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Onkyo, HK, Denon or Yamaha

Posted on 6/15/14 at 6:24 pm
Posted by LordSnow
Your Mom's House
Member since May 2011
6040 posts
Posted on 6/15/14 at 6:24 pm
I currently have and old (15 years) HK pro logic receiver (AVR-10) that works perfectly.
I've been thinking of getting a new one that has HDMI switching so I dont have to unplug the source to my projector.

I'm leaning Onkyo, they've always made solid stuff. But part of me likes that the HK has lasted as long as it has. OT's thoughts? I am looking at the 727 or 828 series Onkyo's

I have Paradigm Fronts and a HSU research Sub
Posted by patnuh
South LA
Member since Sep 2005
7427 posts
Posted on 6/15/14 at 6:57 pm to
I have had all. I think I like my HK best, but you can get a nice Yamaha for a better price.
Posted by Warfarer
Dothan, AL
Member since May 2010
12395 posts
Posted on 6/15/14 at 7:21 pm to
I had the Onkyo 600 series that was absolutely great for me for about 10 years. I finally started looking at new receivers because the Onkyo lacked HDMI inputs. I ended up with the Denon 3312 and it is amazing so far. I have had the Denon for a little over a year and half with zero problems so far.
Posted by 4WHLN
Drinking at the Cottage Inn
Member since Mar 2013
7631 posts
Posted on 6/15/14 at 7:50 pm to
Ive had an Onkyo 500 series for probably 12 years now and it has been great. I plan on upgrading soon only because it's 12 yo and want some of the newer features offered these days with receivers. But all you listed are great and probably can't go wrong with either.
Posted by Srbtiger06
Member since Apr 2006
29094 posts
Posted on 6/15/14 at 8:10 pm to
I have an Onkyo I love. Dad does too. I've messed around with several before and I would probably rank them:

Onkyo
HK
Denon
Yamaha

But you really can't go wrong.
Posted by VABuckeye
NOVA
Member since Dec 2007
38283 posts
Posted on 6/15/14 at 8:34 pm to
Easy choice.

Denon. More reliable. Better amps and configurability.
Posted by diat150
Louisiana
Member since Jun 2005
47438 posts
Posted on 6/15/14 at 8:41 pm to
my first one was a denon but it would randomly turn on and off. I sent it back for warranty repair and it came back in worse shape and they said nothing was wrong with it.

since i had a projector and didnt want to go without tv I ordered a onkyo to replace it. onkyo worked great.

I called denon support and the guy tried to blame my speakers for the problems.... which I replied, its working fine with my new onkyo. So I just said frick them and kept the onkyo which has been working fine.
Posted by TigerFanatic99
South Bend, Indiana
Member since Jan 2007
35355 posts
Posted on 6/15/14 at 8:52 pm to
HK all the way. Then again I work for Harman so there is a bias.
Posted by onelochevy
Slidell, LA
Member since Jan 2011
18179 posts
Posted on 6/15/14 at 9:18 pm to
Love my Denon but Ive heard great things about all of those brands. You should be good either way. Just find the best price for the once that has all the features you need.
Posted by SG_Geaux
Beautiful St George, LA
Member since Aug 2004
80600 posts
Posted on 6/15/14 at 9:18 pm to
Had an Onkyo and a Denon.

Loving my current Yamaha Aventage series.
This post was edited on 6/15/14 at 9:20 pm
Posted by Helo
Orlando
Member since Nov 2004
4778 posts
Posted on 6/16/14 at 5:43 am to
Denon is releasing a new upgraded line in a week or so that supports HDMI 2.0. It is the new AVR-SxxxxW series.

Posted by SW2SCLA
We all float down here
Member since Feb 2009
23036 posts
Posted on 6/16/14 at 6:53 am to
I've had a refurbished Onkyo for about a year now. It's my first surround set up but I've had 0 issues and I've been more than satisfied with its quality.
Posted by busbeepbeep
When will then be now?
Member since Jan 2004
19504 posts
Posted on 6/16/14 at 7:53 am to
quote:

Onkyo
HK
Denon
Yamaha


in the HDMI era? no way. Onkyo (heat failures) and HK (hdmi issues). Onkyo is so unreliable lately. Even when you send a unit in for repair, the fixed unit will still fail soon. Ask anyone with an x08 series receiver.

Denon
Yamaha
HK
Onkyo
Posted by busbeepbeep
When will then be now?
Member since Jan 2004
19504 posts
Posted on 6/16/14 at 7:54 am to
quote:

Loving my current Yamaha Aventage series.


I'm currently using a Yamaha Aventage RX-A820. Previously had a Pioneer VSX-1120 which was also nice, but found the Yamaha for $230 at best buy open boxed, so I couldn't pass it up.
Posted by Hu_Flung_Pu
Central, LA
Member since Jan 2013
22542 posts
Posted on 6/16/14 at 8:13 am to
Denon all the way. Audyssey makes up for a lot. Throw Marantz in there also.
This post was edited on 6/16/14 at 8:14 am
Posted by NYCAuburn
TD Platinum Membership/SECr Sheriff
Member since Feb 2011
57012 posts
Posted on 6/16/14 at 9:29 am to
Beware on the 2014 models. Pretty much all the major manufactures had a bad batch of HDMI boards. I believe Yamaha was the first to catch it and rectify it. the others are still having issues
Posted by colorchangintiger
Dan Carlin
Member since Nov 2005
30979 posts
Posted on 6/18/14 at 2:48 pm to
I have an Onkyo TX-NR509. The audio board went out a couple months ago (28 months after purchase, came with 24 month warranty). Thankfully, Onkyo did a one time out of warranty repair. I like it. Do you want any smartphone integration?
Posted by 632627
LA
Member since Dec 2011
14762 posts
Posted on 6/18/14 at 2:50 pm to
i bought a bottom of the line onkyo about 8 years ago that is still running fine today and hasn't given me 1 problem ever. my next system will be another onkyo
Posted by aaronb023
TeamBunt CEO
Member since Feb 2005
11774 posts
Posted on 6/18/14 at 2:58 pm to
How about marantz?
Posted by NewIberiaHaircut
Lafayette
Member since May 2013
12377 posts
Posted on 6/18/14 at 3:22 pm to
quote:

Ask anyone with an x08 series receiver.


No doubt there have been a lot of issues but my TX-NR708 has worked flawlessly for 3 years. I hope it's not a ticking time bomb. When it does fail my next setup will be seperates.
This post was edited on 6/18/14 at 3:23 pm
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