Onkyo 876 vs 3007 The 876 is discontinued, but selectively available. Anyone have any insight if the extra $400-$500 is worth it for the 3007? Processing better? Sound equivalent? At my local electronics store, I listened to the 807 and 3007 at equivalent volume settings and the 807 was louder - but could that be due to amplifier approaches in the 3007? Wondered how the 876 fits in? Onkyo 876 vs 3007 The 876 is discontinued, but selectively available. Anyone have any insight if the extra $400-$500 is worth it for the 3007? Processing better? Sound equivalent? At my local... » Read More Onkyo 876 vs 3007 The 876 is discontinued, but selectively available. Anyone have any insight if the extra $400-$500 is worth it for the 3007? Processing better? Sound equivalent? At my local electronics store, I listened to the 807 and 3007 at equivalent volume settings and the 807 was louder - but could that be due to amplifier approaches in the 3007? Wondered how the 876 fits in? « Show Less
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No, the 876 will not decode 3d content with it's 1.3v HDMI. so I went on Amazon and brought the onkyo nr3008. Nice too it just like 876 but more advanced. guess im selling the 876 on amazon.com as a seller
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I had the same problem but solution was to by a new 3d blue ray Player (Panasonic) with 2 hdmi OUT. assign 1 for TV out the other for audio out only (this connects to your 876) and you're ready to watch 3d with full audio advantage. no need to upgrade AV-receiver since the 876 sounds amazing.
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Onkyo TX-SR876 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver (Black)can 876 process 3d content, I brought the new LG 60PX950 3d ready Tv on Amazon and I run all my compoents through my .onkyo Tx-sr876 will HDMI 1.3v process the 3d signal. Or do I have to buy a 3d ready Av receiver, just love my 876
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I had the same problem but solution was to by a new 3d blue ray Player (Panasonic) with 2 hdmi OUT. assign 1 for TV out the other for audio out only (this connects to your 876) and you're ready to watch 3d with full audio advantage. no need to upgrade AV-receiver since the 876 sounds amazing. Tarzan
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Thanks for telling me about the 3d blu ray player with 2 hdmi outputs. Good news I will be able to put more money for a 3dtv and not need to upgrade the receiver. I love my 876.
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Did you add the AV cooler? Mine will have a shelf above it about 3-4" so I would want the extra air flow. Any reccomendations?
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I love my 876 also. But the news I heard is that the 876 and other 1.3 units cannot send 3d content. I love onkyo but have seen some 1.4v process by onkyo and made by denon and pioneer.
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Had to dig the box out. The av cooler is an Antec Veris Media Component Low Profile A/V Cooler. Bought the item on Amazon.com. Saw that some people of this website just bought some 120mm fans or 80mm fans also. You might want to look into all of the ideas. Kinda fun. DanW
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I bought the 876 on Amazon in Dec 09. A couple of things. The 876 weighs about about 60 lbs they say. Also if you plan on buying one of the three onkyos you might want to consider an av cooler. My 876 doesn't run warm, it runs hot. Everybody says that is normal. But you can't even put your hand in the rear left of this receiver. I wish I knew more about 807 & 3007 Video & Sound.
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I bought my ONKYO-606 the week it came out in early MayLOVE IT - No buzzing No heat !I ended up with JAMO speakers after alot of researchI believe they are the BEST for the moneyUsed 6 E600s first with a A300 (10") SUB and E6 centerJUST FANTASTIC SOUND for the money the DOLBY is SUPERYou can get them on EBAY (refurbished) also from KLIPSCH for almost nothingNote: Recently Upgraded my 2 front speaker to E660sMAKE SURE YOUR SURROUND SPEAKERS are 6' HIGHFRONT SPEAKERS AT EAR-LEVEL *****DOLBY RECOMMENDED*****You will NOT BE DISAPPOINTED ....period I bought my ONKYO-606 the week it came out in early MayLOVE IT - No buzzing No heat !I ended up with JAMO speakers after alot of researchI believe they are the BEST for the moneyUsed 6 E600s first with a A300 (10") SUB and E6 centerJUST FANTASTIC SOUND for the money the DOLBY is SUPERYou can get them on EBAY (refurbished) also from KLIPSCH for almost nothingNote: Recently Upgraded my 2 front speaker to E660sMAKE SURE YOUR SURROUND SPEAKERS are 6' HIGHFRONT SPEAKERS AT EAR-LEVEL *****DOLBY RECOMMENDED*****You... » Read More I bought my ONKYO-606 the week it came out in early MayLOVE IT - No buzzing No heat !I ended up with JAMO speakers after alot of researchI believe they are the BEST for the moneyUsed 6 E600s first with a A300 (10") SUB and E6 centerJUST FANTASTIC SOUND for the money the DOLBY is SUPERYou can get them on EBAY (refurbished) also from KLIPSCH for almost nothingNote: Recently Upgraded my 2 front speaker to E660sMAKE SURE YOUR SURROUND SPEAKERS are 6' HIGHFRONT SPEAKERS AT EAR-LEVEL *****DOLBY RECOMMENDED*****You will NOT BE DISAPPOINTED ....period « Show Less
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Excuse me, Are you sure you bought this item the Onkyo TX-SR707 for $499? I am looking for one, and it is in almost $700.
