Receiver for Polk Monitor 70s

[markloika]

Hi,

I recently ordered 2 Polk Monitor 70 Series II tower speakers, and I need advice for a good receiver to power them. I will be running a 2.0 setup to start, and possibly upgrading to full surround sound in the future (so a 5.x or 7.x receiver is needed). I would also like the receiver to upscale SD inputs and output them (along with all other inputs) via a single HDMI cable to the TV. I have a 47" Vizio LCD.

My budget is $300-$500. I've looked at the following receivers:

Pioneer VSX-920, VSX-1020
Yamaha 1065
Onkyo SR-608

I've spent hours reading various reviews and it seems there is no clear 'best' receiver, which is why I'm posting here for help.

Thanks!
Mark

 

[j_garcia]

I think you answered your own question. At the $500 price point, there ISN'T a clear winner, since that is probably the most competetive segment of the market. They will all have similar power, similar features, etc... So you are going to have to take a look at what differentiates them and decied if those are the features you need.

I would probably also include Marantz and Denon in your search, though $500 is going to get you entry level from them.

If you don't mind refurb, you can take a look at www.ac4l.com for refurbed Marantz and Onkyos that should still have the features you need.

 

[zumbo]

Bump the budget to $700.

http://store.audioholics.com/product/3317/1/yamaha-rx-v3900-surround-receiver--yamaha-refurbished-/70a7caa266038281f1c47a024476bf76

 

[m_vanmeter]

two very capable receivers in your budget range

Pioneer VSX-1120 http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-VSX-1120-K-Home-Theater-Receiver/dp/B0039XQQXA/ref=sr_du_1_map?ie=UTF8&qid=1292011806&sr=8-1

of if 3D TV (HDMI 1.4a) is not an issue - Yamaha RX-V1065
http://www.6ave.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=YAMRXV1065BL

no telling how long either of these sales will last

 

[markloika]

I decided to up the budget to $700, and I bought the recertified Yamaha RX-V3900. I'm looking forward to when it arrives!

Thanks for the suggestion on that, it's a great deal.

 

[zumbo]

I decided to up the budget to $700, and I bought the recertified Yamaha RX-V3900. I'm looking forward to when it arrives!

Thanks for the suggestion on that, it's a great deal.

Take your time to read the manual. If you have any questions during set-up, the folks at the Audioholic Store are top notch in helping. Don't hesitate to post your questions here as well.

I own a Z7, which is very similar to the unit you purchased. If there is anything I can help with, don't hesitate to PM me. I will be glad to help.

I think you did the right thing, and hope you have many years of great service from the unit.