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[Pursuitest]

I am looking at getting a new A/V reciever. I've narrowed it down to the Sony STR-DG800 and the Panasonic XR57K. Can anyone here give me some reviews and or opinions on these recievers? I can get both for under $300 which is well within my buget

 

[Seth=L]

People rave about the Panasonic recievers, but I am not sold on digital amplifiers just yet. The ones I have heard have been bright and had sloppy bass control. I personally own a Sony STR-DE597 which was the second from the bottom of it's series I believe. It sounds fine in my small living room and has some decent features. I would imagine the 800 has better and more advanced features than mine. Note the user interface of Sony's receivers can be unruly.

 

[jcPanny]

Receiver options

Add Yamaha, Denon, and Pioneer to your receiver list. You should be able to find the Yamaha HTR-5960 for about $300 online. I have a similar model and would recommend it.

 

[Pianoman84d]

I am looking at getting a new A/V reciever. I've narrowed it down to the Sony STR-DG800 and the Panasonic XR57K. Can anyone here give me some reviews and or opinions on these recievers? I can get both for under $300 which is well within my buget

I should be receiving a Panasonic XR55 on Wed. I'll let you know how I think it compares to the Onkyo 502 i've been using. I think a lot of the answer to this question depends on which speakers you are planning on using with it. What speakers do you have now?