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Apex
11-11-2001, 03:12 PM
What do you guys think?
LPMiller
11-11-2001, 04:10 PM
I think I need some links, but I've heard really good things about the Onkyo.
Apex
11-11-2001, 04:22 PM
Onkyo:

http://www.onkyousa.com/show_specs.cfm?class=receivers&m=TX-DS989

Integra (made by Onkyo):

http://www.integrahometheater.com/show_model.cfm?class=receiver&m=DTR-9.1
ArkiStan
11-11-2001, 04:33 PM
Wow...both are so huge!! The Onkyo is "7.1 Channels." How do you get that anyway?? 4 Rear Channels or something?
M_A_C
11-11-2001, 04:52 PM
Cripes :eek:, both of those look awesome!:eek:
spigidygak
11-11-2001, 08:40 PM
I'm leaning to the Integra Apex. But remember, being Onkyo. . . make sure the speaker connectors aren't them cheapy wire clips that are on some of their models.
Apex
11-11-2001, 09:14 PM
http://www.integrahometheater.com/images/products/dtr91r.gif

The back of the Onkyo looks exactly the same. The specs are exactly the same too.
spigidygak
11-11-2001, 09:39 PM
Ah beautiful. But ya know. . . what about Denon? Or Sherwood? I'm guessing you're an Onkyo fan though and respecting one audiophiles likes to another, I'll leave ya be.
Apex
11-11-2001, 09:46 PM
In Hong Kong, the Onkyo TX-DS989 can be purchased for about $900 I hear. :D

I couldn't see the Denon 5800 being $2000 better. The Marantz SR14EX is about $2500 more and may be a bit better musically but has far fewer features and is not as good for home theater. The Pioneer Elite VSX-49TX is supposed to be incredible, with calibration capabilities too, but is rather untested. I'm not sure if it's worth $2500-3000 over the Onkyo/Integra either. The Sherwood Newcastle R-963 is supposed to be not nearly as good as the two either, supposedly.
BrewMaster
11-12-2001, 12:22 AM
Wow, $2000-$3000 for a receiver. I don't deal in that kinda money for electronics. Enjoy whatever you pick.....
Apex
11-12-2001, 02:07 AM
I figure buy a $3000 receiver for $900, use it for a year, sell it for more than I bought it for.

That's the only way I can justify it to the boss, err, wife.
BrewMaster
11-12-2001, 02:51 AM
Originally posted by Apex
I figure buy a $3000 receiver for $900, use it for a year, sell it for more than I bought it for.

That's the only way I can justify it to the boss, err, wife.

I'll have to remember that.
M_A_C
11-12-2001, 06:28 AM
Are you going over to Hong Kong or something? If so, I'll take one!
ArkiStan
11-12-2001, 02:48 PM
Yeah it's interesting how most of the times these expensive electronics components are so much cheaper here in the states, but every once in a while they can be so cheap over in Asia. I was telling my friend in Korea about my new Denon AVR-1801 receiver. I said I paid a little over $300 for it. I was expecting him to be in awe of the price, but he said that it's the same over there. He said Denon has factories in Korea and they manufacture them over there and that's why they're so cheap.
ReddogaNate
11-14-2001, 03:40 PM
Both of the those units are very. The Integra line is just the luxury class of the Onkyos. The differences are minor such as the Integra uses better amps and also comes with an extra year on the warranty (3 years vs. 2)

Onkyo and Integra are also now releasing their new product line. Take a look at the Onkyo 797 and 898, as well as the Integra equivalents.

One great website that I belong to that has tons of info on everything audio/video related is www.hometheaterforum.com They are probably the most knowledgeable on the subject and can give you a precise breakdown on the differences on the two along with suggesting some other receivers as well.

Hope this helps.

-Nate