integra Vs. onkyo

[Sounds Good]

are they the same? is it like ford & mercury, toyota & lexus... ect

 

[Adam]

Yep.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Onkyo

From what I can tell: Onkyo is the "entry level", Integra is the "mid level", and Integra Research is the "top of the line". I'd never heard of Integra Research before, but I'm sure that I can't afford it anyway.

 

[Sounds Good]

interesting... wonder what the major differance is betwen the models...

from looking at http://www.integraresearch.com/ it looks like they build the reciever to your specs like dell for home theater....

 

[anamorphic96]

The major differences are -

1. All Integra products have 20% larger power supplies across the board.
2. Better quality DACS's in digital products. Wolfson versus Analog Devices in most but not all products.
3. More features to accomodate custom installations.
4. 3 year versus one year warranty on all products.

This covers most of the differences.

 

[Sounds Good]

is there an integra that is equal to the new 805 and if so what is the price differance between the onkyo an the integra?

 

[Seth=L]

is there an integra that is equal to the new 805 and if so what is the price differance between the onkyo an the integra?

None announced on their website, their comparable price receivers are lightweights.

 

[DelsFan]

My opinion, if you like to listen loud (and if you're watching a movie, loud (as opposed to really loud) is the minimum volume acceptable):

Power supply is of all importance.

Take two 130wpc amplifiers built similarly, the one with the beefy power supply will always sound the best, the other one will peter out when under a load.

An amp (receiver) built with supreme components and an average power supply will never sound great. An amp with pretty good components and a very good (overdesigned) power supply will sound better under most (all) demanding circumstances.

Which is why I steer people to the Integra or the Pioneer Elite every time over their less expensive counterparts (if they are looking at "budget" a/v receivers).

 

[Seth=L]

My opinion, if you like to listen loud (and if you're watching a movie, loud (as opposed to really loud) is the minimum volume acceptable):

Power supply is of all importance.

Take two 130wpc amplifiers built similarly, the one with the beefy power supply will always sound the best, the other one will peter out when under a load.

An amp (receiver) built with supreme components and an average power supply will never sound great. An amp with pretty good components and a very good (overdesigned) power supply will sound better under most (all) demanding circumstances.

Which is why I steer people to the Integra or the Pioneer Elite every time over their less expensive counterparts (if they are looking at "budget" a/v receivers).

I wouldn't put the "power supply" of the Integra DTR-7.7 against the Onkyo TX-SR805. They both have the same suggested retail. I bet you would never guess what differences they have.

Integra DTR-7.7

Onkyo TX-SR805

 

[alexsound]

Seth is correct. There are some major differences in specs
between the 805 and the 7.7 that just can't be ignored.

The obvious.
7.7 is THX Select 2, vs THX Ultra 2 for the 805
HDMI 1.2 for the 7.7 vs HDMI 1.3 for the 805.

The not so obvious:
The 7.7 weighs in at about 30lbs.
The 805, if Onkyo's published specs are correct, comes
in at 50lbs !! I would assume that most of the extra weight
went into SERIOUSLY beefing up the power supply to attain
an Ultra 2 power rating.
7.5A draw for the 7.7 and 9.5A for the 805.
I'm sure Integra will be updating their line very soon, but as
it stands now, the 805, at lease power wise, will probably smoke
the 7.7.

 

[Seth=L]

Seth is correct. There are some major differences in specs
between the 805 and the 7.7 that just can't be ignored.

The obvious.
7.7 is THX Select 2, vs THX Ultra 2 for the 805
HDMI 1.2 for the 7.7 vs HDMI 1.3 for the 805.

The not so obvious:
The 7.7 weighs in at about 30lbs.
The 805, if Onkyo's published specs are correct, comes
in at 50lbs !! I would assume that most of the extra weight
went into SERIOUSLY beefing up the power supply to attain
an Ultra 2 power rating.
7.5A draw for the 7.7 and 9.5A for the 805.
I'm sure Integra will be updating their line very soon, but as
it stands now, the 805, at lease power wise, will probably smoke
the 7.7.

I didn't want to say it, I was low on energy and it was easier just to let people see for themselves, thanks for the support.

I really like the new Onkyo line, it presents a great, wait, AWESOME value to the buyer. As far as new AV deals, this one is on the top of the lists. The Emotiva separates will likely hit high for good deals as well when they release their new line, hopefully Sherwood Newcastle, Yamaha, and Pioneer Elite will be following suit. I expect Denon to do what they always do, price theirs just high enough to lose my interest (for some reason I have always felt they are just a tad to high priced for what they are, not that Denon makes bad receivers, it just feels like the name adds some unnecessary dollars to the price).

 

[Sounds Good]

wow awesome specs... now i just need to save my pennies to get the 805...