Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion Technical Questions Looking for Feedback on Onkyo 876/906 and 80's.

Ok, I'll admit that Atari 2600 was a bit harsh.

But compared to other "new" HD-OSD that I have access to, such as my TV's setup, or the AppleTV, it still looked old and crusty.

http://media.photobucket.com/image/onkyo%20TX-SR876%20screenshot/kingjumb/HPIM2714.jpg

vs

http://216.77.188.54/coDataImages/p/Groups/114/114517/folders/231225/2202408IMG4986(Large).JPG

Well, the overlay is nice, but I really don't see all that much difference.

Try my H/K 525 if you want to see crusty.

Been reading some more reviews, and may take some time on this decision. I do see the 3808 brand new from 6ave for $1098 right now, or refurbished at Dakmart for around $900...

I have heard the 3808 has a great GUI interface... My Denon 2805 has been rock solid, so I may just stick with Denon. According to AVSforums there are some new models soon to be released, but the 3808 is a good deal..

Hey, try my 43TX for old and crusty GUI! It has none!!

Randy,

I have nothing to add on the Onkyo. Personally, my opinion of them has been colored by the AVS neg. reviews (right or wrong).

I am very anxious to here of the new Denons to be released. I keep looking each day. Are they announced TODAY? I like the 3808, and it is hinted to have one ore more features that will not be found together on any of the new models. It's rumored there is not a direct replacement for the 3808. One a bit below, one a bit above and two similarly spaced around the 4808. (Note: this is an interpretation of hints that have been leaked. No specifics are KNOWN. I want to know what the new models have and their cost to compare to the 3808. ALSO would like to know if the 3808 price will drop a bit further one the announcement of the new new models.

So Come on Denon, stop my pain. Do the considerate thing.

MultiEQ "XT" Is it worth upgrading for?

The common thought seems that Dyn EQ/Volume is a significant and lauded upgrade from MultiEQ alone. What is the community's assesment of how significant an upgrade "XT" is to MultiEQ/DynEQ/Vol.?

The 1909 seems to do pretty well with the M80's. I turned it up to -10, and had to put in ear plugs. Even with the earplugs, I could only listen to zero on the volume dial for 15 seconds or so. I do not have my notes on the actual RS dB meter reading at these volume knob levels. I wonder IF a 3808 might not 'seem' as loud, at the exact same SPL reading as the 1909?

Also wonder if XT is worth considering upgrading for.
tks

From Chris at Audyssey:

"MultEQ XT creates higher resolution filters than MultEQ. The products that run MultEQ XT have a high powered DSP chip that can run the higher resolution filters. The benefit of MultEQ XT over MultEQ is in its ability to correct low frequency problems. It can correct narrower peaks and dips at lower frequencies."

Acorrding to those AVS forums it looks like the 3808 will now be in the 4XXX series, the 4310 and the 4308 will now be the 4810(?) not too sure on that last one.

Correct Dave,

From Audyssey's website...

"MultEQ XT, using the receiver interface, takes up to 8 measurements around the listening area and uses high resolution equalization filters for satellites and subwoofers. This is the most powerful built-in version of MultEQ for receivers.

MultEQ
MultEQ takes up to 6 room position measurements, and uses mid-level resolution filters for satellites and subwoofers.
"

When i was powering my m80s with the Onkyo 905, it was working just fine. I cheated and added the 1400 to the mix... Also if you're looking another discount, i shaved even more off the total going with silver over black at the time. (i think $150 or so)