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Driver_King · 04-09-2008, 02:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu Haze

Ok man. I want a reciever for under 500 basically. So this reciever allows only one HDMI output that goes into your tv right? Then it does the HD Sound. It has DTS HD MA and Dolby TRUE HD? Doesnt say on BB.com. Also what is a great 7.1 bundle?

And i dont want another hTIB i already have one. right home theater in a box.

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IT DOESNT SAY ANYWHERE TRUE HD OR DTS HD MA!

You can go to Onkyo's website and many other websites and they'll tell you it does all HD audio formats. You can check this review too for the SP-908. The 605 plus the $300 speaker package isn't some $500 Yamaha HTIB. You must remember, this package used to retail for about $1100 if I am not mistaking. The sub will be more than satisfying(trust me), the reciever will blow you away, there will be practically no distortion, and you can always upgrade. For my recommendation, I'd get upgraded fronts to go along with it along with my other recommendations. You just don't know how good Onkyo is until you experience it.

P.S. Never go to the stores and listen to the audio setups. 99% of the time, they are never calibrated or properly set up.

Driver_King · 04-09-2008, 02:45 AM

7.2 is with 2 subs. With the SP-908, you can always buy a splitter and another, same, sub to get 7.2. (GET THE SP-908!)

Blu Haze · 04-09-2008, 03:36 AM

Yeah ok Driver the Yamaha isnt a HTiB. Its just a reciever. And i thought it was wih 2 but wanted to know if there was any benifit.

quest88 · 04-09-2008, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by aramis109

Going to hijack this a little as it asks the same question I wanted to ask without me getting the "search, dummy!" response.

For someone wanting to dip their toe into lossless audio possibilities, is the Onkyo HT-SP908 the best budget buy out there? It's honestly a little above my price range, but my current HTiB sucks. I need something that includes speakers, but don't need a dvd player.

I'm not an audiophile, but I would like to get more out of my BD's. I have a PS3 and a 42" 1080p LCD, with a max viewing distance of about 8 feet. I don't really have the room for more than 5.1 currently, and have an 80+ year old house, so cutting into the walls/ceiling isn't something I want to get into.

Any suggestions are welcome.

yes the SP908 is the best budget buy out there!! How can 769.99 with free shipping and no tax from vanns.com be too much for what you get. Just because you don't need a upconverting dvd player doesn't mean you can't give it away or use it on a different TV. I put mine into the master bedroom and then when I bought my second PS3 I put the Onkyo DVD player into my son's room. Who says you can't use a wireless rear transmitter system for the extra speakers ? No need to hack up your house but then again it may add a small value to your home because a room is wired for sound. Just to let you know I will be buying anther SP908 system for the master bedroom just to enjoy my Blu's in there! I AM IN NO WAY AND AUDIOPHILE I JUST WANT TO ENJOY ALL THAT BLU RAY HAS TO OFFER

quest88 · 04-09-2008, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Johk

If you want a "really nice quality" receiver and 7.1 setup, you will have to spend more than 800$.

I suggest you wait until you get the money to get a descent system (or "buy now pay later"). You can get an HTIB if you can't wait but don't expect "really nice quality".

My " really nice quality" may be different from yours and so may others on this forum. Why should anyone suggest to someone who has put hard earn cash on a HDTV and BLURAY player that because it is a great starter system it may not be worth it. Maybe I jumping the gun here, let me know if I am.

Driver_King · 04-09-2008, 11:55 AM

Don't buy it from Vanns.com. Buy it from Amazon for $699. It's cheaper there. Otherwise, by all means, get the SP908!

Driver_King · 04-09-2008, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johk

If you want a "really nice quality" receiver and 7.1 setup, you will have to spend more than 800$.

I suggest you wait until you get the money to get a descent system (or "buy now pay later"). You can get an HTIB if you can't wait but don't expect "really nice quality".

The SP-908 used to retail over $1000! The SP-908 is his best bet.

Driver_King · 04-09-2008, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu Haze

Yeah ok Driver the Yamaha isnt a HTiB. Its just a reciever. And i thought it was wih 2 but wanted to know if there was any benifit.

I'm talking about the Yamaha HTIB's (my friend has a 5.1 Yamaha HTIB which cost over $500 and it sucks sound wise) not the reciever somebody mentioned. I am in no way saying Yamaha sucks but I think that Onkyo is best with HTIBs value wise and quality wise. The benefit of having 2 subs is that you get significantly better sound, although a reciever that has 7.2 is probably equivalent to having a splitter you can get for cheap for the 908.

Driver_King · 04-09-2008, 09:37 PM

You waited too long!

Amazon bumped it up to $789. Looks like you're going to have to wait.

Blu Haze · 04-09-2008, 10:06 PM

Look i dont want a HTiB. IM getting a Yamaha Reciever for me. Crackeinz is the man.

aramis109 · 04-09-2008, 11:11 PM

I for one don't have any hate against HTiB as long as it's a good package, and with multiple votes for the 908, that's where I personally will be shooting (once Amazon drops the prices again). I'm sure the Yamaha is good as well, but the Onkyo seems to fit my needs better.

