Best receiver around $600? - Blu-ray Forum

rdemystang · 12-24-2008, 01:55 PM

Hi,

I am looking at upgrading from an old Pioneer receiver and have a buget of about $600. I have been looking at the Onkyo 806 buy have seen alot of post where people say they have video issues. So my question is what would be the best receiver I could get for around $600. I will be powering the Klipsch Quintet III. Please HELP!!!!

dougy · 12-24-2008, 02:09 PM

After hooking my new receiver up, I'm very impressed with Denon. You can get some good deals at 6th Avenue or ABT online. The guys on here will help you a lot more than me.

JJ · 12-24-2008, 02:11 PM

I'm a big fan of the Pioneer VSX-1018 or the Yamaha RX-V663 at the $500-$600 price level. Give em a listen at your local Best Buy, if you can - great, great receivers at the price point!

callas01 · 12-24-2008, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

I'm a big fan of the Pioneer VSX-1018 or the Yamaha RX-V663 at the $500-$600 price level. Give em a listen at your local Best Buy, if you can - great, great receivers at the price point!

+1 or the Sony 920 too, I would listen to a lot of different receivers before buying one, but since you are coming from a pioneer, that might be you baby.

rdemystang · 12-24-2008, 02:24 PM

Thanks guys, I am looking for somthing with a good amount of HDMI connections because my tv only has 2 and is already full with my Panny BD30 and DVR. Thats why I was looking at the Onkyo to begain with because it has 5 HDMI inputs. I would conseder spending a little more on another receiver if it has better quality and inputs.. THX would be a nice bonus.

pooper33 · 12-24-2008, 02:38 PM

denon 1909 or 789 are great

callas01 · 12-24-2008, 02:46 PM

Yeah, if you need to have 5 inputs AVR + 2 TV, that will prolly be the best bet, otherwise you would have to step into the Sony str-da4400es with 6 inputs + 2 on the TV. But the 4400es is anywhere from $1000-1500.

I really cant see the need to have a receiver with more then 4 inputs plus 2 on the TV... thats 1 for BD, 1 for HD DVD, 1 for DVD Upconverter, 1 for Satelite, 1 directly to TV for Video game system..... IMO

If you really need that many, buy an HDMI switcher.

rdemystang · 12-24-2008, 04:37 PM

I was wanting the receiver to have as many as i can get for the price because I want to run any toys I get latter through it for best sound... I was thinking of getting an hdmi switcher but did not want to loose sound quality. Can I still pass HD audio to the receiver through a switch?

PootieThang · 12-24-2008, 08:07 PM

Hey rdemystang, I just set up my system earlier this week. Anyways, just like you, I am powering the Klipsch Quintet IIIs. I got an Onkyo TX-SR606 for $620 shipped on Amazon. It looks and sounds great plus it has 5 HDMI in. Check out my gallery if you'd like.

crackinhedz · 12-24-2008, 08:16 PM

Denon AVR2309

coupon code: AFLAUD25

Merry Christmas.

crackinhedz · 12-24-2008, 08:20 PM

or you can up the ante

Denon AVR2809

coupon code: AFLAUD25

rdemystang · 12-24-2008, 08:29 PM

I lookded at the Denons, does any one know if the Denon AVR2309 will produce better sound then the Onkyo 806? And PootieThing have you had any video issue like bue pixels on the screen?? And does THX realy make a difrance??? Sorry for all the questions!!!

Colglizity · 12-24-2008, 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by rdemystang

I lookded at the Denons, does any one know if the Denon AVR2309 will produce better sound then the Onkyo 806? And PootieThing have you had any video issue like bue pixels on the screen?? And does THX realy make a difrance??? Sorry for all the questions!!!

Yes, a Denon will almost always trump an Onkyo in just about everything... btw, if you haven't checked the price of the 2809 with the coupon code... HOLY S@#*... 570 for this receiver is an ABSOLUTE STEAL!!!!!!!!

crackinhedz · 12-24-2008, 08:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Colglizity

Yes, a Denon will almost always trump an Onkyo in just about everything... btw, if you haven't checked the price of the 2809 with the coupon code... HOLY S@#*... 570 for this receiver is an ABSOLUTE STEAL!!!!!!!!

the 2309 is $570

the 2809 is $750

crackinhedz · 12-24-2008, 08:37 PM

shipped, no tax (except for NJ)

Colglizity · 12-24-2008, 08:47 PM

@ rdemystang... If this is definately your budget, you WILL NOT find a better deal than that... that is incredible. BUY IT

crackinhedz · 12-24-2008, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Colglizity

you WILL NOT find a better deal than that... that is incredible. BUY IT

I agree. Don't think you'll find a better offer for a better receiver.

rdemystang · 12-24-2008, 09:51 PM

Thanks guys I will check it out!!!

