What is comparable to the onkyo sr806 and around the same price?

Polkie918
Polkie918 Posts: 245
edited August 2009 in Electronics
Just wondering...in the market for a new receiver.....to go along with my polks.....would like to get one thats not bright.
Fronts- RTi8
Center- CSi5
Rears- FXiA4
Sub- Velodyne 12"
Onkyo TX-SR806
Ps3
Xbox 360
65" DLP 1080P Toshiba TV
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  • wutadumsn23
    wutadumsn23 Posts: 3,702
    edited August 2009
    I would stick with the 806, at $600 it is hard to beat IMHO. I love mine.
    -Jeff
    HT Rig
    Receiver- Onkyo TX-SR806
    Mains- Polk Audio Monitor 70
    Center- Polk Audio CS2
    Surrounds- Polk Audio TSi 500's :D
    Sub- Polk Audio PSW125
    Retired- Polk Audio Monitor 40's
    T.V.- 60" Sony SXRD KDS-60A2000 LCoS
    Blu-Ray- 80 GB PS3


    2 CH rig (in progress)
    Polk Audio Monitor 10A's :cool:

    It's not that I'm insensitive, I just don't care.. :D
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  • kevhed72
    kevhed72 Posts: 5,083
    edited August 2009
    There was an 875 for sale on the Emotiva Forum for a good price...may want to check out....
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,182
    edited August 2009
    Go with a Pioneer SC-05 would be my suggestion. Enjoy!
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited August 2009
    HK has a warmer sound to it.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • Polkie918
    Polkie918 Posts: 245
    edited August 2009
    No i like the onkyo just wanted to see what else....i wanna get the best deal possible.....I had a hk247...liked it but had some problems.....whats a comparable HK that is comparable to the 806....hdmi...dolby true hd etc.
    Fronts- RTi8
    Center- CSi5
    Rears- FXiA4
    Sub- Velodyne 12"
    Onkyo TX-SR806
    Ps3
    Xbox 360
    65" DLP 1080P Toshiba TV
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  • dorourke07
    dorourke07 Posts: 298
    edited August 2009
    IMHO I don't think the onkyo would be bright if that's your biggest concern.
    Mains - LSi9's
    Center - LSiC
    Surround - pair of TL3's
    Amplification - Parasound 2125
    AVR - Onkyo 706
    CD/SACD - Onkyo DV-SP506
    SUB - MartinLogan Abyss
    55" Panasonic Viera TC-P55GT30 3D
    Bluray - DMP-BDT310 Panasonic
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited August 2009
    Your google broken?

    http://www.harmankardon.com/product_detail.aspx?cat=REC&sType=C&prod=AVR+3550HD
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • royalty
    royalty Posts: 246
    edited August 2009
    whats with all the negative comments and insults he just asked for some help....
    HOME AUDIO:
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    Front Power: CARVER TFM-35
    Center Power: Audiosource Amp One
    Speakers:
    Center: CSi5
    Fronts: rti10s
    Rears: monitor 50s
    psw 125 + psw 505 = BOOM

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  • BlueFox
    BlueFox Posts: 15,251
    edited August 2009
    royalty wrote: »
    whats with all the negative comments and insults he just asked for some help....

    Negative comments? Insults?
    Lumin X1 file player, Westminster Labs interconnect cable
    Sony XA-5400ES SACD; Pass XP-22 pre; X600.5 amps
    Magico S5 MKII Mcast Rose speakers; SPOD spikes

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  • Zeros
    Zeros Posts: 940
    edited August 2009
    Shop Onkyo is running 10% off refurb units, so you could get $60 off an 806, plus you can sign up for club onkyo and register any onkyo stuff you have for points that you can use for money off.
    My Basement / Home Theater Room
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited August 2009
    What about a Denon 2310?

    http://www.usa.denon.com/ProductDetails/5011.asp

    I've had an older Denon for several years now with no complaints.
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • Polkie918
    Polkie918 Posts: 245
    edited August 2009
    how do u get the 10% off at shop onkyo? says club price $549
    Fronts- RTi8
    Center- CSi5
    Rears- FXiA4
    Sub- Velodyne 12"
    Onkyo TX-SR806
    Ps3
    Xbox 360
    65" DLP 1080P Toshiba TV
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  • Polkie918
    Polkie918 Posts: 245
    edited August 2009
    holy crap...well i figured out the above question

