receiver help

marantz sr6001 or onkyo 607 or denon 1910 which receiver would be the better of the 3? I saw the marantz for $340 but know very little about them,Thanks all

Denon 1910. It has a bit more power (even though the specs may not indicate that), more inputs (multichannel analog audio, for example) all of the latest audio codecs (Dolby PL IIz, DTS MA, Dolby TrueHD, etc.) and is the best bargain of the bunch. Denon is also a very reliable, high quality, proven performer.

Denon 1910. It has a bit more power (even though the specs may not indicate that), more inputs (multichannel analog audio, for example) all of the latest audio codecs (Dolby PL IIz, DTS MA, Dolby TrueHD, etc.) and is the best bargain of the bunch. Denon is also a very reliable, high quality, proven performer.


I like the Denon's very much as well. But IMO the Onkyo TX-SR607 for $407 onsale at is the best bargin in the bunch no question:bowdown:. A heck of allot of receiver for $400 and $100-$150 cheaper than the 1910. Specs on the 2 a simular (the 607 decodes all codecs mentioned above).. The inputs between the 2 a quite simular as well from what I know. The 1910 does have a 7.1 multichannel analog input and the 607 does not... But the 607 has 6 HDMI inputs vs 4 of the 1910. Unless you have and older non HDMI device with only multichannel out, not needed at all. I would rahter have the extra HDMI, but that is me. If the price was the same and I only needed 4 HDMI's, I would go with the Denon. But price and "some" features included, I am 607 bound. Recommended this receiver to many freinds and the ones that purchaed it loved it. Even when it was almost $100 more..

But depending on your budget and needs, both are BIG winners in my book. And that Marantz is no slouch either...

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I like the Denon's very much as well. But IMO the Onkyo TX-SR607 for $407 onsale at is the best bargin in the bunch no question:bowdown:. A heck of allot of receiver for $400 and $100-$150 cheaper than the 1910. Specs on the 2 a simular (the 607 decodes all codecs mentioned above).. The inputs between the 2 a quite simular as well from what I know. The 1910 does have a 7.1 multichannel analog input and the 607 does not... But the 607 has 6 HDMI inputs vs 4 of the 1910. Unless you have and older non HDMI device with only multichannel out, not needed at all. I would rahter have the extra HDMI, but that is me. If the price was the same and I only needed 4 HDMI's, I would go with the Denon. But price and "some" features included, I am 607 bound. Recommended this receiver to many freinds and the ones that purchaed it loved it. Even when it was almost $100 more..

But depending on your budget and needs, both are BIG winners in my book. And that Marantz is no slouch either...

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B001VEI2KO/ref=ord_cart_shr?%5Fencoding=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&v=glance

Inputs are important, but I think sound quality is more important than getting a couple extra HDMI inputs, especially when the Denon already has 4. How many HDMI inputs will we need down the road? Who knows, but based on current devices I cannot see more than 4 being needed presently and only 3 if you use the component for the cable/sat box. So you need one for the BD players, 2 game consoles, and 1 cable/sat box, but unless follywood forces all cable/sat companies to replace ALL HD boxes (very unlikely) component would be just fine, and you could always run the HDMI directly to a TV input and run the optical to the receiver as well.

My friend has had both and changed over to a DENON and it sounded much better. It has no heat issues that are notorious on the Onkyo receivers as well. If you plan on keeping the receiver for years, then my not spend a few bucks more based on sound quality?

No question for the truly budget conscious that can ONLY get the cheapest HD audio receiver available, the Onkyo is the best option IMO. But from personal experience the Onkyo HT receivers seem to alter the sound from the original source material so IMO a Denon or Yamaha receiver would be a better choice if someone can afford to spend a little more.

Many people love Onkyo and that is great, but we buy receivers for sound quality first I think so that should carry more weight than having extra HDMI inputs that may never get used IMO. People should listen to a well known source and A/B them to see which sounds better before choosing.

But from personal experience the Onkyo HT receivers seem to alter the sound from the original source material so IMO a Denon or Yamaha receiver would be a better choice if someone can afford to spend a little more.

I seriously doubt that. I'm sure it was a perception thing. Onkyo makes great long lasting equipment (I own many pieces) that are reliable and true performers.

In this case though I believe the Denon to be a better choice or the Onkyo TX-SR707. Since Onlyo has added Dolby PLIIz to the TX-SR607, they removed some other inputs/options (although I don't know why).

I seriously doubt that. I'm sure it was a perception thing. Onkyo makes great long lasting equipment (I own many pieces) that are reliable and true performers.

In this case though I believe the Denon to be a better choice or the Onkyo TX-SR707. Since Onlyo has added Dolby PLIIz to the TX-SR607, they removed some other inputs/options (although I don't know why).

I can only go by what we both heard with my friends setup. The Onkyo had a distinct reverb that made voices not sound correct. We did everything to eliminate this including a hardware reset to fatory default, and also tried adjusting the reverb, but we could only minimize the reverb not eliminate it. It sounded different than the same disc on my mayaha & denon setups and once he replaced the Onkyo with a Denon, the problem was solved. Nothing else was changed.

I own an Onkyo stereo receiver in my game room with B&W speakers and I like that, but I have not been happy with their Ht receivers myself. Some love Onkyo and I have no problem with that, but I can hear a distinct difference between Denon/Yamaha & Onkyo and the difference is not small with my ears.

I can only go by what we both heard with my friends setup. The Onkyo had a distinct reverb that made voices not sound correct. We did everything to eliminate this including a hardware reset to fatory default, and also tried adjusting the reverb, but we could only minimize the reverb not eliminate it. It sounded different than the same disc on my mayaha & denon setups and once he replaced the Onkyo with a Denon, the problem was solved. Nothing else was changed.

I own an Onkyo stereo receiver in my game room with B&W speakers and I like that, but I have not been happy with their Ht receivers myself. Some love Onkyo and I have no problem with that, but I can hear a distinct difference between Denon/Yamaha & Onkyo and the difference is not small with my ears.

Hmmm, reverb, so to speak? That sounds strange and I would not like or accept that either. Maybe it was a bad unit...

You can see from my sig. that I have a variety of different speakers and Onkyos have powered them all without coloration or the issue you speak of. I know of people who have chaged from Denon to Onkyo and vise versa (also other brands) because of the sound but as we all know, the speakers are what dictate the sound be it warm, bright etc. So I guess it's a matter of choice and why I always recommend that a potential purchaser audition the receiver with the speakers they want to use...

P.S. My Klipschorns sound truly amazing powered by an Onkyo.