Marantz SR 6003 VS Onkyo TX SR806 - Blu-ray Forum

Rusty88 · 05-25-2009, 12:27 AM

Which one to get ? I kinda like the look of marantz more, what's your experiences ?

Which one would be better bang for the buck ?

EDIT : or maybe a DENON of some sort ?

Thanks in advance

~Rusty

JJ · 05-25-2009, 12:35 AM

Hmm - what speakers do you plan on using?

This is a toughy though. But personally, I would go 6003. 805s were savage, monstrous powerhouses, but 806s...ehhh, not as much.

I've never toyed with the 806, my extent of messing with Onkyo ended at the X05 series and the 606, but from just the reviews here - and even though I had issues with the 7002 of the Marantz, their X003 lines are just incredible. Plus, you are getting a better sound. The extra wattage is all but negligible.

Rusty88 · 05-25-2009, 12:41 AM

i will use Canton GLE series speakers : http://www.canton.de/en-produktdetai...rie-gle470.htm

JJ · 05-25-2009, 12:42 AM

Cantons?! Oh to hell with you, get Marantz immediately.

How'd you track those babies down? Quite a rare breed indeed.

Rusty88 · 05-25-2009, 12:46 AM

Well they are pretty common in Europe (i'm from Slovakia to be exact). They sound unbelieveably for the price.

EDIT : oh and btw your HT gallery is amazing

JJ · 05-25-2009, 12:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty88

Well they are pretty common in Europe (i'm from Slovakia to be exact). They sound unbelieveably for the price.

EDIT : oh and btw your HT gallery is amazing

Ah! I would've never guessed Slovakia! Of all the central European countries,

They're a gorgeous line, and one I know very little of, outside of their sparkling reputation.

And thanks!

nezff · 05-25-2009, 12:29 PM

i like the onkyo line just for the fact of being able to set individual speaker xovers. Not sure about the marantz line.

sandman6662 · 05-25-2009, 07:50 PM

Marantz, all the way ... they are awesome in the sound quality , and I h ave four systems and they are flawless..

CasualKiller · 05-25-2009, 09:35 PM

I went from the 805 to the Marantz 8002, huge improvement in sound quality. Needless to say I vote for the Marantz.

turboLAZER · 05-25-2009, 09:47 PM

i have the SR6003. the improvement in clarity and detail was very noticable compared to the pioneer vsx 1015 i had before. but i can't compare it to the Onkyo because i've never owned an Onkyo

mjbethancourt · 05-25-2009, 10:34 PM

Without a doubt, the Marantz 6003, worth every penny. That's the best sound you're going to get without shelling out thousands of dollars on separates.

callas01 · 05-26-2009, 03:51 AM

I would say Marantz, the 806 is not the 805.

DonRSD · 05-26-2009, 12:20 PM

806 > 805

KCLARK · 06-03-2009, 12:47 PM

6003>805>806

skamp · 06-04-2009, 06:47 PM

I went with the Marantz sr6003, mine just arrived yesterday. Will be hooking it up tonight.

Will let you know what I think after a listen also hooking to Rs6 silver series speakers, can't wait. The freakin 6003 is one heavy sucka by the way. I would sware it wheighs more then 29lbs.

JasonR · 06-04-2009, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skamp

I went with the Marantz sr6003, mine just arrived yesterday. Will be hooking it up tonight.

Will let you know what I think after a listen also hooking to Rs6 silver series speakers, can't wait. The freakin 6003 is one heavy sucka by the way. I would sware it wheighs more then 29lbs.

W00t! You're gonna love those speakers!

skamp · 06-04-2009, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JasonR

W00t! You're gonna love those speakers!

I've listened to them one time when I auditioned them, but tonight they gonna be playin in my house.

Can't wait.

Steve · 06-04-2009, 09:37 PM

That's awesome. Congrats on the new receiver. I look forward to hearing what you think once you get everything hooked up and give it a good listen.

skamp · 06-05-2009, 03:44 AM

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Originally Posted by fireman325

That's awesome. Congrats on the new receiver. I look forward to hearing what you think once you get everything hooked up and give it a good listen.

Incredible! Hooked up sr6003 using microphone. (pretty cool). I put in Transporter 3 again to match what I had heard with the TV speakers. Apples and oranges. As expected made TV speakers sound weak in comparison,really there's no comparing the two. Went to a scene in movie where Frank is being chased by black Benz. Turned up the volume,the sound from the combination amp. and speakers made my adrenilen kick in and blew me away. Oh yeah I'm happy!

Want to thank all the guy's that helped me out with good advice! This forum has been a great place to get good honest imfomation.

