Onkyo Tx-ds797

Handyhaver · 05-16-2002, 10:52 PM

I am looking for some feedback on this receiver. I have the RM7600 speakers and am just not satisfied with my JVC9010 ( a month old). I have listened to this unit and a few others at CC and was just wondering if anybody has had any experience with it, good or bad.

Thanks,

Mark

TroyD · 05-16-2002, 11:34 PM

Mark,

A lot of folks out there like the Oink amd they have a good reputation........ I would suggest going out and try to demo some others, Denon, Marantz, B&K, NAD etc.....figure out what sounds best to you, what features you like etc. etc.......

BDT

mantis · 05-17-2002, 12:51 AM

iF YOUR LOOKING INTO oNKYO,
you might rather look into Integra.They are there Premium line.You get better built quality,better sound,more features,all around better performance packaged with a longer warranty.
I'm not a fan of there products on both ends but out of the 2 I would prefer the integra line.The new 5.3 is out and for what you spend on that receiver you get a ton for your money.

Handyhaver · 05-17-2002, 01:03 AM

Mantis & Troy,

thanks for the feedback. I have been reading reviews of this receiver all night. There seems to be a problem with alot of these units after a few months use. Has really turned me off to this model. Seems to take more than a few weeks to ship out & get repaired. I would freak if I laid out this amount of cash and had to send it back for repairs after a few months.

The Denon 3802 is looking pretty damn good, and not that much more. Seems to be a VERY popular unit out here and have read nothing but good about it on other forums.

Could you recommend and places to get a good deal on the Denon?? Any help is muchly appreciated!!!

Mark

juice21 · 05-17-2002, 09:25 AM

i picked up a denon 3801 about 3 weeks ago, and i am loving it. it mates beautifully with the polks. i would highly recommend going with a denon...

mantis · 05-17-2002, 09:53 AM

I think the Deno avr3802 is the perfect match for Polk speakers.
You can't go wrong with this one.Try Tweeter for a good deal, they won't be undersold on the market,unless you trust online buying(which I do Not).

Handyhaver · 05-17-2002, 10:03 AM

I did a little research on the onkyo and it had ALOT of problems with a crakling sound coming out of the speakers after just a few months use. From what I read, Onkyo has admitted to a defect & has corrected it in the newer models but can not identify the defective ones still out on the shelves by serial #.

I do not want to roll the dice on this one

Mark

TroyD · 05-17-2002, 12:06 PM

Denon makes good products ( I own a Denon ) but the point is, what I like may not be what you like. Grab some cd's head out and go get your listen on.

BDT

Handyhaver · 05-20-2002, 10:28 PM

ok, here's the deal................................

best price I found on the 3802 was 765.00 including shipping & ins. from an authorized Denon dealer, no e-tailor.

I beleive this is the best I'm going to find out there from an authorized dealer. I read on Denon's web site that they will only honor warranty from one.

I will be placing the order in the morning and should see my new unit by Thurs or Fri. at the latest. Damn, it's Christmas again!!

Is this a good price??

Mark

mantis · 05-20-2002, 11:13 PM

Did you go hear it first???

Handyhaver · 05-21-2002, 12:15 AM

Mantis,

I listened to one at a local tweeters. I have not heard it with my polks as yet, the dealer has a good return policy so if for some reason I'm not happy with it I'm covered.

When I bough my polks I didn't hear them first, I went with all the reviews & polk reputation. I am very pleased with my purchase. I have heard nothing but good about this reveiver & polks, I'm not worried.

I plan on having this unit for a long time and upgrade from 5.1 to 7.1 when I can swing a set of towers for the fronts (lsi15??)

Mark

Handyhaver · 05-24-2002, 12:04 AM

My 3802 arrived today!!!!

Gonna be busy this weekend

Mark

goingganzo · 05-24-2002, 12:39 AM

i have had my 787 for over a year now and i have had no problems and if i do i have a 5 year warentee on it

05-16-2002, 10:52 PM	#1
Handyhaver Polkster Member Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 66	Onkyo Tx-ds797 I am looking for some feedback on this receiver. I have the RM7600 speakers and am just not satisfied with my JVC9010 ( a month old). I have listened to this unit and a few others at CC and was just wondering if anybody has had any experience with it, good or bad. Thanks, Mark

05-16-2002, 11:34 PM	#2
TroyD Polk Guru Member Sales Rating: (3) Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: lookin' for fava beans and a nice chianti Posts: 11,209	Mark, A lot of folks out there like the Oink amd they have a good reputation........ I would suggest going out and try to demo some others, Denon, Marantz, B&K, NAD etc.....figure out what sounds best to you, what features you like etc. etc....... BDT __________________ That statement will probably offend someone. They need to know ahead of time that I don't give a sh*t. -G.B. Grand

