Decided to take the plunge and ordered the Onkyo SR605

[blu-backer]

After a lot of reading, I decided to take the plunge and ordered the SR605 from TigerDirect for $389 total. ($0 shipping and tax)

Can't wait to replace my 6 year old Sony receiver and hook it up to the PS3.

Anyway, just wanted to share since this unit sells for $499 at CC (though there's a sale on it on their website for $469). Seems like a good deal.

[MATTYBLU2]

Originally Posted by blu-backer

After a lot of reading, I decided to take the plunge and ordered the SR605 from TigerDirect for $389 total. ($0 shipping and tax)

Can't wait to replace my 6 year old Sony receiver and hook it up to the PS3.

Anyway, just wanted to share since this unit sells for $499 at CC (though there's a sale on it on their website for $469). Seems like a good deal.

congrats
will CC price match from amazon or tiger direct?

[Slec]

Nice!!!!!I got one for X-mas and am FINALLY home. I'm about to hook it up. I'll let you know how it goes... Anyone want to recommend my first lossless movie experience?

[blu-backer]

Originally Posted by MATTYBLU2

congrats
will CC price match from amazon or tiger direct?

My understanding is that CC will only price match against a local retailer or their own website.

[MATTYBLU2]

Originally Posted by blu-backer

My understanding is that CC will only price match against a local retailer or their own website.

ok, thanks. i too will be picking up this receiver soon. i am trying to sell 2 other onkyo receivers i own now to come up with the money to buy this one. cant wait

[blu-backer]

Originally Posted by Slec

Nice!!!!!I got one for X-mas and am FINALLY home. I'm about to hook it up. I'll let you know how it goes... Anyone want to recommend my first lossless movie experience?

Really anxious to hook everything up. Ordered another HDMI cable from Monoprice.com so that I'll have everything ready when it arrives.

Planning on connecting:

PS3 > HDMI > SR605
TWC HD/DVR > HDMI > SR605
Wii > Component > SR605
SR605 > HDMI > Phillips 47FPL7422D/37 1080p LCDTV
SR605 > JBL NSP-1 speakers & PB12 subwoofer

I won't be doing 7.1, but that's okay. I think I'll be good.

[sj001]

Good choice of receivers, I got one of those myself, I am very happy with it, you will be too!

[Slec]

Originally Posted by blu-backer

Really anxious to hook everything up. Ordered another HDMI cable from Monoprice.com so that I'll have everything ready when it arrives.

Planning on connecting:

PS3 > HDMI > SR605
TWC HD/DVR > HDMI > SR605
Wii > Component > SR605
SR605 > HDMI > Phillips 47FPL7422D/37 1080p LCDTV
SR605 > JBL NSP-1 speakers & PB12 subwoofer

I won't be doing 7.1, but that's okay. I think I'll be good.

Hook up is a BREEZE. The longest part was either adjusting my shelves (because it's larger than my last receiver) or the Audessey2 setup which only took 5 minutes atmost.

Mine is set up similarly.
PS3 > HDMI> SR605
Cable PVR > HDMI > SR605
SR605>HDMI>Aquos

I decided to go with Dave and Tim:Radio City. Started with it on Dolby Digital.... Then switched to TrueHD...

Wow.... Amazing. I can't stop laughing about the incredible difference. I deleted a 2 paragraph ramble about it....Trust me, anyone thinking about upgrading your receiver to lossless.... DO IT....my god

[blu-backer]

Originally Posted by Slec

Hook up is a BREEZE. The longest part was either adjusting my shelves (because it's larger than my last receiver) or the Audessey2 setup which only took 5 minutes atmost.

Mine is set up similarly.
PS3 > HDMI> SR605
Cable PVR > HDMI > SR605
SR605>HDMI>Aquos

I decided to go with Dave and Tim:Radio City. Started with it on Dolby Digital.... Then switched to TrueHD...

Wow.... Amazing. I can't stop laughing about the incredible difference. I deleted a 2 paragraph ramble about it....Trust me, anyone thinking about upgrading your receiver to lossless.... DO IT....my god

Man, now I can't wait!