anymore at Amazon

07-19-2008, 07:41 PM	#10
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	606 at crutchfield.com in stock free shipping.

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