05-17-2002, 12:51 AM	#3
mantis Polk Guru Member Sales Rating: (10) Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Pa Posts: 9,552	iF YOUR LOOKING INTO oNKYO, you might rather look into Integra.They are there Premium line.You get better built quality,better sound,more features,all around better performance packaged with a longer warranty. I'm not a fan of there products on both ends but out of the 2 I would prefer the integra line.The new 5.3 is out and for what you spend on that receiver you get a ton for your money. __________________ Dan My personal quest is to save to world of bad audio, one thread at a time.

05-17-2002, 09:25 AM	#5
juice21 Polkhead Member Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: 17543 Posts: 1,866	i picked up a denon 3801 about 3 weeks ago, and i am loving it. it mates beautifully with the polks. i would highly recommend going with a denon... __________________ ...the fOrce is strong with this one.

05-24-2002, 12:39 AM	#13
goingganzo Polkologist Member Sales Rating: (1) Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: seccond star to the right and strait on to morning Posts: 2,799	i have had my 787 for over a year now and i have had no problems and if i do i have a 5 year warentee on it __________________ Gonzo's World BenQ 8700+ 115in screen PS3,X-Box 360 and Wii Sunfire Theater Grand III ADCOM GFA-7607 four avalanch 18 subs 26.12l of displacement Crown xti 4000

05-17-2002, 01:03 AM	#4
Handyhaver Polkster Member Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 66	Mantis & Troy, thanks for the feedback. I have been reading reviews of this receiver all night. There seems to be a problem with alot of these units after a few months use. Has really turned me off to this model. Seems to take more than a few weeks to ship out & get repaired. I would freak if I laid out this amount of cash and had to send it back for repairs after a few months. The Denon 3802 is looking pretty damn good, and not that much more. Seems to be a VERY popular unit out here and have read nothing but good about it on other forums. Could you recommend and places to get a good deal on the Denon?? Any help is muchly appreciated!!! Mark

05-17-2002, 09:53 AM	#6
mantis Polk Guru Member Sales Rating: (10) Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Pa Posts: 9,552	I think the Deno avr3802 is the perfect match for Polk speakers. You can't go wrong with this one.Try Tweeter for a good deal, they won't be undersold on the market,unless you trust online buying(which I do Not).

05-17-2002, 10:03 AM	#7
Handyhaver Polkster Member Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 66	I did a little research on the onkyo and it had ALOT of problems with a crakling sound coming out of the speakers after just a few months use. From what I read, Onkyo has admitted to a defect & has corrected it in the newer models but can not identify the defective ones still out on the shelves by serial #. I do not want to roll the dice on this one Mark

05-17-2002, 12:06 PM	#8
TroyD Polk Guru Member Sales Rating: (3) Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: lookin' for fava beans and a nice chianti Posts: 11,209	Denon makes good products ( I own a Denon ) but the point is, what I like may not be what you like. Grab some cd's head out and go get your listen on. BDT

05-20-2002, 10:28 PM	#9
Handyhaver Polkster Member Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 66	ok, here's the deal................................ best price I found on the 3802 was 765.00 including shipping & ins. from an authorized Denon dealer, no e-tailor. I beleive this is the best I'm going to find out there from an authorized dealer. I read on Denon's web site that they will only honor warranty from one. I will be placing the order in the morning and should see my new unit by Thurs or Fri. at the latest. Damn, it's Christmas again!! Is this a good price?? Mark

05-20-2002, 11:13 PM	#10
mantis Polk Guru Member Sales Rating: (10) Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Pa Posts: 9,552	Did you go hear it first???

05-21-2002, 12:15 AM	#11
Handyhaver Polkster Member Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 66	Mantis, I listened to one at a local tweeters. I have not heard it with my polks as yet, the dealer has a good return policy so if for some reason I'm not happy with it I'm covered. When I bough my polks I didn't hear them first, I went with all the reviews & polk reputation. I am very pleased with my purchase. I have heard nothing but good about this reveiver & polks, I'm not worried. I plan on having this unit for a long time and upgrade from 5.1 to 7.1 when I can swing a set of towers for the fronts (lsi15??) Mark

05-24-2002, 12:04 AM	#12
Handyhaver Polkster Member Sales Rating: (0) Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 66	My 3802 arrived today!!!! Gonna be busy this weekend Mark

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