Onkyo TX-NR709

[AtheK]

Hi Guys,

I have a TX-NR709 receiver, i am thinking of selling it to go for a more powerful Receiver(X4000), what would be the right price to expect for the receiver. It is around 1.8 yrs old and works flawlessly.

Onkyo TX-NR709 Home theater receiver with 3D-ready HDMI switching, Internet-ready at Crutchfield.com

Thanks
Aman

 

[elangoas]

Hi Guys,

I have a TX-NR709 receiver, i am thinking of selling it to go for a more powerful Receiver(X4000), what would be the right price to expect for the receiver. It is around 1.8 yrs old and works flawlessly.

Onkyo TX-NR709 Home theater receiver with 3D-ready HDMI switching, Internet-ready at Crutchfield.com

Thanks
Aman

I see that Denon X 4000 & Onkyo TX NR 709 almost have very similar features... Denon X 4000 being the latest model has Audyssey XT32...

Otherwise they are the same..... Have you tried Audyssey DSX mode (Front wide channels) in 7.1 channel mode?

 

[AtheK]

I see that Denon X 4000 & Onkyo TX NR 709 almost have very similar features... Denon X 4000 being the latest model has Audyssey XT32...

Otherwise they are the same..... Have you tried Audyssey DSX mode (Front wide channels) in 7.1 channel mode?

I am having a 5.1 setup for now, so no. Yes the specs are not hugely diff, except that X4000 has 125w/ch compared to 110w/ch.

My only concern is sometimes in some movies polk sound a bit bright with Onkyo, specially at high volumes, although Audyssey does a great job of masking it, sometimes it comes through.

Since Denon is warmer, probably it will help. That said i am still in double mind, as this receiver in itself is a superb piece of equipment.

 

[elangoas]

I am having a 5.1 setup for now, so no. Yes the specs are not hugely diff, except that X4000 has 125w/ch compared to 110w/ch.

My only concern is sometimes in some movies polk sound a bit bright with Onkyo, specially at high volumes, although Audyssey does a great job of masking it, sometimes it comes through.

Since Denon is warmer, probably it will help. That said i am still in double mind, as this receiver in itself is a superb piece of equipment.

Additioanal 15w/channel will not make much of a difference..... I think you are better off with Onkyo TX NR 709.....

I understand your requirement for warmer sound signature, but you are probably better off with Onkyo... You might loose money if you sell your Onkyo & make the upgrade to Denon which in my opinion is not worth it...

Using Audyssey will tame the brightness to an extent.....

Instead, i would suggest you to try Audyssey DSX mode an if you can spare some money for a BS in your existing setup... It is juz too good... I tried it & liked them very much....

 

[AtheK]

Additioanal 15w/channel will not make much of a difference..... I think you are better off with Onkyo TX NR 709.....

I understand your requirement for warmer sound signature, but you are probably better off with Onkyo... You might loose money if you sell your Onkyo & make the upgrade to Denon which in my opinion is not worth it...

Using Audyssey will tame the brightness to an extent.....

Instead, i would suggest you to try Audyssey DSX mode an if you can spare some money for a BS in your existing setup... It is juz too good... I tried it & liked them very much....

very true, i am also thinking against an upgrade. The current Amp is doing a great job, and i guess i should just live with the bright sounds in some movies some times.

I think by BS you mean Book Shelves, already using RTi A3

 

[elangoas]

very true, i am also thinking against an upgrade. The current Amp is doing a great job, and i guess i should just live with the bright sounds in some movies some times.

I think by BS you mean Book Shelves, already using RTi A3

Great.... Juz checking... Have you set the Tone Controls (Bass & Treble) to "0" in you AVR....

Yes i meant Book Shelf.... If your room is wide enough in the front & if you are interested try the Audyssey DSX mode...

Here is a link to my hands on experience with Audyssey DSX mode...

http://www.hifivision.com/reviews/5...e-using-front-wide-spks-hands-experience.html

 

[sameuun]

got u athek ,

 

[Vinod.R]

Also one more thing I would recommend in this scenario is:

1) Do get the Bass/treble levels to 0, that should help.

2) Try to do manual calibration using a meter. It usually gives more accurate and balanced results.

3) Given your current amp, I would recommend not going for the Denon, as the upgrade is not worth it.

4) Why try to fix something which is not broken?

Hope this helps.

Vinod

 

[AtheK]

got u athek ,

Now that you have got me, see this: Receiver | A/V Receiver | Stereo Receiver | AVR | TX-NR709 | Onkyo USA

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[AtheK]

Also one more thing I would recommend in this scenario is:

1) Do get the Bass/treble levels to 0, that should help.

2) Try to do manual calibration using a meter. It usually gives more accurate and balanced results.

3) Given your current amp, I would recommend not going for the Denon, as the upgrade is not worth it.

4) Why try to fix something which is not broken?

Hope this helps.

Vinod

Thanks Vinod, and ya i agree now that i have thought over it with a cool mind, absolutely no benefit in shelling out another 50-60k. The current one is a very capable AVR.

As for bass and treble, i do not change any settings after audessey calibration, but i can try.