806 vs 876? 14th October 2009. I am late in the game. Trying to find a deal. The 806 specs are close to 876 specs in wattage. But is their a $400 difference justification in purchasing the 876. Will probable run video straight to the HDTV. Then use digital output on the sources to the receiver. Is that a bad idea? I did hear that the 876 has better video processing though. Don't want to pay the new prices for the 807. Anybody have any thoughts about this. Pretty sure though I want Onkyo. Thanks. 806 vs 876? 14th October 2009. I am late in the game. Trying to find a deal. The 806 specs are close to 876 specs in wattage. But is their a $400 difference justification in purchasing the 876.... » Read More 806 vs 876? 14th October 2009. I am late in the game. Trying to find a deal. The 806 specs are close to 876 specs in wattage. But is their a $400 difference justification in purchasing the 876. Will probable run video straight to the HDTV. Then use digital output on the sources to the receiver. Is that a bad idea? I did hear that the 876 has better video processing though. Don't want to pay the new prices for the 807. Anybody have any thoughts about this. Pretty sure though I want Onkyo. Thanks. « Show Less
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i bought the 806 about six months ago,it has video processing problems(hdmi board)still a great sounding receiver
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I was wondering the same thing. It's a shame onkyo doesn't list compatible stands on their website. I've been searching and not finding anything. I just got my system and will take it out of the box and see what we are looking at. Do you ever find anything usefull for mounting or just stands?
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Both. I'm using with an Onkyo TX-NR 717 and it has made it as good as a top on the line AV receiver that costs 5-6K. I was so impressed with the Emotiva product I bought their 1800 Watt model which costs $1600. This should make my set-up far more powerful and with much better fidelity than any stand alone AV receiver -- regardless of the price.
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Denon does not have plII dsp modes. It runs quite less hotter. It has assignable triggers rather than only a second zone trigger. In my case, I wanted a dc trigger for my main zone sub to turn it off and on remotely, otherwise it won't turn off for 15 minutes. Onkyo didn't have a main zone trigger. Onkyo runs EXTREMELY HOT, but is perfectly safe. Onkyo has easier networking setup (for noobies). Onkyo's customer service is quite easier to deal with when calling in. Denon's denonlink has some flaws many will encounter. Onkyo's power supply is bigger, allowing for more headroom and depth, but most people not very audiophile will notice at all. SO far, these are the only real comparisons that are worth thinking about, the rest are most likely things you won't use. If you're an audio guy and will be running most everything straight to your hd tv for video and let the receiver handle the audio via optical out of the tv, then I highly recommend onkyo for the big $$$ savings and still the same if not better audio performance, isnt that what you are buying it for?!?!? LOL. If you are foolishly looking for a non flagship receiver to have the best of both, you will not be able to beat a good tv video chip in deinterlacing or video performance with a non flagship reciever. Only flagship recivers costing plenty more include top of the line video processing, such as a yamaha z7 (running a couple grand of curse). That receiver had a perfect video test score with all benchmark tests and ridiculous audio performance close to denon's flagship combo (about $10,000 with the processor and amp).
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Im debating between these 2 systems.ONKYO HT-S3500 $260ONKYO HT-5600 $500 I want to use it for movies and a home audio music systemIs the 5600 worth the money or nah ?I listen to alot of deep , bass full, rap music, as well as surround sound for the Samsung 60 inch. I know the 5600 has wifi for streaming but Im wondering, is the 900 watt's needed ? or worth the money ?I have a normal size living room 15x12
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Hmm,, I looked at both. I liked the 630 more. I was able to keep the price within $99 of the 530 when I got mine at Circuit City. It was just prior to them announcing they were shutting down. I think they were willing to deal on certain items. They matched the Amazon price in December and I was very happy with the deal. Although I always forget Amazon has the edge after taxes, but I got it the day I looked at it so to me it was worth the extra $. The 120HZ is a constant on the LN52A630. It's not to be confused with the Auto Motion Plus feature. The AMP is great for sports and documentary type programs or anything in a live format like news and such. For movies I'd turn it off. Both were nice sets, but for NOT much more $$ at the time I bought, I'd say the 630 was the better value.
