Have a question about a home receiver

[BRADYCAT]

Hi,
I am going to be purchasing a Samsung LNS 4096D 40' LCD TV with HDMI and also a speaker system harman kardon hkts15 5.1 channel home system. Sub is 100 watts

I am stuck on the receiver to get. I want HDMI, able to accomdate a vcr, dvd player(has digital optical output slot). I want Xm radio as I have that. Around 95 - 100 watts per channel, has a radio also as I will be selling my hifi older stereo system.

I want to pay around 300 dollars and having trouble selecting one. I don't know which brand is better. I have been two a few stores and they all push different brands, so from what they tell you about them. how do I know they are just pushing to make a sale.

Please let me know what you think or suggest.
Thanks
Joanne

 

[LaQuintaCA]

Onkyo 604 A/V Receiver

Check out the Onkyo 604.

 

[whitestone]

I agree, have heard nothing but good things about this unit.

 

[AVRat]

If you're interested in up-conversion to HDMI the 604 won't work.

 

[jonnythan]

I don't see the point in getting a receiver with HDMI unless it has something else you need or you're going to spring the considerable cash for a receiver that converts S-video and component to HDMI.

$50 will get you an excellent automatic HDMI switch.

 

[Seth=L]

HDMI audio man!!

The Onkyo TX-SR674 does the upconversion, if that is of interest.

 

[johnb554]

You should check out the pioneer VSX-816. no HDMI on that baby but sounds great and has XM radio. Affordable too!!

John

 

[jcPanny]

Receiver options

For use with your HTIB speakers, I would suggest an entry level 5.1 receiver in the $1-200 price range. Sites like ecost frequently have refurbished Onkyo and Denon receivers for <$200.