| |
Shop
| |  |
|
Shop With
Confidence at
The Amazon.com
HDTV SuperStore
 
Best Sellers | | Home Onkyo PR SC885P - Preamplifier / processor - 7.1 channel | |
|  | |  | | | Onkyo PR SC885P - Preamplifier / processor - 7.1 channel | | | | | SKU:
| | Availability:
Out of stock | | | | | | The foundation of the PR-SC885P is its toroidal transformer along with 2 independent audio and video transformers. You'll also find a blend of onboard technologies to prime your home theater for high-definition playback. You're looking at the first HDMI equipped OnkyoPro preamp processor to take up to four components with 1080p video and master-quality audio capabilities. All other signals, from 480i on up, can be upscaled to 1080p via HQV Reon-VX. Also, THX, Audyssey and Burr-Brown lend the very best of their expertise to round out this high-quality control center. | | | | | |
|
| | Product Details | | Product Length: | 0.0 inches | | Product Width: | 0.0 inches | | Product Height: | 0.0 inches | | Product Weight: | 29.8 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 4 reviews |
| |
| | Features | You'll also find a blend of onboard technologies to prime your home theater for high-definition playback.All other signals, from 480i on up, can be upscaled to 1080p via HQV Reon-VX.Also, THX, Audyssey and Burr-Brown lend the very best of their expertise to round out this high-quality control center.
| |
| | Customer Reviews | Average Customer Review:
Write an online review and share your thoughts with other customers.
0 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Very Solid AV Processor Mar 21, 2010
I have PS3/PS2/cable box hooked up to the 885 - output to 6020 kuro. I use a couple of older amps, a B&K ST3030 (200 watts/ch) for my mains (Mirage OM 7s) and Parasound 1205A for other 5 ch (140 watts/ch). - Both have been referred to as 'warm' sounding amps
Previously I used a lexicon DC-1 V. 4 - which did do DTS film and THX Cinema + Logic 7
I upgraded due to hdmi and ability to use dts hd, also for video upscaling (considering dvdo edge alone runs $500)
For cable I pretty much use PLIIx Movie, but there are a variety of formats you can use, inlcuding THX and Neo6, TV Logic, etc.
With PS3, the PS3 does the software processing (unwrapping DTSHD) and sends the lossless info to the 885 via hdmi.
The 885s Dacs then send it out to the speakers.
Hurt Locker and District 9 sounded very good - I watched hurt locker alone and was able to play it at reference level - it was phenomenal.
Even at lower levels the unit produces very quality audio (like my wife turning down volume during District 9)
Right now I am watching the NCAA tournament on CBS HD via PLIIx Movie - voice is quite clear, sides produce audience applause, some music, etc., mains - sneakers, audience chants
It is quite good.
As far as sound, I would call it neutral. It handles music very well in all channel stereo or for purists, one of the 3 stereo modes (pure/direct/stereo)
The audessy is easy enough to set up and seems to have done a fine job calibrating my 7.1 speaker system.
Video scaling is quite good, but I have never used a stand alone video processor - it deinterlaces 1080i very well, and upscales 480i sd pretty well. Some channels my wife watches that I couldn't bare to gaze at (E!, VH1 sd) are actually very watchable - they aren't blu ray quality but they are pretty good - much better than hdmi from cable straight to TV.
I watch soccer and hockey - and with time warner many of these matches are sent to me in sd - they look better but not close to perfect. Still, they're better than b4.
I will be switching to direct tv for HD hockey/soccer once this season is over. - but as a review of the reon video processor in the 885, I would call it solid but not perfect.
I believe the biggest upgrade from 885 to 886 is more video processing control. That would likely be a good thing to have, particularly if you watch SD sports.
I purchased the unit for about $740 (shipping included) - at that price point there aren't any A/V processors out there that can compete. Emotiva has the new umc-1 out but are still working out bugs. - That would make a solid comparison unit imho.
The 885 bugs like hdmi handshake/ audio dropouts - my unit does not seem to have these issues.
Now if I go from one signal (480i sd) to another (1080i hd) - it takes maybe 2 seconds for the video to appear - but the video processor is acquiring the new signal and switching its duties - it's not magic. If I hit dvd button on remote it goes right to my ps3, game to my ps2, and cable to my cable. It is simple and does its job switching from one source to another.
