poll for new receiver???

[BTS]

Originally Posted by MATTYBLU2

does the 805 have the popping noise?

My 805 only has popping w/ the PS3 I just got used to it I guess.Went away w/ the Panny

[jbebout]

I have the Onkyo 805 and a PS3 and I have not had any popping noises. I really like it, works great!

[MATTYBLU2]

Originally Posted by jbebout

I have the Onkyo 805 and a PS3 and I have not had any popping noises. I really like it, works great!

ya alot of peopl seem to have the 705 & 805 model onkyo receivers. i thought the 605 would be a good start for me. i was hoping to not spend a ton on the receiver and get the better PQ BD panny player.

[m_tyson]

Originally Posted by MATTYBLU2

WELL!!, we have a 3 way tie. i guess the yamaha is out of there!!!!

Get the Yamaha! I got mine months ago for about $350 with overnight air delivery from an authorized e-tailer. It has been flawless; I have no complaints, using it with my PS3 and a SA8300HD box and output to projector, all via HDMI.

[MATTYBLU2]

Originally Posted by m_tyson

Get the Yamaha! I got mine months ago for about $350 with overnight air delivery from an authorized e-tailer. It has been flawless; I have no complaints, using it with my PS3 and a SA8300HD box and output to projector, all via HDMI.

not a big fan of yamaha receivers, but it was an option due to the price range. thanks for your input

[DefTechPioElite]

Ugh, go with the Pioneer, the current in that receiver is so much higher, and the imaging is much more precise for music and movies. if you are going for sound quality, get the pioneer. I dont know why so many people on here are Onkyo fanboys.

[MATTYBLU2]

Originally Posted by DefTechPioElite

Ugh, go with the Pioneer, the current in that receiver is so much higher, and the imaging is much more precise for music and movies. if you are going for sound quality, get the pioneer. I dont know why so many people on here are Onkyo fanboys.

i have 2 older onlyo receivers now (5.1 dd, dts & 7.1 dd, dts) and i have had nothing but great luck with them. they have always served me well. so i think alot of people are onlyo fans based on their reliabilty and they have been proven over time. i do like the pioneer, but they want alot of $ for them.

[MATTYBLU2]

looks like the onkyo 705 is leading the pack here. i will check back later to see how it is going.

[MATTYBLU2]

so overall most here like the onkyo 705. so do you all think the 605 is a good starter recevier to get into HDMI. right no i have an onkyo 602 with 7.1, but no HDMI switching or upconvert. i thought the 605 would be a good start, unless i can find a smoking deal on a 705 model.

[Downhere]

Out of the selection for the poll I say the Pioneer would be the best one.

[MaleManGuy]

Originally Posted by mojo1978

harmon kardon or denon

I am thoroughly impressed with the 3808. Got it for about $1600 canadian or so.
& worth it.

[SS316SRV]

How about a poll to stop polls

[crackinhedz]

Originally Posted by SS316SRV

How about a poll to stop polls

...how about a poll to stop poll's from stopping poll's?

[BStecke]

Can't say much about the others, but I have the Pioneer Elite and I haven't had any problem. Great sound, does everything.

[Uxi]

Denon 3808 or 4308

[Got2LoveGadgets]

Originally Posted by MaleManGuy

I am thoroughly impressed with the 3808. Got it for about $1600 canadian or so.
& worth it.

I have listened to a few amps and for me the Denon 2808 was the best. The PCM track from 300 sounded amazing a clear jump up from DD5.1 (nearly purchased the 3808 but couldn't really justify the higher price)

[MATTYBLU2]

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

...how about a poll to stop poll's from stopping poll's?

i love you guys, your so funny!!!!

[MATTYBLU2]

Originally Posted by SS316SRV

How about a poll to stop polls

oh and you also, your so funny!!!!

[tilallr1]

I have the Onkyo 705 and let me tell you if your on a budget its the best receiver money can buy. I love it. 805 was a little too much for what extra it offered. Most of which I couldn't take advantage of. Also the 705 runs A LOT cooler than the 805, weights alot less and most importantly doesn't catch fire. Apparently there were a few reports of this happening with the 805.

Why does my Onkyo 705 make clicking/popping noises?

Take the time to set all your Listening Modes to specific options and not the default. If you leave all your listening modes to default every time the audio format type changes as your flip TV channels your receivers hops around to different DSP modes.. So you will hear a clicking as the receiver is switching amplifier modes. I have most of my stuff set to PLIIx Movie so as I flip channels it always stays in that format and I don’t get click noises. Only time I still get a click is when I start up Blu Ray on my player as the player starts up before it gets to the menu.. After that no more clicks.

Also, take advantage of the 7.1 speaker setup, you get more options with THX and the upconvert of 5.1 to 7.1 is beautiful with PLIIx.

Why should I get a 705 over the 605?

General
- THX Select 2 Certification (605 has no THX)
- additional 10 watts per channel
- onboard fans for cooling
- Blue backlighting around the volume knob!!
- Advanced remote control - fully backlit with learning/programming abilities

Audio Processing
- 3 DSPs and more listening modes
- Audyssey MultiEQ vs 2EQ on the 605. MultiEQ is more advanced and supports 8 listening positions rather than 2
- 7 band equaliser vs 5 band
- expanded range of crossover frequencies (70Hz and 90Hz)
- ability to post process 5.1 channel PCM signals (ie from internally decoding BD/HDDVD players) to 6.1 or 7.1 (605 apparently cant do this on 5.1ch PCM)
- accepts DSD format (from SACDs) over multi channel inputs

Inputs/Outputs
- +1 HDMI input
- +1 digital coax audio input
- +1 optical audio output
- 7.1 channel RCA pre-outs
- Phono input
- 12V trigger out
- IR in (for infrared repeater systems)
- RS232 COM port
- zone 2 speaker connections have proper binding posts

Why should I get the 705 over the 805?

-More affordable
-Much small compact body size and weight:
705 = Dimensions (W x H x D) 17 1/8" x 6 7/8" x 14 13/16" | Weight 28.4 lbs. (12.9 kg)
805 = Dimensions (W x H x D) 17 1/8" x 7 5/8" x 18 1/16" | Weight 50.9 lbs. (23.1 kg)
-More power efficient (6.2 amps vs 9.5 amps) Normal household circuit breaker is 20 amps. Combined with TV, sub, players, game consoles, lights, etc. Its not a major deterrent as you can relocate devices around the room onto other circuit breaker outlets but its important to stay aware of the power loud. 9.5 amp is also at max volume only.. expect that to be around 80% of that number at normal volume levels.
-Cooler running and doesn't pose a fire risk. (Search official 805 thread for evidence of this; several users have said their 805’s burnt out and caught fire after a few weeks of use. Its not common but the risk exists. These users also had plenty of space around their receiver so it wasn't that those users didn't allow for breathing room. For me, risk of fire was the number one deterrent.)
-The video section of the 805 is basically the same as the 705. You need to step up to the 875/905 to get improvements in video.

[T-Town Oil]

i say pioneer elite all the way. just got the 92