Its loud and crisp enough for watching movies with volume turned up about 2/3 of the way - but if you need to crank up the volume for a party to the max - it sounds weak even at full volume. I wish I had gotten the 805 instead - but didn't fancy the bulkier, larger and heavier 805 besides the issue of 805 getting hot. Onkyo's 100W per channel is not the same as a Harmon Kardon.

i bought this receiver a yr ago & it has already quit working (at the most inconvenient time**, i might ad) it has to be shipped off to houston to be repaired, a real headache. i've replaced it with a pioneer 7.1 receiver. i'm 55 yrs old & i bought a pioneer receiver in 1974, a sony receiver in 1984, & a technics 5.1 receiver in 1998, & they all still work & are being used today.

The price was right, and it seemed like a good deal between the 605, 705 and 805. If I can't figure out the audio sync problems, which could be user error, but so far I have yet to prove that, I'm going to return the unit and spring for the 805, or a yamaha rx series, or Denon.

Turning it up above +3db does nothing, even though the scale goes to +18db. At 0 db it should be VERY loud - even uncomfortable, but the 705 isn't. Turning off Audyssey does help considerably.

Turns out I still have the same problem. Even though there's a dozen inputs in the back, you have to manually assign each of these inputs to one of the 6 or so presets (DVD, Cable, Game, Aux, CD...). Which means that I still have to connect a couple of components directly to the TV, missing out on the surround sound.

My only trouble is that I bought the 705 thinking that I could go from coax input to HDMI input wqhen I finally sprung for the HD cable box. No such luck. The one thing I forgot to check was the coax input on the 705.

One thing I have noticed from personal experimentation with the Onkyo TX-SR705 and Oppo Digital DV-980H (another 5 star product, BTW) is that sending the raw DSD (SACD format) digital signal to the Onkyo sounds better than sending PCM, but _only_ if you disable the Audyssey XT EQ. If you leave it enabled, you get the "overblown" or "hot" sound that other reviewers have complained of.

1) Take advantage of the PS3's PCM Uncompressed Dolby TrueHD-to-PCM, both over-HDMI interface, with HDMI v1.3a compliance (must support xvColor, device control, etc.) 2) Pave the way for native support of Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD/MA a7.1 sound potential, independently of the PS3's native support. 3) Allow us to fully re-use the already phenomenal Z-5500 system, thus having 5.1 or 7.1 RCA pre-outs on the receiver were mandatory in order to use the Z-5500 as the final amplified stage.

Granted, I plan on soon upgrading my tv to a Samsung LCD, sending the signal via HDMI 1.3 through an upconverting DVD player, or Blu-Ray player, I am concerned that the receiver cannot function properly on the lowest possible video and audio connection. The audio sync problem doesn't happen on every movie either.

The volume knob glows blue, but not too brightly. The remote control is a learning remote, meaning you can program your other remotes to work off of it. The manual is not that bad, as some have stated.

However, after connecting via optical cable it sounds FANTASTIC in all modes. Ya baby. 3) But now no music through zone 2...............which sucks.

Conversely, if you feed it the PCM encoded version of the audio, it sounds _better_ with Audyssey XT EQ enabled. Now, I don't really understand why this is the case, as the Onkyo converts DSD to PCM anyway, but this is what I hear consistently (and it's not subtle). I also preferred the sound of CDs (2-channel PCM) with the Audyssey disabled, but I preferred the sound of DVD-Audio, Dolby Digital with the Audyssey enabled.

It rocked! The 705 has a similar remote IR jack which isn't compatible with HR-10 instead it is supported by two other vendors with complex systems and expensive systems.

Set-up is 6hrs-- use the manual to save time. It's amazing how automatic this unit is-- but it must be hooked-up correctly. I can't wait to buy a HD and or Blu-ray DvD player-- My current up-convert is working well with this receiver-- producing at least 720i-- or so the receiver says.

It should not limit the volume of the receiver. The fact that it does is a real minus. If you like your music and movies LOUD, I would not buy this receiver.