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I was just considering both these models. With the Onkyo, I think you'd have to go with TOSLINK/optical audio cables for your HDMI devices to transfer sound from the device to the receiver. That was the main thing keeping me from pulling the trigger on the Onkyo system, but there's a work-around. The Sony set is aesthetically attractive. My biggest gripe about this (and a lot of Sony products) is that they manufacture their products with minimal compatibility with other brands: the receiver doesn't come with the standard speaker terminals - you won't be able to plug in other speakers into this Sony receiver. But, this may not be an issue for someone planning to truly use this system as a set and has no intent to upgrade or use different speakers while keeping the receiver. I have in-wall speakers installed and it won't work with the Sony system.
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I just purchased a 550 from Circuit City last week. They are one of the few stores that puts a 550 650 750 side by side. The audio on all 3 was the same, average at best. This is what I found with almost all LCD HDTV with small speakers. I bought the 550 because my eyes could see very little difference if any between the 3. Most difference was the options. The Samsung did have the best picture.
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I read that about the Denon and ended up with the Onkyo 876 for $700 less. It's been rock solid for me and competes quite nicely with the 3808, depending on whether you can do without the internet radio feature. Denon has also had unhappy customers with this as well.
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I have the Onkyo TX-SR702 that I like very much. I just wanted more watts and the new Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD Master Audio but not for full price. If the 807 comes out I might take a look but Sony ES or Denon would be just fine.
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J. Greer, which Best Buy did you get your TV from? The ones that I have visited in MI are not even carrying any 950s, I am not sure why. Also, did any of you compare the picture quality of the 950 with the 850? Is there a big improvement? Not sure which one I want to get, I realize one is LED and one is not but the A850 has a great deal on it while the 950 is on the expensive side for me. If there is a big difference I am willing to spend extra on the 950. Thanks!
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Right now I'm trying to decide to get Denon AVR 891 or 2311ci Vs. Onkyo ??I have a large opened livingroom and dinning Room and what great sound.I am looking at the Mirage MX5.1 home set speakers??? Do I need a sound speakerin front of the TV. I was looking at 55" samsung 7000& 8000Vs Sony????Please if anybody can get me some feedback would be appreciated much.
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My big issue is all the negative discussion on the 750 "Halo" - light leak around the edges.Is this gone on the 850/860? The 850 is slightly cheaper at AZ, only because shippingis free. If the 750 really is a fine tv and the halo is all over statement, then thebetter sound actually helps me. Appreciate suggestions.
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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 was considering these as well. Interested to see what others post. Here is my research has yielded for 7.1 systems with Dolby True HD and DTS HD audio. A lot of people worry about upscaling, I only have blu ray player, so not much need for upscaling. Few do upscaling very well according to my research. Sony STR-DN1000: Nice HDMI connectivity, cleaner look, 100 watts per channel at 1% THD. I've heard upconversion is poor. $330 Sony STR-DH800: Does not upconvert analog sources. 100 watts per channel at 1% THD $250 Onkyo RC-160: Upconverts only to 1080i. 80 watts per channel at .08% THD $330 Onkyo SR-607: Upconverts to 1080p with okay quality, 90 watts at .08% THD $400 Pioneer VSX-919AH-K: .05% THD at 120 watts per channel, just 3 HDMI inputs, no upscaling capability $400 I realize these are Audio/Video Receivers, but it seems to me the main goal of most of them is for superior audio. After all, many TVs do a decent job making SD sources look better, even if you have to run an additional cable or two. To me, everything is going to be HDMI based, so I am leaning toward the Pioneer due to better power and less THD. $400 is very much on the high side of my budget. So if I decide to go with a cheaper receiver, I'll probably go with the Sony STR-DH800.
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Thanks A.J.I have a 5.1 setup also. Does the 920 have enough power and is it EZ to setup?I'm comparing it to the Onkyo 706 that costs a LOT more but seems to have similar specs. What am i missing other than THX with the 920?
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What if I have an old Naiamichi analog receiver (pre-surround sound). Is it worth it to go for the BD80, over the BD60, because of the "high clarity audio" feature? I do have an HDTV. In theory, with the BD80, you can connect HDMI to the HDTV and then audio to the analog receiver and have better sound quality, but I don't know if the difference is noticeable. What do you think?