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IThas2Bme · 02-27-2008, 05:32 PM

Any help with recommendations for a new receiver that fits my situation would be greatly appreciated.

I am no audiophile but do have a PS3 & watch hi-def TV through cable provider. I'm looking to replace an 8 yr old pioneer receiver I've never been happy with. I have a room pre-wired for a 5.1 surround system. I'm not really looking for anything more than 5.1 but would like something that can keep up with whatever the best audio the PS3 can put out. I'd be perfectly happy buying a refurbished Onkyo. My existing speakers are smallish (Bose-sized) Sony that I will likely replace in the distant future.

Any advice on a good Onkyo that doesn't have to be latest and greatest or any other receivers PS3 owners are happy with?

Thanks in advance.

Beta Man · 02-27-2008, 05:39 PM

You sound like you'll be happy with any receiver with HDMI in/out, and you want Onkyo, so just get the 605.

Petra_Kalbrain · 02-27-2008, 05:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IThas2Bme

Any help with recommendations for a new receiver that fits my situation would be greatly appreciated.

I am no audiophile but do have a PS3 & watch hi-def TV through cable provider. I'm looking to replace an 8 yr old pioneer receiver I've never been happy with. I have a room pre-wired for a 5.1 surround system. I'm not really looking for anything more than 5.1 but would like something that can keep up with whatever the best audio the PS3 can put out. I'd be perfectly happy buying a refurbished Onkyo. My existing speakers are smallish (Bose-sized) Sony that I will likely replace in the distant future.

Any advice on a good Onkyo that doesn't have to be latest and greatest or any other receivers PS3 owners are happy with?

Thanks in advance.

Sounds like the Onkyo 605 or 705 is your winner. I havr the 805 and am thoroughly impressed with the Onkyo caliber of quality.

un4gvn94538 · 02-27-2008, 05:52 PM

ill give another vote to the 705. ive had it for about 5 months and love it. sold my nr801 and replaced it with the 705

gearyt · 02-27-2008, 05:55 PM

site is showing a great deal on refurb 705 check it out

Irishwiseguy2006 · 02-27-2008, 05:55 PM

can anyone here tell me the difference between the Onkyo 705 and 805? Is it just more watts per channel or something more?

un4gvn94538 · 02-27-2008, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Irishwiseguy2006

can anyone here tell me the difference between the Onkyo 705 and 805? Is it just more watts per channel or something more?

http://www.us.onkyo.com/prod_class.cfm?class=Receiver

check out thier site. they have lots of info

Rike255 · 02-27-2008, 06:09 PM

Lots of the difference is actually the quality of the internal components. The 805 is a very high quality build. You won't see that written in the specs.

IThas2Bme · 02-27-2008, 05:55 PM

TXS both for quick replys. I really appreciate the level of knowledge the more senior members in these forums have.

Do the older Onkyo models SR304/505 have older audio processing technology that couldn't neccesarily keep up with the PS3?

I did see the 304 doesn't have HDMI inputs but the 505 does have HDMI pass through.

02-27-2008, 05:32 PM	#1
IThas2Bme Junior Member Member since:Dec 2007	Help - Have PS3, Need Receiver Any help with recommendations for a new receiver that fits my situation would be greatly appreciated. I am no audiophile but do have a PS3 & watch hi-def TV through cable provider. I'm looking to replace an 8 yr old pioneer receiver I've never been happy with. I have a room pre-wired for a 5.1 surround system. I'm not really looking for anything more than 5.1 but would like something that can keep up with whatever the best audio the PS3 can put out. I'd be perfectly happy buying a refurbished Onkyo. My existing speakers are smallish (Bose-sized) Sony that I will likely replace in the distant future. Any advice on a good Onkyo that doesn't have to be latest and greatest or any other receivers PS3 owners are happy with? Thanks in advance.

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02-27-2008, 05:39 PM	#2
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	You sound like you'll be happy with any receiver with HDMI in/out, and you want Onkyo, so just get the 605.

02-27-2008, 05:52 PM	#4
un4gvn94538 Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Limbo (Bakersfield, Ca.) 4K collection:143 Blu-ray collection:811 DVD collection:54 Digital collection:1494 Trading Score:277	ill give another vote to the 705. ive had it for about 5 months and love it. sold my nr801 and replaced it with the 705

02-27-2008, 05:55 PM	#5
gearyt Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Henderson, NV Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray collection:33	site is showing a great deal on refurb 705 check it out

02-27-2008, 05:55 PM	#6
Irishwiseguy2006 Banned Member since:Oct 2007 Trading Score:5	can anyone here tell me the difference between the Onkyo 705 and 805? Is it just more watts per channel or something more?

02-27-2008, 06:09 PM	#8
Rike255 Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:AB, Canada PSNetwork: Rike255 Home Theater Gallery:44 Blu-ray collection:57	Lots of the difference is actually the quality of the internal components. The 805 is a very high quality build. You won't see that written in the specs.

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