Posts by inca

Yes, when decoding HD Audio material you will go WOW!! Also it sounds all around better then my last onkyo receiver with everything else, including DTS and Dolby digital. I assume its because of the updated electronics and the processing...

From what you explained, I think that you would be more then satisfied with the 605, especially for the price. Onkyos make really good receivers, and from what I have heard from the 605 so far, it sounds REALLY good. Sounds even better...

I can't help you with the JBLs, but I know my athenas sound great paired with the 605 onkyo. I know they do tend to sound a little bright with certain receivers though, from what I have read.

Quote: Originally Posted by nfitch I have had an awesome experience with Dayton Audio products. I have a pair of loudspeakers that I am very proud of from them. I would recommend one of their subwoofers, which is currently on special...

Quote: Originally Posted by bigboar yeah, lets just hope its as good as some people say it is....LOL I couldn't imagine you guys not liking the way it sounds. Look at the CC website, they have more reviews on that receiver then any...

I watch movies on the Onkyo 605 at about 61-62 level. I don't know what it goes up to, but if I listen to it any more then that it gets annoying. Not that it sounds bad, it sounds just fine at higher levels, its just too loud and it...

Quote: Originally Posted by bigboar thanks for the input! I know back when i got my xr55 everyone was saying they sounded better than alot of much more expensive receivers and i have never owned an onkyo, that is why i am wondering so...

Quote: Originally Posted by noah katz "Will all newer Blu ray and HD dvd players from here on out continue the trend of having the option to have all HD Audio decoding done internally?" Continue? AFAIK there isn't one player that...

Quote: Originally Posted by bigboar well, I jumped on the 605 from amazon yesterday and would like some opinions if possible. Will the 605 be an upgrade to the panny xr55 that i currently use sound wise? I recently purchased a sony...

The 705 wont offer any advantage sound wise. The 705 does have features that the 605 doesn't, like matrixing PCM, THX certification, etc... But both of these amps can be turned up enough to make you go deaf, you would not be able to tell...