Comments for Onkyo TX-SR806 THX Ultra2 Plus 7.1 A/V Receiver at http://www.hometheaterhifi.com , comment 1 to 46 out of 20 comments http://www.hometheaterhifi.com Fri, 10 Feb 2012 01:25:03 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.3 http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/receivers/469-a-secrets-receiver-review.html#comment-3828 rick- Yes it should. - Jim M Wed, 03 Nov 2010 23:38:24 +0100 http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/receivers/469-a-secrets-receiver-review.html#comment-3826 I have the tx sr806. can I use just 5 speakers insted of 7. will the auto speaker setup work properly? - rick Wed, 03 Nov 2010 10:17:19 +0100 http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/receivers/469-a-secrets-receiver-review.html#comment-2317 I recently purchased a 806 of the onkyo range. Nice unit, however I have issues of getting my powered subwoofer to work correctly. The subwoofer has performed very well on my old Pioneer AV. Any idea what I am doing wrong? - Albin Sat, 24 Oct 2009 21:08:47 +0100 http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/receivers/469-a-secrets-receiver-review.html#comment-2155 Purchased a HDMI splitter from Firefold for $64.95 after using the Spears & Munsil Blu ray test disk; the Onkyo was clipping BTB & WTW. The splitter can be purchased for less so shop around. Anyway, effectively splits video from my Oppo BDP-83 and sends it to the TV, while audio goes to the Onkyo. Works perfect! My only beef is with Onkyo. They wouldn't even admit there was a problem with the HDMI pass through. Got completely stonewalled by customer service & Tech support. No firmware ware updates or potential solutions because the problem doesn't exist and by the way they don't comment on product reviews! It's unbelievable that in this day and age companies can continue to treat consumers in this fashion. Maybe their the next GM? - Kirk Schwarz Sat, 05 Sep 2009 23:58:20 +0100 http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/receivers/469-a-secrets-receiver-review.html#comment-2087 My center speaker is not loud enough on my 806. It is set at +12 but it adjust on its own, can I fix this. How? - Bert Mon, 10 Aug 2009 23:32:25 +0100 http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/receivers/469-a-secrets-receiver-review.html#comment-2057 Something seems suspicious about the measurements in this article, perhaps a typo? It says the THD measurements were: ?power --> 20Hz-20kHz THD+N = 0.00822% @8Ohm 130W --> THD+N = 0.01944% @8Ohm These numbers seem impossible to believe - are they off by a factor of 10? The manual says 0.08% -> 0.2%. only the >=$2k amps have such low THD at full power, so im wondering if the article has typos on this. ...?!?! - jason chop. Sun, 02 Aug 2009 08:15:27 +0100 http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/receivers/469-a-secrets-receiver-review.html#comment-1838 The netflix streaming on the bluray 2550 is pretty darn good. Most to hd quality. Don't know if it is the bluray player, the 806, or or HDMI 1.3 on all three devices. One can only imagine!!! - Rob Wed, 06 May 2009 01:54:57 +0100 http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/receivers/469-a-secrets-receiver-review.html#comment-1835 I just found this thread, seeming somewhat old, but, nevertheless pretty current. Also i just did the "imediate display off option" and currently watching 'It takes a theif' 1950 starring Cary Grant and Grace Kelly in HD thru Directv and it is near bluray quality!!! All of the burays I've tried are visually stunning as expected. My reasons for choosing this receiver was mainly video upscaling of older dvds, hd formats and thx, along with more power. I will mention more of my system below. Of course now I am using sammy 50" 1080p 1.3 HDMI, sammy 2550 bluray 1.3 and 806 1.3, with which may make a difference. Wonder if everyone above is talking about and using 1.3 HDMI in the discussion of upscaling video and sound quality. I think this would def make a difference since this is necessary for all of my components to accurately display the forementioned topic above for best video quality thru the 806 or any other receiver with those requirements. I am, of course, still tweaking and will for some time, until i find the right settings for me. The audyssey is simply awesome focusing every action right in your center stage, simply stunning, actually spoiling oneself!!! My components.... Onkyo 806 Samsung 50" 1080 plazma Samsung 2550 bluray with netflix and pandora Directtv Infinity speakers....7.1 PS-28 sub PC-350 Center P-162 Fronts (2) P-152 Surrounds (4) - Rob Wed, 06 May 2009 00:53:58 +0100 