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**DeronBoltonRen** · 11-03-2010, 08:15 AM

For about $350, what receiver would you choose? I'm getting the Panasonic TC-P42G10 plasma TV, but I need sound since my (not so) old receiver is dead due to lightening (I guess... was on a surge protector, though).

Who makes the best ones? I must have good sound and all the connections needed for todays electronics.

I'll use this receiver for both music and movies... games, etc... I don't have surround speakers yet, but at least a 5.1 would be nice for upgrades later.
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**tutkarussia** · 11-03-2010, 08:53 AM

Onkyo, Denon, and Harmon Kardon would be my picks.

**Clarissa** · 11-03-2010, 09:41 AM

Denon.

I just got a brand new Denon 1610 in the UK for £250. I don't know what that would translate to in dollars these days as our pound has plummeted, but I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely recommend it

It does all the HD codecs, HDMI connections etc etc so pretty fully featured for the price.

It doesn't have an amp for subwoofers so you'd need an active sub rather then passive if you were planning on having one.

**Shiplyopidomi** · 11-03-2010, 10:40 AM

Got an Onkyo 607 for £300, really like it so far, heard good things about the Denon's also!

**ehib8yPc** · 11-03-2010, 11:35 AM

Denon, Pioneer, and Onkyo are three great brands. Sony and Yamaha make good AVRs as well but they are too bright fo my taste. Denons sound amazing but they ar quite laid back and dark sounding. I somewhat recently sold my Denon because I was looking for a more detailed image, so I went with Pioneer. I am on my phone right now but if you post some receivers, I can help you narrow down the search. Almost all AVRs now have HD audio decoding and HDMI.

**leoto5Fm** · 11-04-2010, 01:09 AM

In my experience, Pioneers are great on the high end, but suck on the low end (sub $400) I like Harmon Kardon, Denon, Onkyo, and Yamaha.

**jq0AFTTC** · 11-04-2010, 01:28 AM

Yamaha, Harmon Kardon, Onkyo.

I'm running a Yamaha RX-V765 (more than you'll want to spend) with Klipsch Reference speakers and it sounds insane with movies/concerts. Read as many user reviews as you can for each receiver you are considering and try to dial in what will work best for you and the speakers you'll be using...

**abubycera** · 11-04-2010, 01:28 AM

Pioneer just announced some 3D-Ready, HDMI 1.4 2010 receivers in your price range. You might want to take a look at them:

http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/sh...Receivers/4328

Also, I personally love my Onkyo 805 receiver and I'd recommend the company.

**DeronBoltonRen** · 11-04-2010, 04:29 AM

Thanks for the info... I'm still trying to figure these out. I'll search more today and post back later.
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**DeronBoltonRen** · 12-03-2010, 07:45 AM

Ok.... i'm currently looking at the Yamaha RX-V565 and the Onkyo TX-SR508.

Any opinions on these? Other recommendations?
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**tutkarussia** · 12-03-2010, 09:07 AM

Ok.... i'm currently looking at the Yamaha RX-V565 and the Onkyo TX-SR508.

Any opinions on these? Other recommendations?

I own an older Onkyo 504 and am very satisfied for the price I paid around 220$ I think. I have messed around with an older Yamaha and compared to the Onkyo the controls were awkward. A great thing about Onkyo is they are really user friendly.

**DeronBoltonRen** · 12-03-2010, 10:04 AM

I own an older Onkyo 504 and am very satisfied for the price I paid around 220$ I think. I have messed around with an older Yamaha and compared to the Onkyo the controls were awkward. A great thing about Onkyo is they are really user friendly.

I am leaning towards that Onkyo SR508. It's not out yet, but should be in a week or two. Amazon will let me pre order for $350 and free shipping. Hmm.... about to pull the trigger on lot of equipment here.

[edit] Or should I go with the Onkyo SR607 for $34.00 more?
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**grubnismarl** · 12-03-2010, 10:50 AM

I am leaning towards that Onkyo SR508. It's not out yet, but should be in a week or two. Amazon will let me pre order for $350 and free shipping. Hmm.... about to pull the trigger on $1100 worth of equipment here.

[edit] Or should I go with the Onkyo SR607 for $34.00 more?

You might find this thread helpful

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1234399

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**DeronBoltonRen** · 12-03-2010, 11:01 AM

You might find this thread helpful

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1234399

[rofl][surrender]

hahahaha! I'm hoping so!

