looking for good reciever

[colddays]

hi wondering if someone can help me out in finding a good receiver. Looking to Hook up Klipsch speakers to it. Want it to be a 7.1 for future expansion. The latest technology dolby digital, THX certified?. Be nice to have the onscreen display for setup etc. Brands i like are pioneer, yamaha and sony. Let me know what you think it what woud be best ft for me. Like to spend around 300 for a reciever. it will be movies 75% of time, tv and music 25% of time. thanks

 

[Leprkon]

Yamaha RX-V757 ($319 at ubid)
http://www.ubid.com/actn/opn/getpage.asp?AuctionId=10615101

or Yamaha HTR 5860 ($ 327 at 6th Ave, more or less same as above)
http://www.6ave.com/product.jsp?x=HTR5860&zipz=11001

onkyo TX-SR603 ($289, worth a look if you are big into XM or computer-based music)
http://www.ubid.com/actn/opn/getpage.asp?AuctionId=10612433

the Pioneer VSX-815 seems to have a decent reputation ($ 260 at B&H)
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?A=search&Q=&b=255&a=0&mnp=0.0&mxp=0.0&shs=&ci=2517&ac=&Submit.x=17&Submit.y=6

happy shopping !

 

[mike c]

just buy the best yamaha receiver you can buy for 300 bucks (make sure to round up) and you're set.

edit: Leprkon found you a good unit in the Yamaha Rx-v757

 

[Buckeyefan 1]

Save a tank of gas and go with one of these. The closer you get to 33lbs., the closer you are to a THX rated unit. 28lbs isn't too bad at that price. The Pioneer 1015 is a nice unit, too, and it's THX certifited.

http://pc16.flashecom.com/electronicshqonline/product.asp?pf_id=YAMHTR5860

http://www.hookedontronics.com/show_product_details.jsp?cid=17822&c=0602PriceGrabber&b=Pioneer_VSX-1015TX

 

[colddays]

Would i have any problem buying online. Really feel uncomfortable of buying online with a reciever. What if something happens to it, etc?? But it seems like they are way cheaper than best buy prices, etc. Are these refurbished recievers that are selling for 300?? I see the retail price is 500. Can you give me your input on this. thanks

 

[colddays]

Does ubid have good refurbished receivers?? These do come with warranty correct? If i dont buy one from ubid which one these receivers listed above whould a person buy that would be at a best buy?? Around $300 with most of the specs im looking for.

 

[zumbo]

If I were buying from BB, I would get the best Yamaha my wallet would allow.

Buying a Yamaha or Denon from the net is scary, but I did it. I wanted a better product than was available from BB.

From my recent research, I am leaning more towards Denon. It has taken 3+ years of reading, and studying manuals to come to this conclusion. I am a very happy Yamaha owner, but Denon has a slight edge in what I now prefer.

I don't spend much time checking-out Pioneer, but I am sure they are just as good. All depends on what you need it to do, and what will be connected.

 

[colddays]

what is a good denon receiver to buy?? that is comparable to the ones listed above?? pioneer and yamaha. spend around 300??

 

[zumbo]

I havn't had time to see if it is comparable. Check and see.

http://www.ubid.com/actn/opn/getpage.asp?AuctionId=10615940&refLoc=searchall

http://usa.denon.com/ProductDetails/554.asp

Manual for Denon 2106:
http://usa.denon.com/AVR2106_DFU_ownersmanual.pdf

Manual for Yamaha 757:
http://www.yamaha.com/yec/customer/manuals/PDFs/RX-V757.pdf

 

[cthomp]

Pioneer

If you go with the Pioneer VSX-1015TX, just be aware that it is 18.3 inches
deep and you will need to allow at least 2" more for cabling! Only other thing is no HDMI, but that doesn't appear to be perfected yet anyway. The Pioneer seems like an awesome unit for the price!

 

[colddays]

Denon recievers?????

hi wondering if someone can help me out in finding a good receiver. Looking to Hook up Klipsch speakers to it. Want it to be a 7.1 for future expansion. The latest technology dolby digital, THX certified?. Be nice to have the onscreen display for setup etc. Brands i like are pioneer, yamaha and sony. Let me know what you think it what woud be best ft for me. Like to spend around 300 for a reciever. it will be movies 75% of time, tv and music 25% of time. thanks

i now im checking into a denon receiver model #1506 what do you guys think about that for my klipsch rsx-3 satellites??

 

[jcPanny]

Buying

Would i have any problem buying online. Really feel uncomfortable of buying online with a reciever. What if something happens to it, etc?? But it seems like they are way cheaper than best buy prices, etc. Are these refurbished recievers that are selling for 300?? I see the retail price is 500. Can you give me your input on this. thanks

I bought the HTR-5860 online for just over $300. At best buy, the same model is $500. This is why I would recommend buying online from an authorized dealer. If you have a problem with the receiver, you usually have to deal with the manufacturer and not the store.