Onkyo will not have Audyssey in the future so don't wait for it.Hi Everyone. I really want to pull the trigger on the TX-NR636 but the only thing holding me back is the lack of the Audyssey EQ (replaced by their proprietary EQ that apparently doesn't do much). The $500 price is about what I am looking to spend and it seems like the 636 comes with the most value in its category and price. Do you guys find it reasonable that the missing Audyssey EQ may be a deal breaker? Are there any other AVRs at this price point that maybe I should be considering? Should I maybe wait a couple months to see what the 2015 lineup looks like? Thanks!
Hi Everyone. I really want to pull the trigger on the TX-NR636 but the only thing holding me back is the lack of the Audyssey EQ (replaced by their proprietary EQ that apparently doesn't do much).
Audyssey EQ is a polarizing subject as it is also a major marketing bullet. Those who have it (particularly XT32 but less so on previous versions) will swear by it. Those that don't don't. Current model Onkyo owners who had Audyssey previously don't seem to miss it at all...check out all the Onkyo threads. I've owned Denon, Marantz, Pioneer, Sony, and Pioneer with auto EQ. My last two AVR's have been Onkyo...with and without Audyssey. Although I'm probably in the minority here, I agree totally with Kini62's statement: "People place too much importance on auto EQ software."Only you can determine whether accu EQ does anything or not. IMO people place to much importance on auto EQ software.
