Where do I start ??? - Blu-ray Forum

SquidPuppet · 03-04-2008, 07:39 PM

Looking for a 5.1 "receiver" and I dont know where to start. If someone can point me in the right direction, I will do all the research.

What I want.
Simple simple simple with excellent sound.
The fewer bells and whistles, the better.
I dont care about AM FM, Ipod dock, Sirius/XM or listening to CDs.
$ not an issue

I will use it for one thing only....Listening to BDs. My preference is to run BD video straight to TV, and audio from BD to "receiver" with no pass thru for anything.

Is it out there?

Thanks all

surfdude12 · 03-04-2008, 07:41 PM

onkyo 605

X-Ninja · 03-04-2008, 07:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by surfdude12

onkyo 605

I think he said 5.1...

But still, Im gonna agree. Onkyo 605 is the best receiver you could possibly want - and its pretty cheap price-wise.

Might wanna look in to 7.1.

un4gvn94538 · 03-04-2008, 07:50 PM

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

Brian Cash · 03-04-2008, 07:53 PM

onkyo 705 or 605

SquidPuppet · 03-04-2008, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by surfdude12

onkyo 605

Thanks for your help, but that is exactly what I dont want.

5.1 and NO gadgets.....no upscaling video etc....I dont want to run video through it.....just audio.

Bango · 03-04-2008, 07:58 PM

Hmm...Ok...I have a question about these Onkyo 605 receivers I hear so much about. I currently have a Harman Kardon AVR 245 which I just recently found out (after re-wiring my entire system) that it does not support HDMI AUDIO switching, only video switching...I want to do 7.1...but the ps3 for whatever reason does not output 7.1 through Optical...only HDMI. So I'm stuck with 5.1 Dolby digital for now.... I want to know how Onkyo Compares to Harman Kardon? Better? Worse? So far (other than this issue) I've had a great experience with my Harman Kardon system, just want to get a little advice.

un4gvn94538 · 03-04-2008, 08:01 PM

sorry, never had a harmon. ps3 doesnt support 7.1 through optical because there isnt enough bandwidth in the optical cable. its not just the ps3. 7.1 audio is only possible through hdmi or with a player thas has 7.1 analog out to go to a receiver with 7.1 analog in.

SquidPuppet · 03-04-2008, 08:02 PM

Maybe I am mis-speaking.

Does anyone make a 5.1 Amp/Preamp that produces excellend sound and does NOTHING else?

X-Ninja · 03-04-2008, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Cash

onkyo 705 or 605

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

Check that out. Its not gonna be easy to find a receiver that does ONLY audio and no gadgets whatsoever. Nor would it make any sence to buy one...
Why not future-proof yourself?

Whats the budget anyway? I would REALLY consider hitting the 605.

Anyway, whatever you pick - you might wanna make it onkyo. They have the single greatest receivers out there in my opinion.

Brian Cash · 03-04-2008, 08:05 PM

i own the harmon avr 335 and the onkyo 905 i like them both but i love the onkyo i know that the 905 is a higher end model but im also in the maket for the onkyo 705 to replace the harmon for my bedroom can never go wrong the onkyo my opinion

Bango · 03-04-2008, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brian Cash

i own the harmon avr 335 and the onkyo 905 i like them both but i love the onkyo i know that the 905 is a higher end model but im also in the maket for the onkyo 705 to replace the harmon for my bedroom can never go wrong the onkyo my opinion

Hmm....ok...one more question...if my whole system (HTIB) is Harman Kardon (all 7.1 channels) would there be an issue if I changed out the receiver to the Onkyo? At this point I'm trying to find the cheapest fix and I'd hate to have to buy different speakers as well. Plus the Harman Kardon receiver I was going to upgrade to (AVR247) costs the same as this Onkyo 605. So I'd end up buying the onkyo if that's what you guys are recommending.

X-Ninja · 03-04-2008, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bango

Hmm....ok...one more question...if my whole system (HTIB) is Harman Kardon (all 7.1 channels) would there be an issue if I changed out the receiver to the Onkyo? At this point I'm trying to find the cheapest fix and I'd hate to have to buy different speakers as well. Plus the Harman Kardon receiver I was going to upgrade to (AVR247) costs the same as this Onkyo 605. So I'd end up buying the onkyo if that's what you guys are recommending.

