opinions of onkyo
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myu701
Vintage futurist
Onkyo made some great receivers across the years. I'm more partial to the 90's, with their TX-8xx series. But the TX-82xx series was a good one too.
Later on, I got an Integra HT receiver. Really good quality. The push for HDMI sent a lot of those good receivers down quite a few pegs on the resale value. It amplifies most sources very nicely, except for the built-in tuner (not impressive).
Later on, I got an Integra HT receiver. Really good quality. The push for HDMI sent a lot of those good receivers down quite a few pegs on the resale value. It amplifies most sources very nicely, except for the built-in tuner (not impressive).
dusty42701
Super Member
2ohm load or bad power be the prob? That's unusual. My stack is going strong still from the day it was purchased, back in the early 80's
I have an Onkyo Integra P3030 preamp that is noisy. I did have a beautiful Onkyo Power amp once...don't remember the number. It had huge green Power Meters. I think it was rated at something like 125 watts per channel, and it barely had that. Seemed very weak. But, I wish I still had it, for it's looks, if nothing else. :thmbsp:
stereofanboy
Addicted Member
My girlfriend's father and I both got 60 wpc 5.1 Onkyo receivers at the same time about six years ago. His is still going strong as was mine when I foolishly traded "up" to a Yamaha 6.1.
My uncle, who was a professional musician, was happy with an Onkyo TX-8511 for the last several years of his life. My dad has it now, and it still works and sounds great.
I currently have an Onkyo Integra integrated Pro Logic amp and an Onkyo Pro Logic receiver that I use for music that sound and work great. If I had to give up all my amps and receivers and make do with just these last two, I would be ok with that.
My uncle, who was a professional musician, was happy with an Onkyo TX-8511 for the last several years of his life. My dad has it now, and it still works and sounds great.
I currently have an Onkyo Integra integrated Pro Logic amp and an Onkyo Pro Logic receiver that I use for music that sound and work great. If I had to give up all my amps and receivers and make do with just these last two, I would be ok with that.
I recently picked up a TX 8511 at thrift store for $25 and it works great.
Bimphert
Active Member
Purchased a 8067 back in the late 80's when I was a teenager! I still have it today (garage/home gym set-up) and it still performs flawlessly. Only time I ever "touched" it was about 5 yrs ago to replace the electrolytics.
When I went shopping for some "decent" speakers (many years ago), I finally settled on a pair (NHT 2.5i's) that I liked and so I asked the salesman IF I could bring in MY receiver to see how the NHT's sounded with my Onkyo powering them. The salesman (and myself) were blown away at how well that little 2x80w integ. sounded!
additionally, I own a 506RS which ALSO sounds amazing!
So yeah 2chanman, you must have had bad luck or something!
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voltcontrol
Fizheuer Zieheuer
Here too. I wouldn't mind finding an Integra M at a decent price.
Love the styling of their new P-x000R range..
gjposner
Well-Known Member
my pants just got a bit tighter.....
anyways... I love onkyo, I may only be 21, but so far the only successful receivers/amplifiers I have owned are onkyo's. I have a pro series from 1999 still running strong. My tx-sr600 recently died, and the 7bucks worth of parts to fix it myself come in tomorrow (technically today) and the repair is decently simple. Very good build quality for the price. Who cares if they dont look the best, I like their minimalist designs!
Polarbear
Super Member
Did you ever think that some people want a back and forth exchange with other people instead of just reading past posts?? It's so annoying when people do this! Way to go captian search engine.
soundboy
Super Member
Did you mean the Onkyo 506 home theater receiver?
If so, it's actually a fine sounding 2 channel receiver. Most people, especially 2 channel purists, will dismiss it because of its low price and multi-channel capability. However, the 50X series sounds great with stereo playback.
LordOfTRings
Be Cool with the Blues
I'm sure some of you remember Onkyo's first THX Pro Logic Receivers, built like tanks! {TXSV 90 Pro}
And the Onkyo Integra TX-DS939, back in 1997 with Dolby Digital and THX.
And before that with their big two-channel Amps and cool looking VU meters! {M-510}
Some of their Tuners were rated among the very best too! {T-9090 MKII}
All their stuff (Onkyo-Integra) from the 70s and 80s...
Forward in time; remember the TX-SR805 receiver?
...And the 876, 906, ...3008, 5008 recent receivers? All of those (at street prices) are amazing receivers!
* Personally, from the big five Japanese electronic manufacturers, Onkyo and Yamaha are top!
