Onkyo 806 is the deal..... - Blu-ray Forum

sigsooie · 02-09-2009, 04:56 AM

I know there are lots of great receivers out there. But after experimenting with 2 Sonys, a Yamaha and a Denon for about 2 1/2 years, I bought this Onkyo 806. I hooked it up to my Polks, fiddled around with menu settings for a couple of weeks, calibrated everything with a SPL meter from Radio Shack according to Big Daddy's instructions, and I am completely thrilled with the results. I even have everything except my PS3 running on the Onkyo remote. I don't think you can beat it for under $700. Not knocking other brands here. Just wanted to share my own personal great experience with the Onkyo 806.

joegs300 · 02-09-2009, 06:29 AM

What receivers did you test this against?

PootieThang · 02-09-2009, 06:41 AM

I own the TX-SR806 (but I've also owned the Denon AVR-2809CI and AVR2309CI at one point in time during the past 3 months) and I must say it's a great receiver as well. For under $700, I will agree with you that it's the best receiver at that price point. But for $750 (what I paid for the AVR-2809CI) I think the Denon wins hands down.

If it weren't for the Denon problem with Sony KDL TVs (audio/video dropouts), I would still have this receiver today because of the superior sound quality (not by much, maybe a .5) and the remote.

joegs300 · 02-09-2009, 06:50 AM

What is this deal with the blu-dots?

PootieThang · 02-09-2009, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by joegs300

What is this deal with the blu-dots?

The newer TX-SR806's no longer have the Blue Pixel/Dot problem. Onkyo fixed this problem in the newer units and have placed a sticker with the letter "S" over the old serial number (check my HT Gallery, it's the last photo).

dobyblue · 02-09-2009, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by PootieThang

But for $750 (what I paid for the AVR-2809CI) I think the Denon wins hands down.

I will say that outside of analog inputs, the Onkyo actually comes out on top in just about all the benchmark tests I've seen, including accuracy, distortion and actual power ratings.

dubldown · 02-09-2009, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by dobyblue

I will say that outside of analog inputs, the Onkyo actually comes out on top in just about all the benchmark tests I've seen, including accuracy, distortion and actual power ratings.

Links?

I've been doing AVR research for like a month because I am in the market for one and everywhere I read the Denon always rated higher.

joegs300 · 02-09-2009, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by dubldown

Links?

I've been doing AVR research for like a month because I am in the market for one and everywhere I read the Denon always rated higher.

Your links, too, dubldown please.

dobyblue · 02-10-2009, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by dubldown

Links?

I've been doing AVR research for like a month because I am in the market for one and everywhere I read the Denon always rated higher.

Denon 4308CI - http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/rec...-receiver.html
Test Bench

5 channels driven - 126 Watts
7 channels driven - 111 Watts
Distortion at 1 Watt - 0.02%
Distortion at reference - 0.02%

Pioneer VSX-94TX - http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/rec...-receiver.html

5 channels driven - 84 Watts
7 channels driven - 61 Watts
Distortion at 1 Watt - 0.05%
Distortion at reference - 0.06%

Onkyo TX-SR875 - http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/rec...-receiver.html
Test Bench

5 channels driven - 141 Watts
7 channels driven - 128 Watts
Distortion at 1 Watt - 0.02%
Distortion at reference - 0.02%

Keep in mind when comparing test benchmarks you should always use the same site as they'll test everything the same way.

sigsooie · 02-09-2009, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by joegs300

What receivers did you test this against?

The Denon was the 2309. The Sonys were a 910 and a 510. And I don't remember the Yamaha model. Granted, they were all lesser powered units with less features. But that is the point. For $699, with the Onk, you get 130 watts, a very easy to navigate menu, and a remote that works well with all of my equipment. I don't think I could do that with any other unit I am aware of. AGAIN... I am not knocking anybody's receiver here. Just making the point that I believe this Onkyo is a great value considering what it offers and how it performs.

Audiophile_At_Birth · 02-09-2009, 03:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sigsooie

The Denon was the 2309. The Sonys were a 910 and a 510. And I don't remember the Yamaha model. Granted, they were all lesser powered units with less features. But that is the point. For $699, with the Onk, you get 130 watts, a very easy to navigate menu, and a remote that works well with all of my equipment. I don't think I could do that with any other unit I am aware of. AGAIN... I am not knocking anybody's receiver here. Just making the point that I believe this Onkyo is a great value considering what it offers and how it performs.

What's your serial number sigsooie?

joegs300 · 02-09-2009, 03:28 PM

And Credit Card number... I want one too!!!

in silver... ooooh.

Audiophile_At_Birth · 02-09-2009, 03:29 PM

I just want to know because I'm trying to keep this thread I started updated about the Blue-dot problem.

sigsooie · 02-10-2009, 03:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Audiophile_At_Birth

What's your serial number sigsooie?

Serial number does end with a "S". I do not have any blue dot problems. I am sure that if you bought the unit and discovered a problem, any reputable retailer would take it back.

wem003 · 02-10-2009, 03:53 AM

Any of you 806 owners using a PS3 and then a pass through to a DVI display?

Another forum member had handshake issues with this setup, and its the only thing preventing me from buying an 806.

Since I would order on Amazon, I really don't want to deal with a return on a 6000lb receiver if doesn't work.

02-09-2009, 04:56 AM	#1
sigsooie Member Member since:Dec 2008	Onkyo 806 is the deal..... I know there are lots of great receivers out there. But after experimenting with 2 Sonys, a Yamaha and a Denon for about 2 1/2 years, I bought this Onkyo 806. I hooked it up to my Polks, fiddled around with menu settings for a couple of weeks, calibrated everything with a SPL meter from Radio Shack according to Big Daddy's instructions, and I am completely thrilled with the results. I even have everything except my PS3 running on the Onkyo remote. I don't think you can beat it for under $700. Not knocking other brands here. Just wanted to share my own personal great experience with the Onkyo 806.

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PootieThang Active Member Member since:Jan 2007 Blu-ray collection:102 Trading Score:11	I own the TX-SR806 (but I've also owned the Denon AVR-2809CI and AVR2309CI at one point in time during the past 3 months) and I must say it's a great receiver as well. For under $700, I will agree with you that it's the best receiver at that price point. But for $750 (what I paid for the AVR-2809CI) I think the Denon wins hands down. If it weren't for the Denon problem with Sony KDL TVs (audio/video dropouts), I would still have this receiver today because of the superior sound quality (not by much, maybe a .5) and the remote.

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02-09-2009, 03:28 PM	#12
joegs300 Special Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:West Los Angeles, CA Home Theater Gallery:19 Trading Score:45	And Credit Card number... I want one too!!! in silver... ooooh.

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Audiophile_At_Birth Special Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:El Paso, TX Home Theater Gallery:31 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:235 Blu-ray reviews:1	I just want to know because I'm trying to keep this thread I started updated about the Blue-dot problem.

02-10-2009, 03:53 AM	#15
wem003 Active Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Apex, NC Blu-ray collection:29 Blu-ray reviews:1	Any of you 806 owners using a PS3 and then a pass through to a DVI display? Another forum member had handshake issues with this setup, and its the only thing preventing me from buying an 806. Since I would order on Amazon, I really don't want to deal with a return on a 6000lb receiver if doesn't work.

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