Oh yeah I haven't forgot will post up some pics soon.
To the OP I would say Marantz sr6003 all the way! Good luck in what ever you decide

JasonR · 06-05-2009, 03:50 AM

Skamp,

Crank that 2 channel audio on those RS6s, you won't be sorry!

Jason

05-25-2009, 12:27 AM	#1
Rusty88 Junior Member Member since:Apr 2008 Home Theater Gallery:1	Marantz SR 6003 VS Onkyo TX SR806 Which one to get ? I kinda like the look of marantz more, what's your experiences ? Which one would be better bang for the buck ? EDIT : or maybe a DENON of some sort ? Thanks in advance ~Rusty Last edited by Rusty88; 05-25-2009 at 12:41 AM.

05-25-2009, 12:35 AM	#2
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:619 Blu-ray collection:1293 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	Hmm - what speakers do you plan on using? This is a toughy though. But personally, I would go 6003. 805s were savage, monstrous powerhouses, but 806s...ehhh, not as much. I've never toyed with the 806, my extent of messing with Onkyo ended at the X05 series and the 606, but from just the reviews here - and even though I had issues with the 7002 of the Marantz, their X003 lines are just incredible. Plus, you are getting a better sound. The extra wattage is all but negligible. Last edited by JJ; 05-25-2009 at 12:39 AM.

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05-25-2009, 12:41 AM	#3
Rusty88 Junior Member Member since:Apr 2008 Home Theater Gallery:1	i will use Canton GLE series speakers : http://www.canton.de/en-produktdetai...rie-gle470.htm

05-25-2009, 12:42 AM	#4
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:619 Blu-ray collection:1293 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	Cantons?! Oh to hell with you, get Marantz immediately. How'd you track those babies down? Quite a rare breed indeed.

05-25-2009, 12:46 AM	#5
Rusty88 Junior Member Member since:Apr 2008 Home Theater Gallery:1	Well they are pretty common in Europe (i'm from Slovakia to be exact). They sound unbelieveably for the price. EDIT : oh and btw your HT gallery is amazing

05-25-2009, 12:29 PM	#7
nezff Banned Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Louisiana Home Theater Gallery:36 Blu-ray collection:25 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:5	i like the onkyo line just for the fact of being able to set individual speaker xovers. Not sure about the marantz line.

05-25-2009, 07:50 PM	#8
sandman6662 Expert Member Member since:Feb 2008 Home Theater Gallery:35 Trading Score:24	Marantz, all the way ... they are awesome in the sound quality , and I h ave four systems and they are flawless..

05-25-2009, 09:35 PM	#9
CasualKiller Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Brooks Alberta Blu-ray collection:54 Trading Score:15	I went from the 805 to the Marantz 8002, huge improvement in sound quality. Needless to say I vote for the Marantz.

05-25-2009, 09:47 PM	#10
turboLAZER Active Member Member since:May 2007 Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:63	i have the SR6003. the improvement in clarity and detail was very noticable compared to the pioneer vsx 1015 i had before. but i can't compare it to the Onkyo because i've never owned an Onkyo

05-25-2009, 10:34 PM	#11
mjbethancourt Blu-ray Samurai Member since:May 2008 Location:suburban fly-over USA 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:876	Without a doubt, the Marantz 6003, worth every penny. That's the best sound you're going to get without shelling out thousands of dollars on separates.

05-26-2009, 03:51 AM	#12
callas01 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Riverside, CA Home Theater Gallery:42 Blu-ray collection:230 DVD collection:47	I would say Marantz, the 806 is not the 805.

05-26-2009, 12:20 PM	#13
DonRSD Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2009 Location:South Florida Home Theater Gallery:24 Blu-ray collection:254 Blu-ray reviews: 3 Trading Score:129	806 > 805

06-03-2009, 12:47 PM	#14
KCLARK Member Member since:Jun 2008	6003>805>806

06-04-2009, 06:47 PM	#15
skamp Member Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Niantic CT. Home Theater Gallery:6	I went with the Marantz sr6003, mine just arrived yesterday. Will be hooking it up tonight. Will let you know what I think after a listen also hooking to Rs6 silver series speakers, can't wait. The freakin 6003 is one heavy sucka by the way. I would sware it wheighs more then 29lbs.

06-04-2009, 09:37 PM	#18
Steve Blu-ray Knight Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:May 2008 Location:Anna, TX 4K collection:128 Blu-ray collection:416 Trading Score:41	That's awesome. Congrats on the new receiver. I look forward to hearing what you think once you get everything hooked up and give it a good listen.

06-05-2009, 03:50 AM	#20
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	Skamp, Crank that 2 channel audio on those RS6s, you won't be sorry! Jason

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