Onkyo HT-S6200 vs. Yamaha YHT-791BL - Blu-ray Forum

BigGuy219 · 09-28-2009, 03:36 AM

I have never owned a 'nice' home theater before, and I'm working and have put away 'about' $700 for something that can handle HD audio and a 7.1 speaker setup.

I need one in a box because I'm rigid and don't like mixing and matching. I'm tempted to save for the Onkyo-9100THX, but I have no patience.

CNET doesn't have a review of the HT-S6200 or HT-S7200 and that's where I've been getting most of my info.

Any thoughts on these two models? I'm not sure even what stats to look at when buying. I'm open to other HTIBs as well if anyone has a better suggestion.

BigGuy219 · 09-28-2009, 04:17 AM

I have a chance to get an Onkyo HT-S7200 with the nice tallboy speakers for a song. I'm so close to pushing the 'buy' button, but I've never spent more than $200 on audio before. Any last minute advice out there?

McGarnigal · 09-28-2009, 05:16 AM

I like yamaha stuff better, i like their small speakers, and onkyo receivers generate heat like mad, but no one else here seems to mind... the yamaha sub is a traditional cube, and not the most powerful sub out there, the onkyo on is a taller thinner humidifier looking sub

curse · 09-28-2009, 07:56 AM

If i had to pick a HTiB it would be the 7200 onkyo or the 3200 onkyo. also cnet does have review of the 7200, http://reviews.cnet.com/home-theater...-33738041.html

quest88 · 09-28-2009, 11:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigGuy219

I have never owned a 'nice' home theater before, and I'm working and have put away 'about' $700 for something that can handle HD audio and a 7.1 speaker setup.

I need one in a box because I'm rigid and don't like mixing and matching. I'm tempted to save for the Onkyo-9100THX, but I have no patience.

CNET doesn't have a review of the HT-S6200 or HT-S7200 and that's where I've been getting most of my info.

Any thoughts on these two models? I'm not sure even what stats to look at when buying. I'm open to other HTIBs as well if anyone has a better suggestion.

I started out with the sp908 from onkyo and I'd say it was a good way to get into the whole hd audio without having to build a system from scratch. Point being the newer onkyo packages are not their first time around so you will benefit from their experience. I am of course Bias since that's how I started out. Anyways I guess you're going to have to see if you can compare them side by side or just take the plunge.

BigGuy219 · 10-01-2009, 02:15 AM

Well I just ordered the Onkyo HT-S7200. Should be here in about 10 days. Will post my thoughts once I set it up.

quest88 · 10-01-2009, 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by BigGuy219

Well I just ordered the Onkyo HT-S7200. Should be here in about 10 days. Will post my thoughts once I set it up.

Congrats man keep us updated !

Please get some proper speaker wire though, if its not at least 16 awg ( gauge ) don't use it.

BigGuy219 · 10-07-2009, 06:48 AM

It should be here in less than twelve hours. I'm so excited/nervous. I hope I don't mess up the install.

BigGuy219 · 10-07-2009, 09:37 PM

Yay! It's here. Largest box I've ever seen. Wish me luck on the install!

HiDefRev · 10-08-2009, 12:41 AM

I trust you found that the installation was no big deal with the 7200. Be sure to run the Audyssey set up after you have everything in place. I hope you replaced the miniscule speaker wire, as well. And remember to purchase your cables from www.monoprice.com . Have a BLAST trying out your favorite CDs, DVDs and Blu-Rays. And play dumb when the neigbors are pounding on your door tonight.....

BigGuy219 · 10-08-2009, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by HiDefRev

I trust you found that the installation was no big deal with the 7200. Be sure to run the Audyssey set up after you have everything in place. I hope you replaced the miniscule speaker wire, as well. And remember to purchase your cables from www.monoprice.com . Have a BLAST trying out your favorite CDs, DVDs and Blu-Rays. And play dumb when the neigbors are pounding on your door tonight.....

I am overwhelmed by the size of it. The subwoofer is bigger than my computer tower. The center channel dwarfs my cable box. Truthfully, I haven't made much progress because the receiver itself is so much larger than any piece of furniture I have at the moment. Daunting!

BigGuy219 · 10-08-2009, 03:16 AM

Do I want...
80 Watts @ 8 ohms or 130 watts @ 6 ohms?

09-28-2009, 03:36 AM	#1
BigGuy219 Junior Member Member since:Sep 2009 Blu-ray collection:95 DVD collection:4	Onkyo HT-S6200 vs. Yamaha YHT-791BL I have never owned a 'nice' home theater before, and I'm working and have put away 'about' $700 for something that can handle HD audio and a 7.1 speaker setup. I need one in a box because I'm rigid and don't like mixing and matching. I'm tempted to save for the Onkyo-9100THX, but I have no patience. CNET doesn't have a review of the HT-S6200 or HT-S7200 and that's where I've been getting most of my info. Any thoughts on these two models? I'm not sure even what stats to look at when buying. I'm open to other HTIBs as well if anyone has a better suggestion.

10-08-2009, 12:41 AM	#10
HiDefRev Active Member Member since:Sep 2009 Location:State of Relativity Blu-ray collection:35	Onkyo 7200 I trust you found that the installation was no big deal with the 7200. Be sure to run the Audyssey set up after you have everything in place. I hope you replaced the miniscule speaker wire, as well. And remember to purchase your cables from www.monoprice.com . Have a BLAST trying out your favorite CDs, DVDs and Blu-Rays. And play dumb when the neigbors are pounding on your door tonight.....

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09-28-2009, 04:17 AM	#2
BigGuy219 Junior Member Member since:Sep 2009 Blu-ray collection:95 DVD collection:4	I have a chance to get an Onkyo HT-S7200 with the nice tallboy speakers for a song. I'm so close to pushing the 'buy' button, but I've never spent more than $200 on audio before. Any last minute advice out there?

09-28-2009, 05:16 AM	#3
McGarnigal Blu-ray Guru Member since:Oct 2008 4K collection:149 Blu-ray collection:329 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:10	I like yamaha stuff better, i like their small speakers, and onkyo receivers generate heat like mad, but no one else here seems to mind... the yamaha sub is a traditional cube, and not the most powerful sub out there, the onkyo on is a taller thinner humidifier looking sub

09-28-2009, 07:56 AM	#4
curse Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:147 Blu-ray reviews:15	If i had to pick a HTiB it would be the 7200 onkyo or the 3200 onkyo. also cnet does have review of the 7200, http://reviews.cnet.com/home-theater...-33738041.html

10-01-2009, 02:15 AM	#6
BigGuy219 Junior Member Member since:Sep 2009 Blu-ray collection:95 DVD collection:4	Well I just ordered the Onkyo HT-S7200. Should be here in about 10 days. Will post my thoughts once I set it up.

10-07-2009, 06:48 AM	#8
BigGuy219 Junior Member Member since:Sep 2009 Blu-ray collection:95 DVD collection:4	It should be here in less than twelve hours. I'm so excited/nervous. I hope I don't mess up the install.

10-07-2009, 09:37 PM	#9
BigGuy219 Junior Member Member since:Sep 2009 Blu-ray collection:95 DVD collection:4	Yay! It's here. Largest box I've ever seen. Wish me luck on the install!

10-08-2009, 03:16 AM	#12
BigGuy219 Junior Member Member since:Sep 2009 Blu-ray collection:95 DVD collection:4	Do I want... 80 Watts @ 8 ohms or 130 watts @ 6 ohms?

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