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Onkyo 606 or 875

  • 24-06-2008 2:27pm
    #1
    Kashkai
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,399 ✭✭✭


    I'm on the verge of finally buying a new home theatre system but can't decide if going for the onkyo 875 is a better proposition over the 606 which is half the price of the 875 (which is due to be replaced by a newer model soon).

    The 875 is more powerful and will upscale dvds to 1080p but is this worth spending €500 more than the 606 which by all accounts is an excellent amp. Has anyone got an opinion on these? While I'd rather put the €500 I'd save on buying the 606 against a new tv, I don't want to regret not buying the more powerful amp.:confused::confused::confused:


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  • #2
    aaf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,098 ✭✭✭aaf


    The 905 - you know you want it :p


  • #3
    anthony4335
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,028 ✭✭✭anthony4335


    The 606 upscales all input components to 1080i ,so that should not be an issue. anyways if you are changing your entire system, you will most likely get a new dvd/Blu-ray player and this will do the upscaling for you so that should ne be the main factor. As for power I have the 605 and am very very happy with it. Use the spare 500 euro you will save on better speakers than you have bugeted for.


  • #4
    Richersounds.ie: John
    Company Representative Posts: 9,510 ✭✭✭Richersounds.ie: John


    Guys declared interest I'm John McDonald from Richer Sounds Ireland we have just done a deal with Onkyo to slash the price of the 875 to £649.95 and the 905 to £899 exclusively for Boardies - and at the moment we are also offering free shipping exclusively to boardies - at the moment we have both black and silver in stock but there are more silver than black......drop me a line to johnmc@richersounds.ie or via PM if you are interested - we are also setting up a commercial thread/forum with Boards over the next week so keep your eyes peeled for that as we will issue daily offers exclusive to boardies...

    John McDonald / Managing Director / Richer Sounds Ireland / www.richersounds.ie / johnmc@richersounds.ie



  • #5
    aaf
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,098 ✭✭✭aaf


    johnmc wrote: »
    Guys declared interest I'm John McDonald from Richer Sounds Ireland we have just done a deal with Onkyo to slash the price of the 875 to £649.95 and the 905 to £899 exclusively for Boardies - and at the moment we are also offering free shipping exclusively to boardies - at the moment we have both black and silver in stock but there are more silver than black......drop me a line to johnmc@richersounds.ie or via PM if you are interested - we are also setting up a commercial thread/forum with Boards over the next week so keep your eyes peeled for that as we will issue daily offers exclusive to boardies...
    :eek:The 905 down to £899! Fantastic price. Bought mine from you guys for £1300 last Autumn. Fantastic amp.


  • #6
    Kashkai
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,399 ✭✭✭Kashkai


    I ordered the 875 yesterday from Richersounds, and it was delivered this morning. Can't wait to get home and set it up. Lucky me who lives in a detached house otherwise the neighbours would sue :D:D:D


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  • #7
    johnnyflav
    Closed Accounts Posts: 324 ✭✭johnnyflav


    Hey Prosperous,

    Just joined you in the 875 owners club. After many months of oogling a new amp, I finally took the plunge (cheers richersounds and johnmc :D). Spent the last three hours installing, calibrating and setting up, great craic. Had a quick blast of TrueHD and DTS HD MA, stonking sound from them.

    Only looks like I'll have to relocate the yoke now for better ventilation, people weren't lying when they said it gets hot!!

    Looking forward to a couple of flicks up on the big screen this weekend.


  • #8
    god's toy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,241 ✭✭✭god's toy


    My 705 does get a little hot BUT not 'too' hot like what some have said even when driven. Put it this way, I have never heard the cooling fans powering up and I can hold my hand on top of the amp even after a few HRs use.

    Still as long as you have good air flow you should be fine.


    Edit: 875 has a lot more output power than the 705, maybe thats why?


  • #9
    johnnyflav
    Closed Accounts Posts: 324 ✭✭johnnyflav


    I had to move it out of my AV stand all together to get it properly cooled. It's sitting all on its lonesome now, perched on top of the amp it replaces it to stop it getting scuffed by the inevitable hoover/toe etc.

    Was giving it a good work out over the weekend but I'm a little confused by my settings from DTS HD MA. I've got Pans Labyrinth on Blu Ray which is supposed to be 7.1 surround but the PS3 is only ouputting 5.1 LPCM. I have the playstation set to output PCM not bitstream...

    Would like to make use of all my speakers if possible. Has anyone here had any luck with getting 7.1 HD audio?


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