Help with Receiver hunt!

[termin8ted314]

Been looking into receivers in the $1000 range. Could go up or down a little bit if there is something that i would benefit from in a more expensive unit. My home theater is basically used for watching movies and video games. Very little music use. My components are Blu ray, HD box, and xbox 360 all of which are HDMI. Right now im still looking into speakers so i will use my existing Polk 5.1 system until i find the speakers i want. Might end up with Aperion speakers but not sure yet. What do you guys think of these 4 choices?

Denon AVR-2310CI
Pioneer Elite VSX-23TXH
Marantz SR6003
Yamaha RX-V1065

 

[bandphan]

I would try to keep all like posts under one thread

 

[rnatalli]

I'm not sure if 6th Avenue is still letting Pioneer SC-07's go for under $1k, but you could give them a try. That's a nice receiver. That said, at $1k I'd probably go with the Emotiva UPA-7 combined with something like the HK254 or Yamaha 663 which have preouts.

 

[Davemcc]

Personally, I think it's best that you finalize your speaker choice first, then decide what kind of receiver you need. Spend as much as you need to on the speakers to get the best you possibly can. Choose the receiver with an amp section that's capable of driving those speakers and that has the features you need.

Doing this process in reverse can limit your speaker choices by choosing a receiver unsuitable for driving the speakers you really like.

 

[termin8ted314]

Personally, I think it's best that you finalize your speaker choice first, then decide what kind of receiver you need. Spend as much as you need to on the speakers to get the best you possibly can. Choose the receiver with an amp section that's capable of driving those speakers and that has the features you need.

Doing this process in reverse can limit your speaker choices by choosing a receiver unsuitable for driving the speakers you really like.

Part of my problem is i dont have any hdmi on my current receiver and wanted to get that straightened out. I guess i could wait until i can do it all at once.

 

[calnbs]

Today is the last day I believe....You might want to check out this thread:

http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/hot-deals/940379

 

[termin8ted314]

Today is the last day I believe....You might want to check out this thread:

http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/hot-deals/940379

Electronics expo has the Denon - AVR-3808CI for $1044 plus shipping. I like that one!

 

[Lordoftherings]

Marantz SR6003.

You don't need to spend more than $700 for a brand new (top notch receiver), that would provide you with all the latest features and all the true power you really need.

@ http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/MARSR6003/Marantz/SR6003-Dolby-TrueHD-/-dts-HD-Master-Audio-AV-Receiver/1.html
-> Just scroll down a bit.

=> Here's a Review of it with the Bench Tests (on page 2: Ergonomics):
@ http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/receivers/3143/marantz-sr6003-av-receiver.html

Bob

 

[Lordoftherings]

Denon AVR-3808ci.

Electronics expo has the Denon - AVR-3808CI for $1044 plus shipping. I like that one!

That's a very nice one too (but a bit expensive).

* Here's a good Review of it.
@ http://www.hometheatermag.com/receivers/708denon3808/

* Here's the Bench Tests from it.
@ http://www.hometheatermag.com/receivers/708denon3808/index2.html

A lot of people like that one.

 

[termin8ted314]

You don't need to spend more than $700 for a brand new (top notch receiver), that would provide you with all the latest features and all the true power you really need.

@ http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/MARSR6003/Marantz/SR6003-Dolby-TrueHD-/-dts-HD-Master-Audio-AV-Receiver/1.html
-> Just scroll down a bit.

=> Here's a Review of it with the Bench Tests (on page 2: Ergonomics):
@ http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/receivers/3143/marantz-sr6003-av-receiver.html

Bob

So basically i could drop down a model from what i listed and spend the extra money i save on my speakers?

 

[calnbs]

So basically i could drop down a model from what i listed and spend the extra money i save on my speakers?

That is what I would do or put it towards a very good subwoofer. By the way, I just saw the Onkyo 806 and it is a good price at newegg too.

 

[nirv117]

I recently got a Marantz SR6003, and I love it so far. One down side is it only has 3 HDMI inputs - not an issue for me, but could be for some. I use mine mainly for movies, some PS3 games too.

 

[termin8ted314]

I recently got a Marantz SR6003, and I love it so far. One down side is it only has 3 HDMI inputs - not an issue for me, but could be for some. I use mine mainly for movies, some PS3 games too.

Thats one of the things i noticed about the Marantz. I have heard some very good things about Marantz. Id be maxed out on HDMI inputs with only 3.

 

[Masher]

This is a steal and will give you money to spare.

http://www.audioadvisor.com/prodinfo.asp?number=NAT755

 

[Lordoftherings]

So basically i could drop down a model from what i listed and spend the extra money i save on my speakers?

Now, you got that one right in the bull's eyes.

That's the plan man, that's the all idea.

Put money into where your mouth is (speakers) and let the rest easily follow his own destiny (reasonably priced receiver).

Bob