Hands down best receiver for BD/HD sound?? - Blu-ray Forum

razarsharp · 08-01-2007, 04:13 PM

Can someone please offer advice on any current or upcoming receivers (and/or receiver+speaker package)? I currently have a JVC that I've had for years with Cerwin Vegas and it sounds good...but since I upgrade my TV, my DVD to BD, my cable to HD, my PS2 to PS3...this is the final step. Any and all comments welcome.

PS - in case I'm not specific, i'm looking for 7.1 single room, HD audio, HDMI 1.3 input/outputs (the more the merrier), etc. Price range anywhere from $800-$2000 for the receiver...receiver/speaker package $2000-$3500.

Thanks

BStecke · 08-01-2007, 04:17 PM

The Onkyo TXSR605 has gotten some rave reviews around these parts. I've got the Pioneer Elite VSX-91TXH and I love it. The Onkyo is significantly below your stated price range, and the Pioneer is about 1k (retail). I haven't had any problem with my Pioneer, I love it. I'm pretty sure it does multiroom (at that price point, most are going to, but I'm not 100% because it's not something I use), but you don't have to use it, obviously. But, it's HDMI 1.3, handles all the HD formats. I would recommend it for the receiver portion.

crackinhedz · 08-01-2007, 04:21 PM

Pioneer Elite VSX-91TXH

or

Onkyo TX-SR805

or

Denon AVR-3808CI

razarsharp · 08-01-2007, 04:22 PM

Ok i'll take a look. Thanks. I might end up going cheaper now then in a few months when HD audio takes off and more people are jumpin on the BD bandwagon then invest more.

razarsharp · 08-01-2007, 04:27 PM

Excellent...both denon and onkyo look worth while. Might have to put my order in today.

Any suggestions on speakers?

crackinhedz · 08-01-2007, 04:28 PM

for speaker system,

KEF KHT-3005 (black)

razarsharp · 08-01-2007, 04:31 PM

From the looks you wouldn't think too much...i could fit almost the whole set in my one front speaker. But the reviews seem optimistic.

crackinhedz · 08-01-2007, 04:33 PM

well, looking at your said budget again (dam!

)

maybe you should look into...

Klipsch systems

08-01-2007, 04:13 PM	#1
razarsharp Junior Member Member since:Mar 2007	Hands down best receiver for BD/HD sound?? Can someone please offer advice on any current or upcoming receivers (and/or receiver+speaker package)? I currently have a JVC that I've had for years with Cerwin Vegas and it sounds good...but since I upgrade my TV, my DVD to BD, my cable to HD, my PS2 to PS3...this is the final step. Any and all comments welcome. PS - in case I'm not specific, i'm looking for 7.1 single room, HD audio, HDMI 1.3 input/outputs (the more the merrier), etc. Price range anywhere from $800-$2000 for the receiver...receiver/speaker package $2000-$3500. Thanks

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08-01-2007, 04:17 PM	#2
BStecke Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jun 2007 4K collection:182 Blu-ray collection:567 DVD collection:1 Digital collection:1 iTunes collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 1 Trading Score:6	The Onkyo TXSR605 has gotten some rave reviews around these parts. I've got the Pioneer Elite VSX-91TXH and I love it. The Onkyo is significantly below your stated price range, and the Pioneer is about 1k (retail). I haven't had any problem with my Pioneer, I love it. I'm pretty sure it does multiroom (at that price point, most are going to, but I'm not 100% because it's not something I use), but you don't have to use it, obviously. But, it's HDMI 1.3, handles all the HD formats. I would recommend it for the receiver portion.

08-01-2007, 04:21 PM	#3
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	Pioneer Elite VSX-91TXH or Onkyo TX-SR805 or Denon AVR-3808CI

08-01-2007, 04:22 PM	#4
razarsharp Junior Member Member since:Mar 2007	Ok i'll take a look. Thanks. I might end up going cheaper now then in a few months when HD audio takes off and more people are jumpin on the BD bandwagon then invest more.

08-01-2007, 04:27 PM	#5
razarsharp Junior Member Member since:Mar 2007	Excellent...both denon and onkyo look worth while. Might have to put my order in today. Any suggestions on speakers?

08-01-2007, 04:28 PM	#6
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	for speaker system, KEF KHT-3005 (black)

08-01-2007, 04:31 PM	#7
razarsharp Junior Member Member since:Mar 2007	From the looks you wouldn't think too much...i could fit almost the whole set in my one front speaker. But the reviews seem optimistic.

08-01-2007, 04:33 PM	#8
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	well, looking at your said budget again (dam! ) maybe you should look into... Klipsch systems

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