Help to decide between ONKYO 705 and 805 - Blu-ray Forum

DAT27 · 05-26-2008, 01:11 PM

I would like to buy a new receiver for PS3, i am considering 705 or 805. the price between these 2 are only $80 in Amazon.
What do you suggest?

prerich · 05-26-2008, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by DAT27

I would like to buy a new receiver for PS3, i am considering 705 or 805. the price between these 2 are only $80 in Amazon.
What do you suggest?

805 hands down for a difference of 80 bucks.

Cwoodall334 · 05-26-2008, 10:13 PM

I've got an 805 and I haven't had any problems with it. It's an a/v powerhouse.

crackinhedz · 05-26-2008, 10:30 PM

805

ZackL · 05-26-2008, 11:13 PM

For $80 there should be no discussion.

805.

guitarist155 · 05-26-2008, 11:48 PM

100% 805

DAT27 · 05-27-2008, 12:07 AM

Thanks to everyone. I will order 805...

Blu_Ray_Fan · 05-27-2008, 03:51 AM

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Originally Posted by DAT27

Thanks to everyone. I will order 805...

Have you looked into the new 606? I'm in the same boat and looking at the 606, 705, and 805. I have ruled out the 705 because the price difference isn't enough to sway me that way. It would be nice to have 4 HDMI in's with the 606, but you seem to loose a lot of other features.

GreenScar · 05-27-2008, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by DAT27

Thanks to everyone. I will order 805...

Love my 805. Congratulations!

chasarms · 05-27-2008, 03:24 PM

If space is not an issue, I would select the 805 hands down. But, be advised that the 805 is MUCH larger, especially in depth but also in height, as well as much heavier than the 606/705. So, if you have limitations there, make sure you know what you have coming before you order it.

ArkGuy · 05-27-2008, 10:28 PM

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Originally Posted by chasarms

If space is not an issue, I would select the 805 hands down. But, be advised that the 805 is MUCH larger, especially in depth but also in height, as well as much heavier than the 606/705. So, if you have limitations there, make sure you know what you have coming before you order it.

Which is exactly why I opted for the 705 and applied the price difference towards speakers. Even if it were the same price, I don't have room for that beast. I wish I did but I don't.

I'm very happy with my 705, though I wish the manual for it were available in English.

Snah · 05-27-2008, 11:14 PM

I don't see why the 805 is so much better?

chasarms · 05-28-2008, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Snah

I don't see why the 805 is so much better?

I would suggest that the Burr-Brown D/A converters and the headroom would be the most compelling offerings.

jswilli1 · 05-28-2008, 04:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Snah

I don't see why the 805 is so much better?

The Amplifier section is a definite upgrade from the 705 which accounts for its weight. This is the same amplifier that is used in their top end recievers such as the 905.

sinister184 · 05-28-2008, 06:26 AM

one thing to keep in mind is weight the 805 weighs 51 lbs. where as the 705 weighs 28 lbs. if your putting the 805 on a glass shelf it may not work out well. plus it makes it harder to get behind if you have to turn it. just my 2 cents.

ixlegitballinxl · 05-28-2008, 06:33 AM

805 needs more breathing room vs 705, if u get the 805, make sure you have good air circulation or big enough cabinetry

Zaphod · 05-28-2008, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by chasarms

I would suggest that the Burr-Brown D/A converters and the headroom would be the most compelling offerings.

THX Ultra Certification helps too...

Nathan P · 05-28-2008, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ArkGuy

Which is exactly why I opted for the 705 and applied the price difference towards speakers. Even if it were the same price, I don't have room for that beast. I wish I did but I don't.

I'm very happy with my 705, though I wish the manual for it were available in English.

You should be able to get a manual for your 705 online - try www.onkyo.co.uk or www.onkyo.com:)

The Bear · 05-28-2008, 01:45 PM

Please Need Help Just Got The ONKYO 605 RECEIVER And Would Like To Buy The ONKYO SKS-HT540 Speakers For This But Being From The UK We Don't Have These In The UK Yet Can You Import Them From The US And If So Which Web Site Can You Import Them From Thank You For Any Help Please.
P.S If Anyone Knows Of A UK Web Site This Would Be Very Helpful.

Zaphod · 05-28-2008, 01:50 PM

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Please Need Help Just Got The ONKYO 605 RECEIVER And Would Like To Buy The ONKYO SKS-HT540 Speakers For This But Being From The UK We Don't Have These In The UK Yet Can You Import Them From The US And If So Which Web Site Can You Import Them From Thank You For Any Help Please.
P.S If Anyone Knows Of A UK Web Site This Would Be Very Helpful.

Have you tried eBay?

05-26-2008, 01:11 PM	#1
DAT27 Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:197 Blu-ray collection:781 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:11	Help to decide between ONKYO 705 and 805 I would like to buy a new receiver for PS3, i am considering 705 or 805. the price between these 2 are only $80 in Amazon. What do you suggest?

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ZackL Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Ontario, Canada	For $80 there should be no discussion. 805.

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DAT27 Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 4K collection:197 Blu-ray collection:781 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:11	Thanks to everyone. I will order 805...

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chasarms Active Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:St. Louis Blu-ray reviews: 1	If space is not an issue, I would select the 805 hands down. But, be advised that the 805 is MUCH larger, especially in depth but also in height, as well as much heavier than the 606/705. So, if you have limitations there, make sure you know what you have coming before you order it.

05-27-2008, 11:14 PM	#12
Snah Member Member since:Jan 2008	I don't see why the 805 is so much better?

05-28-2008, 06:26 AM	#15
sinister184 Special Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:FL, USA Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:52 Blu-ray collection:593 Blu-ray reviews:7 Trading Score:17	one thing to keep in mind is weight the 805 weighs 51 lbs. where as the 705 weighs 28 lbs. if your putting the 805 on a glass shelf it may not work out well. plus it makes it harder to get behind if you have to turn it. just my 2 cents.

05-28-2008, 06:33 AM	#16
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