I picked up the eagerly anticipated Onkyo 606 a few weeks ago; I have paired it with a KEF 2005.25.1 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 gonna put anything on the spec of the 606 here, 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 and forums I have read have previously reported. However, after the removal of the shelf in the TV stand there is plenty of breathing space around it now!
So far I have used the 606 for gaming (GTA4 & COD4), CD audio, a couple of concert DVDs (Muse HAARP & Foos Hyde Park) and for radio listening. I am by no means a hifi or home cinema buff, but I have found the sound quaity excellent for all forms that I have used it for so far. Initially all the different setup options are a bit daunting, with a bit of help from the whathifi forums I have cut through some of the jargon and fairly quickly have been able to get the system set up to optimise the sound options available from the 606 and the PS3.
So far the system is definitely a massive improvement on my budget out of the box Sony system, and I am very happy with my purchase. And certainly plenty of volume available to upset the wife, and I don't think I have hit 75% on the volume dial!
The next bigt test for the 606 will be when I watch I am Legend on blue-ray with the associated hi def audio...
Advantages: great connectivity, great 720p (1080i) upscaler, great looks, excellent clarity of sound. Disadvantages: Doesn't upscale to 1080p, a 4th HDMI would be useful.
dca860 19.10.2009 (19.10.2009)
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Advantages: great connectivity, great 720p (1080i) upscaler, great looks, excellent clarity of sound. Disadvantages: Doesn't upscale to 1080p, a 4th HDMI would be useful.
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