I can never find receivers in Wal-Mart or anywhere else!

[JamesKurtovich]

Perhaps I am not looking in the right places. I am relatively new to HT and after purchasing my HDTV, I wanted a good sound system to go along with it. I had inherited an RCA receiver, 5.1 ch, 300 watts from a family member and it died out on me. I purchased its apparent successor at 1,000 watts. It seems weaker than the older model. It was $140 at Wal-Mart.

This is a newbie question.. alright? Why are there no receivers anywhere in Wal-Mart or Fred Meyer? All I see are DVD HT set-ups that really are only made for DVD's and not for DVD/VCR/AUX/CD/etc. This RCA receiver is horrible but it's much better than listening to the speakers on the TV. What I need is a good quality receiver that'll accomodate Blu-ray audio (7.1)? The speakers and subwoofer seem decent on this set-up, it's the lack of power in the receiver that sucks.

http://www.amazon.com/RCA-5-1-Channe.../dp/B000P6J79E

Any tips? Also... WIRES. They're everywhere!

[jtconnolly]

If you are not willing to spend alot of money, I would recommend the new Sony line, STRDG 820 or 920. You can get them online for $300-400 at many places.

[matthewrounds]

check out this thread:

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=71252

[aramis109]

While I love Wal-Mart (yes, it's true!) they're not a good place to shop for "quality" electronics. They fulfill the "bargain" requirement that many of us have with our day-to-day shopping.

You have to at least step up to Circuit City, Best Buy, online or local hi-fi shops. From someone that started off with RCA HTiB, I can relate to their improvement over TV speakers but their low quality. If you're unhappy with that, take a look at the thread posted above and come back with a budget and folks will be happy to spend your money for you.

[neogeo64]

buy an onkyo sr606 at ecost.com $256.99
I purchased my 605 here when they were all the rage

[Clark Kent]

You simply should not buy your audio products from Wal-Mart. Their selection is pathetic and sub-standard to be honest. Buy it from Amazon or go to a Best Buy or Fry's.

[Booyahs the name]

I would have to agree with the others on the thread. Wal-mart is certainly not the best to shop when looking for higher end products. You best bet is to pick up your Sunday paper and check all the major stores (ex. circut city's, best buys, local electronic tv/audio stores) and watch for their sales especially if your not looking to spend a lot. You can get a leftover model receiver that's pretty nice for dirt.

[JamesKurtovich]

Thanks for all the replies, guys. I'll check out all the links referenced here - I figured Wal-Mart would have something decent since I recently purchased a plasma HDTV and it's worked very well for me so far. The best method for me is to probably stick to this forum and learn a bit more about the HT trade. My system doesn't have to be the best, since I am currently living in an apartment.

[JJ]

I've never found Versace at Ross.

Dodge dealerships don't sell Maserati's, friend.

But you get the point, more or less.

[callas01]

Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

I've never found Versace at Ross.

Dodge dealerships don't sell Maserati's, friend.

But you get the point, more or less.

You shop at Ross?

[JJ]

Originally Posted by callas01

You shop at Ross?

I used to. Don't make fun. Times were rough when my family first immigrated from Peru 14 years ago. Ross, Marshall's...TJ Max. Had to be done.

lol, lol - dont take it personally or anything, that's not me, but the above statement is fact.

[callas01]

Oh you know I am just messin..... I just couldn't help myself.... besides I don't even know where my clothes come from, the wife just gives them to me...


OH, and YES I totally agree... Take hayden out of Return of the Jedi.... I was so upset the first time I saw that.

[tilapiah6]

Originally Posted by callas01

You shop at Ross?

We can't all be Abercrombie kids.

[JJ]

Originally Posted by tilapiah6

We can't all be Abercrombie kids.

Sidebar, but you know I didn't even KNOW about brands like Hollister and A&F until I came to UM? I had never even HEARD of Lacoste!

Well, back then, considering the neighborhood I grew up and the schools I attended, I wore...ahem..."urban" clothing. lol. Not anymore, but back in High school.

[PanasonicPlasmaMan]

Onkyo 606 $250
Polk Rm6750 $200

Total $450


I was gonna go with a $400 HITB and then I was introduced to this website and for only $50 more I got a system that would blow the LG away.

Great System!

Good Luck

[callas01]

Hollister and A&F, they don't even make clothes that would fit me. I was a Defensive lineman/Linebacker. Those clothes are for skinny little wanna be dirt bike riders.

THis is so off topic

[HAMP]

I had started out with the RCA RT2380 HTib for $99 bucks from a computer store. It really did sound pretty good and I thought I was happy.

It was for the bedroom and I know I didn't want alot of power because,
I am living in an apartment.

I then wanted something with more power for the living room area and I
bought another HTiB.... Panasonic.....

Which I am using in the bedroom now and will upgrade to the Onkyo 606 and
Polk Rm6750.

I found this website blu-ray.com and learn a few things and bought the
audio set-up in my sig below.

I kinda wish I learned a little more before I bought everything.

To the OP, if I knew what I know now and wanted what you are asking for your best bet would be:

Onkyo 606 $250
Polk Rm6750 $200

When I first heard the HD Sound compared to the HTiB,
I felt like I struck gold

[Galley]

Originally Posted by Clark Kent

You simply should not buy your products from Wal-Mart.

Fixed that for ya.