I have never had video disappear or anything of that sort. The audio has been very solid.
I give it 4 stars mainly because I don't think it is perfect - I think it more than holds its own and if you want video and audio processing it is tough to beat for around $700.
It is getting a bit long in the tooth I suppose (over 2 years old) but the new generation onkyo/integra processors don't seem to add much over the 885/886
the 885 was a pioneer back in 3rd quarter '07, solidified by Jan 2009 - and if you don't want to spend $1800 on a processor (Nad T175 HD; Rotel 1570; Marantz 8300) I would recommend the onkyo 885 or if you prefer the few upgrades and can find one for about $1k, the 886 - or their integra equivalents.
At the 1800 price range I'd suggest the NAD. For best of the best, find an Anthem D2 (new unit currently costs about $5k)
 Great, but not perfect Aug 29, 2009
Great preamp with great flexibility. This thing can be set up for almost any situation and sounds phenominal. The only issue I have found is that occassionally the HDMI "handshake" fails to recognize my Oppo blu-ray player. This is fixed by simply turning off the Onkyo and turning it back on. This can be somewhat annoying, but considering all it's strong points, I can not deduct a star for that...especially since these can be picked up for around $800-$850 now since a newer model has been introduced! If you need flexibility, uncolored sound, the latest audio codecs with HDMI switching, then buy one of these.
1 of 2 found the following review helpful:
 Not worth it. Jun 12, 2009
I won't go into great detail, but I will say I am not impressed. The primary reason for purchasing was for the HDMI switching, which the 885 does very poorly. It often fails, resulting in a garbled or blank screen when I switch from one input source to another. I have to turn off the preamp, wait at least 60 seconds then turn it back on. This works about 50% of the time. Often I have to repeat this ridiculous ritual several times before I have a picture. Not what I expected for nearly $1500. Additionally, the sound quality isn't any improvement over the old Denon 3802 I was using as a preamp. I was skeptical of the quality of Onkyo before purchasing and I am now convinced they are a second tier electronics company masquerading as one of the big boys.
3 of 4 found the following review helpful:
GREAT SOUND- GREAT FEATURES!!! Aug 05, 2008
The Onkyo 885 PRO is by far one of the newest preamps with the most features needed today! It has four HDMI 1.3 inputs and two OUTs. It is deep color compatible. It does Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD! By far though it does my favorite sound which is Ultra2 Cinema mode from THX. Speaking of THX it is THX Ultra 2 certified with all of the THX processing modes including Neural Surround! It has XLR Balanced and RCA outputs so it can be used with any AMP on the market. The 885 PRO has a nice OSD (on screen display) so it makes it much esier setting up. It includes a MIC to help you do Audyssey Speaker Calibrating. Once it is set up all you have left to do is enjoy the sound. Pair this pre/pro up with a good AMP and you are at the movies!!!
| |
|
Relax - You're Shopping at the
Amazon.com THX HDTV SuperStore
|
| |  | |  |
|
Recently Viewed
|
Consumer Reports Says: Buy HDTV at Amazon!
Washington, D.C. (July 2010) -- When it comes to price, Consumer Reports says shoppers are most likely to find the best deals online. And the publication called three ecommerce sites "standouts" in this year's Consumer Reports ratings of electronics stores: Amazon.com, Crutchfield.com and B&H (bhphotovideo.com)
The magazine's survey was based on more than 38,000 purchases of electronics, including flat-screen TVs, between January 2009 and June 2010. The report indicated that online stores consistently offered better prices. (The magazine's full report can be found in its July 2010 issue.)
"Buying online can be better," the magazine said in a press release. "The higher-rated electronics retailers in Consumer Reports annual reader survey are Web sites. Readers who bought online rated their overall satisfaction at 90 out of 100 -- higher than those who bought in a store. Additionally, many Web merchants offer free shipping, even on TVs, which could spare the hassle of struggling to fit a bulky carton in the car or paying a local store for delivery."
Consumer Reports said that while no single retailer scored excellent in all shopping categories, Amazon.com came closest.
We're proud to be an Amazon.com HDTV SuperStore
|
| You may also like ... |