The audio trails the video occasionally, and the unit can only delay audio by 40ms, in 5ms increments, it cannot make the audio go past '0ms'. If I could go to +40ms, it might fix things, but so far, no go.

Firmware does not seem to be upgradeable by the end-user (I assume it is the same principle as the 605). For the rest, this is *the* Receiver to have for U. S.

Okay, this is a sophisticted receiver, so it will take a few adjustments to dial in. I have cranked it up and so far the heat topic, at least for my unit, is non existent with room to vent. Also no sinc problem with voice in TV (Dish),DVD or HD DVD (Toshiba).

I have yet to contact Onkyo as reading the other reviews for the set don't get me excited about talking to their customer service department.

Due to styling, I would of liked to get the new 805, but it is such a beast, and wouldn't fit in my space. The main reason for my upgrade was the extra HDMI input (3 Total), as well as the NEW TruHD surround capabilities. From the online documentation, I didn't think you could custom name your inputs like the 805, BUT YOU CAN.

Turns out I still have the same problem. Even though there's a dozen inputs in the back, you have to manually assign each of these inputs to one of the 6 or so presets (DVD, Cable, Game, Aux, CD...). Which means that I still have to connect a couple of components directly to the TV, missing out on the surround sound.

One thing I have noticed from personal experimentation with the Onkyo TX-SR705 and Oppo Digital DV-980H (another 5 star product, BTW) is that sending the raw DSD (SACD format) digital signal to the Onkyo sounds better than sending PCM, but _only_ if you disable the Audyssey XT EQ. If you leave it enabled, you get the "overblown" or "hot" sound that other reviewers have complained of.

1) Take advantage of the PS3's PCM Uncompressed Dolby TrueHD-to-PCM, both over-HDMI interface, with HDMI v1.3a compliance (must support xvColor, device control, etc.) 2) Pave the way for native support of Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD/MA a7.1 sound potential, independently of the PS3's native support. 3) Allow us to fully re-use the already phenomenal Z-5500 system, thus having 5.1 or 7.1 RCA pre-outs on the receiver were mandatory in order to use the Z-5500 as the final amplified stage.

Conversely, if you feed it the PCM encoded version of the audio, it sounds _better_ with Audyssey XT EQ enabled. Now, I don't really understand why this is the case, as the Onkyo converts DSD to PCM anyway, but this is what I hear consistently (and it's not subtle). I also preferred the sound of CDs (2-channel PCM) with the Audyssey disabled, but I preferred the sound of DVD-Audio, Dolby Digital with the Audyssey enabled.

4. The on-board Auddyssey Calibration produces sound over the Z-5500 that is *unbelievably* clear, crisp and "organic" (not canned, or "electronic" or too "bassy").

That is not a concern coz you will want to show it off :) All the sound modes are not available for all the input sources.

4) Fully exploit the Z-55000 THX-certified system, by overcoming the non-adjustable equalization of its own sound processor (otherwise sounding PHENOMENAL, already). 5) Fit within the depth of my existing cabinet (frontal-access only), thanks to the SR705 14.5" depth, thus leaving enough space in the back for HDMI connectors and cables.

The price was right, and it seemed like a good deal between the 605, 705 and 805. If I can't figure out the audio sync problems, which could be user error, but so far I have yet to prove that, I'm going to return the unit and spring for the 805, or a yamaha rx series, or Denon.

Granted, I plan on soon upgrading my tv to a Samsung LCD, sending the signal via HDMI 1.3 through an upconverting DVD player, or Blu-Ray player, I am concerned that the receiver cannot function properly on the lowest possible video and audio connection. The audio sync problem doesn't happen on every movie either.

Conversely, if you feed it the PCM encoded version of the audio, it sounds _better_ with Audyssey XT EQ enabled. Now, I don't really understand why this is the case, as the Onkyo converts DSD to PCM anyway, but this is what I hear consistently (and it's not subtle). I also preferred the sound of CDs (2-channel PCM) with the Audyssey disabled, but I preferred the sound of DVD-audio, Dolby Digital with the Audyssey enabled.