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I'm using the 308's in a 300 sq. ft. room and chose them over the 305s + a subwoofer due to the better bass extension of the 308s. I would rather have larger speakers and no sub, but others might prefer the opposite depending on their room layout and speaker/sub placement options.
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Both sound great. In my opinion the HK sounds slightly better. The power output difference is not what it seams (90w vs 75w), I'd wager if properly tested they are equal in power or the HK actually has a little more. HK is very conservative in their watt ratings and push higher amps than most. The HK seams to match well with the warm sound I like and my Paradigm speakers (older models w/ silk tweeters). The HK will be easier to set up if you don't have much experience. The Denon has more surround processing modes that you may or may not like. Sound is very subjective and depends on your room acoustics, your speakers, and most importantly your preferences. If you are using a Blu ray player that bitstreams the new uncompressed surround formats (Dolby Digital HD, DTS Master Audio), then they will both decode them for you. If you use a PS3 remember that it can't bitstream these HD audio formats, but must decode them internally and send them via LPCM. If you need a good speaker set check out the Energy Take Five Classics sold on Amazon for less than $600 last I checked. You are going to be happy with either unit. Good luck! ps. The included iPod dock with the HK is a really nice free addition if you have an iPod. If I had chosen the Denon, I would have bought their model dock eventually.
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First of all I love the 75T, is this for music or home theater? If this is for home theater the TSI300 would be fine but If for both music and home theater i would purchase the 75T. Hope this helps. Remember the center speaker is one of the most important speakers for your home theater system never skimp.
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Better. No comparison. 3000 is a solid unit, hassle free. But that unit is old,there are other options in that price range now... check out the numark. Or see if you can find a used m audio xponent. Owned that one for years.... way superior to either.
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I agree - the price fluctuations at Amazon on these Onkyo receivers make no sense to me. I have been watching the price on the 706 since December when it was $480 and have watched it fluctuate between $550 and $650 the last couple of months. I was waiting for it to come back down, but when it got to be about the same price as the 806 I started to pay attention to that price too. Both jumped in crazy increments from yesterday to today (the 706 went from $650 to $799 and the 806 went from $611 to $999). Meanwhile another Yamaha receiver I have been watching hasn't moved from $499 since December. Can anyone explain this? Is it Amazon or Onkyo that's driving this? What gives? I agree - the price fluctuations at Amazon on these Onkyo receivers make no sense to me. I have been watching the price on the 706 since December when it was $480 and have watched it fluctuate between $550 and $650 the last couple of months. I was waiting for it to come back down, but when it got to be about the same price as the 806 I started to pay attention to that price too. Both jumped in crazy increments from yesterday to today (the 706 went from $650 to $799 and the 806 went from $611 to $999). Meanwhile another Yamaha receiver I have been watching hasn't moved from $499 since... » Read More I agree - the price fluctuations at Amazon on these Onkyo receivers make no sense to me. I have been watching the price on the 706 since December when it was $480 and have watched it fluctuate between $550 and $650 the last couple of months. I was waiting for it to come back down, but when it got to be about the same price as the 806 I started to pay attention to that price too. Both jumped in crazy increments from yesterday to today (the 706 went from $650 to $799 and the 806 went from $611 to $999). Meanwhile another Yamaha receiver I have been watching hasn't moved from $499 since December. Can anyone explain this? Is it Amazon or Onkyo that's driving this? What gives? « Show Less
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Looks like J&R; or just wait for the new Onkyo's to come out. I see Ebay still has them, if you like Ebay.
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I have the Polk 6750s, a PS3 and an Onkyo 606. The receiver and PS3 are 7.1 capable, but I just don't think 7.1 is necessary. I mean, with 5.1 you have two in front and two in back, so you're getting surround. And there's also the concern about the running the additional cables. Perhaps in a room much larger than mine it would be worth it, but since there just aren't that many movies that take advantage of 7.1 (even though many games do), I personally don't plan on making the upgrade any time soon. I'm glad to hear you're enjoying it though.I love the Polk 6750 system. Great size/sound ratio, not to mention the killer price. But I saw them somewhere else (hint: egg) for $179.99. I have the Polk 6750s, a PS3 and an Onkyo 606. The receiver and PS3 are 7.1 capable, but I just don't think 7.1 is necessary. I mean, with 5.1 you have two in front and two in back, so you're getting surround. And there's also the concern about the running the additional cables. Perhaps in a room much larger than mine it would be worth it, but since there just aren't that many movies that take advantage of 7.1 (even though many games do), I personally don't plan on making the upgrade any time soon. I'm glad to hear you're enjoying it though.I love the Polk 6750 system. Great... » Read More I have the Polk 6750s, a PS3 and an Onkyo 606. The receiver and PS3 are 7.1 capable, but I just don't think 7.1 is necessary. I mean, with 5.1 you have two in front and two in back, so you're getting surround. And there's also the concern about the running the additional cables. Perhaps in a room much larger than mine it would be worth it, but since there just aren't that many movies that take advantage of 7.1 (even though many games do), I personally don't plan on making the upgrade any time soon. I'm glad to hear you're enjoying it though.I love the Polk 6750 system. Great size/sound ratio, not to mention the killer price. But I saw them somewhere else (hint: egg) for $179.99. « Show Less
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I have a onkyo 905 system and wanted to know if this model has any advantage then the S350.My reciever has all the bells and whistles in it for decoding. But I am always hooked for the best and trying to see if 350 is same as 550 in my settings.Thanks
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How things change. At this time, the Denon 3808 is now much cheaper than the Onkyo 876, and it is about a $1000 swing!After having the Onkyo for 5 months, I can say it can run pretty warm at times, but it depends where you install it. If you are putting it in a tight cabinet space with no air circulation, you may have problems, but any big receiver would heat up in that locale, depending on how high the volume level is. You would need to buy some fans and perhaps cut some holes in your cabinet.My Onkyo is sitting on top of my cabinet, and heat has not been an issue.
