400$ budget

[dirtyD]

I need a new reciever for my set of athena audition speakers. id like some recomandations budget is about 400$. sorry i know nothing about reciever or anything of that matter im only knowledgable in the computer world. any help would be great thanks.

 

[Cotizi]

woot! Me too! My system is in my signature, but im trying to decide between a yamaha 5850 and a Panny xr55 right now, and im havin a tough time.

 

[Nick250]

I need a new reciever for my set of athena audition speakers. id like some recomandations budget is about 400$. sorry i know nothing about reciever or anything of that matter im only knowledgable in the computer world. any help would be great thanks.

IMO any of the major players in the receiver market will fill the bill equally well. Dennon, Onkyo, Yamaha, that's where I would look. The only thing to check for is if the receiver has all the right inputs and outputs that you want. I have a Denon 1602 that I think I paid about $350 for a couple of years ago and I use it daily and no troubles. I also have a Onkyo 595 (paid $450) I got about 5 years ago and again no troubles. On thing is that the Onkyo is much easier to tweek the settings while the Denon is the pain in the butt.

Nick

 

[jcPanny]

Yamaha HTR-5860

For about $350, you should be able to find the Yamaha HTR-5860 new from an authorized dealer. I have one and would recommend it.

 

[MacManNM]

Get one of these:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7016463&type=product&productCategoryId=cat03031&id=1099394773266

Then take the left over money and have a Kegger. This is just as good as any of the others out there, ask Mrty and Wmax.

 

[Buckeyefan 1]

Get one of these:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7016463&type=product&productCategoryId=cat03031&id=1099394773266

Then take the left over money and have a Kegger. This is just as good as any of the others out there, ask Mrty and Wmax.

True, should all sound the same. 100 watts x 6.

 

[WmAx]

Get one of these:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7016463&type=product&productCategoryId=cat03031&id=1099394773266

Then take the left over money and have a Kegger. This is just as good as any of the others out there, ask Mrty and Wmax.

Sorry, I can not endorse this product. I have no knowledge of the characteristic objective performance of Insignia products. The power rating may be fraudulent and the device may even have a high inherant noisefloor.

-Chris

 

[MacManNM]

Sorry, I can not endorse this product. I have no knowledge of the characteristic objective performance of Insignia products. The power rating may be fraudulent and the device may even have a high inherant noisefloor.

-Chris

Well what about the Kegger? Can you endorse that?

 

[Buckeyefan 1]

Honestly, check out the Yamaha RXV 1500 and 2500 here (a bit of a stretch, but you only want to do this once). Scroll down.

http://www.ubid.com/Category/Listing.aspx?CatID=3871

 

[jaxvon]

Honestly, check out the Yamaha RXV 1500 and 2500 here (a bit of a stretch, but you only want to do this once). Scroll down.

http://www.ubid.com/Category/Listing.aspx?CatID=3871

That is a freakin' DEAL! I don't care that it's a refurb, that is a helluva deal on the 2500.

 

[AudioSeer]

Here's a vote for the Panasonic SA-XR55S. These Equibit digital amplification receivers have a low noisefloor, clear sound and a good amount of power for the dollar.

 

[MacManNM]

thanks for all the ideas and help guys. and i dont need to have a kegger i know people that have them probably every 2-3 weeks so its not worth my time effort or money

Ok, well in that case, I'd go with that Yammie 2500, good unit great price.

 

[fergusonv]

I would check to see if UBID is a authorized dealer.. if not, no warranty from Yamaha.

 

[learner]

Dont overlook the Pioneer's at this price point. I believe the VSX-915 would fall right into your budget. Its a 7.1 system and at 110 per channel is loaded with features.

 

[dirtyD]

i dunno but for some reason i always feel wierd buying pre used electronics. so id really like to buy NEW not a higher end used one its just some petpeve i have so also some ideas of some new recievers in my price range would be nice

 

[theturncoat]

I have a Yamaha HTR-5850 AV receiver and i like it a lot. It is 630 watts, 6.1, so 105 per channel. I got it for about $300.

 

[Buckeyefan 1]

I would check to see if UBID is a authorized dealer.. if not, no warranty from Yamaha.

They are an authorized dealer - reseller for many companies. Yamaha does not allow any online warranties on their RX-V products (through Yamaha - new or refurb), so it's quite amazing that Ubid is allowing even a 30 day warranty on this product. For the money you save, you can afford a repair should something happen. If I were looking for a receiver, I'd be all over the RX-V 2500 at under $500. That is truly a steal - considering the RX-V 2600 is retailing at $1399.

 

[dirtyD]

any more ideas for none used?

 

[The13thGryphon]

Personally, Denon and Marantz are my favorites... but there's nothing wrong with either Yamaha or Pioneer. Factory refurbished isn't a bad way to go as long as you get a factory warranty to back it up; otherwise I'd shy away. I'd also stay away from "no name" brands. Sure, you might get lucky and get a decent rig for a great price... but you could wind up with a piece of junk and no one to back you up with warranty service. Personally, I wouldn't take the chance. Wait until the brand and the company have been around for a few years and have a reputation built on product, service, and customer satisfaction.

We're I in your shoes, I'd take a look at the Denon AVR-1906, which you can get for $365, and possibly even less if you look around.

http://www.ibuydigital.com/product/?10710&hit_id=3297469&Campaign_id=25&CFID=18471321&CFTOKEN=25434616