Disappointed with ONKYO 606

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Hi Everyone, As the heading suggests iam so let down with the onkyo 606 it is not precise with the sound placements and when playing music well what a big let down. I have had it for a couple of months know and i have decided to part exchange it for a Yamaha thats if Acton Gate Audio will help me out. Is there anyone else as disappointed as me?

Happy New Year to you all.

 

[Frank Harvey]

The 606 is predominantly an AV product as opposed to a hi-fi product. It is designed to do many things, but audiophile grade hi-hi isn't a main concern, and not one that can be adressed at this sort of price point. I would recommend a dedicated 2 channel amplifier for music reproduction, and if you need a 5.1 for movies, keep this seperate from the hi-fi.

Many people are happy with these AV amps for music, but the more discerning audiophiles are going to struggle to replace their hi-fi systems with an AV system.

 

[Anonymous]

yep i am in total agreement, the onkyo is a great all rounder and bold sound not suited totaly to music and would choose another amplifier, or alternativly a stereo amp as well as youe onkyo amp.

 

[skularatna]

As an alternative, you could purchase a vavle amp...fatman itube 252 is excellent and connect that to the pre -out of the onkyo. That way you can still enjoy music and films.

 

[daveh75]

skularatna:As an alternative, you could purchase a vavle amp...fatman itube 252 is excellent and connect that to the pre -out of the onkyo. That way you can still enjoy music and films.
The onkyo 606 doesn't have pre-outs, so isn't an option

 

[Anonymous]

I have an Onkyo 606 for about six months now. This is how I rate its performance for the money:

Movies: Five stars (Excellent)

Music: Four and a half stars (Very Good)

May I know your complete set-up with the 606?

 

[VoodooDoctor]

What speakers are you using with it and have you tried re-running the setup procedure?