12-24-2008, 01:55 PM	#1
rdemystang Member Member since:Oct 2008 Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:39	Best receiver around $600? Hi, I am looking at upgrading from an old Pioneer receiver and have a buget of about $600. I have been looking at the Onkyo 806 buy have seen alot of post where people say they have video issues. So my question is what would be the best receiver I could get for around $600. I will be powering the Klipsch Quintet III. Please HELP!!!!

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12-24-2008, 02:09 PM	#2
dougy Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Sioux Falls, SD	After hooking my new receiver up, I'm very impressed with Denon. You can get some good deals at 6th Avenue or ABT online. The guys on here will help you a lot more than me.

12-24-2008, 02:11 PM	#3
JJ Blu-ray Count Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Miami, FL Home Theater Gallery:99 4K collection:619 Blu-ray collection:1293 DVD collection:31 Digital collection:5 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:203	I'm a big fan of the Pioneer VSX-1018 or the Yamaha RX-V663 at the $500-$600 price level. Give em a listen at your local Best Buy, if you can - great, great receivers at the price point!

12-24-2008, 02:24 PM	#5
rdemystang Member Member since:Oct 2008 Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:39	Thanks guys, I am looking for somthing with a good amount of HDMI connections because my tv only has 2 and is already full with my Panny BD30 and DVR. Thats why I was looking at the Onkyo to begain with because it has 5 HDMI inputs. I would conseder spending a little more on another receiver if it has better quality and inputs.. THX would be a nice bonus.

12-24-2008, 02:38 PM	#6
pooper33 Member Member since:Oct 2008 Home Theater Gallery:3 Blu-ray collection:407	denon 1909 or 789 are great

12-24-2008, 02:46 PM	#7
callas01 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Riverside, CA Home Theater Gallery:42 Blu-ray collection:230 DVD collection:47	Yeah, if you need to have 5 inputs AVR + 2 TV, that will prolly be the best bet, otherwise you would have to step into the Sony str-da4400es with 6 inputs + 2 on the TV. But the 4400es is anywhere from $1000-1500. I really cant see the need to have a receiver with more then 4 inputs plus 2 on the TV... thats 1 for BD, 1 for HD DVD, 1 for DVD Upconverter, 1 for Satelite, 1 directly to TV for Video game system..... IMO If you really need that many, buy an HDMI switcher.

12-24-2008, 04:37 PM	#8
rdemystang Member Member since:Oct 2008 Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:39	I was wanting the receiver to have as many as i can get for the price because I want to run any toys I get latter through it for best sound... I was thinking of getting an hdmi switcher but did not want to loose sound quality. Can I still pass HD audio to the receiver through a switch?

12-24-2008, 08:07 PM	#9
PootieThang Active Member Member since:Jan 2007 Blu-ray collection:102 Trading Score:11	Hey rdemystang, I just set up my system earlier this week. Anyways, just like you, I am powering the Klipsch Quintet IIIs. I got an Onkyo TX-SR606 for $620 shipped on Amazon. It looks and sounds great plus it has 5 HDMI in. Check out my gallery if you'd like.

12-24-2008, 08:16 PM	#10
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	Denon AVR2309 coupon code: AFLAUD25 Merry Christmas.

12-24-2008, 08:20 PM	#11
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	or you can up the ante Denon AVR2809 coupon code: AFLAUD25

12-24-2008, 08:29 PM	#12
rdemystang Member Member since:Oct 2008 Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:39	I lookded at the Denons, does any one know if the Denon AVR2309 will produce better sound then the Onkyo 806? And PootieThing have you had any video issue like bue pixels on the screen?? And does THX realy make a difrance??? Sorry for all the questions!!!

12-24-2008, 08:37 PM	#15
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	shipped, no tax (except for NJ)

12-24-2008, 08:47 PM	#16
Colglizity Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Washington (360) Home Theater Gallery:40 Blu-ray collection:31 Blu-ray reviews:3	@ rdemystang... If this is definately your budget, you WILL NOT find a better deal than that... that is incredible. BUY IT

12-24-2008, 09:51 PM	#18
rdemystang Member Member since:Oct 2008 Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:39	Thanks guys I will check it out!!!

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