Onkyo HT-RC160, HT-RC180 & HT-RC260 Official Thread

[Noodleman]

Onkyo HT-RC260

Photo (coming soon)

The new Onkyo HT-RC260 should be released very soon. Some of the upgrades over the Onkyo HT-RC160 include:

6 HDMI (1 front)
3D Video Ready (HDMI 1.4a)
100 W per channel
1080P upconversion



Onkyo HT-RC160

onkyo ht rc 160 thread.jpg



Onkyo HT-RC180

onkyo-ht-rc180Tread.jpg


I just bought a Onkyo HT-RC160 and i believe i came across a discussion that this receiver can't play all 7 channels discretely is that true? Right now i have it setup for 5.1 but thinking about adding a couple more in the near future.

[solarrdadd]

Originally Posted by Noodleman

I just bought a Onkyo HT-RC160 and i believe i came across a discussion that this receiver can't play all 7 channels discretely is that true? Right now i have it setup for 5.1 but thinking about adding a couple more in the near future.

if you just bought it, what does the instruction manual that came with it tell you?

[Noodleman]

the receiver is actually being shipped and dont physically have it in front of me. So i just wanted to have some clarifcation on those who have it or had experience with it.

[solarrdadd]

Originally Posted by Noodleman

the receiver is actually being shipped and dont physically have it in front of me. So i just wanted to have some clarifcation on those who have it or had experience with it.

sorry, i don't have experience with the receiver, i do have experience with google. i found your model as you listed it, read over what Onkyo had to say, looked at the manual and it never says there are or would be problems with using all 7.2 channels of it at the same time. it is listed as a 7.2 receiver. i think what you might be refering to is that some receivers drop power when all 7 channels are being driven. to be sure of that read the manual carefully, there is a pdf version of it at the site. have fun and get back to us with what you find. i'm sure you'll enjoy your new receiver when you get it.
please keep us posted on what you find out. best of luck.

http://www.onkyousa.com/model.cfm?m=...s=Receiver&p=i

[Noodleman]

cool, thanks for tip!

[ak_ka]

Originally Posted by Noodleman

the receiver is actually being shipped and dont physically have it in front of me. So i just wanted to have some clarifcation on those who have it or had experience with it.

Though I don't have it, I did consider it before I got my receiver. I'm pretty sure it supports 7 discreet channels. Its essentially same as the 607, minus 10 wpc power, front HDMI, and satellite radio.

Its a good receiver from what I've read. Enjoy

[tyz]

I own this receiver, it supports 7 channels.

[Noodleman]

sweeeet good to hear from a fellow rc160 owner! can't wait to try it out!

[Noodleman]

i figured instead of starting a whole new thread i might as well update. I hooked up my receiver and only two front speakers (polk audio r50's) what you guys recommend as a good frequency range considering i am using a 12" powered subwoofer to handle the LFE? Right now it is set at 100hz im assuming the higher the number the less low frequency bass the fronts will produce?

[ak_ka]

Originally Posted by Noodleman

i figured instead of starting a whole new thread i might as well update. I hooked up my receiver and only two front speakers (polk audio r50's) what you guys recommend as a good frequency range considering i am using a 12" powered subwoofer to handle the LFE? Right now it is set at 100hz im assuming the higher the number the less low frequency bass the fronts will produce?

1. You're right about the fact that a higher crossover would translate into less bass being directed to the Front speakers, but thats if you set that crossover in the receiver. If you set it in the sub, it won't affect the signal going to your speakers.

2. The ideal way is to turn the sub crossover knob to max, output level to about mid, and then set the crossover from the receiver. First try it through Audessey(set your speakers to large), and then let it run. After its done, tweak the setting to suit your preference.

Hope this helps.