Reviews on Onkyo HT-RC160

[Kali157]

EDIT: I was looking around and I ran into the Pioneer line. First off, does anyone know the difference btwn the VSX1019 and VSX919? I did and compare on the Pioneer site and the only thing I can really see is 1 less HDMI and no "iPhone Zone 2(???)". I would love to save $100 by going w/ the 919 as long as I am not missing any critical capabilities.

Next, how does the Pioneers compare to the Onkyo HT_RC160. I know it is like the sr607 but slightly lower wattage and less HDMI. Can anyone who has this receiver or has heard this receiver comment on it? Should I go with the SR 607?

Also, any other recommendations for a receiver around $250 to $400 range that I should be looking at would help.

If it helps, my speakers are Polk RM20 with Polk PSW110 sub. My display is a Panasonic 50 inch plasma (dont remember the model) and I am using a PS3 for blu ray. My room size is about 12 by 15.

Again thanks for any help.

[callas01]

Originally Posted by Kali157

I am looking for a new receiver and am looking at the Onkyo HT_RC160. I know it is like the sr607 but slightly lower wattage and less HDMI. Can anyone who has this receiver or has heard this receiver comment on it? Should I go with the SR 607?

Also, any other recommendations for a receiver around $250 to $400 range that I should be looking at would help.

If it helps, my speakers are Polk RM20 with Polk PSW110 sub. My display is a Panasonic 50 inch plasma (dont remember the model) and I am using a PS3 for blu ray. My room size is about 12 by 15.

Again thanks for any help.

I heard the Onkyo 607 the other day at BB, it seems ok, Not really the sound that I prefer, but you would be getting a good receiver.

You could look at the Yamaha 663, it is a great receiver and can be found on amazon.com for about $329

[Kali157]

thanks for the suggestion and I looked into the yamaha. my concerns are that it has only 2 HDMI which I would already max out since I have a HTPC as well. Also the plug layout seems weird b/c it separates the audio and video. But I will keep it in mind