onkyo 606, 706, or 806? - Blu-ray Forum

jaywhy3 · 02-18-2009, 10:04 PM

i was wondering what the differences are between them and if its worth the price? the 606 was on amazon for $450 and the 806 was $617. also wondering if buying online was safe cause its alot cheaper than any store around here. the 806 was $899 here.

mario_capo · 02-18-2009, 10:09 PM

I was about to post this question too!! I am currently looking to upgrade my receiver and am having trouble seeing a big difference. I hope some members here can make the differences obvious. It's hard to sit there in the store or even on Amazon and read through all the mumbo jumbo to get to the main differences. And I am an Onkyo fan so thats the way I wanna go this next upgrade.

joegs300 · 02-18-2009, 10:12 PM

It depends on how many units you are planning on connecting to the receiver, the size of your room, your budget, etc. There are a ton of factors that play into which you choose.

jaywhy3 · 02-18-2009, 10:28 PM

well i have a ps3 i use as my bluray player, an xbox 360 elite i game on, a wii collecting dust, and my cable box. i would like to have at least 3 hdmi inputs, which all those receivers have, but i didnt know what the other differences were besides more inputs. i figure with the 806 i wouldnt have to upgrade for a while and its in my budget if i buy it online, but i wasnt sure of the risks of buying receivers or speakers online, such as warranties.

bingtau · 02-18-2009, 10:31 PM

I just picked up the 706 from circuit city for 590 total. this model is thx certified and is a good buy for the price. The 806 delivers more watts and has a nicer look to it. i sort of regret not buying the 806 but i'm very happy with my 706. the 606 is very similar to the 706 but it's not thx certified. stay away from the 506 imo.

bingtau · 02-18-2009, 10:32 PM

onkyo has a good warranty, 2 years parts and labor, you would have to send it to the manufacturer if need be. here's hoping that we wont ever have to go there.

joegs300 · 02-18-2009, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bingtau

I just picked up the 706 from circuit city for 590 total. this model is thx certified and is a good buy for the price. The 806 delivers more watts and has a nicer look to it. i sort of regret not buying the 806 but i'm very happy with my 706. the 606 is very similar to the 706 but it's not thx certified. stay away from the 506 imo.

Bing I wish it would be possible for you to return that unit as it is MUCH cheaper online...

jaywhy3 · 02-18-2009, 10:42 PM

thanks for the help, i think im going to go with the 806 i found on amazon. any ideas for some good speakers to go with it? i was looking at the klipsch wf34 for fronts wc24 for center. i need something a bit smaller for the back so i can mount them i dont have alot of room maybe a 10x20 at most. basically i was wondering if klipsch is worth the price? oh and a good sub too. my budget is around $1500 for speakers.

joegs300 · 02-18-2009, 10:50 PM

You can find some great stuff for that price. I'd suggest Paradigm.

Siri · 02-18-2009, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bingtau

I just picked up the 706 from circuit city for 590 total. this model is thx certified and is a good buy for the price. The 806 delivers more watts and has a nicer look to it. i sort of regret not buying the 806 but i'm very happy with my 706. the 606 is very similar to the 706 but it's not thx certified. stay away from the 506 imo.

Same here, bought my 706 Friday from Circuit City.

I could have found it cheaper online, but I do not like to order large items online. My UPS / FedEx delivery guy like to throw the boxes and not even ring the doorbell or knock...I hate ordering online

ThriceBB · 02-18-2009, 11:35 PM

i could have sworn that i saw the 806 at my circuit city for $599??

joegs300 · 02-18-2009, 11:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThriceBB

i could have sworn that i saw the 806 at my circuit city for $599??

It was $699, I'm sure. I saw it there for that price at my CC.

Grif32 · 02-20-2009, 12:49 AM

My CC has the 606 for - $299 - Unreal price

And the 806 for $599

Just got back tonight.

Great pricing on these units.

Grif32 · 02-20-2009, 12:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joegs300

It was $699, I'm sure. I saw it there for that price at my CC.

It was $599 at my CC tonight.

joegs300 · 02-20-2009, 04:33 AM

Not bad for those who want to take it home the same night... It will be about $650ish with tax I guess... Pay the extra 40 bucks to have it the same night or save 40 and have it shipped by Amazon. I used Free Shipping option and still got it in 2 days... =]

Sonny · 02-20-2009, 05:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grif32

My CC has the 606 for - $299 - Unreal price

And the 806 for $599

Just got back tonight.

Great pricing on these units.

I hope the CC by me has them for that price now. They were WAY more last month when I looked. The 606 was $500 & the 806 was $900!!!! F that! I'd pick up some 606's for $300 each for family & friends.

supersix4 · 02-20-2009, 05:27 AM

dang I love my 606 299 at cc thats a great buy!

BLindsay · 02-20-2009, 06:22 AM

806 was 599 at my circuitcity as of today as well

uniquetreatone · 02-20-2009, 04:08 PM

Last night at cc I was tempted to get the 806 but I have never heard them play before.I have a yamaha 661 and I want to upgrade to something else.I heard about humming in other models,did they fix that?

techstar25 · 02-20-2009, 06:14 PM

At my CC yesterday, I was considering getting the 506 for $188. I can't remember what the 606 was, but I did notice that they had several of both models in stock.
I guess I might be better off just waiting until I can afford the 606. That seems to be the prevailing opinion.

