tdrought Posted October 30, 2001 Share Posted October 30, 2001 I never read about Onkyo receivers on this board, so, do you know something I don't? My system includes the RP-5's, RC-3 and RS-3. I am looking at getting the Onkyo 898. The specs include 110 watts x 7 channels into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.08% THD, THX Select, THX Surround EX, DTS-ES, Dolby Digital, and Dolby Pro Logic II decoding. At $1500 on Crutchfield, this receiver sounds like a steal. Others have commented that this receiver is overkill for the speakers, but, is there such a thing as too good of a receiver. I think not. I do feel that this is better than the Denons and Yamahas at this price level, but, I'm fairly new to HT. What do you all think? My quest is for THX. This message has been edited by tdrought on 10-30-2001 at 01:20 PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ledzeprep Posted October 30, 2001 Share Posted October 30, 2001 I've had an Onkyo Klipsch Marriage for years.The reciever you are looking at is exceptional. I have found the sound stage of this combination wonderful.The HT capabilities of the Onkyo are impressive.the learning remote is a great feature.if i ever want to be left alone, I just turn it up LOUD and amazingly the room clears.No kids, no spouse, just sanctuary ------------------ KLF 30s front KLF 10s rears C-7 center Onkyo TX DS787 Onkyo integra M506RS Onkyo DX C370 6 disc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdrought Posted October 30, 2001 Author Share Posted October 30, 2001 Sweet! Thats what I wanted to hear. Onkyo sales, here I come. BTW - I have no wife or kids. Just a dedicated HT room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sseymour Posted October 30, 2001 Share Posted October 30, 2001 Not to put down Crutchfield at all cause I have bought plenty of things from them, but you should be able to find that cheaper other places. For instance www.sounddistributors.com has it for $1,299. Just trying to help a little. -Scott ------------------ KG-4 Fronts RC-3 Center Infinity Reference 1 Surrounds Sony DB830 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MBuch65650 Posted October 30, 2001 Share Posted October 30, 2001 I just bought the Onkyo 787 from www.onecall.com for $601 and that was a steal. So far it is a great unit. I did not want to go for the one you are looking at. I currently have the JBL movies 2 speakers and I am conisdering buying the Reference series 3 from Klipsch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEAR Posted October 30, 2001 Share Posted October 30, 2001 Just my $0.02 Onkyo makes great recievers,I had the Integra DTR9.1(top of THE damn line)and the sound was on par with the Denon 5800.The Denon has even MORE power and inns and outs.And I prefer the Denon look(3801 and 5800). Onkyo recievers are well built and sound as good.I would get Onkyo with no reservations. TheEAR(s) Now theears Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill H. Posted November 1, 2001 Share Posted November 1, 2001 Onkyo reviews show that they have good internal construction. I personally like the simple, easy , no nonsense operation of there receivers. No flash and bang, just good quality, simple operation. ------------------ Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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