Onkyo TX-DS787 A/V Receivers
Onkyo TX-DS787 A/V Receivers
[Feb 20, 2001]
Michael Scholfield
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Very powerful, musical, and phenomenal on movies. Running @ a 6 ohm load, these babies bring it on home!
Weakness:
Not great for backs, as it does have some heft to it. I thought it ran a little warm, so I adjusted the Bell'O rack to accomodate this. Overall, this is one puppy I'd definetly recommend. The ability to change dsp's in DTS mode is a real pleaser. And we won't even go into all channel stereo - no more 2 channel for me - I'm hooked. The remote took a little getting used to, but if you're patient, it is well worth the time. This is what I'm running with it: Similar Products Used: None - this kicks my Pioneer Elite's a**! |
[May 10, 2001]
Raj
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Much Everything
Weakness:
None so far This is a great receiver for the price. For anyone that says THX is a gimmick or a marketing ploy is wrong! THX is wonderful and I felt I was closer to the action. Apart from THX, DD & DTS absolutely rock on this unit. The EX and DTS-ES decoding is wonderful. Similar Products Used: Denon,Sony,Yamaha |
[Jan 16, 2001]
John
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Great sound, But most of all you don't need a degree in amp configuration..
Weakness:
Still Looking First, I did a lot of research on getting a new receiver It's been years since I Similar Products Used: Denon 3801 |
[Jan 16, 2001]
Andrew
Audiophile
Strength:
AmazingAmazing clarity, glass shattering highs and smooth powerful lows.
Weakness:
Not enough Optical inputs. I purchased the Onkyo TXDS676 back in September. I absolutely loved it. I became really attached to the macros and wonderful sound effects it created. However just a few months later, I noticed that Onkyo released the TXDS787. I knew I had to have it. I wasn’t going to be stuck with a 5.1 Channel receiver when a 6.1 was just a few hundred more. Luckily for me, I work at a local electronics store and I traded in my 4-month-old 676 for the 787, for only 95 dollars more (With my member discount). Similar Products Used: Onkyo TXDS676 |
[Jan 13, 2001]
Jeff M
Audiophile
Strength:
See previous JEFF M review below.
Weakness:
See previous JEFF M review below. This is an update to my previous review to include some info for those of you who do not understand what the issues are with eq's and the direct mode. Similar Products Used: See previous Jeff M review below. |
[Jan 12, 2001]
Red
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Clean high power, THX Select, 6.1DD/DTS, multisource output
Weakness:
too few optical inputs First off, those who need EQ's in direct mode must have crappy speakers that need adjusting in a major way(previous reviewers. The direct mode on this receiver is great, and truly lets you see how well your speakers perform without tweaking them. Save your money, return the EQ and get better speakers. Similar Products Used: Denon 3300 |
[Jan 12, 2001]
Khanh
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Everything good others have mentioned below. Very powerful. Very quiet, even when the fan is on. No hum for sure. I love listening to acoustic music with this receiver. Awesome for the money.
Weakness:
Hmm...this is hard to say. More inputs? I don't want that phono input thing, waste of space IMO. This is my second receiver. I bought this for the extra channel. I think this receiver is one heck of a deal. Very nicely built, and sounds wonderfully. I have no complains what so ever about this receiver. It mates nicely with my ACI Saphires, another excellent product from ACI. Hometheater sound is awesome. In stereo, it comes quite close to my tube amp, which cost quite a bit more; but it is much more powerful. I will give this receiver my highest recommandation. You won't regret buying this one, for sure. Oh, another thing: the remote is very nice. It like it! Similar Products Used: Harmon/Hardon |
[Jan 12, 2001]
Dan Dean
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
THX, Simple, ease of use, power, 7.1
Weakness:
To Few Digital inputs compared to other brands. To many DSP modes, I never use them. This reciver I am very happy with. DD has never sounded so good before. Granted this is my first DD reciver, I previously had a H/K AVR25MII, and this reciver is a total improvement. Setup was easy, and have never had any trouble with it at all. I purchased it on November 22, as soon as they got it in stock. Took it home and watched Outbreak. Wow, the effects were so cool during the movie, watching that moive in full surround sound. I cant find any weekness at all with this reciver,besides those stupid DSP modes, but it is hard to buy a recvier without them. I would highly recomend this peice to anybody who is looking to buy a revicer. Excellent value!!! |
[Jan 11, 2001]
Kevin
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Excellent sound quality. Plenty of Power. Easy to use.
Weakness:
Number of digital inputs, upgradability. I won't repeat what has already been said about this great unit. I found that no other unit in this price range can compare to the Onkyo. This is a fantastic receiver to build a high quality system around. The 5.1 and DTS performance is amazing. The added capability of 6.1 with a built in amp is incredible for the price. Similar Products Used: JVC, Denon, Yamaha, Pioneer Elite |
[Jan 08, 2001]
Joe M.
Casual Listener
Strength:
DD, DTS-ES, and THX EX with 6.1 amplifier. Component video switching. Warm clean sound with power to burn. Nice back lit learning remote.
Weakness:
Some of the listening modes are not impressive (orchestra, unplugged, etc.) This is my first "real" HT receiver so I admit that while I'm extremely impressed I may lack expertise. It is a powerful heavy beast that takes up quite a nice chunk of shelf space. I recommend this receiver to the casual or moderately serious HT fan who wants pure clean power and the latest innovations for under $1000. I guess over time I may appreciate the finer differences offered in the $2000+ range but right now I can't imagine a better value for DD, DTS, THX EX, 6.1 amplification for well under $1000. Similar Products Used: Denon 3801 & Onkyo 676 |