Looking For Audio Receiver

[StanleySmith]

I am wanting to purchase a receiver that will have 4 speakers connected, 2 at the pool, 1 on the left deck, and 1 on the right deck. Ideally, I would like to be able to switch on/off which speaker(s) are playing, but that is not required if all 4 play at the same time. I will be storing the receiver indoors in an office and running the wire out through the crawlspace, with a max distance of roughly 60 feet.

Now as far as the receiver goes, I want to be able to play the radio, and connect a 3.5 cable so I can connect an ipod etc. I would like (not a requirement) to be able to connect to services such as pandora, iheart radio etc.

I am looking for something on the cheaper end of the spectrum as it will not be used very frequently, but I know nothing and do not want to get taken if I go into a store and start asking all the dumb beginner questions. What does the crew here recommend?

 

[WaynePflughaupt]

We need to know what your definition of “cheaper” is, as in a hard number.

Regards,
Wayne A. Pflughaupt

 

[StanleySmith]

@WaynePflughaupt - thank you for your response. I would say around $300 (and if I am lowballing it here, please let me know).

 

[JohnnieB]

Log onto accessories4less, good deals on there. Here is a Yamaha that looks pretty good within your budget.

http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/yamrxv477bl/yamaha-rx-v477-5.1-ch-x-80-watts-networking-a/v-receiver/1.html

 

[StanleySmith]

@JohnnieB Thank you for that link! That one looks excellent! (And nice to see I was not way lowballing things). Would this device have any issue with the speakers being 60 feet away?

EDIT -
And I assume I should use 16 gauge wire for a 60 foot run, but what is the piece called, that I would plug the wire into so it goes into the back of this unit?

 

[lovinthehd]

@JohnnieB Thank you for that link! That one looks excellent! (And nice to see I was not way lowballing things). Would this device have any issue with the speakers being 60 feet away?

EDIT -
And I assume I should use 16 gauge wire for a 60 foot run, but what is the piece called, that I would plug the wire into so it goes into the back of this unit?

The amp doesn't determine distance directly, but you could use a table like this for determining length of wire for distance/impedance http://roger-russell.com/wire/wire.htm#wiretable

A common terminal used for speakers/receivers is the banana plug. I like the Sewell Silverbacks myself. If you're going to hook up just once and not move things around, bare wire ends work great.

You might want to check the avr for zone limitations in terms of control of each area's speaker(s).

 

[JohnnieB]

You might want to check the avr for zone limitations in terms of control of each area's speaker(s).

According to the manual, zone B can be selected as independant or in addition to the mains. This gives the user a 2-4 speaker option. The x-over, should you need it, is the same for both zones.
If I overlooked anything, which wouldn't be the first time, please correct me.

Unless Mr Smith got the last one this particular unit appears to be sold out. Pretty sure that wasn't the case when I posted the link.

 

[lovinthehd]

According to the manual, zone B can be selected as independant or in addition to the mains. This gives the user a 2-4 speaker option. The x-over, should you need it, is the same for both zones.
If I overlooked anything, which wouldn't be the first time, please correct me.

Unless Mr Smith got the last one this particular unit appears to be sold out. Pretty sure that wasn't the case when I posted the link.

I didn't look at the manual at all, but he wanted possibly to switch three different speaker zones, two with mono speakers, so just meant he should make sure a particular avr could do that or not....