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SoundFreak · 09-13-2008, 07:52 PM

If I was to buy a new receiver, what's a good one?

I was looking at the Yamaha RX-V663.

I want something for around $500. Good video/audio switching capablity from HDMI. I do not want to lose quality.

Driver_King · 09-13-2008, 08:04 PM

This or this.

Colglizity · 09-13-2008, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoundFreak

If I was to buy a new receiver, what's a good one?

I was looking at the Yamaha RX-V663.

I want something for around $500. Good video/audio switching capablity from HDMI. I do not want to lose quality.

The 663 is a great choice- love mine... they can be found if you're patient for sometimes under 400. Good suggestions above also. ^

SoundFreak · 09-13-2008, 08:18 PM

I'm far from patient but I'm far from loaded either so I'll be patient for a good price.

Colglizity · 09-13-2008, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SoundFreak

I'm far from patient but I'm far from loaded either so I'll be patient for a good price.

I got mine for 450 from Best Buy... there was some guy on this site a couple months ago that had a coupon code or something and people were paying around 385... maybe he'll make an appearance on this thread.

SoundFreak · 09-13-2008, 10:31 PM

This appears to be the one I'm going for, people seem very happy. Now if one of those people that have deal knowledge would show up, today might be the day I go broke..again...

Riff Magnum · 09-13-2008, 11:05 PM

The Pioneer VSX -1018TX is right in your wheelhouse. Seen them going for under $500 for a while now.

Driver_King · 09-14-2008, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by SoundFreak

I'm far from patient but I'm far from loaded either so I'll be patient for a good price.

If you can wait, get the Onkyo 805. The 663 is comparable to the Onkyo 605 or 606 (both being cheaper than the 663) and the 805 is comparable to the 863, which is a lot more than the 805. The 805 will probably sound the best compared to the 663 while not breaking the bank to upgrade to a better quality receiver.

SoundFreak · 09-14-2008, 02:54 PM

I have an onkyo right now and although I like the receiver, I hate the way it runs so hot all the time. I will do some research on this though. Thanks for the tip.

cavu · 09-14-2008, 04:15 PM

The 663 is definitely the best bang for the buck!

*PHONE* authorized dealers jr.com (Larone) and 6ave.com (Dave) and ask for 'special AVS price' which is ~$359 SHIPPED. Check both! Price is not listed on their web sites.

SoundFreak · 09-14-2008, 08:42 PM

Awesome, thanks for the tip! I was also just looking on ebay and there are people offering 319 plus 39.00 shipping so the deals are compareable.

SoundFreak · 09-15-2008, 09:30 PM

Anyone have experience buying from 6ave? Will I receive my order fairly quickly or is it common to have to wait?

cavu · 09-15-2008, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by SoundFreak

Anyone have experience buying from 6ave? Will I receive my order fairly quickly or is it common to have to wait?

Over on AVS Forum there are HUNDREDS of people on the 663 thread that have gotten this deal from jr.com and 6ave.com and no-one has had any issues with the customer service of either one. In fact, both Larone and Dave post on that thread!

TENSE · 09-15-2008, 11:43 PM

im a full time student with a part time job, and so for that same reason i am in a tight budget! I recently purchased a pair of klipsch rf-82's for my future 5.1 home theater surround sound system! i was originally going to purchase a fairly good receiver,for example: Yamaha 663 or the onkyo 705-605, but then came to realize that i rather wait and have no receiver, than buy a cheap one and wanting to upgrade in the future! so now i want to purchase the pioneer elite 94, thats right! i said PIONEER ELITE 94!

jomari · 09-16-2008, 05:51 PM

i thought you bought the 92 already tense?

SoundFreak · 09-16-2008, 08:53 PM

I don't know about him but I bought mine today! wooo hooo can't wait till it arrives.

TENSE · 09-17-2008, 12:33 AM

can any one tell me why the yamaha rx-v1800 is $778 at 6th avenue.com and why it is $1000 at crutchfield.com? i will purchase this receiver since was not aware of its specks! why do you save more at 6th ave? is the quality of the receivers? and would you guys purchase the receiver at 6th ave.com?

