Recommend a Surround Sound system? - Blu-ray Forum

timmdodd · 03-19-2008, 05:59 PM

Guys, long time reader, first time poster...

I am returning my Sony STR-DG710 today to Best Buy as I am not very happy with it.

Can anybody recommend a good receiver for under $400?

Thx!
Crash-n-burn

Brian Cash · 03-19-2008, 06:01 PM

onkyo 605

timmdodd · 03-19-2008, 06:06 PM

any reason in particular?

Additional info, i am connecting a PS3 and hughes sat receiver to this.

un4gvn94538 · 03-19-2008, 06:07 PM

onkyo 705, more future proof than the 605. you can see side by side specs on onkyos site

http://www.us.onkyo.com/prod_class.cfm?class=Receiver

edit: use amazon.com for prices and compare prices of the black vs silver. silver is sometimes cheaper

Brian Cash · 03-19-2008, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by un4gvn94538

onkyo 705, more future proof than the 605. you can see side by side specs on onkyos site

http://www.us.onkyo.com/prod_class.cfm?class=Receiver

im pretty sure the 705 is more then 400 dollars which is his price limit

un4gvn94538 · 03-19-2008, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Cash

im pretty sure the 705 is more then 400 dollars which is his price limit

true, but patience and and saving a tad more can make for a happier more satisfied purchase.

just my opinion. he can do whatever he wants

btf1980 · 03-19-2008, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timmdodd

Guys, long time reader, first time poster...

I am returning my Sony STR-DG710 today to Best Buy as I am not very happy with it.

Can anybody recommend a good receiver for under $400?

Thx!
Crash-n-burn

At that pricepoint, the Onkyo TX-SR605 would be perfect for you.

http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product=4166655

Rike255 · 03-19-2008, 06:31 PM

I agree with un4gvn. Save your money for just a little while and get the 705. You'll be very happy you did in the long run.

Beta Man · 03-19-2008, 06:40 PM

The 605 will give you the HDMI input/output you'll want, and the silver IS cheaper on amazon.... so it falls in your price range. I don't know much about Onkyo, but it is tough to beat the features on it for that price.

Doc_Stew · 03-19-2008, 06:51 PM

Get the Onkyo 605 over the 705. I have it, and it's an AMAZING receiver for the price. There's no reason to pay $200 more for THX certification and 10 more watts per channel for the 705. If you're going to pay more for a receiver, then get the 805 which has beeter upconversion and a lot more power and options (but it's $750

)

chasarms · 03-19-2008, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doc_Stew

Get the Onkyo 605 over the 705. I have it, and it's an AMAZING receiver for the price. There's no reason to pay $200 more for THX certification and 10 more watts per channel for the 705. If you're going to pay more for a receiver, then get the 805 which has beeter upconversion and a lot more power and options (but it's $750

)

With the 705, you also get:
an additional HDMI input
better automated calibration
preamp outputs
phono input
7-band EQ
back lighted remote

and a few other odds and ends.

Whether it is worth it is up to you.

Also the 605/705/805 all have the same upconversion chip and output 720p. You have to go to the 875/905 to get 1080p upconversion.

un4gvn94538 · 03-20-2008, 12:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doc_Stew

Get the Onkyo 605 over the 705. I have it, and it's an AMAZING receiver for the price. There's no reason to pay $200 more for THX certification and 10 more watts per channel for the 705. If you're going to pay more for a receiver, then get the 805 which has beeter upconversion and a lot more power and options (but it's $750

)

you can find it cheaper than that and besides. theres A LOT more than the two things you listed. if anyone is considering a 605 or a 705 then i suggest do a side by side comparison on onkyo.com and go down the list.

jomari · 03-19-2008, 06:55 PM

lets put it this way,

i always consider most of my equipment as an investment. if you plan to purchase something, you might want to future proof it and make sure that its going to last for the next two to three years, if it wont, then reconsider and save up for the next level.

personally, the receiver IS the heart of a good HT system. my priority when spending is to invest first in a good front soundstage set speakers, receiver or pre/pro, then acoustic treatments.

btf1980 · 03-19-2008, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jomari

lets put it this way,

i always consider most of my equipment as an investment. if you plan to purchase something, you might want to future proof it and make sure that its going to last for the next two to three years, if it wont, then reconsider and save up for the next level.

When it comes to technology, there is no such thing as "future proof".

03-19-2008, 05:59 PM	#1
timmdodd Junior Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:McKinney, TX Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:7	Recommend a Surround Sound system? Guys, long time reader, first time poster... I am returning my Sony STR-DG710 today to Best Buy as I am not very happy with it. Can anybody recommend a good receiver for under $400? Thx! Crash-n-burn

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03-19-2008, 06:01 PM	#2
Brian Cash Special Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Chicago Blu-ray collection:13 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:3	onkyo 605

03-19-2008, 06:06 PM	#3
timmdodd Junior Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:McKinney, TX Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:7	any reason in particular? Additional info, i am connecting a PS3 and hughes sat receiver to this.

03-19-2008, 06:07 PM	#4
un4gvn94538 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Limbo (Bakersfield, Ca.) 4K collection:141 Blu-ray collection:809 DVD collection:54 Digital collection:1492 Trading Score:277	onkyo 705, more future proof than the 605. you can see side by side specs on onkyos site http://www.us.onkyo.com/prod_class.cfm?class=Receiver edit: use amazon.com for prices and compare prices of the black vs silver. silver is sometimes cheaper

03-19-2008, 06:31 PM	#8
Rike255 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:AB, Canada PSNetwork: Rike255 Home Theater Gallery:44 Blu-ray collection:57	I agree with un4gvn. Save your money for just a little while and get the 705. You'll be very happy you did in the long run.

03-19-2008, 06:40 PM	#9
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	The 605 will give you the HDMI input/output you'll want, and the silver IS cheaper on amazon.... so it falls in your price range. I don't know much about Onkyo, but it is tough to beat the features on it for that price.

03-19-2008, 06:51 PM	#10
Doc_Stew Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Blu-ray collection:1	Get the Onkyo 605 over the 705. I have it, and it's an AMAZING receiver for the price. There's no reason to pay $200 more for THX certification and 10 more watts per channel for the 705. If you're going to pay more for a receiver, then get the 805 which has beeter upconversion and a lot more power and options (but it's $750 )

03-19-2008, 06:55 PM	#13
jomari Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:2	lets put it this way, i always consider most of my equipment as an investment. if you plan to purchase something, you might want to future proof it and make sure that its going to last for the next two to three years, if it wont, then reconsider and save up for the next level. personally, the receiver IS the heart of a good HT system. my priority when spending is to invest first in a good front soundstage set speakers, receiver or pre/pro, then acoustic treatments.

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