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Ruined · 11-13-2007, 08:43 PM

IMO in terms of looks I still feel the Integra is tops, and the Onkyo looks different than the pic you linked next to the pioneer which is the Integra. The Integra's flat black finish + gunmetal volume knob screams class through its simple yet industrial-looking design. Elite is too shiny and glitzy to look "high end," sorta yelling "look I'm midfi dressed in highend clothes!" And the regular Onkyo looks both a bit plain and kinda cheesy with the blue around the volume knob.

In summary, I like the way the Integras look the best!

Of course, everyone has their own opinion.

But you should be buying for sound quality, not looks. Still, if you don't like the looks of the Onkyo 705, why not scope out an Integra dealer for the DTR-6.8 which looks significantly different than the blue-volumed Onkyo 705:
http://www.integrahometheater.com/mo...s=Receiver&p=i

Note: the volume knob/power switch look much brighter here than they actually are due to flash of the camera, they are more a gunmetal color.

11-13-2007, 08:43 PM	#101 (permalink)
Ruined It's Good to Play Together Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: NJ, USA	IMO in terms of looks I still feel the Integra is tops, and the Onkyo looks different than the pic you linked next to the pioneer which is the Integra. The Integra's flat black finish + gunmetal volume knob screams class through its simple yet industrial-looking design. Elite is too shiny and glitzy to look "high end," sorta yelling "look I'm midfi dressed in highend clothes!" And the regular Onkyo looks both a bit plain and kinda cheesy with the blue around the volume knob. In summary, I like the way the Integras look the best! Of course, everyone has their own opinion. But you should be buying for sound quality, not looks. Still, if you don't like the looks of the Onkyo 705, why not scope out an Integra dealer for the DTR-6.8 which looks significantly different than the blue-volumed Onkyo 705: http://www.integrahometheater.com/mo...s=Receiver&p=i Note: the volume knob/power switch look much brighter here than they actually are due to flash of the camera, they are more a gunmetal color. __________________ For every shadow, no matter how deep, is threatened by morning light. Last edited by Ruined : 02-11-2008 at 12:33 AM.