Onkyo TX-NR3007 Receiver Thread

[bigdolf]

Onkyo TX-NR3007


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just came in, ordered it from accessories4less....receiver is amazing, just ran through audyssey I'm liking it, will update further

[ChadFL]

Originally Posted by bigdolf

just came in, ordered it from accessories4less....receiver is amazing, just ran through audyssey I'm liking it, will update further

Keep me updated. I was considering a 3007 for awhile but not really considering it anymore. After all the issues I've had with my 605 model and hearing about other peoples problems with even high-end Onkyo receivers I'm likely buying a Pioneer Elite soon.

[markbr]

Originally Posted by bigdolf

Onkyo TX-NR3007


just came in, ordered it from accessories4less....receiver is amazing, just ran through audyssey I'm liking it, will update further

That looks nice I have the onkyo 606 and I would love that model the blu light around the volume looks awsome.

[bigdolf]

I upgraded from the 607, unit came in with the current firmware, and its nuts...me likey....now its time to get new speakers

[markbr]

What speakers are you going to get any idea ??

[bigdolf]

Originally Posted by markbr

What speakers are you going to get any idea ??

I'm leaning towards the kef iq90s and the 1c60 for the center

[markbr]

Originally Posted by bigdolf

I'm leaning towards the kef iq90s and the 1c60 for the center

Very nice choice good luck with the system then

[bigdolf]

Originally Posted by markbr

Very nice choice good luck with the system then

Yea I def want to get those next. It's just amazing how much more open the sound is with this

[solarrdadd]

Originally Posted by bigdolf

Onkyo TX-NR3007


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just came in, ordered it from accessories4less....receiver is amazing, just ran through audyssey I'm liking it, will update further

congrats bigdolf! I'm really happy for you. I am sure you will be happy with this unit. please keep us posted and remember, do all you can to keep a handle on your thread. i look forward to hearing what your thoughts are from first day until...

again, congrats my friend!

[bigdolf]

Originally Posted by solarrdadd

congrats bigdolf! I'm really happy for you. I am sure you will be happy with this unit. please keep us posted and remember, do all you can to keep a handle on your thread. i look forward to hearing what your thoughts are from first day until...

again, congrats my friend!

Thanks man. I just finished watching avatar and it sounded amazing. So much fine detail coming through. I love the audyssey xt sounds I can def tell a difference in the sub. It doesn't sound so boomy if you know what I mean

[bigdolf]

wow the video processing on this thing is nuts, the up conversion is great.....I do have a question about bi-amping....I only have a 6.2 setup as of right now, I want to bi-amp the left and right, but the manual says that to do this I'd need to use the back channels....Now, I'd really like to keep my back channel, is there another way to do this without losing my back channel

[Lord_Lemon]

Originally Posted by bigdolf

wow the video processing on this thing is nuts, the up conversion is great.....I do have a question about bi-amping....I only have a 6.2 setup as of right now, I want to bi-amp the left and right, but the manual says that to do this I'd need to use the back channels....Now, I'd really like to keep my back channel, is there another way to do this without losing my back channel

Does the front high/front wide not have it's own amp that can be used for bi-amping the front L+R? I'm pretty sure I've read that about the 5007. Not sure if the 3007 qualifies.

[bigdolf]

Originally Posted by Lord_Lemon

Does the front high/front wide not have it's own amp that can be used for bi-amping the front L+R? I'm pretty sure I've read that about the 5007. Not sure if the 3007 qualifies.

It does have seperate amps but the manual makes it seem like u can only use the surround back channels

[solarrdadd]

you can only use the surround back for bi-amping. what i would recommend is if you really want to do anything you are going to have to buy a seperate amp and get it done that way. putting hard, high, real continuous power to your speakers will really wake them up. for your front 3, if you can swing it, i highly recommend the XPA-3. use pre-outs to the amp, connect your front 3 to the amp and us your receiver to roll all of your surrounds (and still be able to use your heights or wides should you choose to later). you would need to re-run the calibration program again they your rolling.

i would recommend doing that over the receiver bi-amping.

hope that helped, keep us posted.

[solarrdadd]

Originally Posted by bigdolf

It does have seperate amps but the manual makes it seem like u can only use the surround back channels

sorry bigdolf, it only has one power amp for your speakers. you would have to sacrifice your surround back channels to bi-amp. get a seperate amp for your front 3 and still be able to use all the other channels you want from your receiver too!

[bigdolf]

Originally Posted by solarrdadd

sorry bigdolf, it only has one power amp for your speakers. you would have to sacrifice your surround back channels to bi-amp. get a seperate amp for your front 3 and still be able to use all the other channels you want from your receiver too!

Yea that's what I thought. Everything sounds good for now. I figure ill wait till I got enough money to get the amp and my new front soundstage. My buddy is selling his Polk rti12s. They're six months old. He said he'd give me them 4 500. Is that honestly a good deal

[solarrdadd]

Originally Posted by bigdolf

Yea that's what I thought. Everything sounds good for now. I figure ill wait till I got enough money to get the amp and my new front soundstage. My buddy is selling his Polk rti12s. They're six months old. He said he'd give me them 4 500. Is that honestly a good deal

Let me put it to you like this, I have RTi10's and when I sell them it will be for more than $500 and RTi12 was the top of that line, it's the set above mine, are ya with me now!?!

I'd jump on it if i were you. also, if you can find a CSi5 center, you'll have a timbre matched set for the front 3. I also have the CSi5.

they can handle some power and they need some serious power. i can tell you that to really open up the RTi10's or RTi12's you'r gonna need an external amp, no question. will they run good on a receiver, yes, will they open up and know "who their daddy is" with an good power amp, YES!!!!

best of luck with that. you won't in any way regret it.

[bigdolf]

Originally Posted by solarrdadd

Let me put it to you like this, I have RTi10's and when I sell them it will be for more than $500 and RTi12 was the top of that line, it's the set above mine, are ya with me now!?!

I'd jump on it if i were you. also, if you can find a CSi5 center, you'll have a timbre matched set for the front 3. I also have the CSi5.

they can handle some power and they need some serious power. i can tell you that to really open up the RTi10's or RTi12's you'r gonna need an external amp, no question. will they run good on a receiver, yes, will they open up and know "who their daddy is" with an good power amp, YES!!!!

best of luck with that. you won't in any way regret it.

They sound nice and he's just running his receiver. He got a sunfire but I can't remember what one. He doesn't have the center though, I'm def Gina get these then when I get paid next week

[bigdolf]

Originally Posted by bigdolf

They sound nice and he's just running his receiver. He got a sunfire but I can't remember what one. He doesn't have the center though, I'm def Gina get these then when I get paid next week

damn they wont fit in my room I can either go with slim towers or bookshelf, anyone have any ideas let me know. I'm looking to spend around $1200-$1500

[ChadFL]

Originally Posted by bigdolf

damn they wont fit in my room I can either go with slim towers or bookshelf, anyone have any ideas let me know. I'm looking to spend around $1200-$1500

I had a similar problem with my room. My somewhat small bedroom is also my computer room and home theatre room so bookshelf speakers were a necessity. I went with this:

Polk RTI A1 Bookshelf speakers - $340
Polk CSI A4 Center speaker - $200
Polk FXI A4 Surround (wall mounted) speakers - $450
Total = $990

These speakers are remarkably compact for how high quality they are and work very well for a small room. I am very happy with my purchase.

A friend built me a wall mounted shelf over my TV that my fronts and center sit on for about $20.