806 = updated from amazon

[DonRSD]

i ordered mine feb 11, arrived feb 12 for 3.99 overnight shipping(amazon prime)

good news, its an updated model with a letter S at the end of the serial #.

just wanted to give everyone a heads up if youre planning on buying one.

i paid 623.99 including shipping and had it here overnighted.

[killat0n]

The Onkyo TX-SR806S is the silver model. The Onkyo TX-SR806B is black.

[DonRSD]

Originally Posted by killat0n

The Onkyo TX-SR806S is the silver model. The Onkyo TX-SR806B is black.

negative

its a sticker thats on top of the seriel sticker on the right hand side with the letter S on it

plus my unit is black

[ballin_shogun]

You are joking right? The S at the end definately means silver.

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

[joegs300]

Both of you are right, Killa just misunderstood. The 806b is black and the 806s is silver. Killa is referring to the S at the end of the MODEL number, but Don is referrng to the S at the end of the serial number.

I'm glad this rings true. I am also going to pick up the 806. Trying to decide on the color. I was going to get the Pioneer Elite but it jumped up 200dollars... lame.

[joegs300]

Originally Posted by ballin_shogun

You are joking right? The S at the end definately means silver.

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

He's referring to the blue-dot problem that the 806 has when trying to convert to 1080p. Calm down guys. He's just trying to help others with their purchases which I appreciate because I am in the market too.

[DonRSD]

Originally Posted by joegs300

He's referring to the blue-dot problem that the 806 has when trying to convert to 1080p. Calm down guys. He's just trying to help others with their purchases which I appreciate because I am in the market too.

the S im referring is at the end of the seriel number

my model = tx-sr806B

my seriel number = xxxxxx then an S at the end.

i just wanted to give everyone a heads up that if you buy the 806B from amazon that they ARE updated with the new hdmi boards thus no blue dot problems

seriel #s for the 806 ending in S = onkyo fixed the problem
plus i bought mine "new" so im good to go!!!

http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-TX-SR806...4534557&sr=8-1

[mikewills]

Originally Posted by DonRSD

the S im referring is at the end of the seriel number

my model = tx-sr806B

my seriel number = xxxxxx then an S at the end.

i just wanted to give everyone a heads up that if you buy the 806B from amazon that they ARE updated with the new hdmi boards thus no blue dot problems

seriel #s for the 806 ending in S = onkyo fixed the problem
plus i bought mine "new" so im good to go!!!

http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-TX-SR806...4534557&sr=8-1

Sweet.....I don't have any issues with my pre-fix 806, but I wonder if I can get the updated HDMI board.

Mike

[killat0n]

Oops my bad

Originally Posted by mikewills

Sweet.....I don't have any issues with my pre-fix 806, but I wonder if I can get the updated HDMI board.

Mike

Same I have a pre-fix and no blue dots here.

[zedd_117]

been thinking of upgrading my 705 to the 806. I have the "Clicking" issue with my HDMI ports on the 705. I'm taking a ride to CC today to see if they still have the 806 in stock. Pretty sure I saw an add for 30-35% all home audion including Onkyo and Polk.

Any ides how often the "blue dot problem" occurs? Like, what are my odds of getting a "bad one" from CC?

[joegs300]

I might stop at CC later after school and before work. Good job OP for the find. I was gonna buy from 6ave but if Amazon has it FOR SURE with the post-fix then I will buy there even for extra.

[4TA23]

Originally Posted by joegs300

Both of you are right, Killa just misunderstood. The 806b is black and the 806s is silver. Killa is referring to the S at the end of the MODEL number, but Don is referrng to the S at the end of the serial number.

I'm glad this rings true. I am also going to pick up the 806. Trying to decide on the color. I was going to get the Pioneer Elite but it jumped up 200dollars... lame.

