Amazon - Onkyo TX-SR605 7.1 for $369.97

[Bullseye]

http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-TX-SR605-Channel-Theater-Receiver/dp/B000OBLARC/ref=pd_bbs_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1196830658&sr=8-1&tag=blurayforum-20

[Closetnerd]

I take it this is a decent SS system Bulls?
What about pairing it with these?
http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-SKS-HT540-Surround-Speaker-System/dp/B000GU78Z4/ref=pd_bxgy_e_text_b?ie=UTF8&qid=1196830658&sr=8-1

[Trilogy]

There`s some nice deals on these amps of late.

[Bullseye]

I take it this is a decent SS system Bulls?
What about pairing it with these?
http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-SKS-HT540-Surround-Speaker-System/dp/B000GU78Z4/ref=pd_bxgy_e_text_b?ie=UTF8&qid=1196830658&sr=8-1

When you buy both its a pretty good deal C. And its pretty close to your budget. You can always upgrade the speakers in the future.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/item-dispatch/ref=pd_bxgy_e_button?ie=UTF8&asin.1=B000OBLARC&

[Bullseye]

If you can afford to go an extra couple of hundred i would go for this amp instead as it has DTS HD and DD HD.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000OBMX0K/ref=pd_luc_00001B000GU78Z4B000OBMX0K

[CocoPUFF]

I actually have had this receiver for a while now and trust me, you don't need an amp...it puts out plenty on its own

[Bullseye]

I actually have had this receiver for a while now and trust me, you don't need an amp...it puts out plenty on its own

Eh:confused: The receiver is also an amp:thumbs2:

[Bullseye]

I actually have had this receiver for a while now and trust me, you don't need an amp...it puts out plenty on its own

BTW coco do you have the 705 or 605? The 705 has hi-def audio output.

[CocoPUFF]

Eh:confused: The receiver is also an amp:thumbs2:

oh, thought you were talking about adding an amp to this..

[Bullseye]

That would be overkill on those speakers lol.

[CocoPUFF]

BTW coco do you have the 705 or 605? The 705 has hi-def audio output.

the 605. When I bought it at the beginning of the year the 705 was out of my price range. But it does decode true HD audio, and that's all I care about since all I buy now is HD and Blu ray:)

[Bullseye]

But you do want DTS HD MA and PCM coco;)

[CocoPUFF]

But you do want DTS HD MA and PCM coco;)

yup, which the 605 does beautifully. This receiver is a STEAL at this price. :thumbs2:

[Bullseye]

It certainly is.

[cougartrace]

man and I paid $450 with tax on Cyber Monday :banghead:

[Closetnerd]

So if I just want a great sounding Surround Sound experience is the 605 with the Onk 7.1 speakers gonna take care of that?
You guys are KILLING ME!! :thumbs2:

[Gruson]

Closet, I recommended the same receiver in your thread.

GET IT! You will not find one at a better price.

It is pretty good overall, of course there are better but more $$$.

Then just buy your speakers next.

In the end, it is worth the extra money, trust me.

[cougartrace]

I have a question.

I just bought the 605. If I only have a 5.1 speaker setup right now, will I get any better sound at all out of the HD DVDs?

[CocoPUFF]

I have a question.

I just bought the 605. If I only have a 5.1 speaker setup right now, will I get any better sound at all out of the HD DVDs?

YES! The uncompressed sound will sound phoenomenal. Plus most HD and Bluray discs are formatted for uncompressed 5.1 anyways so you're good!:thumbs2:

[CocoPUFF]

So if I just want a great sounding Surround Sound experience is the 605 with the Onk 7.1 speakers gonna take care of that?
You guys are KILLING ME!! :thumbs2:

you'll be much more happier with this, than a surround system in a box, trust me!:)

[CocoPUFF]

if you DO go with this receiver, make sure you go HDMI for your DVD players and gaming systems. Makes the experience even better!

[SwoopingCloak]

Picked one of these up. Couldn't resist at that price.

[Closetnerd]

Looks like you just bought the last one at that price. Now it is at $409.........:banghead:

[Gruson]

I just looked and it is $380.69 shipped.

Make sure you look from Amazon.com as seller..

Still good deal.

[Closetnerd]

Just ordered the 605 and the SKS-HT540 7.1 speakers.
Thanks for the input guys!!!! Especially you Gruson. Now you can stop answering all of my freaking posts about the tv and ss systems!! :thumbs2:


At least until I need to hook them all up, that is.......:redface:

[cougartrace]

YES! The uncompressed sound will sound phoenomenal. Plus most HD and Bluray discs are formatted for uncompressed 5.1 anyways so you're good!:thumbs2:

thanks CP..next is to setup my room for 7.1..the wife will love me for it I bet :confused2