If it works like all other speakers, it will work on an onkyo receiver.

jtconnolly · 03-04-2008, 08:14 PM

new sony recievers!

http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives...str-dg920.html

X-Ninja · 03-04-2008, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jtconnolly

new sony recievers!

http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives...str-dg920.html

No! Dont go there... Sony receivers (from what ive heard... repeatidly) suck.

And I love sony...

Bango · 03-04-2008, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by X-Ninja

No! Dont go there... Sony receivers (from what ive heard... repeatidly) suck.

And I love sony...

Yeah...although their LCD tv's are amazing...their sound systems are pretty bad...

surfdude12 · 03-04-2008, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SquidPuppet

Thanks for your help, but that is exactly what I dont want.

5.1 and NO gadgets.....no upscaling video etc....I dont want to run video through it.....just audio.

my bad, i recommended the 605 over the 705,805 because you said no gadgets. one question: why no video pass through? just curious, i do through my onkyo and LOVE IT, no problems. anyway, good luck!

musicman1999 · 03-04-2008, 08:26 PM

Cambridge Audio 540r, almost no bells and whistles but boy does it sound great.Sound quality far better than anything else in it's price range.

bill

Beta Man · 03-04-2008, 08:28 PM

He wants a recommendation on a separate Pre-Amp..... if I'm not mistaken.

B-rad · 03-04-2008, 08:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by surfdude12

onkyo 605

Second that

03-04-2008, 07:39 PM	#1
SquidPuppet Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:277 Blu-ray reviews:27	Where do I start ??? Looking for a 5.1 "receiver" and I dont know where to start. If someone can point me in the right direction, I will do all the research. What I want. Simple simple simple with excellent sound. The fewer bells and whistles, the better. I dont care about AM FM, Ipod dock, Sirius/XM or listening to CDs. $ not an issue I will use it for one thing only....Listening to BDs. My preference is to run BD video straight to TV, and audio from BD to "receiver" with no pass thru for anything. Is it out there? Thanks all

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03-04-2008, 07:41 PM	#2
surfdude12 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:343 Blu-ray reviews:112 Trading Score:1	onkyo 605

03-04-2008, 07:50 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	http://www.us.onkyo.com/prod_class.cfm?class=Receiver

03-04-2008, 07:53 PM	#5
Brian Cash Special Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Chicago Blu-ray collection:13 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:3	onkyo 705 or 605

03-04-2008, 07:58 PM	#7
Bango Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:San Diego, CA Trading Score:4	Hmm...Ok...I have a question about these Onkyo 605 receivers I hear so much about. I currently have a Harman Kardon AVR 245 which I just recently found out (after re-wiring my entire system) that it does not support HDMI AUDIO switching, only video switching...I want to do 7.1...but the ps3 for whatever reason does not output 7.1 through Optical...only HDMI. So I'm stuck with 5.1 Dolby digital for now.... I want to know how Onkyo Compares to Harman Kardon? Better? Worse? So far (other than this issue) I've had a great experience with my Harman Kardon system, just want to get a little advice.

03-04-2008, 08:01 PM	#8
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	sorry, never had a harmon. ps3 doesnt support 7.1 through optical because there isnt enough bandwidth in the optical cable. its not just the ps3. 7.1 audio is only possible through hdmi or with a player thas has 7.1 analog out to go to a receiver with 7.1 analog in.

03-04-2008, 08:02 PM	#9
SquidPuppet Blu-ray Duke Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Club Loop Blu-ray collection:277 Blu-ray reviews:27	Maybe I am mis-speaking. Does anyone make a 5.1 Amp/Preamp that produces excellend sound and does NOTHING else?

03-04-2008, 08:05 PM	#11
Brian Cash Special Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Chicago Blu-ray collection:13 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:3	i own the harmon avr 335 and the onkyo 905 i like them both but i love the onkyo i know that the 905 is a higher end model but im also in the maket for the onkyo 705 to replace the harmon for my bedroom can never go wrong the onkyo my opinion

03-04-2008, 08:14 PM	#14
jtconnolly Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:102 Blu-ray reviews:1	new sony recievers! http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives...str-dg920.html

03-04-2008, 08:26 PM	#18
musicman1999 Active Member Member since:Nov 2007	Cambridge Audio 540r, almost no bells and whistles but boy does it sound great.Sound quality far better than anything else in it's price range. bill

03-04-2008, 08:28 PM	#19
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	He wants a recommendation on a separate Pre-Amp..... if I'm not mistaken.

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