876 can get @ RM6.5k, nearly bought but settled for 905 instead. Overall satisfied but the bugger do run HOT!!!

Means the Desa guy tried to pull a fast one on me. Thot it was a good deal as CMY quoted RM7k; how come cheaper over there? Thot AV would be more xpensive takin a/c of the shipping.

Funny thing is Onkyo is manuf. in M'sia but its more here xpensive than in US

To Onkyo sifus,

Whether better to go for 7.1 or stick with 5.1 + bi-amp? Currently have the latter and there is a mark improvement in the AQ (bi-amp). I

s it worth getting another pair of speakers and sacrifice bi-amp?

Anyway to modify so can 7.1 + bi-amp on the 905 since I don't use Room 2?

Dali Ikon where did u get it? Is it good for HT? Read alot of good vide esp for music

When u guyz listen to audio (CDs) which DSP or surround do u prefer? PLx II / THX / analog / pure audio?

Assuming u do not have a separate set-up for music only.

I normally use PL II but found many Onkyo AVR owners recommend using pure audio. The problem is I have set my main speakers as small (cut off at 60 hz) and pure audio disable the sub. Hence although much warmer sound with clearer highs, it lacks low-end bass.

Got it. Tried listening @ pure audio again and yes the bass was seriously lacking. Check my speaker range and it only goes down to 40 hz. There is a noticable different in the sound quality & clarity btw pure audio and stereo besides the bass hence I rather go back to PLII to get a wider soundstage.

Next - to upgrade to better fronts in order to enjoy pure audio. Dali Ikon 6

Sort of expected this type of answer as we move deeper into the discussion since we r in the audiophile section.

And I do agree that AVR is not fr Hi-Fi discrete listening. Ya, I can hear a huge difference in the music (same Diana Krall CD) from my friend's blue circle pre & power amp + thiel speakers. It like noise (AVR) vs. music (tube amp)

DTS > DD & most DVDs r now encoded w. DTS unless older movies or pasar malam DVDs.

U can default DTS or THX mode when watching DVDs via the set-up menu. Prefer THX as the bass is more umphh.

I oso got the same problem with soft dialogue, thot its due to my centre having smaller drivers then my fronts.
Just go to speaker set-up and adjust the volume but need to adjust it back down when listening to music although these days been using stereo mode thanz to advise fr Onkyo si-fus.

I did the DIY like HornyAngMoh (modified h/p charger) but the fan is going at fairly slow speed, wonder whether can jack into the Zone 2 12V outlet? Anyone tried it? Will I short-out my AVR?

How do u guyz connect ur CD player to AVR? Analog interconnectors or Digital? My Hi-Fi friends insist analog sounds warmer but of course their tube equipments are meant for analog. As for HT equipments, would digital be better?

Thot it was the other way - lower ohm will strain the amp and cause more heat?

If ur speakers are rated 6 ohms, by driving it 4 ohms won't it cause damage to amp and/or speakers? Can any si-fu advise as my speakers are rate 6 ohms and I drive it at 8 ohms. Which is better option?

1. IMHO DTS offers better soundstage and surround effect. Using DD vs. DTS can definitly hear difference mayb not calibrated properly or 'pasar malam' DVD

2. If u already use audyssey EQ, u don't need to do EQ adjustment or else it overwrite audyssey. I feel audyssey does a better job then manual adjustment but need to readjust the crossover of the speakers as its tend to rate my speakers as 'full band'

3. 805 upscales up to 720p i.e. ur DVDs or Astro if connected via HDMI to ur LCD will look better (420i upscaled to 720p); the blackstripes will sometimes still be there depending on ur DVD screen format (u oso cannot control the screen setup on ur LCD)

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Added on December 10, 2008, 2:58 pmya-la using single (taken fr my computer) instead of 2 fans like Horny but still fan is slow speed coz the h/p charger output is only 5v instead of 12v. Went to Digital mall but all the fan uses either USB or 12v jacks no 3 pin option.

