Receiver Sugestions...

[PS3FAN]

I'm looking for a good receiver that has at least 100 watts and is about $350 to $400. Anybody got any ideas?

[Big Daddy]

Receiver Reviews:
http://www.audioholics.com/reviews/receivers/
http://reviews.cnet.com/home-theater-receivers/?tag=bc
http://www.hometheaterhifi.com/maste...rocessors.html
http://www.hometheatermag.com/buyersguides/avreceivers/
http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/receivers/?skip=y
http://www.ultimateavmag.com/avreceivers/
http://hometheater.about.com/od/audi...ts_Reviews.htm
http://www.hometheaterreview.com/receiver_reviews/
http://www.avreview.co.uk/review/rev...0248412684/v/1
http://www.audioreview.com/cat/ampli...S_2718crx.aspx
http://www.audioreview.com/cat/ampli...S_2718crx.aspx
http://www.testfreaks.com/receivers/
http://www.testseek.com/home_electro...ers-c-192.html
http://www.smartratings.com/electronics/receivers
http://wize.com/receivers/t107-home-theater
http://www.bigpicturebigsound.com/re...witchers.shtml
http://hometheater.about.com/od/avre...atpmidavra.htm
http://www.avrev.com/home-theater-av...-receiver.html
http://products.howstuffworks.com/a+.../All/award-all
http://www.crutchfield.com/g_10420/R...rs.html?tp=179
http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&rs=2...2Cn%3A14269281
http://www.epinions.com/Receivers--~...kin_id=3065542
http://search.ecoustics.com/Consumer...rs/Alpha-Name/
http://www.gadgetguy.com.au/section_...gadget=&id=106
http://www.productreview.com.au/cate...hp?cat_id=1070

[Chevypower]

I really like the Sony STR-DG920 for it's user friendliness and has decent power, I can't really fault it. Supports all the audio codecs, supports 1080/24p, upconverts all video to HDMI 1080p. great power and sound, easy to use and set up..... Good price.

[Driver_King]

Onkyo 606 or Onkyo 705. Either one is a great choice.

[Sling]

Yamaha RX-V663 A/V Receiver

RX-V663BL 7.1-CHANNEL DIGITAL HOME THEATER RECEIVER
High-Performance Home Theater Receiver features full support for HD audio formats, HDMI video up-conversion and de-interlacing, iPod and Bluetooth audio compatibility, improved YPAO, Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control), multi-zone custom installation facility, and four SCENE buttons.
MAIN FEATURES
High Sound Quality
HD Audio format support: Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital TrueHD, DTS-HD High Resolution Audio and DTS-HD Master Audio
7-channel 665W powerful surround sound (95W x 7)
Digital ToP-ART and High Current Amplification
Pure Direct for higher fidelity sound reproduction
Burr-Brown 192kHz/24-bit DACs used in all channels
Assignable amplifiers for bi-amp connection
Advanced Features
4 SCENE buttons offering greater operating ease (with 18 preset SCENE templates)
XM ready with XM HD Surround powered by Neural Surround
SIRIUS Satellite Radio ready
Improved YPAO for automatic speaker setup
iPod compatibility via Yamaha Universal Dock
Bluetooth (A2DP) compatibility with Yamaha Bluetooth® Wireless Audio Receiver (YBA-10)
Superior multi-zone control compatibility
High Picture Quality
1080p-compatible HDMI (2 in/1 out)
Supports Deep Color (up to 36 bit), x.v.Color, a double speed Refresh Rates of 120Hz and 1080p/24Hz transmission, and Auto Lip-Sync compenzation
Analog video to HDMI digital video upconversion and deinterlacing with TBC

Surround Realism
• Fine-tuned CINEMA DSP and Adaptive DSP level
Improved Compressed Music Enhancer
Adaptive DRC (Dynamic Range Control)
Other Notable Features
XM Satellite Radio ready with XM HD Surround powered by Neural Surround
SIRIUS Satellite Radio ready
40-station preset tuning / Auto preset tuning
HD Audio LPCM 7.1-channel reception (up to 192kHz)
High dynamic power and Linear Damping
Low Jitter PLL Circuitry
Assignable amplifiers for bi-amp connection
Initial Volume and Maximum Volume Setting
iPod song titles displayed in English and Western European languages ISO 8859-1 (Latin 1) on the front panel and on-screen display
SILENT CINEMA and Virtual CINEMA DSP
Dialogue Lift for dialogue to screen center
Preout terminals for front, center, surround and surround back, and dual mono subwoofer out
9 selectable subwoofer crossover frequencies
Subwoofer phase select
8-channel or 6-channel external input
Speaker A, B, A+B selection
Preset remote unit

Link
http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listi...Y/ref=dp_olp_1
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[Chevypower]

Gosh, the next person might have to use larger text and an even larger pic just to get noticed...