The audio trails the video occasionally, and the unit can only delay audio by 40ms, in 5ms increments, it cannot make the audio go past '0ms'. If I could go to +40ms, it might fix things, but so far, no go.

3. The SR705 is capable of re-sending the original HDMI-in audio streams to the Bravia, via HDMI-out interface, as long as the TV can handle them, thus allowing to listen to the audio content via the humble TV speakers, even if you forget or decide not to turn the amplified-stage volume up (Z-5500) or the 705's audio level. Also GREAT for the Wife and Kids.

Its loud and crisp enough for watching movies with volume turned up about 2/3 of the way - but if you need to crank up the volume for a party to the max - it sounds weak even at full volume. I wish I had gotten the 805 instead - but didn't fancy the bulkier, larger and heavier 805 besides the issue of 805 getting hot. Onkyo's 100W per channel is not the same as a Harmon Kardon.

The volume knob glows blue, but not too brightly. The remote control is a learning remote, meaning you can program your other remotes to work off of it. The manual is not that bad, as some have stated.

It should not limit the volume of the receiver. The fact that it does is a real minus. If you like your music and movies LOUD, I would not buy this receiver.

3. The SR705 is capable of re-sending the original HDMI-in audio streams to the Bravia, via HDMI-out interface, as long as the TV can handle them, thus allowing to listen to the audio content via the humble TV speakers, even if you forget or decide not to turn the amplified-stage volume up (Z-5500) or the 705's audio level. Also GREAT for the Wife and Kids.

The volume knob glows blue, but not too brightly. The remote control is a learning remote, meaning you can program your other remotes to work off of it. The manual is not that bad, as some have stated.

It rocked! The 705 has a similar remote IR jack which isn't compatible with HR-10 instead it is supported by two other vendors with complex systems and expensive systems.

There isn't one - my bad. The receiver is great, and I'll finally spring for the HD box, but the instructions for programming the remote are bad. It took about 35 minutes for me to get everything working properly.

Just point any remote to it and it will learn the command. The macro buttons will earn you some hugs the the lady of the house. It downconverts 1080i signals to 720p, however on my 47" TV, I cannot tell the differance even at 5 feet.

set-up is 6hrs-- use the manual to save time. It's amazing how automatic this unit is-- but it must be hooked-up correctly. I can't wait to buy a HD and or Blu-ray DvD player-- My current up-convert is working well with this receiver-- producing at least 720i-- or so the receiver says.

I have yet to contact Onkyo as reading the other reviews for the set don't get me excited about talking to their customer service department.

The audigy automatic speaker setup is tedious, and I'm not sure that it helps that much, but it is a good way to set things up initially. I do not have a perfect listening environment by any means. My couch is off center from the TV, my sub is behind a large bulky chair, and my surround speakers do not have stands yet, and rest on an empty box, and end table, ghetto I know, but it's better than being on the floor.

So far, playing a music CD for some reason, after set up and start and turning TV off, within 3 to 5 minutes the unit goes off????????????? This unit is cool, cool for the $$$$$$$$$. PB

* Even though it has a wide range of different inputs in the back, it still has a limited set of presets.

The price was right, and it seemed like a good deal between the 605, 705 and 805. If I can't figure out the audio sync problems, which could be user error, but so far I have yet to prove that, I'm going to return the unit and spring for the 805, or a yamaha rx series, or Denon.

Turning it up above +3db does nothing, even though the scale goes to +18db. At 0 db it should be VERY loud - even uncomfortable, but the 705 isn't. Turning off Audyssey does help considerably.

My only trouble is that I bought the 705 thinking that I could go from coax input to HDMI input wqhen I finally sprung for the HD cable box. No such luck. The one thing I forgot to check was the coax input on the 705.

It rocked! The 705 has a similar remote IR jack which isn't compatible with HR-10 instead it is supported by two other vendors with complex systems and expensive systems.

