Onkyo Double Ought Receivers Take Aim on the Internet

[marky12]

Thanks marky12,

I installed an Antec A/V cooler on top to keep it cool. I heard that some Onkyo models did run hot so I did not want to take a chance. However, after the movie I watched I placed my hand on the receiver and it was warm but not hot. The Antec cooler does the job very well. I should try without the A/V cooler to see though.

I was saving my cash for a Yamaha RX-Z11 before Onkyo introduced these 9.2 models. My retailer had one at $4600 C$ (B stock mind you). Got the Onkyo at less than half that taxes included. I agree with you.

I have the same cooler sitting on top of my 805 which everyone knows about its heat issue. Really, there seems to be two camps to this heat issue. Some say its a little on the warmer side and the other is that it is insanely hot. I think the truth is somewhere in the middle.

I envy you guys that have that kinna of budget for your toys. Given that technology is advancing every year, its hard to keep up. Every year its a new feature or a new gimmick. I really think that receivers should be design like computers. We can upgrade the video card, sound card, software, etc... But the argument will always be that the companies want to make a profit. I think it only takes one company to make the rest follow suit...

Marky

 

[dalikon]

Blu Ray player

Hopefully they've found a way to integrate a barn fan into the chassis for cooling.

hello there kennydee,

came across your thread, very interesting feedbacks.
Would greatly appreciate if you could share some info and experience on the Oppo BD83.
Iam thinking of getting a BD player soon possibly pairing with the ONkyo 3007.

Cheers!:

 

[Kennydee]

hello there kennydee,

came across your thread, very interesting feedbacks.
Would greatly appreciate if you could share some info and experience on the Oppo BD83.
Iam thinking of getting a BD player soon possibly pairing with the ONkyo 3007.

Cheers!:

Hi Dalikon,

First, I truly am enjoying my Onkyo 3007. Got it set up on a 9.1 config and loving it. Did you already get yours or it's on your wish list? I sent an e-mail to the guys at Audioholics asking them to include the Onkyos X007 on their test list and I am hoping to see a full expert review of these units on their main site. Now as far as Blu-Ray and Oppo, I was going to purchase one a while back but that got sidetracked pretty fast when I talked to my wife about it. Her MAJOR renovation project was more important I guess than MY toy (so she says). So now that I have that out of the way I will be getting my Oppo very very soon (without consulting my wife). One of my friends just got an Onkyo 707 or 708 I think and he has the Oppo. I was blown away by the sound True-HD, DTS-HD and fast load time. I will get 1 or most probably 2 by June at the latest.