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Thread: What receiver to buy Onkyo vs Harmon Kardon |
    
New member Username: Rgall
Pittsburgh,
Pa
Post Number: 1
Registered: Sep-08
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| Posted on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - 08:15 am: |
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I was looking into AV receivers to replace an older Onkyo 939. I was looking into Onkyo SR805, SR706, or Harmon Kardon AVR 354. Any thoughts? Any better choices in this price range? Which of these would your choose? |
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Silver Member Username: Jrbay
Livonia [Detroit area],
Michigan
USA
Post Number: 394
Registered: Feb-08
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| Posted on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - 08:45 am: |
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Any chance to go listen to any of these units you are interested in?
If not, my guess would be that you would be happier with the Onkyo as you will be more comfortable with the controls and how they function (the HK will be substantially different).
If you can go out and "test drive" AVR's I would also look into the comparable Denon (1909) and/or Yamaha. While shopping ask to see the remotes and make sure whatever you choose is easy to understand and operate. There is also the minor issue of how it sounds to you. |
Silver Member Username: Mccambley
BREEZY POINT,
NY
USA
Post Number: 527
Registered: Jun-05
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| Posted on Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - 03:26 pm: |
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I think a fair comparision between the Onkyo's and Denon would be the SR706 VS the Denon AVR2309. That older Onkyo 939 was some machine in its day (2003) that list for $4000. If money is an issue the Onkyo 606 is a very popular model these days. |
Silver Member Username: Cclashh
Post Number: 371
Registered: Jan-08
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| Posted on Thursday, September 25, 2008 - 09:47 am: |
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I would do some research on the Onkyo 805 before purchasing. As far as I know the 805 exhibits some problems that are not found with the Onkyo 706. How big is the room you will be using the AVR in. I ask because the 805 could be overkill for your application. I have an Onkyo 705 and I am very happy with it. It pretty much does everything and is THX certified and is also very affordable. If you can afford it I would choose the 706 over the 606 or the 805. |
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