3. The SR705 is capable of re-sending the original HDMI-in audio streams to the Bravia, via HDMI-out interface, as long as the TV can handle them, thus allowing to listen to the audio content via the humble TV speakers, even if you forget or decide not to turn the amplified-stage volume up (Z-5500) or the 705's audio level. Also GREAT for the Wife and Kids.

i bought this receiver a yr ago & it has already quit working (at the most inconvenient time**, i might ad) it has to be shipped off to houston to be repaired, a real headache. i've replaced it with a pioneer 7.1 receiver. i'm 55 yrs old & i bought a pioneer receiver in 1974, a sony receiver in 1984, & a technics 5.1 receiver in 1998, & they all still work & are being used today.

1) Take advantage of the PS3's PCM Uncompressed Dolby TrueHD-to-PCM, both over-HDMI interface, with HDMI v1.3a compliance (must support xvColor, device control, etc.) 2) Pave the way for native support of Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD/MA a7.1 sound potential, independently of the PS3's native support. 3) Allow us to fully re-use the already phenomenal Z-5500 system, thus having 5.1 or 7.1 RCA pre-outs on the receiver were mandatory in order to use the Z-5500 as the final amplified stage.

4) Fully exploit the Z-55000 THX-certified system, by overcoming the non-adjustable equalization of its own sound processor (otherwise sounding PHENOMENAL, already). 5) Fit within the depth of my existing cabinet (frontal-access only), thanks to the SR705 14.5" depth, thus leaving enough space in the back for HDMI connectors and cables.

My only trouble is that I bought the 705 thinking that I could go from coax input to HDMI input wqhen I finally sprung for the HD cable box. No such luck. The one thing I forgot to check was the coax input on the 705.

Due to styling, I would of liked to get the new 805, but it is such a beast, and wouldn't fit in my space. The main reason for my upgrade was the extra HDMI input (3 Total), as well as the NEW TruHD surround capabilities. From the online documentation, I didn't think you could custom name your inputs like the 805, BUT YOU CAN.

That is not a concern coz you will want to show it off :) All the sound modes are not available for all the input sources.

One thing I have noticed from personal experimentation with the Onkyo TX-SR705 and Oppo Digital DV-980H (another 5 star product, BTW) is that sending the raw DSD (SACD format) digital signal to the Onkyo sounds better than sending pcm, but _only_ if you disable the Audyssey XT EQ. If you leave it enabled, you get the "overblown" or "hot" sound that other reviewers have complained of.

1) Take advantage of the PS3's pcm Uncompressed Dolby TrueHD-to-pcm, both over-HDMI interface, with HDMI v1.3a compliance (must support xvColor, device control, etc.) 2) Pave the way for native support of Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD/MA a7.1 sound potential, independently of the PS3's native support. 3) Allow us to fully re-use the already phenomenal Z-5500 system, thus having 5.1 or 7.1 RCA pre-outs on the receiver were mandatory in order to use the Z-5500 as the final amplified stage.

Conversely, if you feed it the pcm encoded version of the audio, it sounds _better_ with Audyssey XT EQ enabled. Now, I don't really understand why this is the case, as the Onkyo converts DSD to pcm anyway, but this is what I hear consistently (and it's not subtle). I also preferred the sound of CDs (2-channel pcm) with the Audyssey disabled, but I preferred the sound of DVD-Audio, Dolby Digital with the Audyssey enabled.

Turning it up above +3db does nothing, even though the scale goes to +18db. At 0 db it should be VERY loud - even uncomfortable, but the 705 isn't. Turning off audyssey does help considerably.

One thing I have noticed from personal experimentation with the Onkyo TX-SR705 and Oppo Digital DV-980H (another 5 star product, BTW) is that sending the raw DSD (SACD format) digital signal to the Onkyo sounds better than sending PCM, but _only_ if you disable the audyssey XT EQ. If you leave it enabled, you get the "overblown" or "hot" sound that other reviewers have complained of.

Conversely, if you feed it the PCM encoded version of the audio, it sounds _better_ with audyssey XT EQ enabled. Now, I don't really understand why this is the case, as the Onkyo converts DSD to PCM anyway, but this is what I hear consistently (and it's not subtle). I also preferred the sound of CDs (2-channel PCM) with the audyssey disabled, but I preferred the sound of DVD-Audio, Dolby Digital with the audyssey enabled.