This may be more of an Official 'Speculation' Thread, but if Tacoboy gets his greasy hands on one, he can start an Owner's Thread
That said, the owner's threads I've browsed of late are lacking in both pictures and owner's so I've developed a similar instinct.
mmm tacos...
Anyway I'm wondering if this will be just like the TX-SR606 -> TX-SR607 upgrade: Dolby Pro Logic IIz , slightly better Audyssey processing, front HDMI, minor cosmetic changes. Anything I'm missing from that update that might be telling?
And, in my case, is going with the 707 over the 607 worth it just for Audyssey Multi EQ? Current street price for the 607 at $400 seems like a solid value - I don't know if the 707 will see similar savings on the street since it is less 'mainstream.'
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Originally Posted by highonHD /forum/post/16533791
Anyway I'm wondering if this will be just like the TX-SR606 -> TX-SR607 upgrade: Dolby Pro Logic IIz , slightly better Audyssey processing, front HDMI, minor cosmetic changes. Anything I'm missing from that update that might be telling?
And, in my case, is going with the 707 over the 607 worth it just for Audyssey Multi EQ? Current street price for the 607 at $400 seems like a solid value - I don't know if the 707 will see similar savings on the street since it is less 'mainstream.'
One disconcerting thing as a 606 owner reviewing the specs on the 607 is it's about 3 pounds lighter. Not a great indicator, but not a confirmed downside either. I keep wondering if the trend will continue into the 70Xs and 80Xs.
With the 70X series over the 60X, the really big difference to most folks isn't the Audyssey, it's the preouts. If you ever want to run separate channel amps off the Onk, the 70X series is the first AVR to incorporate preouts in the Onkyo hierarchy.
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With the 70X series over the 60X, the really big difference to most folks isn't the Audyssey, it's the preouts. If you ever want to run separate channel amps off the Onk, the 70X series is the first AVR to incorporate preouts in the Onkyo hierarchy.
as a 705 owner, I would consider this device if the analog upconverting was decent. The Wii looks blurry to me when I connect it to my 705 and send it as 480p over hdmi. If this 707 can clean that image up a bit and send it over with 1080i or p, I would be a happy camper
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Originally Posted by highonHD /forum/post/16533791
Anyway I'm wondering if this will be just like the TX-SR606 -> TX-SR607 upgrade: Dolby Pro Logic IIz , slightly better Audyssey processing, front HDMI, minor cosmetic changes. Anything I'm missing from that update that might be telling?
I know that the 706 had some kind of THX support that the 606 did not have. I would imagine that this would be the same with the x7's. Would the THX make that much of a difference and worth the extra cash? This receiver will be the last receiver I buy for some time...
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I know that the 706 had some kind of THX support that the 606 did not have. I would imagine that this would be the same with the x7's. Would the THX make that much of a difference and worth the extra cash? This receiver will be the last receiver I buy for some time...
THX Select is just one feature the 706 has over the 606/607. I personally think features like extra power, multi-channel pre-amp out, RS-323 control, IR in, Zone2 trigger are more important.
I know what THX is, but I've never had a receiver that has it. Its more of a certification than anything else.
It sounds like you are shopping like I am. It's just speculation, but the 707 should be a 706, with the additional features that the 607 got (listed a few posts up).
So the 706 is back down to $599 on Amazon and I'm ready to bite. Is it worth waiting for the 707? I already had a refurb 706 and loved the sound, but it had some issues so it went back and I've been waiting for a new unit to get down to $600 to buy.
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So the 706 is back down to $599 on Amazon and I'm ready to bite. Is it worth waiting for the 707? I already had a refurb 706 and loved the sound, but it had some issues so it went back and I've been waiting for a new unit to get down to $600 to buy.
Cant wait for your review joe, im looking foward to upgrading from my SR606 to the SR707 but im going to wait for the price to drop, where did u order it from and how much was it?
I have already reviewd PLIIz and just need to get some more time in with DSX so I can do the same. I actually have the RC160 here now and will do a small take on it.
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wait for the 707 mate, a better choice,
Cant wait for your review joe, im looking foward to upgrading from my SR606 to the SR707 but im going to wait for the price to drop, where did u order it from and how much was it?
The new Onkyos look very promising especially the ability to stream music from your computer with the 807. I will look forward to the specs. on the 887
Sounds good in theory but there are many "Offical" threads started such as the 886 and 885 threads as well as many others here letting people know these products will be available
. These threads were started before the units were available but I found them to be very informative. I think the worst one is "The Official Sherwood Newcastle R-972.... thread started back in 10/08
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Bill
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