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screwuhippie · 01-30-2009, 03:41 PM

Hey Guys,

I just upgraded my TV to the 67'' Samsung LED DLP 1080p etc. My old one was a 1080i so when I bought my receiver I got the Yahama RX-V1600 that only passed 1080i. Now I have my new toy and I being the lazy guy I am I want to pass the signals through the receiver and not parse them out. I have a PS3, a DVD player that passes through component and a Dish Network HD Box doing HDMI. I want to run everything through the receiver upconverting everything to the one HDMI out to the TV.

I'm looking at the

Onkyo TX-SR806

But i'd be open to other options. At $670 thats at the top of my "cost area". I have the older model of the Infinity Primus P352 Floor Speaker with the C250 Center and the P152 Bookshelf with and aging RCA 300W powered SUBwoofer. I'm not overly impressed w/the sound I get and i'm almost positive that it should be better but who knows.

Any thoughts?

Thanks!

Paul

kpkelley · 01-30-2009, 03:45 PM

If you want to upgrade your subwoofer and still keep it under the budget, you can get a refurbished onkyo 606 from Accessories4less.com and add an Ed A2-300.

Johnny Vinyl · 01-30-2009, 03:48 PM

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Originally Posted by screwuhippie

Hey Guys,

I just upgraded my TV to the 67'' Samsung OLED DLP 1080p etc.
Paul

OLED? Surely a typo!

screwuhippie · 01-30-2009, 04:43 PM

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Originally Posted by John72953

OLED? Surely a typo!

Yeah its a typo

screwuhippie · 01-30-2009, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kpkelley

If you want to upgrade your subwoofer and still keep it under the budget, you can get a refurbished onkyo 606 from Accessories4less.com and add an Ed A2-300.

Is it worth the extra $200 for all the whistles and bells the 806 gives you? What would be the comparable Pioneer or Yamaha or etc for the 806? Or is the Onkyo the way to go?

Thanks

Paul

landry_p2000 · 01-30-2009, 05:19 PM

I can't talk down on Yamaha or any other brand, but I just got the Onkyo tx-sr806, and it is a BEAST......I haven't even scratched the surface of what it can do, but so far its the best I have ever owned. It will also leave room for expanding with seperate amps if you choose to in the future.

kevinokev · 01-30-2009, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ReggaetonSalsero

Hey all. Ok i have 3 yamaha RX-V663 receivers. I want to upgrade ONE of them FIRST to see if it's worth it or not. I'm trying to choose between 3 receivers, all 3 being Denon's, just different Model numbers. As far as i can tell from reading their specs. The only differences are in the WATTS & Remotes. N E real differences between them and why one is better?

Choices are: 1909, 2808/9 (what's the difference bet. 2809 & 2808, it doesn't say) & 3808.

Thanks

dude you should start a new post if you are going to change the subject...

MrRoy · 01-30-2009, 07:25 PM

If you want to save some green, look at the Sony STR-DG920...

mikewills · 01-30-2009, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by screwuhippie

Hey Guys,

I just upgraded my TV to the 67'' Samsung LED DLP 1080p etc. My old one was a 1080i so when I bought my receiver I got the Yahama RX-V1600 that only passed 1080i. Now I have my new toy and I being the lazy guy I am I want to pass the signals through the receiver and not parse them out. I have a PS3, a DVD player that passes through component and a Dish Network HD Box doing HDMI. I want to run everything through the receiver upconverting everything to the one HDMI out to the TV.

I'm looking at the

Onkyo TX-SR806

But i'd be open to other options. At $670 thats at the top of my "cost area". I have the older model of the Infinity Primus P352 Floor Speaker with the C250 Center and the P152 Bookshelf with and aging RCA 300W powered SUBwoofer. I'm not overly impressed w/the sound I get and i'm almost positive that it should be better but who knows.

Any thoughts?

Thanks!

Paul

Hey Paul

I have just about the same setup as you......Sammy 67" LED DLP, PS3, HD Dish Network box, and the Onkyo 806. I'm very pleased with my Onkyo 806 and haven't encountered any issues. If you're thinking of upgrading with an amp in the future, the 806 has pre-outs to accomodate...unlike the 606.

BTW, Amazon has the 806 for $621 shipped.

Mike.

crackinhedz · 01-30-2009, 09:31 PM

Denon AVR2309

Coupon code: AFLAUD25

...hands down.

dubldown · 01-30-2009, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by crackinhedz

Denon AVR2309

Coupon code: AFLAUD25

...hands down.

yup

This is what I'm getting as soon as the year end bonus gets here.

Beta Man · 01-30-2009, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by crackinhedz

Denon AVR2309

Coupon code: AFLAUD25

...hands down.

wow... $212 off..... you serious Clark ??!??!??!!!

crackinhedz · 01-30-2009, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Beta Man

you serious Clark ??!??!??!!!

...as serious as a case of diarreah at the grocery store.