Sorry for the hijack, and thanks for the advice.

Blu Haze · 04-09-2008, 11:25 PM

OK the Onkyo is the reciever and speakers which arent that great.
The Yamaha is only the reciver for 500. Plus speakers which are about 499. For 7.1

Driver_King · 04-09-2008, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aramis109

I for one don't have any hate against HTiB as long as it's a good package, and with multiple votes for the 908, that's where I personally will be shooting (once Amazon drops the prices again). I'm sure the Yamaha is good as well, but the Onkyo seems to fit my needs better.

Sorry for the hijack, and thanks for the advice.

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Driver_King · 04-09-2008, 11:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blu Haze

OK the Onkyo is the reciever and speakers which arent that great.
The Yamaha is only the reciver for 500. Plus speakers which are about 499. For 7.1

Fine. I just think you should get something like an Onkyo 805 if you just want the reciever. Start with the reciever first, then the speakers.

P.S. You have to wait for the reciever to come back in stock. That is one of Onkyo's best, way better than the Yamaha reciever you're talking about.

Blu Haze · 04-09-2008, 11:46 PM

Yea how much is it at Best Buy? Looks good. How do i use the Zone 2 or does it have it? Where you can send music to another room? Thanks man.

Driver_King · 04-10-2008, 12:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu Haze

Yea how much is it at Best Buy? Looks good. How do i use the Zone 2 or does it have it? Where you can send music to another room? Thanks man.

1) Best Buy doesn't carry Onkyo

2) Zone 2 is assignable which means you can switch from stereo speakers to 7.1.(The stereo being somewhere else)
3) As long as you have long enough wire, you can put the speakers where ever you want.
4) I think that you will benefit most from this THX reciever from Onkyo
5) If you are skeptical of Ecost, don't be. They are very reliable and are becoming popular. They are authorized Onkyo resellers from what I understand.

6) The 805 at this point is your best bet.

Blu Haze · 04-10-2008, 01:08 AM

What about the 605? Only lacks a HDMI input as far as i can tell and is only 279.99 on ecost.

Driver_King · 04-10-2008, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu Haze

What about the 605? Only lacks a HDMI input as far as i can tell and is only 279.99 on ecost.

It lacks THX, better upscaling, the ability to take 5.1 uncompressed to 7.1, Brown-DAC's for cleaner sound, more inputs and a little more. Of course, the 705 is the one I'd choose, right now, Ecost doesn't have them recertified so they cost more than the 805.

If you're looking for something more basic, look at the 605. It's still good!

Blu Haze · 04-10-2008, 01:17 AM

http://www.ecost.com/Detail/Receiver.../40650016.aspx

Is this recertified and what does that mean?

neckedness · 04-10-2008, 01:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Blu Haze

What about the 605? Only lacks a HDMI input as far as i can tell and is only 279.99 on ecost.

The 605 has 2 HDMI inputs.

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04-09-2008, 02:45 AM	#42
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	7.2 is with 2 subs. With the SP-908, you can always buy a splitter and another, same, sub to get 7.2. (GET THE SP-908!)

04-09-2008, 03:36 AM	#43
Blu Haze Expert Member Member since:Mar 2008	Yeah ok Driver the Yamaha isnt a HTiB. Its just a reciever. And i thought it was wih 2 but wanted to know if there was any benifit.

04-09-2008, 11:55 AM	#46
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	Don't buy it from Vanns.com. Buy it from Amazon for $699. It's cheaper there. Otherwise, by all means, get the SP908!

04-09-2008, 09:37 PM	#49
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	You waited too long! Amazon bumped it up to $789. Looks like you're going to have to wait.

04-09-2008, 10:06 PM	#50
Blu Haze Expert Member Member since:Mar 2008	Look i dont want a HTiB. IM getting a Yamaha Reciever for me. Crackeinz is the man.

04-09-2008, 11:11 PM	#51
aramis109 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Milwaukee, WI Home Theater Gallery:10 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:360 Trading Score:18	I for one don't have any hate against HTiB as long as it's a good package, and with multiple votes for the 908, that's where I personally will be shooting (once Amazon drops the prices again). I'm sure the Yamaha is good as well, but the Onkyo seems to fit my needs better. Sorry for the hijack, and thanks for the advice.

04-09-2008, 11:25 PM	#52
Blu Haze Expert Member Member since:Mar 2008	OK the Onkyo is the reciever and speakers which arent that great. The Yamaha is only the reciver for 500. Plus speakers which are about 499. For 7.1

04-09-2008, 11:46 PM	#55
Blu Haze Expert Member Member since:Mar 2008	Yea how much is it at Best Buy? Looks good. How do i use the Zone 2 or does it have it? Where you can send music to another room? Thanks man.

04-10-2008, 01:08 AM	#57
Blu Haze Expert Member Member since:Mar 2008	What about the 605? Only lacks a HDMI input as far as i can tell and is only 279.99 on ecost.

04-10-2008, 01:17 AM	#59
Blu Haze Expert Member Member since:Mar 2008	http://www.ecost.com/Detail/Receiver.../40650016.aspx Is this recertified and what does that mean?

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