[Sling]

Originally Posted by Chevypower

Gosh, the next person might have to use larger text and an even larger pic just to get noticed...

Its not about getting noticed..its about showing member a clear picture , specs and price tag.
Please throw him some suggestions as well...feel free to post any size pic you desire.

[Petra_Kalbrain]

Onkyo 606, 705, or 805 is probably the best options for that price range. Look into them.

[PS3FAN]

I may get the Onkyo 705. Thanks for the suggestions.

[Carlsberg19]

Seeing as i am looking for both a reciever and speaker system, i think ill go with the Onkyo 750 also, one question though, how does your typical speaker system CONNECT into the recievers, i.e. what type of cables does it have, where to they go etc

[JJ]

Originally Posted by Carlsberg19

Seeing as i am looking for both a reciever and speaker system, i think ill go with the Onkyo 705 also, one question though, how does your typical speaker system CONNECT into the recievers, i.e. what type of cables does it have, where to they go etc

5-way binding posts on both speakers and receivers connect to each other via banana plugs, which hook on the speaker wire of whatever gauge you wish (12-14 is fine).

Give these threads a look:

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=35062

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=50625

[DBlackGT]

Originally Posted by Carlsberg19

Seeing as i am looking for both a reciever and speaker system, i think ill go with the Onkyo 750 also, one question though, how does your typical speaker system CONNECT into the recievers, i.e. what type of cables does it have, where to they go etc

Ya just get some speaker wire (whatever gauge you prefer) then just get some either twist on, screw on etc. banana plugs like these i've shown. Connect them to the speaker wire. The hardest part would be openeing the package and then just plug them into the receiver.

As for receivers, I'd go with the Onkyo 705 like you said you might if not go for the Yamaha 663.

Also what kind of speakers do you have that you will be pairing with the new receiver?

[Carlsberg19]

Originally Posted by DBlackGT

Ya just get some speaker wire (whatever gauge you prefer) then just get some either twist on, screw on etc. banana plugs like these i've shown. Connect them to the speaker wire. The hardest part would be openeing the package and then just plug them into the receiver.

As for receivers, I'd go with the Onkyo 705 like you said you might if not go for the Yamaha 663.

Also what kind of speakers do you have that you will be pairing with the new receiver?

I'm going to leave it all in the hands of you guys lol seeing as im not very "with it" in terms of home theater, ill go with the Onkyo 705 which is priced around €400 and for speakers im looking for something in the range of €800 that comes with a big bastard sub, i want the foundations of the house to shake! any suggestions? ...

[DBlackGT]

Originally Posted by Carlsberg19

I'm going to leave it all in the hands of you guys lol seeing as im not very "with it" in terms of home theater, ill go with the Onkyo 705 which is priced around €400 and for speakers im looking for something in the range of €800 that comes with a big bastard sub, i want the foundations of the house to shake! any suggestions? ...

How much is €400 & €800 in US dollars haha? Well Im going to go by Amazon.com price on the 705 which is $479 in US dollars. So Im guessing maybe around $1000 US dollars is what €800 is??? Anyways in that price range I'd go with the Klipsch Quintet III and an Elemental Design A2 - 300 Subwoofer. This should all total right around $1000 bucks with shipping. And it will totally shake the house!!!

If you want to go seperates on speakers instead of a package like the Klipsch's above let me know and i'll do some reconfiguring.

[crackinhedz]

A2 - 300 Subwoofer

they do ship to Ireland.

[CasualKiller]

How much is €400 & €800 in US dollars haha?

About 800 and 1600 US respectively.

[DBlackGT]

Originally Posted by CasualKiller

About 800 and 1600 US respectively.

Oh then we can step up the game a little bit then haha. Im just waiting to see if he wants an all in one package or would be down for buying speakers as seperates. Then we can go from there

[Carlsberg19]

Originally Posted by DBlackGT

Oh then we can step up the game a little bit then haha. Im just waiting to see if he wants an all in one package or would be down for buying speakers as seperates. Then we can go from there

How do you mean an all in one package? Im looking to buy a reciever seperate and speakers seperate also, preferably a sub with at least 250 watt output, total spending about 1000 euro which is about $1,500

[CasualKiller]

Sorry I was way off on my estimate, went and looked it up the euro isn't as high as I thought it was.

Anyways, 800 euro looks like around 1200 US. Now I don't know if you can afford any higher but here's an excellent little system for 1300.00.

http://axiomaudio.com/epicmidi125.html

[Carlsberg19]

Im torn between the decision of keeping my existing speaker system and in some way (not sure how) connect a new reciever to it, is this possible, cant u buy an adapter or something? i mean the sony dav-is10 speakers are small, but their loud, i mean 50 watts per speaker and the sub rolls in at 250 watt..