How does it do with music? Most HTIBS cant really do music that well, but how does this Onkyo fare?
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anyone have any thoughts? my primary use would be music, both (admittedly out of date) CDs and mp3
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I would also be interested in finding this out, since I would be using them as dual purpose speakers
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We have this paired with a model from onkyo. They are solid and can get a good deal on amazon. I think ours was about $250 or so.
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Thanks P. Seto, I think I will try the same. However, I Checked out the Onkyo 605 at my local Best Buy ($499), but on Amazon ($408), and it looks like it could do some serious damage. My only gripe is that it only has 2 hdmi inputs. I may want to add a PS3 at a later date, which would have my entertainment system running 3 hdmi cables. Is True HD and Dolby Digital plus a huge difference with the onkyo receiver capable of this type of audio?
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The sound is just OK. It has plenty of high notes but lacks low - is ok for viewing news but not movies. I have it hookup up to a surround system and it sounds incredible.
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I just got mine today, I havent opened it up yet, but will tomorrow. I preordered directly from pioneer the day they sent out the emails. I got it for $549 and got the upgraded 2 days shipping for $20. Im replacing a onkyo tx sr-605 with this pioneer. I will give a small review tomorrow once I have it hooked up.
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I don't have the Onkyo 7030 but I ever owned an old Onkyo which just died after &gt; 10 years. Personally I think Onkyo is better in details but I choose Yamaha because the convenience of USB port.
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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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I don't pay attention to the specs as much as I do to the actual performance. I will say this, I replaced my older Onkyo amp with this newer version because it's so much more quiet. I can't even tell when the power is on, but I could with my older version. I think you will be pretty impressed with the sound quality - especially if you are using a quality belt-drive turntable.
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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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I agree with others here; Onkyo receivers pretty much give you the best bang for your buck. Sound is always in the ear of the beholder. I like cambridge soundworks speakers. Whatever you do, dont spend a ton of money on cables. you get professional grade cables at monoprice for pennies on the dollar.
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I would say it is... its a nice interface. Much better than my old Onkyo 607.
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Yes, but in a similar way I started out with a onkyo and a separate crown 2100. It was good but the home receivers just don't have enough volume or dB gain. I have 2 crown amps and a art equalizer and most of all a art rack mixer. Setup is louder by 4 times as home av stuff. The amplifier is a winner but if it's not loud enough, get a mixer to drive the lines.
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if you are trying to use its online feature (radio, streaming audio, remote etc) it is better off to use a Apple TV or XBOX.Onkyo online stuff is not quite convenient to use (slow and lagging). i stop playing with it after a few weeks. hope this helps : )
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ONKYO HT-S5500 7.1 Channel Home Theater..this is excellent unit, clear sound, very silent when no sound signal input received, no hiss, the house is shaking when i enjoy the sound & adjust in a higher Volume ( which my sister always complained..hahaha), there are lot of option for sound/video input, actually I set up a home theater in my room.. I hang a projector on the ceiling/ WD streaming player/ DVD player/ Tablet/ mini PC/outdoor antenna (no need cable subscription bec. i can watch what i want in streaming player & tablet will do. & unlimited movie on NETFLIX ($7.99/mth) & lot of choices pandora etc.(in addition a can listen radio station from my home country audio come out in ONKYO) all connected to ONKYO...one of the nice thing i want is the sound on TV in projector come out in ONKYO home theater, even you watch news/sports/movie..you got spectacular sound like watching live sports..sound option like home theater, TV logic/mono/direct/ neo cinema etc..before i went to sleep, i tuned to FM(Delilah station 106.7) it turn off automatically...sleep timer.other option i did not discover yet..
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My former receiver was good but i'm glad I made the purchase. It manages to take ALL my hdmi units. The sound is great. I've utilized all the speaker outputs to get sound around my family room. A great receiver at a great price. I have no desire to think about 'retiring' it. I hope this helps.
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i also can now. it was shipped to my house on saturday. i'm a little disappointed, i kinda wish i got the pioneer 919 for the upscaling factor. i had tabled it cuz it was a little out of my price range but about an hour after i bought the onkyo i noticed the pioneer was only 10 bucks more. oh well...thanks brad.
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I don't have the Onkyo 7030 but I ever owned an old Onkyo which just died after > 10 years. Personally I think Onkyo is better in details but I choose Yamaha because the convenience of USB port.