Building first HT need receiver $400-$500

[franklyfresh]

I recently picked up a Polk CS2 center speaker and a pair of Polk Monitor 70s for the fronts. I plan on buying a pair of M40/M50s for rears and a sub in the future, but for now I would like to focus on getting a receiver.

As of now I only plan to have a 5.1 system but it would be nice to have the option of 7.2. I'm not really sure what to look for when shopping for a receiver, this is my first time dealing with any audio tech. Some features I would like include being able to connect it to my desktop computer so I could use my speakers for my desktop audio and HDMI 1.4 for possible 3D in the future.

I would like to keep my budget around ~$400. But I can allocate more of my funds to the receiver if it would mean a significant increase in quality.

 

[zumbo]

Yamaha RX-V667.

7.2? Yes
1.4? Yes
Connect to computer? Duno

Audioholics Store has it for $499.95 shipped:
http://store.audioholics.com/product/3141/69/yamaha-rx-v667-surround-receiver

 

[franklyfresh]

Thank's I'll definitely look into that receiver. What do you think about the YAMAHA HTR-5063? It's currently on sale at Newegg for $220. It's under my budget but seems to have all the features I need. It also seems like a really good deal.

Both have the same wattage and the HTR-5063 actually has less THD at 0.06%. It has less output/inputs but I really don't need that many, I'd only hook up a TV, computer, and a dvd/blu-ray player. But then again I don't know much about receivers...

The HTR-5063 comes out to $300 after taxes and 2yr extended warranty. Good deal..?

 

[zumbo]

Thank's I'll definitely look into that receiver. What do you think about the YAMAHA HTR-5063? It's currently on sale at Newegg for $220. It's under my budget but seems to have all the features I need. It also seems like a really good deal.

I wouldn't recommend that piece.

 

[franklyfresh]

Any specific reasons why?

 

[lsiberian]

Thank's I'll definitely look into that receiver. What do you think about the YAMAHA HTR-5063? It's currently on sale at Newegg for $220. It's under my budget but seems to have all the features I need. It also seems like a really good deal.

Both have the same wattage and the HTR-5063 actually has less THD at 0.06%. It has less output/inputs but I really don't need that many, I'd only hook up a TV, computer, and a dvd/blu-ray player. But then again I don't know much about receivers...

The HTR-5063 comes out to $300 after taxes and 2yr extended warranty. Good deal..?

Looks good to me. 80 dollar warranty for a 220 dollar receiver is too high.

 

[zumbo]

Due to your budget, I would have to say the Onkyo TX-SR608 fits the bill perfectly.

7.2
1.4
PC input

Amazon has it for $377.72 shipped.(price in cart)

http://www.us.onkyo.com/model.cfm?m=TX-SR608&class=Receiver&p=i

 

[franklyfresh]

So at about the $400 range I should pick up the Onkyo TX-SR608 and if I want to move up to ~$500 I should get the Yamaha RX-V667?

 

[avgguy]

What did you end up getting ? I picked up the Yamaha for $399.

 

[franklyfresh]

What did you end up getting ? I picked up the Yamaha for $399.

I ended up getting a refurbished RX-V567 for $210 off of eBay.

 

[SimpleTheater]

Have you thought about looking for used? I've seen Yamaha RX-1900's for as little as $450 that cost $1,500 just two years ago. Full HDMI (not 1.4, but 1.3).