    I can get this refurbed sr806 shipped to my door for $479....Im all over this!! Thanks
    Fronts- RTi8
    Center- CSi5
    Rears- FXiA4
    Sub- Velodyne 12"
    Onkyo TX-SR806
    Ps3
    Xbox 360
    65" DLP 1080P Toshiba TV
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  • Face
    Face Posts: 14,340
    edited August 2009
    Not all of Onkyo's referbs are 100%. I received one that none of the preamps worked. I've ordered a couple of referbed HK's off ebay and they both worked 100%. YMMV though.
    "He who fights with monsters should look to it that he himself does not become a monster. And when you gaze long into an abyss the abyss also gazes into you." Friedrich Nietzsche
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  • Polkie918
    Polkie918 Posts: 245
    edited August 2009
    well I hope this one is cause I just pulled the trigger.. $479.10 shipped

    $549 club onkyo price
    -54.99 10%off
    -$15 onkyo point + free shipping and no tax
    Fronts- RTi8
    Center- CSi5
    Rears- FXiA4
    Sub- Velodyne 12"
    Onkyo TX-SR806
    Ps3
    Xbox 360
    65" DLP 1080P Toshiba TV
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  • Zeros
    Zeros Posts: 940
    edited August 2009
    You do get a 1 year warranty with refurbished units too.
    My Basement / Home Theater Room
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  • Polkie918
    Polkie918 Posts: 245
    edited August 2009
    Yes you get 1 year PARTS AND LABOR
    Fronts- RTi8
    Center- CSi5
    Rears- FXiA4
    Sub- Velodyne 12"
    Onkyo TX-SR806
    Ps3
    Xbox 360
    65" DLP 1080P Toshiba TV
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited August 2009
    Why not just add an external amp like a Adcom or carver that will be nice and warm sounding?
    Speakers: SDA-1C (most all the goodies)
    Preamp: Joule Electra LA-150 MKII SE
    Amp: Wright WPA 50-50 EAT KT88s
    Analog: Marantz TT-15S1 MBS Glider SL| Wright WPP100C Amperex BB 6er5 and 7316 & WPM-100 SUT
    Digital: Mac mini 2.3GHz dual-core i5 8g RAM 1.5 TB HDD Music Server Amarra (memory play) - USB - W4S DAC 2
    Cables: Mits S3 IC and Spk cables| PS Audio PCs
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  • Polkie918
    Polkie918 Posts: 245
    edited August 2009
    now I can...now that the 806 has preouts...I wanna see the 130wattsa
    Fronts- RTi8
    Center- CSi5
    Rears- FXiA4
    Sub- Velodyne 12"
    Onkyo TX-SR806
    Ps3
    Xbox 360
    65" DLP 1080P Toshiba TV
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  • wutadumsn23
    wutadumsn23 Posts: 3,702
    edited August 2009
    Polkie918 wrote: »
    now I can...now that the 806 has preouts...I wanna see the 130wattsa


    That 130W per channel can be a bit misleading. Those tests are done only driving 2 channels, and the power drops off quite a bit after adding a center, and some surrounds. Probably closer to 80 or 90 watts or so, maybe more. Don't get me wrong, I love my 806 and my 70's sing with it powering them, just can't wait to add an external amp to see what my 70's can really do.

    -Jeff
    HT Rig
    Receiver- Onkyo TX-SR806
    Mains- Polk Audio Monitor 70
    Center- Polk Audio CS2
    Surrounds- Polk Audio TSi 500's :D
    Sub- Polk Audio PSW125
    Retired- Polk Audio Monitor 40's
    T.V.- 60" Sony SXRD KDS-60A2000 LCoS
    Blu-Ray- 80 GB PS3


    2 CH rig (in progress)
    Polk Audio Monitor 10A's :cool:

    It's not that I'm insensitive, I just don't care.. :D
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited August 2009
    Pioneer SC-05 or add two Oulaw M2200s to that Onk 806.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

    Home Theater Pics in the Showcase :cool:

    http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showcase/view.php?userid=73580
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  • SivaNevets
    SivaNevets Posts: 303
    edited August 2009
    bobman1235 wrote: »
    What about a Denon 2310?

    http://www.usa.denon.com/ProductDetails/5011.asp

    I've had an older Denon for several years now with no complaints.

    they have no pre-outs... i think the lowest denon with preout for 10 generation is 3110/990.
    Front: Martinlogan ESL
    Center: Martinlogan Stage
    Rear: Martinlogan Motion 4
    Sub: Martinlogan Grotto-I
    Receiver: Pioneer Elite SC 1523K

    PC 2 Channel: Polk LSI7
    Headset: Grado RS2 + Grado RA1 amp
    Mic: Neumann KMS605

    Car Audio
    2002 MB C240 Sedan
    MM6501 components
    MM840 sub
    MB Quart Onyx 4.60 (1/2 to components, 3/4 bridged to sub)
    Pioneer 8200BT HU
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