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I agree that the Onkyo 606 is a good choice at that price point. Steve, can't you get a pair of FO M2's for about $266? 
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As far as speakers go, I am not sure. Right now my floorspks are up on tables so as not to be blocked by furniture. I may need bookshelf spks. The room is just over 11' wide. TV centered on this wall. Spks about 3' off edge of screen slightly in front. Honey spot is centered on tv about about 12& 1/2'. Sat spks on ceiling to side,aimed toward center of room............Advice on speakers and setup.
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looking over specs on both units. I am going to investigate further ,but if anyone readily knows the diff.
606 --------------------706
DCDi edge--------------DCDi cinema
480i to480p process-----480i to 480p process
-------------------------1080i upscaling
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audyssey2 EQ-----------audyssey multi EQ
I am sure there are other differences, but if there are what would they be and would they be enough to make me opt for the 706 over the 606
The upscaling for the 706 is great if you are going to be using in the future with a TV that has 1080 other wise it is not needed and the Audyssey MutiEQ is superior to the Audyssey 2, these 2 components make the 706 worth the extra money IMO. So far speakers go my recommendation from before holds up, M22's for mains and a VP100 center with QS4's to keep costs down. If you can afford the QS8s then I would go for them, as they do offer a slightly better match up(5.25" drivers vs 4") and can be played back louder for a larger room if you ever get one.
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Dreamer, I've suggested the 606 on several occasions and it's an excellent buy at the prices that have been mentioned here. Nevertheless, since you mentioned a higher budget, the 706 would be preferable for maybe $150 more. Most notably, the MultEQ has more measurement positions with higher resolution filters and equalizes the sub(very important), which the 606 does not.
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I agree that the Onkyo 606 is a good choice at that price point. Steve, can't you get a pair of FO M2's for about $266? Yes you could, but I don't think it would be much of an upgrade in overall sound for him. The mids and highs would be great, but no bass. I would wait for the M60s, unless he had a sub laying around.
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I went with the 606. Amazon had for $325. on black friday. Didn't think it would go any lower. Also based on what I've read elsewhere in the forum, I didn't feel like the more advanced room eq on the 706 was all that important.
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FTC not FCC - I stand corrected - actually i'm seated!! What?
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I made a mistake a few days ago; I referred to the FTC standard as the FCC standard. Someone politely brought it to my attention.
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