Help me choose a receiver. Budget- $300

[SoCal626]

I'm in the market to buy a new receiver,
that is decent for low entry level setup. i have Hsu Research speakers up front including a Hsu Vtf 3 mk4 subwoofer / JBL ES20 as surrounds

Since these speakers are rated 92DB i'm guessing any av receiver would work. I have narrowed down to two brand yamaha and Onkyo. What's the best receiver for $300? maybe $399. I know the budget seems low but i'm tight on cash right now.

 

[afterlife2]

How about this? Something I'd consider: ONKYO HT-R990 THX 7.1-Ch Network Home Theater Receiver | Accessories4less

 

[JohnA]

Pioneer has some good ones:

Pioneer VSX-523-K 5.1 Home Theater Receiver 250-635

Pioneer VSX-823-K 5.1 Home Theater Receiver 250-636

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

How about this? Something I'd consider: ONKYO HT-R990 THX 7.1-Ch Network Home Theater Receiver | Accessories4less

only Audyssey 2EQ
Definitely step up to this one:
DENON AVR-2113CI 7.1ch Networking Receiver w/AirPlay 3D Ready | Accessories4less

 

[SoCal626]

I heard denon makes great AVR Receiver. I had pioneer before,great products but two of my pioneer just dies on me for no reason,one of them won't power on,and the second one has some sort of Squelch noise. So i'm trying to stay away from pioneer as much possible uh

 

[afterlife2]

only Audyssey 2EQ

I think my sunken Onkyo 707 2EQ too and it setup everything nice, although I tweaked it a little to my liking, like most people do. BTW I had those JBL 20's and they were great in cherry too, sunken as well.

 

[SoCal626]

I think my sunken Onkyo 707 2EQ too and it setup everything nice, although I tweaked it a little to my liking, like most people do. BTW I had those JBL 20's and they were great in cherry too, sunken as well.

Not really familiar with their auto EQ is the 2EQ the latest ?

 

[SoCal626]

Bump,thanks for the reply's.

 

[afterlife2]

The latest is XT32. I would not worry. I was fine with 2EQ with Onkyo. If you need airplay, then go with the Denon linked.

 

[rnatalli]

You can find a Denon with MultEQ XT in that price range; that'd be my pick.

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

You can find a Denon with MultEQ XT in that price range; that'd be my pick.

yes, and that is what I rec'd above:
http://forums.audioholics.com/forums/amps-pre-pros-receivers/87363-help-me-choose-receiver-budget-$300.html#post994716

2EQ is ok..., but XT is SO MUCH better. from only 2 mic position to 8 and higher precision too. only thing that model is missing is pre-amp outs,but it's too much to ask for at this price even refub
This one will have both, but it more expensive:
Onkyo TX-NR709 7.2-Channel 3-D Ready Network A/V Receiver | Accessories4less

 

[afterlife2]

This one will have both, but it more expensive:
Onkyo TX-NR709 7.2-Channel 3-D Ready Network A/V Receiver | Accessories4less

Yeah that one would be a better buy. recomm the other because of your budget.

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

Amazon Warehouse has some open-box Denon X1000 w/ Audyssey XT for $341 shipped.

It's open box, so you get full factory warranty, and it is NOT REFURBISHED.

Amazon.com: Buying Choices: Denon AVR-X1000 In-Command 5.1-Channel Networking Home Theater Receiver with AirPlay (Black)

 

[afterlife2]

Amazon Warehouse has some open-box Denon X1000 w/ Audyssey XT for $341 shipped.

It's open box, so you get full factory warranty, and it is NOT REFURBISHED.

Amazon.com: Buying Choices: Denon AVR-X1000 In-Command 5.1-Channel Networking Home Theater Receiver with AirPlay (Black)

Only 5.1 though, still good deal.

 

[AcuDefTechGuy]

Only 5.1 though, still good deal.

I guess they have to cut cost somehow. Audyssey XT Dynamic EQ in itself probably costs a few, but well worth it IMO.

Audyssey XT Dynamic EQ has done wonders for the bass quality in my HT system.

Besides, I only use 5.1.

 

[logpogp]

Pioneer VSX-823-K 5.1 Home Theater Receiver 250-636 is really a good choice for you.