Which receiver do I need?

[elcheapo]

I am going to attempt to install my home theater system myself. The wires are already run in the wall. I have 6 ceiling speakers and eventually one sub on one zone and 2 other speakers on another zone. Which reciever do you reccomend? I am not an audiophile, and want the best deal for the money.

 

[Adam]

Welcome to the forum!

The "best deal" is the one that fits your needs. So, there are some questions to ask. To start with:

• What are the impedances of the speakers that you will be using (in the ceiling and in the other zone)?
• What types of connections do you want?
• Do you want audio processing over HDMI?
• What is your budget?

 

[Seth=L]

It's actually nice for a change, to not see the first response to a thread regarding a receiver to come from LOTRs.

 

[elcheapo]

Welcome to the forum!

The "best deal" is the one that fits your needs. So, there are some questions to ask. To start with:

• What are the impedances of the speakers that you will be using (in the ceiling and in the other zone)?
• What types of connections do you want?
• Do you want audio processing over HDMI?
• What is your budget?

I think I have Yamaha NS-W660 with an impedence of 8ohms.


As far as connections. I think I have component cables in the walls. They are not very big... that is for sure. Maybe 14-16 gauge just guessing.

I am not sure what audio processing over HDMI is... so I don't know on that one.

I want to spend the least amount of money possible. I will be flipping this house in 3-4 years... so the less I spend the more profit I make later on.

 

[Lordoftherings]

Onkyo TX-SR607, for only $329.99

About this one: http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/ONKTXSR607BLK/Onkyo/Tx-sr607-7.2-channel-Home-Theater-Receiver/1.html

* Sorry Seth, I just was not there.