[KBoltz]

I found two Onkyo receivers I like alot. One is the SR706 and the other is the SR805 - both are within 20 bucks of each other. Which one is the better unit for home theater?


The room is large, 15' wide by 24' long. I am running all JBL Studio L series speakers (need to get two more 810's for the rear when I get one of the receivers) on an old Kenwood THX certified receiver. No HDMI switching, I am running fiber cable from the PS3 for sound (HDMI straight to the 57" Mitsi HDTV) and using the standard component for the 360 into the tv.


Which one would you guys recommend?


Thanks

 

[ViperVenom18]

Neither! Haha j/k.


I'd go with the 805

 

[lexiconthx]

805, You can snag some good deals on 876's now and they are really nice

 

[hdblu]

I would go for the 876 a more top end receiver with HQV processing really nice technology the 706-805 does not have that feature.

 

[ViperVenom18]



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Originally Posted by hdblu /forum/post/15464885


I would go for the 876 a more top end receiver with HQV processing really nice technology the 706-805 does not have that feature.

I'd agree. I was just sticking with what the OP had as choices to choose from.

 

[Easyaspie]

The 805 has one hell of an amp section inside. The 806 is rumoured to not be as stout. If the weight is any indication, I'd agree. Go with the 805.

 

[AndrewS99]

805 vs 706 is kind of tough actually - mainly because of Audyssey. Clearly the amp of the 805 is better on paper than the 706.


706 = Audyssey MultiEQ + Dynamic EQ + Dynamic Volume

805 = Audyssey MultiEQ XT


In terms of straight MultiEQ, 805 is better because it has XT. (Check here: http://www.audyssey.com/technology/multEQ_products.html ). Sub filter resolution is the same on both but satellite filter resolution is better on the 805. 2EQ to MultiEQ is a huge upgrade, MultiEQ to MultiEQ XT is not as much of an upgrade, but a good one if you can afford the receivers that have it.


The difference here is Dynamic EQ and Dynamic Volume. If you don't listen to movies at reference (0dB - I usually listen at -20dB to -15dB) Dynamic EQ is supposed to be fantastic. What it does is raise the gain on the satellites and sub as you turn the volume down so the fronts and surrounds stay at the same perceived volume. If you've ever noticed that the surrounds sound "barely there" in a movie you're watching, this is meant to fix it. The 706 (and most XX6 Onkyo receivers) has this, the 805 does not.


Dynamic Volume: http://www.audyssey.com/technology/dynamicvolume.html

Dynamic EQ: http://www.audyssey.com/technology/dynamicEQ.html

Receivers that have Audyssey of some sort: http://www.audyssey.com/products/index.html


I have an 805 and am upgrading to an 876 - one reason is for Dynamic EQ.

 

[KBoltz]

So a 706 is actually better in terms of sound reproduction?


I found a 706B for 549.95 which includes free FedEx ground shipping.


Is this a good price and is this receiver worth it? I cannot justify spending a grand or more for an 876 - the IA (that's Irish Accountant) would kill me since I bought a new Corvette in June.

 

[Jerm357]

I would go with the 805, No question about it.

 

[k huntin]

Hi, do you have an opinion on what would be a good alternative to the onkyo 606 and or 706 ?


I have to make a decision this week and about a $500 budget.


Thanks...............

 

[k huntin]

I can get the 706 at right about $500 - but I'm wondering what else I can get for about the same money.


I see OP talking about how the denons fall short in some areas. What to do ?