Sony STR-DG720 vs. Onkyo TX-SR506 - Blu-ray Forum

Brandon · 03-03-2009, 03:42 PM

My dad recently purchased an HDTV and PS3, and is looking for a very entry level receiver so he can get HD audio. He's looking to spend no more than $350, so I pointed him to the Sony STR-DG720. He asked about the Onkyo TX-SR506. Does that Onkyo model accept HD audio? I looked at the description on Onkyo's website and it said it would accept 1080p video but nothing about audio.

If it does accept HD audio what are the pros and cons of each receiver versus the other?

CosmoKid · 03-03-2009, 03:51 PM

The 720 will accept HD audio over HDMI so the PS3 will decode and send the decoded audio to the Sony.

The Onkyo can not do that, as far as I know.

The real winner would be the Yamaha 463 as it will accept HD audio via HDMI, just like the Sony but it is just a flat-out better receiver.

aramis109 · 03-03-2009, 03:51 PM

It doesn't.

The lowest model that can do audio over HDMI is the 604, and then only if the player decodes. You need to be looking at the 605/606 in Onkyo's line.

By the way, you can easily get a receiver for that price. Personally, I put Onkyo's receivers over Sony's.

Brandon · 03-03-2009, 03:53 PM

I did recommend the Onkyo 606 but I couldn't find it for under $350. So the Yamaha 463 can be found for under $350?

aramis109 · 03-03-2009, 04:01 PM

Well, we're talking refurbs. I own one and would definitely recommend it from a certified dealer. accessories4less.com and I think 6ave.com are a couple dealers.

CosmoKid · 03-03-2009, 04:03 PM

$249 shipped free from J&R through buy.com

jr.com also has the new rx-v465 for $329 that has 4 hdmi inputs and also decodes internally.

Sonny · 03-03-2009, 04:12 PM

Or the Sony 820 it has 4 HDMI ports & decodes Lossless audio, it also does 1080p/24 & its a 7.1. It can be had for cheap ( under $350 ) Circuit City had one *new* for $332.00.

Good luck finding anything there though! Look on amazon.

Brandon · 03-03-2009, 04:18 PM

Thanks for all the replies, guys. He does have the PS3 so his receiver doesn't need to decode the lossless audio internally; so whatever the cheapest one (and best sounding one) is that accepts HD audio is the one I'm going to recommend.

aramis109 · 03-03-2009, 04:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrandonT

Thanks for all the replies, guys. He does have the PS3 so his receiver doesn't need to decode the lossless audio internally; so whatever the cheapest one (and best sounding one) is that accepts HD audio is the one I'm going to recommend.

The ONLY caveat with that is upgrading at a later date- if he gets a standalone player that does bitstreaming or doesn't decode internally he'll be stuck.

Just as long as you're aware of that, any of those choices would be good.

CosmoKid · 03-03-2009, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by aramis109

The ONLY caveat with that is upgrading at a later date- if he gets a standalone player that does bitstreaming or doesn't decode internally he'll be stuck.

Just as long as you're aware of that, any of those choices would be good.

why wouldn't all future platers decode on-board? it seems like some of the early players didn't decode all formats but have slowly been upgraded via firmware. almost all of the newer players decode each internally. i can't see the hardware market ever taking a step back and not having on-board decoding.

Brandon · 03-03-2009, 08:39 PM

What about this one, the Yamaha RXV563?

http://www.abesofmaine.com/item=YMRXV563~item.htm#tabs

aramis109 · 03-03-2009, 08:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CosmoKid

why wouldn't all future platers decode on-board? it seems like some of the early players didn't decode all formats but have slowly been upgraded via firmware. almost all of the newer players decode each internally. i can't see the hardware market ever taking a step back and not having on-board decoding.

Really? Cuz some of them STILL don't that I'm aware of. Take a look at the players page. While some have added it via firmware update, some still have not.

CosmoKid · 03-04-2009, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BrandonT

What about this one, the Yamaha RXV563?

http://www.abesofmaine.com/item=YMRXV563~item.htm#tabs

i dont know much about that model but it doesnt seem to accept 5 channel lossless over hdmi.

Quote:

Originally Posted by aramis109

Really? Cuz some of them STILL don't that I'm aware of. Take a look at the players page. While some have added it via firmware update, some still have not.

the current model Sony/Panasonic/Samsungs all seem to decode all formats on board.

03-03-2009, 03:42 PM	#1
Brandon Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:41 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:8	Sony STR-DG720 vs. Onkyo TX-SR506 My dad recently purchased an HDTV and PS3, and is looking for a very entry level receiver so he can get HD audio. He's looking to spend no more than $350, so I pointed him to the Sony STR-DG720. He asked about the Onkyo TX-SR506. Does that Onkyo model accept HD audio? I looked at the description on Onkyo's website and it said it would accept 1080p video but nothing about audio. If it does accept HD audio what are the pros and cons of each receiver versus the other?

03-03-2009, 04:12 PM	#7
Sonny Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:1	Or the Sony 820 it has 4 HDMI ports & decodes Lossless audio, it also does 1080p/24 & its a 7.1. It can be had for cheap ( under $350 ) Circuit City had one new for $332.00. Good luck finding anything there though! Look on amazon. Last edited by Sonny; 03-03-2009 at 04:15 PM.

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03-03-2009, 03:51 PM	#2
CosmoKid Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Nutley, NJ Blu-ray collection:82 Trading Score:1	The 720 will accept HD audio over HDMI so the PS3 will decode and send the decoded audio to the Sony. The Onkyo can not do that, as far as I know. The real winner would be the Yamaha 463 as it will accept HD audio via HDMI, just like the Sony but it is just a flat-out better receiver.

03-03-2009, 03:51 PM	#3
aramis109 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Milwaukee, WI Home Theater Gallery:10 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:360 Trading Score:18	It doesn't. The lowest model that can do audio over HDMI is the 604, and then only if the player decodes. You need to be looking at the 605/606 in Onkyo's line. By the way, you can easily get a receiver for that price. Personally, I put Onkyo's receivers over Sony's.

03-03-2009, 03:53 PM	#4
Brandon Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:41 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:8	I did recommend the Onkyo 606 but I couldn't find it for under $350. So the Yamaha 463 can be found for under $350?

03-03-2009, 04:01 PM	#5
aramis109 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Milwaukee, WI Home Theater Gallery:10 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:360 Trading Score:18	Well, we're talking refurbs. I own one and would definitely recommend it from a certified dealer. accessories4less.com and I think 6ave.com are a couple dealers.

03-03-2009, 04:03 PM	#6
CosmoKid Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Nutley, NJ Blu-ray collection:82 Trading Score:1	$249 shipped free from J&R through buy.com jr.com also has the new rx-v465 for $329 that has 4 hdmi inputs and also decodes internally.

03-03-2009, 04:18 PM	#8
Brandon Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:41 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:8	Thanks for all the replies, guys. He does have the PS3 so his receiver doesn't need to decode the lossless audio internally; so whatever the cheapest one (and best sounding one) is that accepts HD audio is the one I'm going to recommend.

03-03-2009, 08:39 PM	#11
Brandon Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2008 Blu-ray collection:41 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:8	What about this one, the Yamaha RXV563? http://www.abesofmaine.com/item=YMRXV563~item.htm#tabs

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