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This one from Onkyo seemed just too cheap at under £400, but I decided to give it a go. First thing I noticed was the weight, it feels really light compared to my Pioneer. The only other slight negative is that you cannot rename inputs, so 'game/tv' cannot be changed to ready 'PS3' on the ... Read review
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capable HDMI inputs, upscaling of all video inputs to 1080i for output via HDMI, decoding of Dolby TrueHD, Dolby Digital Plus and DTS-HD Master Audio/High Resolutio...
A review by davomrmac on Onkyo TX-SR606 July 30th, 2008
Author's product rating:
Sound Quality
Excellent
Ease of Use
Simple
Look & Design
Good
Range of Features
Excellent
Value for Money
Excellent
Advantages:
Easy to set - up, great sound, HDMI switching and upscaling
Disadvantages:
Cannot rename inputs
Recommend to potential buyers:
yes
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I have had home cinema kit for many many years now, even investing in the likes of Meridian processors which costs loads of money. Then I settled on a Pioneer VSX-D2011 which did everything I needed for almost three years. With all the new sound formats coming out, like TrueHD, I wanted to get a new receiver.
This one from Onkyo seemed just too cheap at under £400, but I decided to give it a go. First thing I noticed was the weight, it feels really light compared to my Pioneer. The only other slight negative is that you cannot rename inputs, so 'game/tv' cannot be changed to ready 'PS3' on the front display. A minor thing, but worth mentioning.
Everything else on this unit is a positive. It supports all the new sound formats, is very well made, and looks really nice (in black). It even has three HDMI inputs, which is amazing, when I bought my HDMI switch box last year it cost almost £150 alone. The SR606's HDMI inputs offer either a straight through signal at 1080P or you can upscale to 1080i from either the HDMI or component inputs.
The sound is very crisp and detailed. The lower frequencies are handled nicely, though not as refined as higher priced units. One thing it does do very well is steering, the surround sound this baby delivers is awesome. The remote is very basic, but does all that you need.
Oh and I almost forgot to mention... the set-up procedure is automatic, you plug in a little mic, position it as instructed on your screen and set the Onkyo going. Lots of funny noises and about 10 minutes later it is ready to go. I thought this was worth mentioning as not all people are technically minded, so having this auto feature is a great addition.
Advantages: Wide range of features relative to cost Disadvantages: Size
...picked up the eagerly anticipated Onkyo 606 a few weeks ago; I have paired it with a KEF 2005.2 5.1 surround speakers, both in silver finish. I purchased both from A1 Audio based in Sheffield, who supplied direct to me in Glasgow. The Onkyo system replaces a Sony out of the box DVD/surround 5.1 system... and what a difference, just a totally different experience. I have hooked up the Onk with my PS3 via HDMI for gaming, DVDs & Blu-ray use. Am not ... ...as that is pretty widely available elsewhere.
Out of the box the 606 is pretty imposing, it is a large and weighty piece of kit, and feels well put together. As i said, it is big, really big, much more so than I appreciated when I ordered it, I had to remove a shelf from the tv stand to allow it to fit, still, that serves me right for not checking the dimensions before ordering it. I have had no issues with the system running too hot, as some reviews ...
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Bought this couple of months ago and decided it is now the time to write a review. Firstly WOW!! This is a serious bit of kit. Paired with a decent set of speakers it fills the room with clear sound and serious bass. Compared to more high street brand... more
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