Receiver upgrade

[grdunn123]

In a previous post I mentioned that my Onkyo 806 receiver is having it's HDMI board upgraded to fix a known issue. This has got me thinking about an upgrade! The 806 is a great receiver so how much would i have to spend to get a noticeable upgrade and what models would you recommend??

 

[Ronald Archiebald]

Grdunn123,

An upgrade over the 806 would be something like the Sony STR-DA5400ES, Yamaha DSP-Z7, Pioneer SC-LX82, Yamaha RXV-3900, Denon AVR-3310 or Rotel RSX-1550.

An endless list, as you can see. What are you looking for over the 806 in terms of sonic improvements?

Ronald

 

[grdunn123]

I actually love the effortless power the Onk has and was thinking of selling it and moving up to something like the 906......would I gain that much more for what would probably be a large outlay? The other option is to change speaker package - I've been happy with the Mission set up but I feel that the centre and rears could work better.

 

[Ronald Archiebald]

Grdunn123,

I too enjoy the power of my Onkyo 875. Effortless and muscular.

If I were you, I would keep the 806 and get better speakers. This would bring about a bigger sonic improvement, IMO as oppossed to upgrading to the 906 or the other amps mentioned.

Ronald

 

[grdunn123]

Thanks Ronald, got some Mission floorstanders for fronts.....is it worth keeping these and getting new centre/surrounds or is it better to sell the lot and buy a different package? any recommendations for a room size 4m square? I already have a sub which i'll be keeping.

 

[Ronald Archiebald]

Grdunn123,

I have never favoured a 'mix and match' of speakers, even if they are from the same brand simply because these were never intended to work together in a cohesive, coherent and seamless manner, unlike a dedicated 5.1 system - the key word again, being dedicated.

I would sell your current speakers and go for something else like the B&W 685 Theatre system.You will then hear what your amp is really capable of!

Obviously, there are also other speaker options - depending on your budget.

Ronald

 

[grdunn123]

Just did a quick check on E_ay and saw these http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/B-W-Bowers-Wilkins-M1-Speakers-x5-White-/220657386932?pt=UK_AudioVideoElectronics_HomeAudioHiFi_HiFiSpeakers

Any use?