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Ok, got a response this morning. "Kirby,You are correct in the speakers being the only difference between these models of Home Theater systems.Bob E.Again, thank you for contacting Onkyo and Integra USA Product Support, if you need further assistance feel free to call us at:..."So there we go. Right now Amazon lowered the price of the 7300 to $550 the 6300 is $500. I read a review for the 6300 that the surround speakers are a little big, which I think I see in the picture. So I'm not sure yet, what I'll do, if the extra $50 is worth the speaker shape difference and the stands. What are you all thinking? Ok, got a response this morning. "Kirby,You are correct in the speakers being the only difference between these models of Home Theater systems.Bob E.Again, thank you for contacting Onkyo and Integra USA Product Support, if you need further assistance feel free to call us at:..."So there we go. Right now Amazon lowered the price of the 7300 to $550 the 6300 is $500. I read a review for the 6300 that the surround speakers are a little big, which I think I see in the picture. So I'm not sure yet, what I'll do, if the extra $50 is worth the speaker shape... » Read More Ok, got a response this morning. "Kirby,You are correct in the speakers being the only difference between these models of Home Theater systems.Bob E.Again, thank you for contacting Onkyo and Integra USA Product Support, if you need further assistance feel free to call us at:..."So there we go. Right now Amazon lowered the price of the 7300 to $550 the 6300 is $500. I read a review for the 6300 that the surround speakers are a little big, which I think I see in the picture. So I'm not sure yet, what I'll do, if the extra $50 is worth the speaker shape difference and the stands. What are you all thinking? « Show Less
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I agree - the price fluctuations at Amazon on these Onkyo receivers make no sense to me. I have been watching the price on the 706 since December when it was $480 and have watched it fluctuate between $550 and $650 the last couple of months. I was waiting for it to come back down, but when it got to be about the same price as the 806 I started to pay attention to that price too. Both jumped in crazy increments from yesterday to today (the 706 went from $650 to $799 and the 806 went from $611 to $999). Meanwhile another Yamaha receiver I have been watching hasn't moved from $499 since December. Can anyone explain this? Is it Amazon or Onkyo that's driving this? What gives?
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You can't go wrong with either of these. These were my top 2 contenders when I was building my home theater system about 9 months ago. I've been a huge of Denon gear (3 receivers over the last 15 years) which IMO has better build quality and slightly better sound than equivalent amps from Onkyo. However, I went with the Onkyo TX-705 because it offered more features for less money (at the time). In particular, the Onkyo has 3 HDMI inputs, more advanced audio decoding (irrelevant as that's handled by my PS3) and the setup and menus are much more user friendly (modern Denon systems are a nightmare in this regard). The 705 replaced a Denon 1605 (I think) and I believe I stepped up from 70w/channel to 100w; not surprisingly, and the Onkyo sounds noticeably better than the 5 year old Denon (of course, we ain't exactly comparing apples here). I have absolutely zero regrets on the Onkyo purchase and it's top quality performer and setup was easy. That said, right now Amazon has the AVR-888 for about 85 bucks less than the Onk, so if I were buying today, I 'd get the Denon. For either one of these, plan on upgrading to a decent universal remote control - the included remotes for both units are terrible.
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Not technically. I compared the specs on Onkyo's web site and the 606 is physically bigger and has a better signal to noise ratio. After comparing them I decided that is wasn't really worth the extra $$ to go for the 7100 system with the SR-606 since I did not need the speaker stands.
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I recently bought Onkyo 5300 and today noticed that S6300 has come down in price. I think spending little extra to acquire HT-S6300 is well worth it. I absolutely love Ht-5300 but the speakers are huge! I like sleeker look of Ht-s6300, plus up conversion, aux mic features are worth spending little extra money. But if you don't care about that, HT-S5300 is very good system with excellent sound. Haven't checked out Yamaha, so can't comment on it.