Means my 'ayam' intercon no good-la coz can hear distortion but switch to Toslink no distortion. And they said cables do not make any difference Y use so many CDP? My Hi-fi fren buy mid range CDP (Rotels & Marantzs) and mod & re-bias & use with 30k Thiel speakers

This post has been edited by rakyat: Dec 10 2008, 02:58 PM

After mod u lagi cinta

U need to check ur calibration manually after audessy as they default front speakers as full range and sumtimes centre & surround oso. But most likely ur got "all channel DTS" since u r usin pasar malam DVD i.e. made in pasar malam punya DTS. Go pinjam ori DVD and try again.

LG HDMI DVDP can get RM260 + free HDMI cable sumor. For 805 jus connect the hdmi directly to ur LCD (DVDP will upscale to 1080p instead of onkyo's 720p) w. audio into AVR so no need 2 hdmi cables.

Actually, component oso good enuf for DVDs but RM260.00 for 50% more resolution and the satisfaction of pushin ur LCD to its potential & get hdmi cable..... up to ur budget-la

Very few speakers r fullband (20hz to 20khz) normally cannot go below 30hz unless u got large floorstandin with side woofers. Check your speakers powerband but even if ur speakers can go low, it is advisable to let the sub handle the bass & LFE freeing more wattage to power the mid and tweeters. (altho seems like wastin the woofer section if u got 3 way speakers but this is the advise fr HT si-fus as not to strain your fronts)

U don't have to select everytime, your AVR can default DTS/DD/THX for DVD via set-up menu and u only change if u wanna try other surround modes. Mine is defaulted in THX for DVD and stereo for CD.

THX bass lagi kau but dialog oso softer mayb overall volume not loud enuf or centre speaker 'pariah'

Not sure bout ur question but if u get a HDMI DVDP, then connect directly to ur LCD oso can. Only route audio to AVR so don't need 2 hdmi cable. HDMI DVD player upscale higher resolution then TX805 (1020p vs 720i) No need to connect AVR to LCD via HDMI if ur DVD connect directly to LCD since there will be no output unless ur using LCD's speaker.

If u do not have hdmi DVDP then connect via component to AVR and hdmi to LCD u get 720i only. U still need another toslink cable fr audio fr DVDP to AVR.

876 quoted by CMY RM7k, Desa RM6,700 probably coz I look like 'waterfish'

Ya its called composite cable, I was thinkin of component cables (3 cables) which can support digital video.

Its advisable to upgrade ur cable to a well shield HDMI since not much differnet in price with component cable and u 'futureproof' urself. No need to buy xpensive just good quality can connect ur AVR to LCD & let us know whether u can see the difference.

Nearly wanted 2 buy 876 fr Desa but the salesman refuse to give RM6.5k so bought a 905 for RM3.5k instead . Now enjoyin 1080p I oso don't have a HDMI DVDP only using component. Saving $$ fr bulu-ray

A member have bought BRP fr US for < RM1k (USD222.00) M really contemplating since now got pasar malam blu-ray disc oso.

No need to buy branded HDMI one after all its digital so not much difference. Carrefour got RM69 hdmi cable

The 905 i found in Mudah.com, it was an unopen factory stock given to their supplier. The guy advertised fr RM4k no response, later turun harge 2 RM3.5k I grab-la. But no warranty card one. Saved RM3k but next week went & bought CHT-12R now pokai

Most probably 1m dunno know coz didn't buy, end up buying girrafe (used by sony?) coz wanted version 1.3

On 'pasar malam' blue ray oso don't know coz don't have player so didn't buy

True 1080p & coded with DTS-HD ar?

So 1080p but no DTS-HD?
BD for RM60 - RM80?? Bought via internet? Coz local shops sellin RM1++ at least

Saw a shop in Amcrop mall offering 606 for RM26++ last Saturday