Then comes Pioneer Elite, Denon and Marantz.
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No doubt about it, Onkyo makes solid products!
~ The only flaw (and it's a big one) is their Customer Support!
Life is all about compromises.
And the Onkyo Integra TX-DS939, back in 1997 with Dolby Digital and THX.
And before that with their big two-channel Amps and cool looking VU meters! {M-510}
Some of their Tuners were rated among the very best too! {T-9090 MKII}
All their stuff (Onkyo-Integra) from the 70s and 80s...
Forward in time; remember the TX-SR805 receiver?
...And the 876, 906, ...3008, 5008 recent receivers? All of those (at street prices) are amazing receivers!
* Personally, from the big five Japanese electronic manufacturers, Onkyo and Yamaha are top!
Then comes Pioneer Elite, Denon and Marantz.
________________________
No doubt about it, Onkyo makes solid products!
~ The only flaw (and it's a big one) is their Customer Support!
Life is all about compromises.
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Vintage Onkyo
I have a near-complete set of Onkyo's TX-nn00 Mk II seri3es of receivers from the 1978-1982 period: TX-2500 Mk II, TX-4500 Mk II, TX-6500 Mk II, and TX-8500 Mk II; i.e., all but the TX-1500 Mk II. (May pick one up someday; no hurry.)
[I also have an Onkyo TA-630D cassette deck that plays beautifully, and an Onkyo EQ-35 Integra Equalizer. The EQ-35 is occasionally used to custom-trim one album or another. Mostly I just use it to fine-tune the volume level.]
All my Onkyo receivers sound great. I am slowly replacing the electrolytics in all of them on GP.
All have DC offsets close to zero. They were designed to turn on quietly and they do just that. No thumps; I have to listen closely to hear the relays click when I turn on the power.
A few have one or two burnt-out lamps; replacing them should not be too tough.
Any of them will drive two pairs of 8-Ohm speakers to "loud as you wish" levels in my 7.5' H X 14" W X 22' L listening room. :thmbsp:
(Heavy wall-to-wall carpet, soundproof ceiling tiles, heavy upholstered furniture)
Prolonged listening at fairly high volume levels does not generate excessive warmth.
All sound great over headphones, too.
The tuner sections can pull in FM Stereo from 70 miles away.
The controls all work smoothly and perform their expected functions---no clicking, snapping, popping, scratching, whistling, or any other unwanted noises.
In short, these receivers have been cranking away for roughly three decades and show every sign of being good for another three decades. :thmbsp:
I plan to let our three children inherit them.
I have a near-complete set of Onkyo's TX-nn00 Mk II seri3es of receivers from the 1978-1982 period: TX-2500 Mk II, TX-4500 Mk II, TX-6500 Mk II, and TX-8500 Mk II; i.e., all but the TX-1500 Mk II. (May pick one up someday; no hurry.)
[I also have an Onkyo TA-630D cassette deck that plays beautifully, and an Onkyo EQ-35 Integra Equalizer. The EQ-35 is occasionally used to custom-trim one album or another. Mostly I just use it to fine-tune the volume level.]
All my Onkyo receivers sound great. I am slowly replacing the electrolytics in all of them on GP.
All have DC offsets close to zero. They were designed to turn on quietly and they do just that. No thumps; I have to listen closely to hear the relays click when I turn on the power.
A few have one or two burnt-out lamps; replacing them should not be too tough.
Any of them will drive two pairs of 8-Ohm speakers to "loud as you wish" levels in my 7.5' H X 14" W X 22' L listening room. :thmbsp:
(Heavy wall-to-wall carpet, soundproof ceiling tiles, heavy upholstered furniture)
Prolonged listening at fairly high volume levels does not generate excessive warmth.
All sound great over headphones, too.
The tuner sections can pull in FM Stereo from 70 miles away.
The controls all work smoothly and perform their expected functions---no clicking, snapping, popping, scratching, whistling, or any other unwanted noises.
In short, these receivers have been cranking away for roughly three decades and show every sign of being good for another three decades. :thmbsp:
I plan to let our three children inherit them.
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Old-School
Well-Known Member
Onkyo has made some great equipment. Tough to beat for the price.
Reliable solid performers. They made a lot of what I call mid-fi equipment, but every piece I came across worked! Thats more than I can say for a lot of brands!
M508 and P308 are 2 of my favorites.
Reliable solid performers. They made a lot of what I call mid-fi equipment, but every piece I came across worked! Thats more than I can say for a lot of brands!
M508 and P308 are 2 of my favorites.