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post #181 of 3630
4/27/11 at 3:56pm
I just got called & ordered the NR609 for the $395.20 & they also gave me a very good deal on some Definitive ProCinema 800 speakers to boot. I went $200 over my budget, but could not pass up this combo!
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post #182 of 3630
4/27/11 at 3:59pm
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Originally Posted by rworne View Post

They are waiting for some additional info. They had a 2nd guy call and he identified himself as a Fry's employee then asked the vendor to fax over a quote.

I cannot believe they did that.

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Yup, Vann's caught on to what they were doing (obviously) and sent a reply to them telling them to knock it off and check the website for the "current" price. It,s wonderful what you learn when they set down the phone and they do not put you on hold.

So it was kicked up to corporate. If they don't have an answer by the time I get off work, I'll have to do it the "hard way" and get my order in before e sale ends.

I'm gonna go out on a limb and say Vanns is selling below the Onkyo 'low limit' hence the verbal pricing only. Either way, save yourself the headache, return the Fry's unit and just order the Vann's :-)
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post #183 of 3630
4/27/11 at 4:51pm
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I'm gonna go out on a limb and say Vanns is selling below the Onkyo 'low limit' hence the verbal pricing only. Either way, save yourself the headache, return the Fry's unit and just order the Vann's :-)

Awesome deal, guys! Anybody thinking about purchasing a 609 should jump on this one. I still am feeling good about $424 out the door including tax but why say no to this delivered to your door?
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post #184 of 3630
4/27/11 at 5:34pm
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Originally Posted by calimark View Post

I'm gonna go out on a limb and say Vanns is selling below the Onkyo 'low limit' hence the verbal pricing only. Either way, save yourself the headache, return the Fry's unit and just order the Vann's :-)

And that is what I did. I don't know what Fry's is up to, but considering they called Vann's three times and then requested a fax/email as well as identifying themselves as a reseller, I'd say they deliberately tried to torpedo the price match.

I dropped by after work and they said corporate would have an answer tomorrow. Not good enough, since the sale is over today. I just completed my order via Vann's, though the 609 now increased to $396.

I still have enough time on my 30-day return to get it back when the new unit arrives next week. Saved me $154 in the end going through Vann's.
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post #185 of 3630
4/27/11 at 6:25pm
Awesome, just got the Vanns deal. Been looking at Onkyo receivers for months, finally pulled the trigger!
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post #186 of 3630
4/27/11 at 6:27pm
anyone get a tracking number yet?
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post #187 of 3630
4/27/11 at 7:44pm
I've been a frequent lurker but I just registered to say thanks to the dude that posted the Vann's special. Got my order in right at 8pm and couldn't be more excited!
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post #188 of 3630
4/27/11 at 7:47pm
good news is there will be a lot of 609 owners to bounce questions and ideas off of..
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post #189 of 3630
4/27/11 at 7:53pm
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Originally Posted by jim tressler View Post

good news is there will be a lot of 609 owners to bounce questions and ideas off of..

Thinking on this, I wonder if the other models like the 370 and 709 were also part of the deal...

I mainly bought the 609 for integration testing with my software - the price is right (and now even better) but I love my 708... Oh well, 2012 is just around the corner...
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post #190 of 3630
4/27/11 at 8:07pm
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Originally Posted by shinksma View Post

The 609 and 509 have Audyssey 2EQ, which does not EQ the subwoofer output.

You need an external EQ, like a Behringer 1124, and measurement tools, like REW and an SPL meter, to tame your SW response with these receivers.

Audyssey MultEQ and XT are in the higher level models, which do attempt to EQ the SW channel.

The only thing Audyssey will do in the 609/509, as noted, is adjust the level and distance.

And I disagree with Augerhandle's advice: go ahead and adjust the SW gain as you see fit: Audyssey is a tool, and if you want more bass, go ahead and give yourself more bass. Especially since Audyssey can't do anything about the SW EQ, so the relative boominess/bass content is very dependent on the frequency of the material, and you might be happy with something different from what the (basic) Audyssey algorithm has decided is "right".

As recently stated in the Audyssey thread: Reference vs. Preference, and Preference is OK.

shinksma

Thanks for the correction shinksma, you are absolutely correct. I have an 805 series Onkyo, and forgot about the different Audyssey features in the 509 and 609 series. As far as the "knob" or the "menu", I still prefer the menu adjustment (with Audyssey MultEQ and XT) for the sub, as it allows Audyssey to (theoretically) keep the signal flat. If you have a (corrected) peak, and turn the knob on the sub up, Audyssey can no longer correct for it, as it has no way to know about it unless you recalibrate. Again I agree, preference is okay, mine is just the menu control.
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post #191 of 3630
4/28/11 at 7:46am
Thanks shinksma!
I have a buddy who has the tools and experience to get it dialed in better than the Audyssey so I might do that soon.

$395! That was a great deal! I wish I could have gotten mine for that price!
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post #192 of 3630
4/28/11 at 8:06am
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Originally Posted by jim tressler View Post
just an fyi vanns has the 609 for $395 shipped - today only. That just got me off the fence.. should have it tomorrow!
Thanks, Jim!! I have been researching replacing my well-loved but tiring 12-year-old Onkyo TX-DS656 and have been on the fence as well about this new TX-NR609 - until I saw your post about the Vann's deal. I placed my order immediately. I am so glad I checked this thread yesterday! It is time for my family to join the networked AV receiver age. Gerry
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post #193 of 3630
4/28/11 at 8:15am
Nice Gerry! Did yours ship? Looks like mine did not. Damn. Although I am 20 minutes away from their warehouse - wonder if I can just drive over and get it ?

edit - just got a tracking number and it says shipped on vanns site with today as delivery date - however, ups has no record of it yet..
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post #194 of 3630
4/28/11 at 10:36am
Still waiting on my order, but I got mine in about 3 hours before they closed for the night.
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post #195 of 3630
4/28/11 at 11:23am
Got my tracking number.

