The "Official" Onkyo TX-SR607 Thread - Page 3

yeah you can only do either front hieght or rear surrond

Are there any significant differences in the Audessy features between this and the Denon 789/1909? I am kind of on the fence about which one to get. I like the idea of trying the PL height, because I can run additional fronts, but not surround rears in my living room.

The 1909 has MultiEQ and the 607 only has 2EQ.

From Audyssey's web site:

"MultEQ
MultEQ takes up to 6 room position measurements, and uses mid-level resolution filters for satellites and subwoofers.

2EQ
2EQ measures 2 room positions, uses a basic resolution filter for the satellites and does not apply a filter to the subwoofers."

Otherwise they both have Dynamic EQ and Dynamic Volume.

Hi,

I'm wondering - did any of you SR607 owners consider a Sony STR-DG920 before going with the 607? If so, can you let me know the main reasons why you selected the Onkyo over the Sony? I'm operating under a tight budget and the Sony looks to be about $120 cheaper (and I'm fine with having only 4 HDMI inputs instead of the 5 on the 607). Am I crazy to be considering the Sony?

I had a buddy who originally had the Sony 920. He didn't care for the performance at all and immediate returned it for a Denon 1909. I don't know all the details which caused him to return the Sony but he's much happier with the Denon.

I do know that the Sony's have been typically underpowered vs the posted power ratings. Its predecessor the STR-DG910 measured out at 30 watts per channel when 5 channels were driver. It claims 100 watts per channel. http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/rec...-receiver.html

If you're on a tight budget and can't reach the 607 I'd recommend looking for a refurbished 606 which should be inline with the STR-DG920s pricing and a much better choice imo for the reasons mentioned above.

Thanks, I'll have to look into the option of getting a refurbished unit. But I have to admit that the CNet review of the 606 scared me a little since they felt it didn't do a good job at video processing. I guess I should jump over to the 606 owner thread to get more info on what people think of this.

Video processing is best left to your source equipment or your TV. You shouldn't need any more than upconversion from analog to HDMI. I have a 606 with a VIP-622, Oppo 981 and Toshiba HD-A3. They do the upscaling and the 606 just passes the video unmolested to the TV. I would do the same if I had the Onkyo 876 with the Reon processor.

Not that it means a lot, but for those that are interested:


http://reviews.cnet.com/av-receivers...CmoreStories.0

Honesty check. I HATE CNET but I'll try to be fair about their cons here.


I don't have this unit yet but it's my front runner for new AVR to replace my older Onkyo AVR. I'll have to see what other people say about the upconversion. Frankly I run mostly HD material so upconversion in the AVR isn't as important to me anymore.

Graphical User Interface- meh. It's an AVR not a computer. I simply want accurate adjustments and I don't want to have to fiddle with a GUI.

7.1 Analog outputs. I guess I should care since my HD DVD has 8 outputs but I don't. HDMI for the win in this home.

S-video...irrelevant to my needs and big and boxy is what I want if it delivers the features I want (plenty HDMI inputs and sound)

It's looking like the 607 is going to be tough to beat at under $500

The upconversion looks pretty good to me...

The 606 will do the exact same upconversion, they both have the Faroudja DCDi chip if I'm not mistaken.. If you want better up conversion you'll have to go with the Onkyo 876 with the Reon chip or wait for the 877 or whatever this year's Reon-equipped model will be. (and it will be a bit more pricey)

I know I looked at what I watch that's SD and it's always DVD which my players upconvert already decently.

I'm upconverting my Nintendo Wii and my Dreamcast.

From sales figures I can deduce that one or two other people are also probably upconverting their Wii as well.

i just purchased the 607, and setting up. wish me luck!
have had the 605, 705, so i will let you all know what i think.

I believe that's correct.

Wow, you traded the power and MultEQ XT of the 705 for this?? why the downgrade?

The dynamic Volume works amazingly well. That is one of the main reasons that I waited until the 607 came out. I had to have Dynamic Volume. With my cable company, any time that I would switch between regular cable and the "On Demand" screen, there would be a huge jump in audio volume. To the point where you would have to turn it down no matter what. With the 607, the volume levels stay the same. Commercials have a consistant audio level as well. I LOVE IT!! Not to mention that the overall sound is awesome!

Thanks for the report on the dynamic volume. I was wondering if this worked well. I frequently watch the show 24 late at night and that show has wild swings in volume. One minute Jack Bauer will be whispering and then the next some depot will be blowing up. I love it, but you have to ride the volume button through the whole show.

I just got my 607 yesterday from FRYS. My wife and I went there to buy a Canon Still camera and I said, since you are getting a new "toy", can I get the new Reciever that I want?? She just rolled her eyes and said, C'mon we are already spending $350 on the camera. Well I pulled her over to the AV recievers and showed her the 607. She pointed to the 307 and said, get this one, it is half as much! I had to do some serious convincing, along with 2 salesmen that it was worth spending $500 vs $250 on an AV receiver. One of the salesmen said that by getting the 607, you won't have to upgrade in a few years like you will would with the 307. She reluctantly let me get the 607 after letting her know that it has more HDMI inputs as well as Audyssey Volume control and HDMI upscaling.

Anyway, I love the fact that the 607 has so many HDMI inputs. I even installed an HDMI input on the wall next to my Home Theater Cabinet so that I can easily plug in my Xbox 360.

The 607 was super easy to set up. I could tell that with each speaker that I connected, the audio was already WAY better than my older receiver. I ran the Audyssey set-up with the mic and I was seriously blown away at the sound quality even from my cable box. The first Blu-ray that I tested out was a concert from David Gilmore called "Remember the Night" The sound quality was incredible with the True HD audio soundtrack. You really feel as if you are right there in the audience. The next Blu-ray I watched was Batman Returns. Again, the audio was truly amazing. One tweak I did have to do was increase the level on my center speaker by 3db. The dialog was a little quiet compared to the rest of the sountrack but this was easily adjusted with the On screen display.

Overall, I am really glad that I waited a few weeks to get this new model. The performance is oustanding and the set-up is super easy.

How's the heat? 605 is a radiator

Hmmm, I just went to Frys.com to check out their price on the 607 and they don't seem to sell it. They sell a bunch of other Onkyo receivers so I'm not sure why this one is missing. Anyway, I guess I'll keep searching for the best price. Has anyone seen any killer deals?

I left the receiver on all night. I just felt the top and I can hold my hand on the top. It is warm but not super hot. Plus, it is located in a custom cabinet that doesn't have a lot of room between the top of the receiver and the upper shelf. I thought it would be a lot hotter but I guess these units run much cooler than the older models.

>>>Hmmm, I just went to Frys.com to check out their price on the 607 and they don't seem to sell it. <<<<br />
Check your local FRYS, if you have one. The store I went to just got them in stock a few days ago. They may not be selling them on-line yet.

I picked up a 607 from fry's yesterday. Paid 499 + tax.

I havnt set it up completely yet, and am looking at changing my speakers too. (have a thread in the HTIB forum).

A quick question, is there a way to do the following:
PS3 to receiver via HDMI. Receiver to TV.
Cable box is connected via HDMI to receiver. Reciever to TV.

Is it possible to switch on cable box + tv and not have to switch on the receiver everytime? I don't want to listen thru the HT speakers all the time.

no, the705 is still happy downstairs. the 607 is for the livingroom upstairs.

[quote=mayurbhatia;16389678]I picked up a 607 from fry's yesterday. Paid 499 + tax.

i feel so much better on my purchase now. i thought i got i good deal thats why i purchased it.

same price i assume? I had checked amazon before I left, and i could'v waited till tuesday and saved 45$, but thats fine