Which Receiver to Choose? Plz Help.

[desimaverick]

Hello people,

I would appreciate your input into which A/V Receiver i should buy.

I have a 50' Panasonic HD Plasma with 2 HDMI Inputs on the back.
I just bought Bose Accoustimass 16 Series 2 6.1 Speakers.
I would also like to coonect new Playstation 3 to the Plasma TV.

What are the best receivers that are available at a reasonable price.
I am looking for HDMI with atleast 3 HDMI plugins, 7.1 channel receiver......i am a newbee and so what other features i should be looking for.

Thanks again.

 

[bozman]

I just pulled the trigger on the Marantz SR-7001, it has 4 hdmi in 1 out and should take care of your needs very nicely.

 

[emorphien]

What is your budget?

Also, are you tied to the Bose speakers or could you return them for something else? Had to ask!

As far as brands: Check out Marantz, Onkyo, Denon, Harman/Kardon and Yamaha. Those would be the first batch I'd look at assuming you don't want to spend a whole lot.

 

[Seth=L]

I would recommend returning the Bose and getting another sub-sat configuration with better reputation.

 

[emorphien]

Nevermind reputation, they just plain sound better!

 

[desimaverick]

Thanks for the quick replies.

I am planning around $600-1100 for the receiver. I looked at Onkyo TX-SR674 and could get it for close to 600, and it has HDMI upconversion with 7.1 channels, but the only drawback i found was that it has ONLY TWO HDMI IN and one out.

I bought the bose speakers ($650)from my friend for half price as he was permanently moving abroad. So, i am kind of stuck with them. But i thought i got a good deal as the new one sells for 1299.

 

[gmichael]

Bose usually charges about 3 times what they are worth. So you got almost a fair deal. (wasn't your friend's fault though)

 

[emorphien]

Well, you can always sell the Bose for more than you paid for it probably. Heck if you just went out and bought a whole new system (speakers, sub and receiver) with the money you have for the receiver now you'd have a better sounding system.

 

[zumbo]

Yamaha RX-V2700

3HDMI in. 1 out

Retail $1699.95

You shouldn't have a problem finding one for $1100

 

[Crackerballer]

Just bought the Denon AVR for the uncoversion and HDMI switching, does 2 in 1 out I think. I also use it for my PS3. Set me back $600 shipped, then take the extra money and buy you an Oppo upconverting DVD player, and if you are that worried about it, and HDMI switcher.

*EDIT: The Yami would be good buy too

 

[zumbo]

Just bought the Denon AVR for the uncoversion and HDMI switching, does 2 in 1 out I think. I also use it for my PS3. Set me back $600 shipped, then take the extra money and buy you an Oppo upconverting DVD player, and if you are that worried about it, and HDMI switcher.

*EDIT: The Yami would be good buy too

OP stated a need for 3 or more in. Denon with 3 in looks to be a bit more. Both brands are my top pick.

 

[desimaverick]

Thanks a lot for the suggestions guys.