HELP ME MAKE A CHOICE PLEASE!ONKYO or YAMAHA or ?

[PhilV91]

I've decided on the speaker system i want. The specs for each speaker are:

ph: 10-175w
imp: 6 ohms nominal
eff 90db

I plan on hooking up PS3, Sony 1080p LCD, CD, Karaoke and HD cable

my budget for receiver is $400-$600 range. The 606 is $400 the 706 is $600 and i saw the 806 for $30 more. I also saw the new Yamaha RX-V663 for $500. Which one of these will be the best for my budget plus meet the needs for driving my speakers above and inputs i need? Or if you no of another brand in my budget feel free to chime in!

 

[GlocksRock]

If it were me I would go with the RX-V663, but you can get a 663 for under $500

http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=207667994&listingid=37131671&dcaid=17902

You can also get some nice Denon's from dakmart if you don't mind a b stock or refurbished unit.

http://www.dakmart.com/index.php?cPath=4_9_15&sort=&filter_id=5

This is a nice unit.
http://www.dakmart.com/product_info.php?cPath=4_9_15&products_id=6513

 

[jamie2112]

Another vote for the 663....

 

[MatthewB.]

According to AVS members and myself with my Onkyo 805, the Onkyos are having issues. I have never had any problems with my denon 4802R or my Denon 3808 whatsoever, So I would highly recommend the B-Stock from Dakmart also. Just a qualit reciever. Yammies also rate very high and are coveted by their owners, I just am leary of their power outputs with all channels driven. Accoridng to S&V they rate pretty low when all channels are driven.

 

[PhilV91]

what about if your just going to use the 663 for a 5.1 setup?

 

[GlocksRock]

Yeah, the 663 falls a little short when all channels are driven simultaneously, but in a real world situation, their power output is enough. However their upper end receivers like the RX-V1800, 1900, 3800, etc... meet their power output specs. I know the yamaha units also have preamp outputs so an external amp can always be added later. I'm not sure if the Onkyo receivers have preamp outputs or not.

 

[MatthewB.]

Glock, the 606 does not have preouts, but the 706 and the 806 does.

 

[PhilV91]

Yeah, the 663 falls a little short when all channels are driven simultaneously, but in a real world situation, their power output is enough. However their upper end receivers like the RX-V1800, 1900, 3800, etc... meet their power output specs. I know the yamaha units also have preamp outputs so an external amp can always be added later. I'm not sure if the Onkyo receivers have preamp outputs or not.

I just cant afford much more than 600 im spending 1400 on my speaker system and the wife is already pissed lol. Whats my best solution for up to 600.

 

[PhilV91]

Glock, the 606 does not have preouts, but the 706 and the 806 does.

what about the Yamaha 663?

 

[GlocksRock]

Yes, the RX-V663 does have preamp outputs, I'm using them on mine, but I probably don't even need it. The only reason I'm using an external amp for my fronts is because I got the amp for free from my dad.

 

[wish]

Another vote for the Yammy 663

 

[rnatalli]

The HK 254 has my vote, but Yammy 663, Pio 1018, and Onkyo 606 are great options as well.

JR has the 254 for $389 shipped and they're an authorized dealer.

http://www.jr.com/harman-kardon/pe/HK_AVR254/

 

[Mrdplobrat]

Another vote for the V663 from one happy owner!

 

[klix58]

Believe it or mot a vote for the Onkyo
http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/ONKTXSR705/Onkyo/TX-SR705-THX-100w-x-7ch-Theater-Receiver-BLACK/1.html
I agree with Matthewb in that some qc issues have been around in Onkyo, but last year I picked up the TX-NR905 from the above site and it is rock solid, no issues. My son now has my old Denon, no issues either. It seems? a refurb is a safe way to go.

 

[Timmy245]

+Denon very good receivers!

 

[lman]

I am sorry to tag along on a thread, but as many of you know I am also looking for a new reciever... I found a Pioneer VSX 1017TXV, but I am totally confused, can someone recomend a AVR close to $300, I don't mind buying b stock. I am going to connect a PS3 and a pair of Beheringer 2030's and possibly a polk sub. you advice is very appericated.

 

[klix58]

Iman, follow the link to:
http://accessories4less.com/?category=search&searchfields=brand&query=Onkyo
and For refurb Denon check:
http://www.dakmart.com/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=denon&osCsid=sunmt9iivtne4uid74hb3skiq7
Also on the first link they have a few Marantz as well.

 

[lman]

SO what do you think about the Marantz 5001, the Pio 1017TXV, and the Denon AVR 1804??? I appreciate the links, but I am not sure what I am looking for/at, I am kind of shopping by price, and not sure "for the price" which one would suite me better.

 

[Trouble Maker]

I am sorry to tag along on a thread, but as many of you know I am also looking for a new reciever... I found a Pioneer VSX 1017TXV, but I am totally confused, can someone recomend a AVR close to $300, I don't mind buying b stock. I am going to connect a PS3 and a pair of Beheringer 2030's and possibly a polk sub. you advice is very appericated.

Watch Amazon for a week or two. You should see the 606 for $350 at some point. I picked it up for $360 (from J&R via amazon). I went through Amazon because I had a $50 gift certificate to them, but every time I looked everywhere and Amazon, Amazon either meet or beat everywhere else. That is if you are able to go to $350ish. Or like Klix 58 said, go refurb.

 

[3db]

Another viote for the Yamaha 663. It has all the connections you need including pre-out coupled with bullet proof reliability.