Onkyo 606 or Yamaha RX-V665?? - Blu-ray Forum

jhansla · 03-23-2009, 04:13 PM

Trying to decide between the Onkyo 606 and the Yamaha RX-V665. Is it worth spending the extra for the Yamaha?

This is gonna be my first setup, I just got the following speakers to hook up to my new receiver once I get it

RM6751 2 front / 2 back
RM6752 Center Channel
PSW10 Subwoofer

Thanks

Fors* · 03-23-2009, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by jhansla

Trying to decide between the Onkyo 606 and the Yamaha RX-V665. Is it worth spending the extra for the Yamaha?

This is gonna be my first setup, I just got the following speakers to hook up to my new receiver once I get it

RM6751 2 front / 2 back
RM6752 Center Channel
PSW10 Subwoofer

Thanks

Since you have satellite speakers for the front and back, having the Yamaha may be more than you need. You will get as good quality of sound using the Onkyo as the Yamaha, as you are limited by the speakers you have.

mustang-gt-2002 · 03-23-2009, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by forsberg21

Since you have satellite speakers for the front and back, having the Yamaha may be more than you need. You will get as good quality of sound using the Onkyo as the Yamaha, as you are limited by the speakers you have.

this is true. for now. but if you decide to get bigger speakers down the road. you may want the YAMAHA.
I say go with the YAMAHA

jhansla · 03-23-2009, 05:57 PM

That's what I was thinking, I'm leaning towards the Yamaha because I might wanna upgrade in the future.

aramis109 · 03-23-2009, 06:03 PM

I'm not familiar with the new model Yammy, but what does it have over the Onkyo? I think it has pre-outs, yes? Jumping from a satellite setup to separates is a pretty big jump.

Fors* · 03-23-2009, 06:07 PM

If you are going to upgrade in the near future, then yes, go with the Yamaha. I just have a feeling that if a good amount of time goes by between now and then, that once you upgrade your speakers, there will be something even better than the Yamaha for the right price at that time, so wanting to get the Yamaha now and then an even better receiver than the Yamaha when you get new speakers would not be a big surprise to anyone here. I'm sure you know what upgraditis is

........Yamaha now...could be Denon, Marantz, etc.... later...who knows.

Good luck on your purchase no matter which way you go!

jhansla · 03-23-2009, 06:41 PM

forsberg21, thanks for the advice. I'm gonna go with the Onkyo

BluLobsta · 03-23-2009, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by jhansla

forsberg21, thanks for the advice. I'm gonna go with the Onkyo

excellent choice

Fors* · 03-23-2009, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jhansla

forsberg21, thanks for the advice. I'm gonna go with the Onkyo

Cool. You will suddenly find out why so many here rave about their home audio.......I underestimated the value of a good sound system until I had my own.....what an idiot I was....

Steve · 03-23-2009, 10:38 PM

I recommend the Yamaha only because it has pre-outs. If you upgrade your speakers down the road you may end up in the same boat I'm in right now: wishing you could add an amp, but can't because I have an Onkyo 605 reciever that doesn't have pre-outs. If you stay with Onkyo I recommend stepping up to the 706 for the pre-outs.

03-23-2009, 04:13 PM	#1
jhansla Expert Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Orlando, Florida Blu-ray collection:257 Trading Score:3	Onkyo 606 or Yamaha RX-V665?? Trying to decide between the Onkyo 606 and the Yamaha RX-V665. Is it worth spending the extra for the Yamaha? This is gonna be my first setup, I just got the following speakers to hook up to my new receiver once I get it RM6751 2 front / 2 back RM6752 Center Channel PSW10 Subwoofer Thanks

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03-23-2009, 05:57 PM	#4
jhansla Expert Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Orlando, Florida Blu-ray collection:257 Trading Score:3	That's what I was thinking, I'm leaning towards the Yamaha because I might wanna upgrade in the future.

03-23-2009, 06:03 PM	#5
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	I'm not familiar with the new model Yammy, but what does it have over the Onkyo? I think it has pre-outs, yes? Jumping from a satellite setup to separates is a pretty big jump.

03-23-2009, 06:07 PM	#6
Fors* Moderator Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Pottstown, PA Home Theater Gallery:160 4K collection:12 Blu-ray collection:142 Trading Score:11	If you are going to upgrade in the near future, then yes, go with the Yamaha. I just have a feeling that if a good amount of time goes by between now and then, that once you upgrade your speakers, there will be something even better than the Yamaha for the right price at that time, so wanting to get the Yamaha now and then an even better receiver than the Yamaha when you get new speakers would not be a big surprise to anyone here. I'm sure you know what upgraditis is ........Yamaha now...could be Denon, Marantz, etc.... later...who knows. Good luck on your purchase no matter which way you go!

03-23-2009, 06:41 PM	#7
jhansla Expert Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Orlando, Florida Blu-ray collection:257 Trading Score:3	forsberg21, thanks for the advice. I'm gonna go with the Onkyo

03-23-2009, 10:38 PM	#10
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	I recommend the Yamaha only because it has pre-outs. If you upgrade your speakers down the road you may end up in the same boat I'm in right now: wishing you could add an amp, but can't because I have an Onkyo 605 reciever that doesn't have pre-outs. If you stay with Onkyo I recommend stepping up to the 706 for the pre-outs.

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