looking to upgrade

[SS0 CLEAN]

i have a new samsung LN46A550, ps3, and a Yamaha HTR-5930 with JBL speakers.

I was looking to upgrade the receiver and maybe speakers. budget is a little tight so i cant spend $800 on a receiver. something around the $500 is good.

thanks

[brett_day]

onkyo 606
yamaha 663
sony strdg920

those 3 fit within your budget and all 3 are phenomenal receivers

[Moefiz]

Three receivers that you can choose from...

Yamaha..RX-V663
Sony DG 820
and Onkyo 606..

all are about the same price range.

[SS0 CLEAN]

thanks alot guys. as for the speakers. should i stay with my JBL or look elsewhere?

[Driver_King]

What model JBL speakers do you have?

[Beta Man]

Originally Posted by SS0 CLEAN

thanks alot guys. as for the speakers. should i stay with my JBL or look elsewhere?

depends how much you like them, and what you're willing to spend to upgrade

[Blu-Raider]

Just my opinion -- but I think you should spend your money on the best receiver you can afford and wait for another day on the speakers. You're better off buying quality components rather than upgrading mediocre stuff to slightly better mediocre stuff. One day you'll upgrade the speakers and possibly leapfrog your receiver. Technology is a rabbit you cannot catch.

[Johnny Vinyl]

Originally Posted by Blu-Raider

Just my opinion -- but I think you should spend your money on the best receiver you can afford and wait for another day on the speakers. You're better off buying quality components rather than upgrading mediocre stuff to slightly better mediocre stuff. One day you'll upgrade the speakers and possibly leapfrog your receiver. Technology is a rabbit you cannot catch.

+1.

Your JBL's will work fine for now. Look into a higher-end receiver like the Yamaha RX-V1800 or, if you're in Canada, the Yamaha HTR-6190B. After that upgrade your speakers one step at a time.

[richteer]

Originally Posted by Blu-Raider

Just my opinion -- but I think you should spend your money on the best receiver you can afford and wait for another day on the speakers. You're better off buying quality components rather than upgrading mediocre stuff to slightly better mediocre stuff. One day you'll upgrade the speakers and possibly leapfrog your receiver. Technology is a rabbit you cannot catch.

I couldn't agree more. It may take a little longer to get there, but the end result will much better and more satisfying. I'm having exercising patience right now, for my speaker upgrade, so I know how you (the OP) feel. :-)

[SS0 CLEAN]

thanks guys. i appreciate the help. i'll start checking out for a better receiver instead of getting something mediocre