Axiom Home Page Forums General Discussion Home Theater Any thoughts on Onkyo?

First off, I'm no way, no how an audio-pro. Having recieved my M60s late last week, I've had time to try them out on what I had originally thought was going to be an inadequate 'little' Onkyo TX-SR502. In the past several days I have been very awestruck with the speakers and impressed with the reciever, especially after getting the crossover and speaker settings adjusted.

So, my question is how many Onkyo folks do we have and what are the advantages/disadvantages to some of the other name brand recievers on the market. I'm quite sure I'll upgrade in the near future and right now I'm leaning towards another Onkyo simply because I'm familiar with it but my mind will open to any suggestions.

I have a 502 myself running with M22's upstairs. To be honest, I think the sound produced is fantastic. Downstairs, I have a 2-Channel system being run by a NAD 352 with M60's. I personally love both set-ups.......of course leaning toward the downstairs.......

I don't know much about the Onkyo products but I don't think I have heard a single bad thing about them in my time on this board.

Onkyos aren't on the "safe for 4-ohm M80s" list so I imagine a lot of people go with Denon or HK "just in case" when they get that "big ass AV receiver, the last one I will ever own" -- but I don't know if there are any real problems with 4 ohm loads or just not enough Onkyo owners feeding back to get them on the list.

Other than the 4 ohm thing, I don't imagine there is a big benefit to switching brands. Glad you stayed with your 502 and gave it a chance.

When the time comes (or, ideally, before) just visit a bunch of friends, read the manuals, and play with their remotes. Every receiver handles bass management a bit differently, for example.

The only bad thing I've ever heard about them is that they can run hot.
This shouldnt be a problem if it has some breathing space around it.

[qoute]When the time comes (or, ideally, before) just visit a bunch of friends, read the manuals, and play with their remotes. Every receiver handles bass management a bit differently, for example.[/qoute]

Oh yea, the remote thus far has been the Achilles heel of my 502. Seems like every time I pick it up it's upside down and I can't tell by feel, so therefore I find myself having to juggle it right side up.

I've been running an Onkyo TX-DS797 for about 3 years now. Haven't got a single complaint.

I have had a few with the last one being the TX-SR800. I can't say I came away with any complaints at all other then it ran a little hot when pushing it a little.

Thoughts about Onkyo? Only good thoughts.

Until we moved into a new larger house, I had been running an Onkyo 55 watt unit for about five years with absolutely no problems or complaints. Actually I'm still running it cause I haven't taken the oportunity to change it out with my new 85watt upgrade. So Yup, been happy with Onkyo. (the new unit has been gathering dust now for almost three weeks, better get going, huh? The new TV will be here Monday, and IT takes the inputs instead of the receiver, don't really want to program the new receiver more than once.

There was a review in Audioholics on the Onkyo 601 where there was no problem runnung M80s during the test.

So, in my book, Onkyo makes good stuff.

Rich.

I know Dr.Hsu recommends the Onkyo 502 receiver to go with the Hsu Vt12 set up.I'm sure it's a good receiver if he recommends it.My sister has one of those Onkyo home theater set ups and to my suprise it sounds pretty darn good for the $.The receiver does run on the warm side though.

I have a 702 and have had no complaints - not even related to heat. I do have a good amount of breathing room for it in my rack, but that was just the result of the spacing available. I've never touched it while pushing it and noticed any particular heat issues, though.