Onyko 606 or 607? - Blu-ray Forum

Andrej_ID · 06-09-2009, 12:27 PM

Hello!

I have Onkyo TX-SR606, but I can swap it for 607 model for free. Will I gain or will I lose something?

Should I take TX-SR607?

BluBrown · 06-09-2009, 02:21 PM

I don't know a ton about receivers but I've been researching them because I'm looking to upgrade to HD sound. I did notice the 607 has an HDMI input on the front of the unit and it is also the first receiver at the mid-range price level to have Pro-Logic IIz. I'm pretty sure I'll be going with the 607.

BluBrown · 06-09-2009, 02:27 PM

Oh yeah, I almost forgot....the 607 is also a 7.2 channel receiver so you'll have an excuse to get a new sub.

got rice · 06-09-2009, 02:39 PM

There is a side by side comparison of the two and the thing that stood out he most was the true wattage rating. There is a signifigant diffence between the two. I'll try to post the comparison if I can find it.

What it boils down to is a compromise between power vs. features. Its whats more important to you.

un4gvn94538 · 06-09-2009, 02:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrej_ID

Hello!

I have Onkyo TX-SR606, but I can swap it for 607 model for free. Will I gain or will I lose something?

Should I take TX-SR607?

check out onkyo.com and do a side by side comparison of the two. if you go under receivers on thier site, check the boxes for the two and at the top hit compare. i did this when the 706 came out and found that i did lose some features while gaining some. but for me it wasnt worth it.

aramis109 · 06-09-2009, 03:00 PM

Any receiver can be a .2 with a Y-splitter. If that's your reasoning for purchase, I would choose based on something else.

Assuming that the above post is correct (and it follows given many manufacturers' recent trends in reducing the output for featuers) personally I'd go with a 605 or 606 over the 607. Presence speakers are not something I'm interested in at all, the front HDMI port is not something I'd ever use, and the 2 sub outputs as mentioned are all but useless.

repete66211 · 06-09-2009, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrej_ID

Hello!

I have Onkyo TX-SR606, but I can swap it for 607 model for free. Will I gain or will I lose something?

Should I take TX-SR607?

On the face of it, the main difference appears to be an extra HDMI in front (which you may not use), a new audio format (which you may not use) and another sub-out (which, with a Y-splitter you don't really need).

Personally, I would have a really hard time turning down a newer model for no cost. However, if the 606 is treating you well you could consider it a "if it ain't broke" situation.

joker552 · 06-09-2009, 03:17 PM

This should not even be a question. One thing I have learned from technology is that it is always best to be up to date with hardware and software by any means. And hey, the 607 has a FRONT HDMI input and excellent sound quality (according to cnet.com).
Hope this helps you.

Sussudio · 06-09-2009, 03:25 PM

if you can upgrade to a new model for free, why not take it? sounds like a no brainer to me

(fyi i just picked up the 607 and love it...runs kind of hot though

)

aramis109 · 06-09-2009, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joker552

This should not even be a question. One thing I have learned from technology is that it is always best to be up to date with hardware and software by any means. And hey, the 607 has a FRONT HDMI input and excellent sound quality (according to cnet.com).
Hope this helps you.

If you've learned this, then you've learned wrong. The 805/806 is a great example. It went on a diet and lost a lot of weight in the power supply/amplifier section. The recent trend of trading features for raw power makes it so you really need to research your purchase.

Grevlin · 06-09-2009, 03:34 PM

I actually tread lightly with drastically new models of electronics. I like to let the bugs get worked out with later versions. I wouldn't upgrade JUST because a newer model came out- without reading user reviews and such. I'm not that dude that camps out for two days only to find the new "toy" has to be recalled for some HUGE problem that somehow made it through testing.

Now the 607 seems like the next in a progression, but I bought my 606 after the 607 was just released. Same bang, less buck. (And I HATE having cables sticking out the front of my gear)

Just my 2cents

un4gvn94538 · 06-09-2009, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aramis109

Assuming that the above post is correct (and it follows given many manufacturers' recent trends in reducing the output for featuers) personally I'd go with a 605 or 606 over the 607. Presence speakers are not something I'm interested in at all, the front HDMI port is not something I'd ever use, and the 2 sub outputs as mentioned are all but useless.

i would also recommend doing a side by side comparison of pictures of the back of the receivers as well. i just remember that when doing my comparison of the 705 and 706, at the time the website wasnt accurate with the information that it listed. so i looked at pictures of the rear of the models that clearly show the model number on the back as well.

joker552 · 06-09-2009, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aramis109

If you've learned this, then you've learned wrong. The 805/806 is a great example. It went on a diet and lost a lot of weight in the power supply/amplifier section. The recent trend of trading features for raw power makes it so you really need to research your purchase.

