The Onkyo TX-SR606 Owners Thread - Page 2

Thanks!!

Well I just joined the group! I bought mine from J&R, since price is probably more important than possession right now. Unfortunately ABT is in my back yard (figuratively!) so I have to add in the pesky state sales tax. Got mine for $424 + free shipping + no tax by ordering and calling back in an hour to cancel and negotiating. The c s rep said they expect to ship next week - which also corresponds with what Onkyo rep e-mailed me.

I'm looking forward to following the thread as you test your units and learning before doing!

Just ordered mine.
Reading this thread is incredible the level of rip-off that we Europeans are experiencing on technology products: I've paid mine € 500, that is more than $ 750!! And I even bought it on a good-priced online retailer..

I've just returned my 605 due to a bad hum noise caused by multiple HDMI connections.
It was very annoying at high volume (above 65) and quite noticeable on quieter movie scenes.
I was using 1 HDMI input from a blu ray player, another HDMI input from a multi-region upscalling DVD player and a HDMI output to a 46" full HD LCD screen.
The hum noise was gone when the same equipment was connected using alternative connection methods.
This HDMI hum noise was well identified on owners threads of the 605 and 705 Onkyos and I was wondering if the issue was resolved with the new 606.

I share your pain...
Regular price for the 605 in Portugal is 649 and I expect the new 606 to be priced at the same level.
Do you mind sharing where you have found the 500 deal on the 606?
Thanks.

Can anyone confirm or deny if there is a 120V output on the back of the unit to plug your sub directly into?

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Wow! Volume at 60?! My current Onkyo 502 runs pretty loud at a volume of 35 when watching Blu-Rays and TV. Usually keep it around the same for PS3 games (maybe kick it up a notch to 40 for Rock Band). If I turned mine up to 60 it would probably make the house fall apart and blow my speakers. I guess its all in the way its programmed as far as volume indication.

What is the max volume for the 606? My 502 maybe goes to 65 ot 70 so I basically have it turned up about half way.

I never tuned my 605 above 50 .. so I'll see how the 606 compares

What's your VAT rate there? I think that is where a lot of the price difference comes from. Most people in the US who buy online are still able to get around US sales tax which keeps the price down. Don't worry, we get it on the back end with the income tax.

You don't have to blow your speakers to hear it.
Just pause while playing a regular DVD and then put the Onkyo volume above 70 and see if you can hear the hum.
I usually never had the volume above 40-45, but some DVDs have quite a low volume recording and I had to increase the Onkyo volume above 60 to fill the room and that was when I first noticed it.
It eventually drove me mad to the point of returning the 605, which was otherwise a nice AV.
I am now uncertain about going for the 606 or just upgrading all the way to the 805.

I just ordered the 606, and it shipped out today. I am replacing my Onkyo TX-DS989 with this reciever, want to update to HDMI inputs. So I am wondering if the volume amount is the same across all Onkyo recievers, because on the 989 goes up to 90, and I listen to it around 75-82 for most movies. Also the THX reference level is at 82 on the 989. Now I am kind of wondering if the 606 will have enough juice =). I guess I will find out tomrrow.

I have an Onkyo SR600 with a PS3, Xbox360, A2 HD-DVD player, and HD cable box all hooked up. Am I going to hear a difference by upgrading to the SR606 or do I need to make the jump a little bigger? Is the HD audio from Blu-Ray and HD-DVD movies that noticeable? Is that really the only bonus I'll get from upgrading (besides less cable clutter with the HDMI)?

I'm curious to hear more about any "popping" issues with the 606. It sounds from previous threads on the 605 like it was a fairly common and serious problem.

Can anyone with a 606 report back on whether they experience popping A) during moments when the audio format switches, i.e. on a blu-ray menu and B) during playback? Particularly with common sources like the PS3 or the Sci. Atlanta 8300HD?

I'm deciding between the 606 and the Sony 820/920. I was leaning toward the 606, but the popping issue could be a dealbreaker.

Anyone want to post there firmware versions and DSP versions?

Anyone used the Audyssey Dynamic to form an opinion yet?

Well now that the 606 is available at my CC with a 10% coupon, i get get it for $450. Just another receiver to throw in the mix now. I have had it narrowed down between the Yamaha 863 and 1800, and a couple Denon's. But this receiver is so much cheaper and seems to have everything (except the looks). My speakers are the Polk RM6880 satellite set, so i dont think i need an abundance of power, all tho it couldnt hurt.

^ There is also the Yamaha 633 and Pioneer 1018 which have a lot of the same features... I can't decide either... I want some head to heads!

I was looking at these as well but neither have 4 HDMI inputs. If you are like me and need 4 inputs, you are either going with an Onkyo *06, one of the new Sony's coming out or investing in an HDMI switch (and hope it passes everything through properly). While I've had luck with my current Monoprice switch, its just creates another component to take up space on my rack. It would be nice to make everything look cleaner with less lights everywhere!.

With that said, I do like the look and features of the Yamaha 863. I can probably work with only 3 HDMI inputs and I would love to have a built in HD radio but the $400 price difference is tough to take!

I only need 3 HDMI inputs, so its between this Onkyo 606 (which has 4) and basically the yamaha 863 or 1800. I would like the Denon 3808 but not for the price. I have excluded the yamaha 663 because of the limited HDMI inputs. I know i could just get a switch, but i rather not. I'd like everything going into the receiver. Ahhhhh such a tough choice.

Does the Dynamic feature work well at low volumes so you can hear all of the sound effects in movies without having to crank it up?

Just F.Y.I., this is what I discovered when trying to use this coupon.


I just spoke to a CSR and this is a misprint and he told me they will not honor this coupon price. Whenever you try to apply this coupon it says "There are no items in your cart that qualify for the terms of the coupon entered. No discount was applied. You can review the terms of the coupon by clicking "view terms" below, or remove the coupon by clicking "remove coupon" below." I pointed out to him that this was false advertising and that they should honor the coupon. He said "management" has decided it will not be honored and they are working to fix the misprint. Looks like I will not be buying it from CC.