str1der Posted December 19, 2007 Share Posted December 19, 2007 I'm looking at picking up a new receiver. I only plan on using it for 5.1 but need at minimum 3 component inputs. I'm looking real hard at a couple Onkyo's. Specifically the TX-SR605($400)or 705($600). The 605 seems to be the better deal but the 705 has Rs232 control. Do you guys think it's worth the extra bucks to get the serial connection?If you think the RS232 isn't worth the extra $200 how do you think the 605 compares to the Yamaha RXV-661 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lippavisual Posted December 20, 2007 Share Posted December 20, 2007 stick with the 605. One way serial isn't worth the extra dough. The ir drivers work pretty flawless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
str1der Posted December 20, 2007 Author Share Posted December 20, 2007 Thanks for the info. That's the one thing I wasn't sure about. Is using the IR pretty seemless or is there a lot of missed signals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c44me Posted December 21, 2007 Share Posted December 21, 2007 Denon has never let me down in over 15yrs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
str1der Posted December 21, 2007 Author Share Posted December 21, 2007 Denon has never let me down in over 15yrs.I like Denon and I've had one in the past. What it comes down to though is bang for the buck. Personally I'm happy with my HK but I just need more inputs with going to a Control4 setup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punkrock Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 denon... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
str1der Posted December 26, 2007 Author Share Posted December 26, 2007 Well I've narrowed it down to either the Yamaha 661 or the Onkyo 605. They are around the same price. The problem is the 605 has the better featrures but doesn't have the IR inputs for control like the 661 does. This means I would have to use flashers on it. I can't make up my mind. What's everyone's experience with flashers instead of direct input? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c44me Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 they work fine I use them on everything Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
str1der Posted December 26, 2007 Author Share Posted December 26, 2007 they work fine I use them on everythingAll my equipment for the house will be in the same area. Do you just use something like black electrical tape to connect the flasher and cover it so it doesn't affect other components? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lippavisual Posted December 26, 2007 Share Posted December 26, 2007 As long as you use flashers, not blasters, you won't be effecting/controlling other equipment. Niles hassome decent sticky covers for the flashers, a bit big though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
str1der Posted December 26, 2007 Author Share Posted December 26, 2007 As long as you use flashers, not blasters, you won't be effecting/controlling other equipment. Niles hassome decent sticky covers for the flashers, a bit big though.Even if you have multiple components that are the same make/model? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
punkrock Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 just cover up the flashers with vinyl tape. you can get all fancy with a razor blade, but I used to control 2 or 3 cable boxes stacked in the same rack using taped up flashers. You can use your cell phone camera to see if any ir is leaking out. Another thing we used to do was to open the equipment and embed the flashers on the inside of the box. You will void warranties doing this however. but then all you have is a wire coming out the back to plug in. id go for the more features... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c44me Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 I dont even cover mine with anything and they work fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schlepp571 Posted December 28, 2007 Share Posted December 28, 2007 Imbedding the IR emitters is definitely the way to go. Very few devices I have done it on have a warranty sticker to determine whether you cracked the case or not. I find using a hot glue gun is the best hold for the easiest removal when an RMA is needed. Also as a side note, breaking off the outside plastic increases the reliability of the emitter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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