Definetly go with the Onkyo, I have an 805 and this thing rocks. The sound is incredible and the auto set up is nearly flawless. I will say though keep it well ventilated as this thing puts out some heat, I have mine in an open entertainment stand and I have no problems but in an enclosed or tight space a fan would help. Check my gallery out to see my placement. I have used Onkyo Recievers for 15 years now and my first reciever ever just quit and when I got the 805 my dughter took my old 600 series with Dolby Digital and DTS and she loves it. Only 7 year old who has a rockin surround sound system in there room and appreciates it...lol.

[joegs300]

Nice.. yeah! I might have to order it soon!

[DonRSD]

Originally Posted by joegs300

I might stop at CC later after school and before work. Good job OP for the find. I was gonna buy from 6ave but if Amazon has it FOR SURE with the post-fix then I will buy there even for extra.

i JUST got mine yesterday. it it already fixed.
GO AMAZON

Originally Posted by 4TA23

Definetly go with the Onkyo, I have an 805 and this thing rocks. The sound is incredible and the auto set up is nearly flawless. I will say though keep it well ventilated as this thing puts out some heat, I have mine in an open entertainment stand and I have no problems but in an enclosed or tight space a fan would help. Check my gallery out to see my placement. I have used Onkyo Recievers for 15 years now and my first reciever ever just quit and when I got the 805 my dughter took my old 600 series with Dolby Digital and DTS and she loves it. Only 7 year old who has a rockin surround sound system in there room and appreciates it...lol.

i was thinmking about putting my old s5100 "fake" 7.1 hdmi pass thru system in my y year old son room as he already has a 360, wii & ps2 up there

im sure he will start listening to music within a year or 2

then again i dont wanna have all that noise coming from upstairs as when he turns 12 or so itll be booming up there everyday. i should enjoy my peae & quiet while i can

[Audiophile_At_Birth]

Originally Posted by DonRSD

i JUST got mine yesterday. it it already fixed.
GO AMAZON





i was thinmking about putting my old s5100 "fake" 7.1 hdmi pass thru system in my y year old son room as he already has a 360, wii & ps2 up there

im sure he will start listening to music within a year or 2

then again i dont wanna have all that noise coming from upstairs as when he turns 12 or so itll be booming up there everyday. i should enjoy my peae & quiet while i can

Awesome. Glad Onkyo fixed this for sure. Now we really know! Nice find OP. I'm sure you read my thread on the Onkyo TX-SR806 Blue-dot problem. A few nice people have chimed in there with pictures and verfication of NO BLUE DOTS.

Oh, and as a suggestion, when I got my first sound system in my room, I was twelve as well, and ever since then, all I ever hear from my parents is "TURN IT DOWN!!!!" Before it wasn't bad because I only had a HTiB. Now the clearness and crispness of the current setup I have pierces the walls easily. And yes there is a theory behind clearness and being more direct in sound = Marching Bands who play in "tune" sound louder than they actually are than a Band who isn't in tune and is twice the size. Trust me, I used to be the head Sax player at my texas high shool and would direct my Sax section on the field.

[PootieThang]

Good to hear they're coming from everywhere! By the way I got mines from 6th Ave weeks ago.

[joegs300]

CC doesn't have any of the Polk Audio CS speakers... nuts... and they have the Onkyo 806b there "ON SALE" for $699.99.

Lame CC.

[PootieThang]

Originally Posted by joegs300

CC doesn't have any of the Polk Audio CS speakers... nuts... and they have the Onkyo 806b there "ON SALE" for $699.99.

Lame CC.

And that's the "non-S" version I believe since they wouldn't be getting any new stock from Onkyo since the company announced the liquidation.

[zedd_117]

Originally Posted by PootieThang

And that's the "non-S" version I believe since they wouldn't be getting any new stock from Onkyo since the company announced the liquidation.

really? dang! I just called all over pittsburgh trying to find one left in stock. $699 seems a little steep. Have to see if I can find a buyer for my 705 first.

[DonRSD]

Originally Posted by zedd_117

really? dang! I just called all over pittsburgh trying to find one left in stock. $699 seems a little steep. Have to see if I can find a buyer for my 705 first.

http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-TX-SR806...4553885&sr=8-1
i JUST got mine yesterday
623.99 with overnight shipping

as i said, its the S model(updated)