Anything better than TX-SR607 @$500 or less? - Blu-ray Forum

Abouna · 10-12-2009, 06:51 PM

Well I've been on the fence about a new AV for months. Unfortunately my Sony STR-DE945 no longer will adjust volume remotely (I suspect the VOL board is bad).

I've resisted Onkyo as I've never been a huge fan and the CS seems iffy at best. However the TX-SR607 is pretty cheap now ($400 Amazon) and gets rave reviews at HomeTheater Hifi.com

Any thoughts on alternatives or a reason not to get this?

Uniquely · 10-12-2009, 07:01 PM

I've had my 606 for well over a year and so far it has been a tank. Onkyo's do need adequate ventilation, as they do run hotter than some AVR's. The Onkyo's have a great price to performance ratio. I'd be interested to try the two extra speakers, to either add height or width to your front sound stage, that the 607 allows for.

blarneyrubble · 10-12-2009, 10:42 PM

If you can afford $548 this Marantz would be better.

http://www.6ave.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=MARSR5003

I have also heard really good things about the Pioneer vsx-1019:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc..._Receiver.html

Another one in that price range would be the Denon avr-1910--I had it and did not like it.

Abouna · 10-12-2009, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by blarneyrubble

If you can afford $548 this Marantz would be better.

http://www.6ave.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=MARSR5003

I have also heard really good things about the Pioneer vsx-1019:

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc..._Receiver.html

Another one in that price range would be the Denon avr-1910--I had it and did not like it.

Both of those sound better actually. I've actually always been tempted to het a Marantz. I've also been looking at that pioneer. Any idea how the GUI is on either of them? I read the Onkyo has a very poor GUI.

blarneyrubble · 10-12-2009, 11:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Abouna

Both of those sound better actually. I've actually always been tempted to het a Marantz. I've also been looking at that pioneer. Any idea how the GUI is on either of them? I read the Onkyo has a very poor GUI.

It is nonexistent on the Marantz. Pioneer usually has decent GUI's. I personally am not a big fan of the Onkyo's sound--plus they get too hot for me.

FendersRule · 10-15-2009, 07:21 PM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16882120146

Best bang for the buck currently.

Elandyll · 10-15-2009, 08:11 PM

As far as quality and features (audio quality being somewhat subjective of course), the Pioneer VSX 1019 is CNET's current mid-range Receiver champ.

10-12-2009, 06:51 PM	#1
Abouna Active Member Member since:Jul 2008 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:340 DVD collection:163 Trading Score:4	Anything better than TX-SR607 @$500 or less? Well I've been on the fence about a new AV for months. Unfortunately my Sony STR-DE945 no longer will adjust volume remotely (I suspect the VOL board is bad). I've resisted Onkyo as I've never been a huge fan and the CS seems iffy at best. However the TX-SR607 is pretty cheap now ($400 Amazon) and gets rave reviews at HomeTheater Hifi.com Any thoughts on alternatives or a reason not to get this?

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10-12-2009, 07:01 PM	#2
Uniquely Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Mobile, AL Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:171	I've had my 606 for well over a year and so far it has been a tank. Onkyo's do need adequate ventilation, as they do run hotter than some AVR's. The Onkyo's have a great price to performance ratio. I'd be interested to try the two extra speakers, to either add height or width to your front sound stage, that the 607 allows for.

10-12-2009, 10:42 PM	#3
blarneyrubble Active Member Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Greenville Blu-ray collection:186	If you can afford $548 this Marantz would be better. http://www.6ave.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=MARSR5003 I have also heard really good things about the Pioneer vsx-1019: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc..._Receiver.html Another one in that price range would be the Denon avr-1910--I had it and did not like it.

10-15-2009, 07:21 PM	#6
FendersRule Special Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:ID Home Theater Gallery:16 Blu-ray collection:81 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:15	http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16882120146 Best bang for the buck currently.

10-15-2009, 08:11 PM	#7
Elandyll Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2007 Location:MD Blu-ray collection:188 Trading Score:1	As far as quality and features (audio quality being somewhat subjective of course), the Pioneer VSX 1019 is CNET's current mid-range Receiver champ.

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