comparing Onkyo's HT s5200 with Onkyo's HT s 6200.They seem the same on web sites selling them Whatzzuppp with this? Check my topic's claim and come back with your point of view. What am I missing? The models appear identical;ie: <Onkyo HT s5200 and Onkyo HT S6200. At Onkyo's web site in North America (new jersey) model # s5200 is not shown but model # s5205 is shown with a 5.1 channel system. comparing Onkyo's HT s5200 with Onkyo's HT s 6200.They seem the same on web sites selling them Whatzzuppp with this? Check my topic's claim and come back with your point of view. What... » Read More comparing Onkyo's HT s5200 with Onkyo's HT s 6200.They seem the same on web sites selling them Whatzzuppp with this? Check my topic's claim and come back with your point of view. What am I missing? The models appear identical;ie: <Onkyo HT s5200 and Onkyo HT S6200. At Onkyo's web site in North America (new jersey) model # s5200 is not shown but model # s5205 is shown with a 5.1 channel system. « Show Less
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at least one big difference is the HDMI switching. 6200 is the winner hands down. 5200 is pass through without sound as I understand it.
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The 5200 requires a separate audio connection - it doesn't pick audio off the hdmi pass-thru. That means an extra optical or coax cable - and neither of those pass 7.1. So you've got a 7.1 receiver with no way to get 7.1 audio into it!
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My cousin, to my dismayed surprise, has the Soundbot SB240 upon showing off my 66 Audio. They look the same, they feel the same, they sound the same, they ARE the same. Unless you think the extra pouch is worth it, no the extra cash is not justified.
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Yes, that is a known bug with this version. You would need to send it to Onkyo to get it fixed. If you are within the return time frame for the system, you may want to return it and purchase the newer version (HT-S3500). It doesn't have this problem and is also better than the HT-S3400 version. That is what I did when I noticed this problem a week after purchasing HT-S3400.
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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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Tarek, I am glad I could help. You are correct in that Amazon has added the new version to their database. Doing an Amazon search for "HKGOPLAY5BLK" will pull it up. It is interesting to note that some places it is HKG<zero>PLAY5BLK but I believe Amazon has it correct with HKG<capital o>PLAY5BLK.Once Amazon gets them in stock I am sure they will correct the price to $350 or below since that is the actual MSRP.I can see how the cost-benefit margin might be slim if you don't have an i-anything, have you considered the Soundsticks II? The aesthetics are certainly better than the Z-2300. Either one is at a price point that might allow you to get the new GO + Play when you get an i-something and the price has come down. Tarek, I am glad I could help. You are correct in that Amazon has added the new version to their database. Doing an Amazon search for "HKGOPLAY5BLK" will pull it up. It is interesting to note that some places it is HKG<zero>PLAY5BLK but I believe Amazon has it correct with HKG<capital o>PLAY5BLK.Once Amazon gets them in stock I am sure they will correct the price to $350 or below since that is the actual MSRP.I can see how the cost-benefit margin might be slim if you don't have an i-anything, have you considered the Soundsticks II? The... » Read More Tarek, I am glad I could help. You are correct in that Amazon has added the new version to their database. Doing an Amazon search for "HKGOPLAY5BLK" will pull it up. It is interesting to note that some places it is HKG<zero>PLAY5BLK but I believe Amazon has it correct with HKG<capital o>PLAY5BLK.Once Amazon gets them in stock I am sure they will correct the price to $350 or below since that is the actual MSRP.I can see how the cost-benefit margin might be slim if you don't have an i-anything, have you considered the Soundsticks II? The aesthetics are certainly better than the Z-2300. Either one is at a price point that might allow you to get the new GO + Play when you get an i-something and the price has come down. « Show Less
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I have used a Denon which is great but I since have upgraded (needed HDMI )to Onkyo and I like the sound that the Onkyo delivers a little better. I used the same polk speakers for both AVR'sThe Onkyo seems a little more bright which I like....sounds more crisp but some people don't like that crisp sound.Both brands are work horses so you can't go bad with either. Onkyo's much higherend Integra is nice also.So
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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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im pretty sure that the 6200 will upscale also. i have the 6200 and i really like it. i think speakers, 7.2 instead of 7.1 and one more hdmi port are the main differences. keep an eye out at hhgregg bc thats where i got my 6200 for 487 plus tax.
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i set up the "before" receiver, which was just an older onkyo 2-channel stereo receiver, and the new receiver (820). the 820 sounds good, but it doesn't sound as full, nor as deep, as the onkyo. i think it must just have internal settings that don't allow it to send those deepest bass tones to the front speakers, because i tweaked every possible thing. i appreciate the help though...and i've definitely had the wires crossed before as well -- makes a huge difference
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Im debating between these 2 systems.ONKYO HT-S3500 $260ONKYO HT-5600 $500 I want to use it for movies and a home audio music systemIs the 5600 worth the money or nah ?I listen to alot of deep , bass full, rap music, as well as surround sound for the Samsung 60 inch. I know the 5600 has wifi for streaming but Im wondering, is the 900 watt's needed ? or worth the money ?I have a normal size living room 15x12
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It's almost the same sub. It's SKW-540 when it's sold as part of a HTIB or 7.1 speaker system and SKW-204 when sold separately. The difference is that the 204 has a crossover control that the 540 lacks.
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I think Sony will confirm - I noticed today the STR-920 is the second best seller behind Onkyo TX606 on Amazon's receiver sales. I will be doing similar with wireless and I have been researching this subject quite a bit lately - I want to be able to send family pictures and ITunes to the receiver by way of my Imac and a wireless - probably go with the Airstream Express - just in research mode now though.
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When I do the comparison on Onkyo's site, it looks like it has all the features of some of the bigger systems that the average guy really wants. HDMI Switching, rather than pass thru as well as a couple component-ins for legacy gaming systems. Latest HDMI and good speakers. The price is right as well. What is everyone hearing for a date? I have heard late March to early April? I may pre-order as well.
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Hello Paul, I purchased the Onkyo TX - 8050 as a gift for another. I do not know the answer to this question but, this is the website for owner manuals for Onkyo products: http://www.onkyousa.com/Downloads/manuals.php?source=globalnav Go down the webpage until you reach this model and click to open the manual. The answer may be in there for you. The model is about half way down the page. Or, go to the Onkyo website: http://www.onkyousa.com/?m=TX-8050&class=Receiver&p=i and click on SUPPORT. They have a Support Forum, How to videos, and Frequently Asked Questions that are answered. Best of luck.
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I'm kind of wondering the same thing. I went to the Onkyo website and compared the items and while I didn't compare the 9300THX (out of budget) I didn't see any difference between the 6300 and 7300, except the speakers. The 7300 has the towers and smaller surround. Also the casing I think is plastic/wood on the 7300 vs just plastic on the 6300. I put in this same questions to onkyo a few days ago but have not heard back yet. I will update when/if I hear anything.
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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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Steven L, if you read my review of this player, you should know that the other player to which I referred was the Onkyo 7030. I set them up and did an A:B comparison. With most discs, the differences were barely perceptible. On a few, the Yamaha sounded just a tiny bit "muddy" when compared to the Onkyo. My wife was unable to discern any differences. Both are excellent players. But if it helps your decision making process about getting one of these to add to your "stack," be aware that I am returning the Yamaha and getting a 2nd Onkyo.