Sammy · 01-30-2009, 10:43 PM

Nice... 25% code.

screwuhippie · 01-30-2009, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikewills

Hey Paul

I have just about the same setup as you......Sammy 67" LED DLP, PS3, HD Dish Network box, and the Onkyo 806. I'm very pleased with my Onkyo 806 and haven't encountered any issues. If you're thinking of upgrading with an amp in the future, the 806 has pre-outs to accomodate...unlike the 606.

BTW, Amazon has the 806 for $621 shipped.

Mike.

Thanks Mike! Found a 6% off Coupon for it at 6ave ... sadly the 25% off doesn't work like for that Denon. Now i'm tempted. But I love Amazon.

screwuhippie · 01-30-2009, 11:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

Denon AVR2309

Coupon code: AFLAUD25

...hands down.

thanks for the recommendation. When I compare the two it looks like the Onkyo has everything and more then the Denon has ... and more power per channel. Am I missing something? Is Denon a better product like picking a Lexus over a Kia or ...

Thanks

Paul

crackinhedz · 01-30-2009, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by screwuhippie

Am I missing something? Is Denon a better product like picking a Lexus over a Kia or ...

well, I wouldn't compare it to a luxury car and a lemon.

...But yeah, Denon has always been above its competition on most levels. (regardless of manufacturer stated spec's)

Absolutely nothing wrong with an Onkyo. (I am a previous owner of Onkyo and absolutely loved them)

In a heartbeat I would recommend an Onkyo 805, but something about the 806 just doesn't impress me.

zweet77 · 01-30-2009, 11:34 PM

I am using an 806 right now after my girlfrieind broke my 805 I have to say at first i had a case of placebo effect because of mostly the lack of burr browns but over all I have to say I cannot really hear a difference in sound with my speakers.So far the only thing missing that I miss the most is the 806's lack of tone control for each channel but overall it is a great receiver.

Beta Man · 01-31-2009, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zweet77

I am using an 806 right now after my girlfrieind broke my 805 .

My wife isn't the sharpest crayon in the box when it comes to electronics..... but HOW IN THE HELL does one manage to break an AVR?

Does that 25% off code work with everything at 6ave????? I might need to go on a buying spree

crackinhedz · 01-31-2009, 12:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beta Man

Does that 25% off code work with everything at 6ave????? I might need to go on a buying spree

It works on most Denon, Yamaha and Marantz receivers/bluray players.

Also try out CATHS35 on certain speakers!

01-30-2009, 03:41 PM	#1
screwuhippie Member Member since:Dec 2007	Upgrading Receiver - Opinions? Hey Guys, I just upgraded my TV to the 67'' Samsung LED DLP 1080p etc. My old one was a 1080i so when I bought my receiver I got the Yahama RX-V1600 that only passed 1080i. Now I have my new toy and I being the lazy guy I am I want to pass the signals through the receiver and not parse them out. I have a PS3, a DVD player that passes through component and a Dish Network HD Box doing HDMI. I want to run everything through the receiver upconverting everything to the one HDMI out to the TV. I'm looking at the Onkyo TX-SR806 But i'd be open to other options. At $670 thats at the top of my "cost area". I have the older model of the Infinity Primus P352 Floor Speaker with the C250 Center and the P152 Bookshelf with and aging RCA 300W powered SUBwoofer. I'm not overly impressed w/the sound I get and i'm almost positive that it should be better but who knows. Any thoughts? Thanks! Paul Last edited by screwuhippie; 01-30-2009 at 04:43 PM.

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kpkelley Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Framingham, MA 4K collection:385 Blu-ray collection:2478 Digital collection:113 Blu-ray reviews: 152	If you want to upgrade your subwoofer and still keep it under the budget, you can get a refurbished onkyo 606 from Accessories4less.com and add an Ed A2-300.

01-30-2009, 05:19 PM	#6
landry_p2000 Blu-ray Ninja Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Asgard Home Theater Gallery:9 4K collection:118 Blu-ray collection:800 DVD collection:25 Blu-ray reviews: 19 Trading Score:1	I can't talk down on Yamaha or any other brand, but I just got the Onkyo tx-sr806, and it is a BEAST......I haven't even scratched the surface of what it can do, but so far its the best I have ever owned. It will also leave room for expanding with seperate amps if you choose to in the future.

01-30-2009, 07:25 PM	#8
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01-30-2009, 09:31 PM	#10
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	Denon AVR2309 Coupon code: AFLAUD25 ...hands down.

01-30-2009, 10:43 PM	#14
Sammy Power Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Right next to Wineville, CA Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:199 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:3	Nice... 25% code.

01-30-2009, 11:34 PM	#18
zweet77 Senior Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:San Francisco Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:129 Blu-ray reviews:7	I am using an 806 right now after my girlfrieind broke my 805 I have to say at first i had a case of placebo effect because of mostly the lack of burr browns but over all I have to say I cannot really hear a difference in sound with my speakers.So far the only thing missing that I miss the most is the 806's lack of tone control for each channel but overall it is a great receiver.

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