I can understand what you mean, in this case (606/607 debate) chances are in favor of the 607.

aramis109 · 06-09-2009, 07:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by joker552

I can understand what you mean, in this case (606/607 debate) chances are in favor of the 607.

Based upon this post, I disagree:

Quote:

Originally Posted by got rice

There is a side by side comparison of the two and the thing that stood out he most was the true wattage rating. There is a signifigant diffence between the two. I'll try to post the comparison if I can find it.

What it boils down to is a compromise between power vs. features. Its whats more important to you.

I'm still waiting for got rice to post the specs, but I'm inclined to believe him.

SlaughterX · 06-11-2009, 05:13 PM

Do you need the extra HDMI inputs in the 607, or care to add an extra subwoofer? Do you use the 7.1 analog inputs in the 606? I personally wouldn't "upgrade" because I do use the 7.1 analog inputs on my 605, even though I do need more HDMI inputs (the 606 has just enough for me though). Also the 607 doesn't have s-video inputs...

06-09-2009, 12:27 PM	#1
Andrej_ID Member Member since:Jul 2008 Home Theater Gallery:17 Blu-ray collection:-	Onyko 606 or 607? Hello! I have Onkyo TX-SR606, but I can swap it for 607 model for free. Will I gain or will I lose something? Should I take TX-SR607?

06-09-2009, 03:17 PM	#8
joker552 Active Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:New York Blu-ray reviews: 3	607 All The Way! This should not even be a question. One thing I have learned from technology is that it is always best to be up to date with hardware and software by any means. And hey, the 607 has a FRONT HDMI input and excellent sound quality (according to cnet.com). Hope this helps you.

06-09-2009, 03:34 PM	#11
Grevlin Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2009 Home Theater Gallery:38 Blu-ray collection:82	I actually tread lightly with drastically new models of electronics. I like to let the bugs get worked out with later versions. I wouldn't upgrade JUST because a newer model came out- without reading user reviews and such. I'm not that dude that camps out for two days only to find the new "toy" has to be recalled for some HUGE problem that somehow made it through testing. Now the 607 seems like the next in a progression, but I bought my 606 after the 607 was just released. Same bang, less buck. (And I HATE having cables sticking out the front of my gear) Just my 2cents Last edited by Grevlin; 06-09-2009 at 03:42 PM.

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06-09-2009, 02:21 PM	#2
BluBrown Power Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Feeling Minnesota! Home Theater Gallery:15 4K collection:50 Blu-ray collection:1201 DVD collection:56 Blu-ray reviews:15 Trading Score:14	I don't know a ton about receivers but I've been researching them because I'm looking to upgrade to HD sound. I did notice the 607 has an HDMI input on the front of the unit and it is also the first receiver at the mid-range price level to have Pro-Logic IIz. I'm pretty sure I'll be going with the 607.

06-09-2009, 02:27 PM	#3
BluBrown Power Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Feeling Minnesota! Home Theater Gallery:15 4K collection:50 Blu-ray collection:1201 DVD collection:56 Blu-ray reviews:15 Trading Score:14	Oh yeah, I almost forgot....the 607 is also a 7.2 channel receiver so you'll have an excuse to get a new sub.

06-09-2009, 02:39 PM	#4
got rice Senior Member Member since:Jan 2009	There is a side by side comparison of the two and the thing that stood out he most was the true wattage rating. There is a signifigant diffence between the two. I'll try to post the comparison if I can find it. What it boils down to is a compromise between power vs. features. Its whats more important to you.

06-09-2009, 03:00 PM	#6
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	Any receiver can be a .2 with a Y-splitter. If that's your reasoning for purchase, I would choose based on something else. Assuming that the above post is correct (and it follows given many manufacturers' recent trends in reducing the output for featuers) personally I'd go with a 605 or 606 over the 607. Presence speakers are not something I'm interested in at all, the front HDMI port is not something I'd ever use, and the 2 sub outputs as mentioned are all but useless.

06-09-2009, 03:25 PM	#9
Sussudio Blu-ray Champion Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:11	if you can upgrade to a new model for free, why not take it? sounds like a no brainer to me (fyi i just picked up the 607 and love it...runs kind of hot though )

06-11-2009, 05:13 PM	#15
SlaughterX Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Marion, IL Home Theater Gallery:26 4K collection:208 Blu-ray collection:1089 DVD collection:12 Trading Score:1	Do you need the extra HDMI inputs in the 607, or care to add an extra subwoofer? Do you use the 7.1 analog inputs in the 606? I personally wouldn't "upgrade" because I do use the 7.1 analog inputs on my 605, even though I do need more HDMI inputs (the 606 has just enough for me though). Also the 607 doesn't have s-video inputs...

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