Looking for a low end receiver... - Blu-ray Forum

Keiths Light · 01-16-2008, 01:52 AM

Hey there, I want to buy my first receiver. Since I am in college and on a modestly tight budget(not too tight), I am just looking for something that will give me a basic 5.1 setup. I can't afford a lossless setup right now.

The video side of things does'nt even really matter at this point. Im just looking for something that will decode dolby digital and dts tracks, and maybe have some nice additional features as well. Speakers will be used during the day and headphones at night. Looking for something from a quality manufacturer. Must be very reliable. Thanks for any suggestions.

crackinhedz · 01-16-2008, 01:55 AM

Sony STR-DG810 ($300+free shipping)

is that too much?

crackinhedz · 01-16-2008, 01:58 AM

Polk Audio RM6750 5.1 Channel Home Theater Speaker System ($250)

to hold you over until you can get better speakers.

Keiths Light · 01-16-2008, 02:34 AM

that's a little high in price since i will only be using it for audio and will most likely just plug my video inputs directly into my lcd. this one looks to pretty decent:

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...d_r=0C649Q27HD

anything im missing here, or will that unit be adaquet for what im looking for?

jomari · 01-16-2008, 03:12 AM

here you go...$149 clams.
http://shop1.outpost.com/product/4842980

as basic as you can get, but with a little bit more flexibility compared to the sony model...

http://shop1.outpost.com/product/5200447

hopefully it works out towards your taste.

Keiths Light · 01-19-2008, 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

Sony STR-DG810 ($300+free shipping)

is that too much?

there's a sale on the 710 at futureshop here in canada. whats the difference between the 710 and 810?

crackinhedz · 01-19-2008, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keiths Light

there's a sale on the 710 at futureshop here in canada. whats the difference between the 710 and 810?

710 does not handle HDMI audio (would need an optical cable)

810 is 5.1PCM

Keiths Light · 01-19-2008, 06:36 PM

ok, thanks for the info. i think i'll keep waiting for a better sale.

anyone know of a good US site that ships to canada? the prices up here are pretty bad considering the strenght of our dollar right now.

seto · 01-19-2008, 06:41 PM

You can probably try Crutchfield and J&R but they tend to be at or above street price. However, they are definitely reputable.

Blu-Dog · 01-20-2008, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Keiths Light

ok, thanks for the info. i think i'll keep waiting for a better sale.

anyone know of a good US site that ships to canada? the prices up here are pretty bad considering the strenght of our dollar right now.

Check out Circuit City:

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Recei...ategorylist.do

The Pioneer and Onkyo are both nice, and well under $200.

ESUNintel · 01-20-2008, 04:44 PM

I'd go with any $200 to $400 Sony. They work great, look stylish, and will be better than a few others in the market at that price. Just visit Sonystyle.com to look at them, but buy them from an other place that has them on sale, cause Sony Style never has the best of prices.

Keiths Light · 01-20-2008, 10:46 PM

Thanks for the suggestions guys...

Yesterday I picked up an open box return of the yamaha 6025 from the futureshop boxing day sale. The 6025 was a limited time offering from yamaha for boxing day sales. It's basically the same as the 6030 without xm radio. I went to buy a sony that was on sale, but was lucky to find this one had been returned. I paid $150cdn brand new, open box. So far im very happy with it.

01-16-2008, 01:52 AM	#1
Keiths Light Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Canada Blu-ray reviews:1	Looking for a low end receiver... Hey there, I want to buy my first receiver. Since I am in college and on a modestly tight budget(not too tight), I am just looking for something that will give me a basic 5.1 setup. I can't afford a lossless setup right now. The video side of things does'nt even really matter at this point. Im just looking for something that will decode dolby digital and dts tracks, and maybe have some nice additional features as well. Speakers will be used during the day and headphones at night. Looking for something from a quality manufacturer. Must be very reliable. Thanks for any suggestions.

01-20-2008, 04:44 PM	#11
ESUNintel Senior Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Colorado	Sony I'd go with any $200 to $400 Sony. They work great, look stylish, and will be better than a few others in the market at that price. Just visit Sonystyle.com to look at them, but buy them from an other place that has them on sale, cause Sony Style never has the best of prices.

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01-16-2008, 01:55 AM	#2
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	Sony STR-DG810 ($300+free shipping) is that too much?

01-16-2008, 01:58 AM	#3
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	Polk Audio RM6750 5.1 Channel Home Theater Speaker System ($250) to hold you over until you can get better speakers.

01-16-2008, 02:34 AM	#4
Keiths Light Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Canada Blu-ray reviews:1	that's a little high in price since i will only be using it for audio and will most likely just plug my video inputs directly into my lcd. this one looks to pretty decent: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...d_r=0C649Q27HD anything im missing here, or will that unit be adaquet for what im looking for?

01-16-2008, 03:12 AM	#5
jomari Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:2	here you go...$149 clams. http://shop1.outpost.com/product/4842980 as basic as you can get, but with a little bit more flexibility compared to the sony model... http://shop1.outpost.com/product/5200447 hopefully it works out towards your taste.

01-19-2008, 06:36 PM	#8
Keiths Light Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Canada Blu-ray reviews:1	ok, thanks for the info. i think i'll keep waiting for a better sale. anyone know of a good US site that ships to canada? the prices up here are pretty bad considering the strenght of our dollar right now.

01-19-2008, 06:41 PM	#9
seto Senior Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	You can probably try Crutchfield and J&R but they tend to be at or above street price. However, they are definitely reputable.

01-20-2008, 10:46 PM	#12
Keiths Light Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Canada Blu-ray reviews:1	Thanks for the suggestions guys... Yesterday I picked up an open box return of the yamaha 6025 from the futureshop boxing day sale. The 6025 was a limited time offering from yamaha for boxing day sales. It's basically the same as the 6030 without xm radio. I went to buy a sony that was on sale, but was lucky to find this one had been returned. I paid $150cdn brand new, open box. So far im very happy with it.

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