Re: OK Fellas Which One Should I Get?

"...is only alittle bigger. not an issue." --kucoloco

The Onkyo 605 receiver lists for $600, is 6 7/8 inches high, and weighs 25 lbs.

The Onkyo 705 receiver lists for $900, is 6 7/8 inches high, and weighs 28 lbs.

The Onkyo 805 receiver lists for $1100, is 7 5/8 inches high, and weighs a little over 50 lbs.

So the 805 is about an inch taller than the others and weighs almost as much as the 605 and 705 combined.

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

John

[Post edited by John J. Puccio on Jan 28, 2008]

It clearly seems to me that you should always attempt to buy the best product you can possibly afford, so not to be dissapointed in the future. If price is an issue and the Mrs. is concerned, keep in mind that most (if not all) of us are going to receive a rebate check from the Fed gov't this spring, possibly even those big earners with income in excess of $150k based on the new package in the Senate. Most of us married folks will receive at least $1,000.

So use a credit card, or borrow from savings and replenish once the check arrives. Don't get stuck wanting to "upgrade" in the distant future.

also, go with Onkyo, they last forever

John,

Amazon has these recievers alot cheaper with free shipping. If you don't mind the wait. Heck, I waited 2 1/2 months for free mvies I can wait 3 days for my reciever.

Thanks J.

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The Onkyo 805 receiver lists for $1100

Wow... that expensive, huh. Ok, I need to replace my fruit 'o the looms now...

Yes, as Tony points out, you can get these receivers a lot cheaper than list. Does anybody actually sell electronics at list anymore?

You can even buy them used and refurbished at substantial savings, up to half or more off. A quick Google search will turn up multiple buying options.

John

Tony wrote:

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I found one for $649 on Amazon.

Tony you can get them on Ebay for $350 U.S.

http://cgi.ebay.ca/New-Onkyo-TX-SR605-7-1-A-V-Receiver-Free-6-HDMI-Cable_W0QQitemZ110219103086QQihZ001QQcategoryZ14981QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

On the link I provided there are 4 units available at that price.

[Post edited by Falcon01 on Jan 29, 2008]

Falcon (on page 1) said -

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"My gf's Uncle has the Onkyo TXSR605 and it sounds really nice, especially when listening to a movie with Dolby TrueHD. Never tried the DTS HD though."

I'm curious Falcon (or anyone else) - has there been any N.American HD-DVD releases featuring DTS-HD or DTS-MA soundtracks? I'm aware there are many imports that have them, but what about here in N.A.?

(Many of the N.A. Fox Blu-ray releases have the improved DTS soundtracks, but I'm just curious about HD-DVD).

-LH (the Loverboy)
~ HI-DEF DUAL FORMAT SUPPORTER ~

Also, check out this VERY informative post...

How to Actually Use Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD

(from the EngadgetHD website)

-LH (the Loverboy)
~ HI-DEF DUAL FORMAT SUPPORTER ~

New Line's North American release of "Pan's Labyrinth" on HD DVD features a DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 soundtrack.

John