[edit]
I decided to go with the SR508!
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11-03-2010, 08:15 AM	#1
DeronBoltonRen Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 412 Senior Member	home theater Audio receiver recommendations?? For about $350, what receiver would you choose? I'm getting the Panasonic TC-P42G10 plasma TV, but I need sound since my (not so) old receiver is dead due to lightening (I guess... was on a surge protector, though). Who makes the best ones? I must have good sound and all the connections needed for todays electronics. I'll use this receiver for both music and movies... games, etc... I don't have surround speakers yet, but at least a 5.1 would be nice for upgrades later. ________ REHAB FORUM Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-03-2010, 08:53 AM	#2
tutkarussia Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 378 Senior Member	Onkyo, Denon, and Harmon Kardon would be my picks. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-03-2010, 09:41 AM	#3
Clarissa Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 441 Senior Member	Denon. I just got a brand new Denon 1610 in the UK for £250. I don't know what that would translate to in dollars these days as our pound has plummeted, but I'm very happy with my purchase and would definitely recommend it It does all the HD codecs, HDMI connections etc etc so pretty fully featured for the price. It doesn't have an amp for subwoofers so you'd need an active sub rather then passive if you were planning on having one. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-03-2010, 10:40 AM	#4
Shiplyopidomi Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 477 Senior Member	Got an Onkyo 607 for £300, really like it so far, heard good things about the Denon's also! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-03-2010, 11:35 AM	#5
ehib8yPc Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 564 Senior Member	Denon, Pioneer, and Onkyo are three great brands. Sony and Yamaha make good AVRs as well but they are too bright fo my taste. Denons sound amazing but they ar quite laid back and dark sounding. I somewhat recently sold my Denon because I was looking for a more detailed image, so I went with Pioneer. I am on my phone right now but if you post some receivers, I can help you narrow down the search. Almost all AVRs now have HD audio decoding and HDMI. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-04-2010, 01:09 AM	#6
leoto5Fm Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 434 Senior Member	In my experience, Pioneers are great on the high end, but suck on the low end (sub $400) I like Harmon Kardon, Denon, Onkyo, and Yamaha. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-04-2010, 01:28 AM	#7
jq0AFTTC Join Date Dec 2005 Posts 380 Senior Member	Yamaha, Harmon Kardon, Onkyo. I'm running a Yamaha RX-V765 (more than you'll want to spend) with Klipsch Reference speakers and it sounds insane with movies/concerts. Read as many user reviews as you can for each receiver you are considering and try to dial in what will work best for you and the speakers you'll be using... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-04-2010, 01:28 AM	#8
abubycera Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 467 Senior Member	Pioneer just announced some 3D-Ready, HDMI 1.4 2010 receivers in your price range. You might want to take a look at them: http://www.highdefdigest.com/news/sh...Receivers/4328 Also, I personally love my Onkyo 805 receiver and I'd recommend the company. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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11-04-2010, 04:29 AM	#9
DeronBoltonRen Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 412 Senior Member	Thanks for the info... I'm still trying to figure these out. I'll search more today and post back later. ________ Lovely Wendie Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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12-03-2010, 07:45 AM	#10
DeronBoltonRen Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 412 Senior Member	Ok.... i'm currently looking at the Yamaha RX-V565 and the Onkyo TX-SR508. Any opinions on these? Other recommendations? ________ EXTREME VAPORIZER Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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12-03-2010, 09:07 AM	#11
tutkarussia Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 378 Senior Member	Ok.... i'm currently looking at the Yamaha RX-V565 and the Onkyo TX-SR508. Any opinions on these? Other recommendations? I own an older Onkyo 504 and am very satisfied for the price I paid around 220$ I think. I have messed around with an older Yamaha and compared to the Onkyo the controls were awkward. A great thing about Onkyo is they are really user friendly. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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12-03-2010, 10:04 AM	#12
DeronBoltonRen Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 412 Senior Member	I own an older Onkyo 504 and am very satisfied for the price I paid around 220$ I think. I have messed around with an older Yamaha and compared to the Onkyo the controls were awkward. A great thing about Onkyo is they are really user friendly. I am leaning towards that Onkyo SR508. It's not out yet, but should be in a week or two. Amazon will let me pre order for $350 and free shipping. Hmm.... about to pull the trigger on lot of equipment here. [edit] Or should I go with the Onkyo SR607 for $34.00 more? ________ Aromed vaporizer 4.0 Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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12-03-2010, 10:50 AM	#13
grubnismarl Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 507 Senior Member	I am leaning towards that Onkyo SR508. It's not out yet, but should be in a week or two. Amazon will let me pre order for $350 and free shipping. Hmm.... about to pull the trigger on $1100 worth of equipment here. [edit] Or should I go with the Onkyo SR607 for $34.00 more? You might find this thread helpful http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1234399 [rofl][surrender] Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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12-03-2010, 11:01 AM	#14
DeronBoltonRen Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 412 Senior Member	You might find this thread helpful http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1234399 [rofl][surrender] hahahaha! I'm hoping so! [edit] I decided to go with the SR508! ________ Motorcycle tires Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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