02-18-2009, 10:04 PM	#1
jaywhy3 Junior Member Member since:Feb 2009	onkyo 606, 706, or 806? i was wondering what the differences are between them and if its worth the price? the 606 was on amazon for $450 and the 806 was $617. also wondering if buying online was safe cause its alot cheaper than any store around here. the 806 was $899 here.

02-18-2009, 10:31 PM	#5
bingtau Special Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:WI Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:72 Blu-ray collection:483 Blu-ray reviews:7	706 I just picked up the 706 from circuit city for 590 total. this model is thx certified and is a good buy for the price. The 806 delivers more watts and has a nicer look to it. i sort of regret not buying the 806 but i'm very happy with my 706. the 606 is very similar to the 706 but it's not thx certified. stay away from the 506 imo.

02-18-2009, 10:32 PM	#6
bingtau Special Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:WI Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:72 Blu-ray collection:483 Blu-ray reviews:7	warranties onkyo has a good warranty, 2 years parts and labor, you would have to send it to the manufacturer if need be. here's hoping that we wont ever have to go there.

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02-18-2009, 10:09 PM	#2
mario_capo Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Las Vegas, NV Home Theater Gallery:2	I was about to post this question too!! I am currently looking to upgrade my receiver and am having trouble seeing a big difference. I hope some members here can make the differences obvious. It's hard to sit there in the store or even on Amazon and read through all the mumbo jumbo to get to the main differences. And I am an Onkyo fan so thats the way I wanna go this next upgrade.

02-18-2009, 10:12 PM	#3
joegs300 Special Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:West Los Angeles, CA Home Theater Gallery:19 Trading Score:45	It depends on how many units you are planning on connecting to the receiver, the size of your room, your budget, etc. There are a ton of factors that play into which you choose.

02-18-2009, 10:28 PM	#4
jaywhy3 Junior Member Member since:Feb 2009	well i have a ps3 i use as my bluray player, an xbox 360 elite i game on, a wii collecting dust, and my cable box. i would like to have at least 3 hdmi inputs, which all those receivers have, but i didnt know what the other differences were besides more inputs. i figure with the 806 i wouldnt have to upgrade for a while and its in my budget if i buy it online, but i wasnt sure of the risks of buying receivers or speakers online, such as warranties.

02-18-2009, 10:42 PM	#8
jaywhy3 Junior Member Member since:Feb 2009	thanks for the help, i think im going to go with the 806 i found on amazon. any ideas for some good speakers to go with it? i was looking at the klipsch wf34 for fronts wc24 for center. i need something a bit smaller for the back so i can mount them i dont have alot of room maybe a 10x20 at most. basically i was wondering if klipsch is worth the price? oh and a good sub too. my budget is around $1500 for speakers.

02-18-2009, 10:50 PM	#9
joegs300 Special Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:West Los Angeles, CA Home Theater Gallery:19 Trading Score:45	You can find some great stuff for that price. I'd suggest Paradigm.

02-18-2009, 11:35 PM	#11
ThriceBB Senior Member Member since:Oct 2008 Home Theater Gallery:23 Blu-ray collection:261	i could have sworn that i saw the 806 at my circuit city for $599??

02-20-2009, 12:49 AM	#13
Grif32 Expert Member Member since:Oct 2007 Trading Score:1	My CC has the 606 for - $299 - Unreal price And the 806 for $599 Just got back tonight. Great pricing on these units.

02-20-2009, 04:33 AM	#15
joegs300 Special Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:West Los Angeles, CA Home Theater Gallery:19 Trading Score:45	Not bad for those who want to take it home the same night... It will be about $650ish with tax I guess... Pay the extra 40 bucks to have it the same night or save 40 and have it shipped by Amazon. I used Free Shipping option and still got it in 2 days... =]

02-20-2009, 05:27 AM	#17
supersix4 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Blu-ray collection:572 Blu-ray reviews: 53 Trading Score:3	dang I love my 606 299 at cc thats a great buy!

02-20-2009, 06:22 AM	#18
BLindsay Power Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2008 Location:MA Home Theater Gallery:59 4K collection:9 Blu-ray collection:25 Trading Score:12	806 was 599 at my circuitcity as of today as well

02-20-2009, 04:08 PM	#19
uniquetreatone Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:N.Y. Blu-ray collection:560	Last night at cc I was tempted to get the 806 but I have never heard them play before.I have a yamaha 661 and I want to upgrade to something else.I heard about humming in other models,did they fix that?

02-20-2009, 06:14 PM	#20
techstar25 Junior Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Palm Bay, FL Blu-ray collection:6 Blu-ray reviews:1	At my CC yesterday, I was considering getting the 506 for $188. I can't remember what the 606 was, but I did notice that they had several of both models in stock. I guess I might be better off just waiting until I can afford the 606. That seems to be the prevailing opinion.

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