Any ideas from guys in here the best way to configure my sub? Just do -2 or -3 DB?
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post #196 of 3630
4/28/11 at 11:26am
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Originally Posted by jim tressler View Post

Nice Gerry! Did yours ship?...just got a tracking number and it says shipped on vanns site with today as delivery date - however, ups has no record of it yet..

My Vann's order status is showing only as "Processed" at this point. It's so hard to wait for a new AV toy! I still remember the excitement when I bought my first Pioneer receiver, JBL L26 speakers and turntable in 1976! There's nothing like the smell of new equipment. I am trying to be patient...
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post #197 of 3630
4/28/11 at 2:07pm
aaand... mine just shipped. Going to wait to see the delivery date before packing up and returning the Fry's unit. I still need a 609 this weekend for development purposes.
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post #198 of 3630
4/28/11 at 2:16pm
What kind of development ?
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post #199 of 3630
4/28/11 at 3:40pm
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Originally Posted by jim tressler View Post

What kind of development ?

I wrote an iOS application to control Onkyo/Integra AVRs. People have been clamoring for an update to support 2011 models.
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post #200 of 3630
4/28/11 at 4:58pm
very nice... any chance you can write one for android
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post #201 of 3630
4/28/11 at 5:33pm
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Originally Posted by jim tressler View Post

very nice... any chance you can write one for android

Someone did. It should be on the marketplace.
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post #202 of 3630
4/28/11 at 5:39pm
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I wrote an iOS application to control Onkyo/Integra AVRs. People have been clamoring for an update to support 2011 models.

The free one in the app store supports 2011 models...or so it claims.
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post #203 of 3630
4/28/11 at 5:54pm
yep - its call OnkyTroller - supposed to work.. should find out tomorrow, but like anything, I like more than 1 choice
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post #204 of 3630
4/28/11 at 6:58pm
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Originally Posted by calimark View Post

The free one in the app store supports 2011 models...or so it claims.

Yes it does, if you want basic controls only and have no need for anything other than listening mode, volume, source input and net playback controls.

If you looked them over, you must have seen mine. I just refrain from mentioning it too much on the forums 'cause I'm really here to participate in the forums, not spam my wares.
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post #205 of 3630
4/28/11 at 11:22pm
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Originally Posted by gabb7 View Post

509 just started to appear online but I was waiting for TX-NR609. Not really sure if the marvel chip will be of any help. And haven't had any Onkyo receivers yet

Am picking up the 509 today , pairing up BW 685 bookshelf speakers with a BW sub , any inputs from you guys
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post #206 of 3630
4/28/11 at 11:25pm
Hello,

In Belgium we have received TX-NR609.
But there is a problem with the Edge Enhancement function of the marvel ship.
When you activate it, the 609 generate white line and a lot of artefacts on the picture.

problem can be seen here : http://www.audiovideohd.fr/tests/284...X-NR609-3.html
(picture with the car) (Put mouse on the picture, white line appear near the wheel of the car on right)

Is there same problem in other countries ?

Thanks for feedback.
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post #207 of 3630
4/29/11 at 7:02am
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Originally Posted by rworne View Post

Yes it does, if you want basic controls only and have no need for anything other than listening mode, volume, source input and net playback controls.

If you looked them over, you must have seen mine. I just refrain from mentioning it too much on the forums 'cause I'm really here to participate in the forums, not spam my wares.

Actually I didnt...I just picked the one made by Onkyo. I'll find out when I get mine.
Since you mention yours may be more powerful, may I ask where you got the commands from?
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post #208 of 3630
4/29/11 at 8:51am
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Originally Posted by calimark View Post


Actually I didnt...I just picked the one made by Onkyo. I'll find out when I get mine.
Since you mention yours may be more powerful, may I ask where you got the commands from?

Up until last year, Onkyo published a spreadsheet of their network protocol. Starting with the 2011 models, Onkyo decided they were no longer going to do this unless you are a distributor or "authorized installer". Both of which require a serious cash outlay. So now I am reduced to reverse engineering and having to scrounge for information on the new models. Sometimes if I am lucky, someone leaks the document.

Onkyo just went for simple operation with their app. Nothing wrong with that. Others (and quite a few people, from what I see) want my "kitchen sink" approach, where I try to cram all the possible functions into an iPad/iPhone application, making some obscure commands easily available. Additionally, I try to present all the info on a minimal number of screens. It's just a different approach. There's another 3rd party app that strikes a medium between mine and the OEM's.
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post #209 of 3630
4/29/11 at 9:37am
hopefully all the app designers out there port their app to the other platform - droid to apple and viseversa .. the more the merrier.. the Onkytroller on android looks good - hopefully mine will be here soon so I can start to play.. its been on the damn ups truck since 5am
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post #210 of 3630
4/30/11 at 8:59am
I couldn't find this information anywhere on the Internet, so I thought I'd post it here in case it can be of help to someone.

As of April 29, 2011, after applying the current firmware update, my 609 reports its firmware version as 1031-0400-0010-3101.

By the way, I tried doing the firmware update over the network and ended up with Error!! 3-84 on the display. I was afraid I'd bricked it, but after unplugging and replugging it came back to life. I had no problem with the update over USB -- let's hope that one of the things fixed by the firmware update is the network firmware update process!
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