Onkyo TX-NR809 THX Certified 7.2-Channel A/V Network Receiver (135 W/Ch) price changes daily (but now going back up): $445.32 @ Amazon

noob here, what speakers do i need to get

Quote from bugzpodder : noob here, what speakers do i need to get

I would like to know also.I am remodeling my living room and would like a suggestion as for speaker and sub.I need something small ,no need to be loud and around $500 budget .
Thank's

Quote from gtamega : I would like to know also.I am remodeling my living room and would like a suggestion as for speaker and sub.I need something small ,no need to be loud and around $500 budget . Thank's

It's been mentioned a few times before on this thread. You should do a search within this thread to see

recently bought a 616, can't resist this price, so just pulled the trigger on 809 too.
616 will be moved to the basement, and 809 will be in the living room..
48lbs vs 29lbs between the two models. am I paying more just for weight?

does anyone know more details (experience) that how much better 809 vs 616?

thanks

Does anyone know much about these "hdmi locks" i have been reading about? They are pretty expensive for what they are - and if it could save some wear on the HDMI board, then i thought it might be worth it. Curious if anyone has any comments on those things.

I got one yesterday on warehousedeals for $389. I am wondering what would be my coverage options since Squaretrade doesnt really cover "used" items..

From squaretrade.com...
Can I get coverage for my refurbished or used item?
Answer:

SquareTrade offers Protection Plans directly for new items only. Some of our resellers offer Protection Plans on refurbished items, given that the item was also purchased through that reseller. Used items are only eligible when purchased on eBay.

We do not cover used items from retail stores. We also do not cover any items, regardless of condition, purchased from classified ads, classifieds websites like Craigslist, or other person-to-person sales. Used items are eligible for a 1 year Protection Plan, and may be eligible for a second year for an extra fee. The Protection Plan on a used item begins on day 61 after purchase.

The shipment is due tomorrow so need to decide whether to refuse it and just get a new one..

Quote from bens_brother : recently bought a 616, can't resist this price, so just pulled the trigger on 809 too. 616 will be moved to the basement, and 809 will be in the living room.. 48lbs vs 29lbs between the two models. am I paying more just for weight? does anyone know more details (experience) that how much better 809 vs 616? thanks

809 far superior.

Quote from NODES : 809 far superior.

thanks for chip in.. how superior with 809, do you mind being a bit more specific? would like to be sure I did not make a bad decision buying the 809, given the fact already own 616... slickdeals ... must resist, but it's too hard to resist..

Quote from NODES : 809 far superior.

Quote from slickDe@ler : I got one yesterday on warehousedeals for $389. I am wondering what would be my coverage options since Squaretrade doesnt really cover "used" items.. From squaretrade.com... Can I get coverage for my refurbished or used item? Answer: SquareTrade offers Protection Plans directly for new items only. Some of our resellers offer Protection Plans on refurbished items, given that the item was also purchased through that reseller. Used items are only eligible when purchased on eBay. We do not cover used items from retail stores. We also do not cover any items, regardless of condition, purchased from classified ads, classifieds websites like Craigslist, or other person-to-person sales. Used items are eligible for a 1 year Protection Plan, and may be eligible for a second year for an extra fee. The Protection Plan on a used item begins on day 61 after purchase. The shipment is due tomorrow so need to decide whether to refuse it and just get a new one..

dude, get a new one with 2 year warranty and you can buy more with square trade. no brainer, be protected.. it is your investment.

how does this compare to my current a/v which is Denon AVR-2311CI should i get onkyo? thanks will rep for advice.

i have l890's, lc2, l820's, jbl speakers.

I have a bowers and wilkins setup using CM5's, a HTM61 and 686's for my surrounds.... using a 609 to push them but seems underpowered for these speakers.... would this 809 do the job? Can anyone who is familiar with bowers speakers comment for me?

Thanks in advance

Quote from dep3523 : Using that logic though would mean you should see more bad reviews and reliability complaints from all other brands too. However, that's not the case. Sure you see some, but not like Onkyo. I too want this to be worth getting, which is why I keep checking this thread. But every time there's more people complaining they got burned by Onkyo.

Yeah that's definitely a valid point. The ratio of complaints definitely is cause for concern, hopefully I can report back that it's been great. I was just saying it's a lot easier to bitch about negative things then to write a positive review so I always value a positive one more than a few negatives. I have read reviews of people who've used it daily for over a year and rave about it. For that price point, it seems too good to pass up. I've been due for an upgrade for a while, I have the 602 and no HDMI support.

Best of luck!

Quote from howiez : Is that with the Onkyo iPod dock? I'm curious if that dock merely takes the 'analog' out through it's cables. My 'older' Integra(Onkyo) does not play anything digital in Zone2. I was very frustrated when i wanted to play holiday music from my HTPC (via Toslink) in my zone 2. That is when i discovered I was pretty much stuck with Radio. I'll find out Xmas day i guess, the family is getting the 609 (from an earlier slickdeal HTIB as a family gift.

Nope just using the front USB on the TX-NR609

I never retested because after the party, I ended up just plugging the two other speakers in the house as Front Highs instead of zone 2. It is easier to play music in the family room with the 5.1 with the other two speakers configured as that instead of Zone 2. She was having problems setting the volume level of zone 2.

It is rare we will will ever need two separate zones...and it is easier for my wife to use it. She can just turn the receiver on and the music plays in both areas. TV is setup to just play 5.1. I set the ipod (USB) and FM to all channel stereo for her.

Good luck with the 609!

Quote from lod03 : how does this compare to my current a/v which is Denon AVR-2311CI should i get onkyo? thanks will rep for advice. i have l890's, lc2, l820's, jbl speakers.

The 809 is rated at 30 watts x 7 more, has THX Select2 Plus Cert., Audyssey MultiEQ XT, Audyssey DSX, Ethernet, •192kHz/24-bit Burr-Brown digital-to-analog converters for all channels, 2 more HDMI inputs, 1 more HDMI out, plus other video features that the Denon does not have....and it weighs 40lbs vs.24lbs for the Denon....etc, etc, etc....

Myself, I am hoping to find the Denon AVR-2312ci for cheap new or used after the new year....but I would have bought this if I had the funds right now....this is A LOT of reciever for just over $400.