http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/receivers/469-a-secrets-receiver-review.html#comment-1799 So I recently got an 806 planning to run all components through it. I have my Moto HD DVR from comcast running HDMI through the 806, then HDMI to TV. I got somewhat extreme judder while watching Family Guy in HD cable. I have all settings set to "Through" or off including ID. When I run the HDMI directly to TV, I see no judder. Is there a way to fix this? - Mike Fri, 24 Apr 2009 11:17:02 +0100 http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/receivers/469-a-secrets-receiver-review.html#comment-1695 I just ordered the SR806, so I don't have it setup yet. But I did download the manual. On this issue of pass-through, their recommendations are a bit complex. It's not enough to just select Pass Through. "For best video quality" THX also says you have to disable the "immediate display" option (whose default is otherwise "on") and do two other things too. Brian, are you sure you did all these steps, prior to finding a clipping of the below black? -- BB - Bob B. Fri, 27 Mar 2009 13:09:31 +0100 http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/receivers/469-a-secrets-receiver-review.html#comment-1688 Is this video processing issue unique to the Onkyos or does it occur in all Faroudja DCDI Cinema video processor based receivers? I am deciding between a Pioneer Elite SC-05, Integra DTR-7.9 and Integra DTR-8.9 and might base my decision on the video processors. Any thoughts? - Mike P Wed, 25 Mar 2009 02:34:25 +0100 http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/receivers/469-a-secrets-receiver-review.html#comment-1663 I purchased the 806 about a month ago. I would recommend it given it's price point and features. If the pros outweigh the cons for you it's worth a close look . . . On the pro side, I like the receivers handling of all the latest formats. I run 7.1 TrueHD via MCPCM from my PS3 and the blu-ray wow factor is very high- better than other receivers? I wouldn't know, but I don't know that I could tell if it was. The audyssey toolset is handy and 90% accurate for simple setups. I weighted my setup with multiple readings from my primary seated position, and I couldn't have balanced it better myself. Input customization and soundfield options are extensive, but as Brian said, you'll find yourself using THX (Ultra2 for 7.1) modes (music/cinema/games) for all but two channel audio. For two channel, I use Pure Audio or Direct. With the PS3 set to output PCM, I have to manually change modes depending on the media, the 806 sees it all as well MCPCM. Not a biggie though. Remote is good, it replaced a Sony Commander, and adequately controls everything, even the PS3 through a third party IR receiver and the "learn" function. Heat with my unit has not been an issue, but my receiver also has full 360 degree ventilation. As for the negatives . . . I am not happy with the upscaling. I initially tried to upconvert all sources to 1080p- and send them up to my 50" Panny Plasma. I noticed some softening of my 1080i feed from my XBOX, and some occasional pixeliation from my Motorola Cable box. I switched all inputs to "pass through" and the upscaling issues went away. As for the video clipping issue (processing in pass through mode), under normal use I can't see it. That doesn't mean it doesn't exist. Video switching is slow, and by slow I mean 5-7 seconds, with the audio running 3-5 seconds. This is exceptionally long since I had become accustomed to switching with my Panny, which is about the fastest switching TV in the industry- read 1 second. In the end, I think any receiver would struggle to process video/switch as well as my Panny. That said, "pass through" has been acceptable for everyday use. On the power side (amplifier), I'm in a fairly small space- 15x15, running some big Klipsch gear. Forte II's, and kg 3.2s and 2.2s in a 7.0 configuration. Given the efficiency of the vintage Klipsch (100bd for the Fortes) I'm barely getting into the power to hit normal listening levels. I'm assuming that with the efficient speakers I require less current to achieve desired listen levels, so I'm not getting into the ugly portion of the receivers amplification (clipping.) Desired sound levels are achieved well before reaching 50% volume. Combine that with the Dynamic EQ, and loudness balancing, and at low volume levels, imaging and range remain intact- which is a must have if your significant other has a different opinion regarding acceptable sound levels. Heck they should have called it WIFE-EQ. Regardless, I'm good with the 806. It works very well given my current space and speaker setup. - RB Fri, 13 Mar 2009 02:36:20 +0100 