JasonR · 09-17-2008, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by TENSE

can any one tell me why the yamaha rx-v1800 is $778 at 6th avenue.com and why it is $1000 at crutchfield.com? i will purchase this receiver since was not aware of its specks! why do you save more at 6th ave? is the quality of the receivers? and would you guys purchase the receiver at 6th ave.com?

Other people here have purchased Onkyo products from 6th Ave. with great success, I would do it....

09-13-2008, 07:52 PM	#1
SoundFreak Active Member Member since:Sep 2008 Home Theater Gallery:23	Receiver suggestion If I was to buy a new receiver, what's a good one? I was looking at the Yamaha RX-V663. I want something for around $500. Good video/audio switching capablity from HDMI. I do not want to lose quality.

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09-13-2008, 08:04 PM	#2
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	This or this.

09-13-2008, 08:18 PM	#4
SoundFreak Active Member Member since:Sep 2008 Home Theater Gallery:23	I'm far from patient but I'm far from loaded either so I'll be patient for a good price.

09-13-2008, 10:31 PM	#6
SoundFreak Active Member Member since:Sep 2008 Home Theater Gallery:23	This appears to be the one I'm going for, people seem very happy. Now if one of those people that have deal knowledge would show up, today might be the day I go broke..again...

09-13-2008, 11:05 PM	#7
Riff Magnum Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Island Blu-ray collection:149	The Pioneer VSX -1018TX is right in your wheelhouse. Seen them going for under $500 for a while now.

09-14-2008, 02:54 PM	#9
SoundFreak Active Member Member since:Sep 2008 Home Theater Gallery:23	I have an onkyo right now and although I like the receiver, I hate the way it runs so hot all the time. I will do some research on this though. Thanks for the tip.

09-14-2008, 04:15 PM	#10
cavu Junior Member Member since:Apr 2008	The 663 is definitely the best bang for the buck! PHONE authorized dealers jr.com (Larone) and 6ave.com (Dave) and ask for 'special AVS price' which is ~$359 SHIPPED. Check both! Price is not listed on their web sites.

09-14-2008, 08:42 PM	#11
SoundFreak Active Member Member since:Sep 2008 Home Theater Gallery:23	Awesome, thanks for the tip! I was also just looking on ebay and there are people offering 319 plus 39.00 shipping so the deals are compareable.

09-15-2008, 09:30 PM	#12
SoundFreak Active Member Member since:Sep 2008 Home Theater Gallery:23	Anyone have experience buying from 6ave? Will I receive my order fairly quickly or is it common to have to wait?

09-15-2008, 11:43 PM	#14
TENSE Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Los Ageles, Ca Home Theater Gallery:10	im a full time student with a part time job, and so for that same reason i am in a tight budget! I recently purchased a pair of klipsch rf-82's for my future 5.1 home theater surround sound system! i was originally going to purchase a fairly good receiver,for example: Yamaha 663 or the onkyo 705-605, but then came to realize that i rather wait and have no receiver, than buy a cheap one and wanting to upgrade in the future! so now i want to purchase the pioneer elite 94, thats right! i said PIONEER ELITE 94!

09-16-2008, 05:51 PM	#15
jomari Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Home Theater Gallery:18 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:2	i thought you bought the 92 already tense?

09-16-2008, 08:53 PM	#16
SoundFreak Active Member Member since:Sep 2008 Home Theater Gallery:23	I don't know about him but I bought mine today! wooo hooo can't wait till it arrives.

09-17-2008, 12:33 AM	#17
TENSE Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Los Ageles, Ca Home Theater Gallery:10	can any one tell me why the yamaha rx-v1800 is $778 at 6th avenue.com and why it is $1000 at crutchfield.com? i will purchase this receiver since was not aware of its specks! why do you save more at 6th ave? is the quality of the receivers? and would you guys purchase the receiver at 6th ave.com?

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