Questions about various onkyo recievers

[BLindsay]

The following questions apply to the following recievers

SR606
SR705
SR706
SR805
SR806


1. In regards to the 805 vs 806, video upconverting doesnt seem to be there on the 805 like it is on the 806, but if im using my s350 blu ray player to handle that, that feature wouldnt matter to me correct?

2. Which of those have pre-outs, like if i wanted to buy a bigger better amp to drive my speakers down the road

3. Do the burr-browns really make alot of difference? 805vs806

4. on the 806 it says "BTL Capability For Front(210W) " Is that bridging? if so what channels amp i bridging to yeild that power? im only doing 5.1 so i dont need the surround backs

5. the 805 does seem to have an edge over all of the others in sound quality? higher s/n ratio, lower thd%.

6. which of these is the best Audyssey MultEQ or AudysseY MultEQ XT

7. Why does onkyo on their website list the 606, 705, 805 as 7 channels (found in the specs) and the 706, 806 as 7.1?

8. what is Dual PUSH-PULL Design?

9. Is there really much difference between the thx certs? None on the 606, select2 on the 705, select2 plus on the 706, ultra2 on the 805 and ultra2 plus on the 806

10. the 705 and 805 seem to only be hdmi 1.3 instead of 1.3a, is this gonna hurt me in anyway?

11. did they change the way they measure THD% because my 15yr old sony ES reciever is rated for .04% thd so im suprised these new ones are higher?


Sorry for all the questions but i dont make alot of money so this is a big purchase for me so i just want to weigh all the options and know the facts before i buy one (plan on buying next friday, pending these answers and the availibility of the recievers)

[BLindsay]

bump

[nezff]

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

[BLindsay]

Originally Posted by nezff

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

where do u think my questions are based off of....


Edit: i realize that may have been a bit nasty sounding which it wasnt meant to, i simply meant i had compared all those models on onkyos site and those were the questions i came up with

[BLindsay]

any of the questions?

[BluLobsta]

I can't speak for any other model number, but I own a 606 and it is a great entry-level receiver. In the immortal words of Cyndi Lauper, money changes everything, and since you have limited income, go with the 606

[BLindsay]

Originally Posted by BluLobsta

I can't speak for any other model number, but I own a 606 and it is a great entry-level receiver. In the immortal words of Cyndi Lauper, money changes everything, and since you have limited income, go with the 606

yeah thats what i thought at first too, but it seems if i spend a little more now it might save me money down the road, and if the differences are big im willing to save a bit more and get the bigger one. Also on friday when i plan on buying ill have enough to get up to the 806 but i want to get the best without spending unessacarily

[nezff]

you can buy my onkyo 605, it still has a extended warranty through vanns.
it is in immaculate condtion.

[BLindsay]

Originally Posted by nezff

you can buy my onkyo 605, it still has a extended warranty through vanns.
it is in immaculate condtion.

no thanks, im pretty set on one of the recievers i mentioned above, just trying to narrow down exactly which

[nezff]

you mentioned a 606, its the same just less Hdmi inputs.

[Driver_King]

Originally Posted by BLindsay

The following questions apply to the following recievers

SR606
SR705
SR706
SR805
SR806


1. In regards to the 805 vs 806, video upconverting doesnt seem to be there on the 805 like it is on the 806, but if im using my s350 blu ray player to handle that, that feature wouldnt matter to me correct?

Correct.

2. Which of those have pre-outs, like if i wanted to buy a bigger better amp to drive my speakers down the road

I believe the 705 and up all have pre-outs.

3. Do the burr-browns really make alot of difference? 805vs806

All I can tell you here is that I prefer the sound of the Burr-Brown's over standard DAC's any day. Onkyo skimped the amp section on the 806 in replacement for some more video features.

4. on the 806 it says "BTL Capability For Front(210W) " Is that bridging? if so what channels amp i bridging to yeild that power? im only doing 5.1 so i dont need the surround backs

That is bridging and I think you can use Zone 2 or 3 for bridging.

5. the 805 does seem to have an edge over all of the others in sound quality? higher s/n ratio, lower thd%.

Onkyo 805>All other receivers you listed.

6. which of these is the best Audyssey MultEQ or AudysseY MultEQ XT

MultiEQ XT is the best.

7. Why does onkyo on their website list the 606, 705, 805 as 7 channels (found in the specs) and the 706, 806 as 7.1?

Only the editor of the Onkyo website could answer that for you.
8. what is Dual PUSH-PULL Design?

Not important.

9. Is there really much difference between the thx certs? None on the 606, select2 on the 705, select2 plus on the 706, ultra2 on the 805 and ultra2 plus on the 806

The plus versions are basically the same except updated versions of the THX standards.

10. the 705 and 805 seem to only be hdmi 1.3 instead of 1.3a, is this gonna hurt me in anyway?

No.

11. did they change the way they measure THD% because my 15yr old sony ES reciever is rated for .04% thd so im suprised these new ones are higher?

There are tons of reasons why THD isn't always accurate and why they can be deceiving too.

Sorry for all the questions but i dont make alot of money so this is a big purchase for me so i just want to weigh all the options and know the facts before i buy one (plan on buying next friday, pending these answers and the availibility of the recievers)

Responses bolded.

[Driver_King]

One important reason you should get an 805:

Dobyblue has one.

/Thread.

[BLindsay]

Originally Posted by Driver_King

One important reason you should get an 805:

Dobyblue has one.

/Thread.

thanks a bunch for the answers

at this point im pretty set on the 805, its just a matter of finding it in stock somewhere now

[nezff]

newegg had a sale going on the silver one for $599

[BLindsay]

Originally Posted by nezff

newegg had a sale going on the silver one for $599

thats the 806, not the 805

[BLindsay]

Originally Posted by Driver_King

One important reason you should get an 805:

Dobyblue has one.

/Thread.

if ecost doesnt have the 805 back i might have to end up getting the 806, 540 isnt a bad price for the 806 and i do like the bridging capability, but if by some chance the 805 is back ill grab that (doubt it though)