http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/receivers/469-a-secrets-receiver-review.html#comment-1652 I recently purchased and 806 from Circuit City who went out of business and have yet to install it. Can somebody shed some light on the issue this unit has with a blue dot on video and a potential for problems with Blue Ray because of HDMI? - Adam Mon, 09 Mar 2009 01:23:05 +0100 http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/receivers/469-a-secrets-receiver-review.html#comment-1556 Hey!I prefer the TX-SR805 VS 806 In all ways First i see the 805 has bigger power supply and the circuit amplification too vs 806 is a little power supply Second the sound is very powerful in 805 vs 806 Third the 805 has burr brown D/A converter vs 806 NO Four i prefer the omitting the upconversion in 805 vs 806 has,in other words i'm not sacrifice the quality construction and better sound than the worst construction has 806. - Luis Santiago Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:20:23 +0100 http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/receivers/469-a-secrets-receiver-review.html#comment-1459 "Ultimately you are better running source straight to display, but that is going to be a problem for Blu-Ray since you MUST run it through the Onkyo in order for it to strip the HD audio from the HDMI stream. This could very well be a deal breaker for many users and we hope that Onkyo can repair this flaw via firmware in the future (although without knowing the root cause we cannot say whether that is even a possibility" Is this an issue with all A/V receivers or just with the Onkyo's? thanks - gary Wed, 28 Jan 2009 07:11:17 +0100 http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/receivers/469-a-secrets-receiver-review.html#comment-1388 So as I read this, the 806 is lighter than the 805 due to lower grade amp. But I also see that the real performance hit only comes with >4 ohm setting and/or high volumes whereby their might by some barely perceptible THD hit. Otherwise, when my acoustic limitations are far more likely to be my living room walls or my in-wall speakers, I interpret the THX Ultra 2 to be the real benefit on the 806 in terms of better enjoyment of the movie audio at all/lower listening levels, and powerful audio reproduction when set to >6 ohm. Would you agree? - mark Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:06:54 +0100 http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/receivers/469-a-secrets-receiver-review.html#comment-1387 Brian, Do you recall if the "Immediate Display" option was disabled? While I don't have the receiver, the manual indicates that for true pass-through, this option should be disabled. I'm curious if BTB is still a problem if Immediate Display is disabled. - Joel Tue, 06 Jan 2009 15:50:04 +0100 http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/receivers/469-a-secrets-receiver-review.html#comment-1350 I used to use a Gefen HDMI 4-1 splitter and my HD channels were GORGEOUS. Now that I've moved to the 806, and all my HDMI cables run through it, my HD channels don't "pop" with clarity like they used to. The 806 definitely alters the signal--I've tried all combos (both on the 8300 and on the 806) and nothing comes close to the Gefen pass-through (or direct to TV). I'm quite disappointed, as I LOVE my HD stations on my Panny plasma! - Keoni Tue, 30 Dec 2008 18:09:20 +0100 http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/receivers/469-a-secrets-receiver-review.html#comment-1337 Jonathan, If you (or anyone else) want to "prove" this to themselves, all you need is a good old PLUGE pattern, as may be found on any of the various AVIA and Video Essentials editions (explaining how to use it is a little beyond the scope of this feedback thread though). Of course you want to start with a source and display which are both in sync in this respect. Insert the 806 and below-black gets clipped from the HDMI output, whether the source is HDMI or A/D'ed CAV. - Brian Sat, 27 Dec 2008 12:40:16 +0100 http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/receivers/469-a-secrets-receiver-review.html#comment-1336 I purchased an 806 and am happy with it, but have one issue that may be cured with an external fan. When using a satellite box and upscaling to 1080p, the video disappears at times and then reappears several seconds later. I have changed settings and also moved the unit from a TV stand where it had only 1" of clearance above it to the top shelf where it has 3". Fan is on order. Has anyone else had this issue? I noticed the "blackout" more during action scenes such as large fireball explosions, but this could be coincidence. Any help is appreciated. - Tom Sat, 27 Dec 2008 08:52:42 +0100