In anticipation of receiving my Onkyo TX-NR809 tomorrow, I thought it was time to get a new Thread going.
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Originally Posted by Greg Matty /forum/post/20620871
Please elaborate on the sound improvement over the 608! Music? Movies? Both? I am about to move from a 608 to what I hope will be the 809? I went from an 804 to a 608 for cost reasons and when listening to movies and music loud, I swear the 608 is quite a bit inferior. By loud I mean sustained levels of around 90 db according to my rat-shack meter.
Greg
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Originally Posted by jconde /forum/post/0
I got this receiver a couple of days ago. I purchased it from NewEgg for $699. I have a Pair of Aeprion 6T, 6C and 4Bs to go with it. I replaced an Onkyo 608 with this unit. I do not profess to be a super audiophile but this is one of the nicest pieces of hardware I have ever owned. The difference between the 809 and 608 are dramatic. Their is a richness to the sound that the cheaper receiver can not match. I do not know if it is real or my mind is playing tricks on me so that I can justify purchasing another receiver less than a year after the 608 but, it does not matter. It sounds great to me.
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Originally Posted by jconde /forum/post/0
I got this receiver a couple of days ago. I purchased it from NewEgg for $699. I have a Pair of Aeprion 6T, 6C and 4Bs to go with it. I replaced an Onkyo 608 with this unit. I do not profess to be a super audiophile but this is one of the nicest pieces of hardware I have ever owned. The difference between the 809 and 608 are dramatic. Their is a richness to the sound that the cheaper receiver can not match. I do not know if it is real or my mind is playing tricks on me so that I can justify purchasing another receiver less than a year after the 608 but, it does not matter. It sounds great to me.
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Originally Posted by rinconmike /forum/post/0
I have the bose acoustimass 16 II hooked up to zone 1 and bose free space 51 hooked up outside for zone 2.
When playing the same source (say pandora) I stand in the doorway and hear both, it sounds like the audio is off a hair of a second. I do not know if the audio or if it is the subwoofer with the bose.
Any ideas on adjustments I can make?
thanks,
Mike
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Originally Posted by blumonk /forum/post/20632722
I have some questions for Onkyo owners. I have the Harman Kardon 3600 85watts x 7 in which I am very happy with (the sound is smooth, clear & clean) but I still look around for a potential upgrade.
1. I was wondering if there is a big difference between Onkyo and Integra?
2. How is the quality of the Onkyo 809? I've heard horror stories of the 808.
3. would the 809 be a big step up or even a step up from my 3600 as far as sound is concerned?
The speakers I use are Monitor Audio RX6.
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Originally Posted by demiller66 /forum/post/0
Has anyone purchased the wireless dongle. If so, how well does it work?
BTW - I pissed at you guys that got that NewEgg deal. I get their insider emails and missed that one.
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Originally Posted by arttwood /forum/post/20644682
WooHoo! If you missed that NewEgg deal, check them out today. I just ordered mine!
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Originally Posted by wrstdude /forum/post/20645315
Saw the price on Newegg-great deal.
Should I snag this or get a Denon 2312?
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Originally Posted by joehonest /forum/post/20645342
Your joking right, get the onkyo, denon amps are weak, onkyos are known to be powerhouses in there price class.