Christmas Present - help me - Blu-ray Forum

BrendonR · 12-13-2008, 04:37 PM

Hey folks,

seems i'm trying to figure out what I want for christmas... and really the only things I can think of, are receiver/speakers!

I'm thinking that a speaker setup is going to cost too much for my christmas present... but my eventual wish-list is Polk Monitor 60/40/CS2

Receivers seem to be in the price range (~$300)

Opinions on the following 3 would be greatly appreciated:

Yamaha HTR-6130B

Yamaha HTR-6140B

Sony STRDG 720

Next query is regarding my current setup - a 5 year old JVC HTIB receiver. for the time being, until I figure out my speakers - is it safe for the receiver to use the HTIB speakers with any of those new receivers? I'm not too concerned if I blow out a speaker (hey if they do... i have to buy new ones right?) but can this cause any damage to the new receiver?

Thanks very much
Brendon

BrendonR · 12-13-2008, 08:04 PM

Hey folks - I actually just went back there (behind the receiver)... and found that the speakers are 8 ohm/100watts each.

The receivers above are all 6 ohm capable - will the receiver's hurt those little cube speakers?

Driver_King · 12-13-2008, 08:54 PM

I'd actually look at this receiver and I would buy those Polk speakers here.

Driver_King · 12-13-2008, 08:56 PM

You should be fine with your speakers, as long as you have the crossover set and don't crank it too ridiculously loud.

BrendonR · 12-15-2008, 02:36 PM

Thanks alot for the help DriverKing... definately added the 606 to the wish-list... I haven't found any place that'll ship to Canada before - hopefully the duties won't be too outrageous.

I'm not sure If the Monitors will be feasable - the fiance told me this weekend that big towers will be unacceptable in the living room... *sigh* I'll just plug in the cheapo JVC speaks for now... when I get some most cash... maybe something new.

Thanks.

BrendonR · 12-15-2008, 03:36 PM

Hi Folks (DriverKing)

Just noticed that the 606 linked to above @ e-cost is "Manufacturer Recertified".

Any adivce? What's the story with these recerts?

Brendon

Driver_King · 12-15-2008, 07:08 PM

Onkyo simply "refurbished" them, certified them with a warantee, and sent them back out.

BrendonR · 12-16-2008, 01:18 PM

Thanks alot for the help Driver - the Fiance told me yesterday though that she doesn't want to buy a refurb christmas gift. And I can't find any online retailers who'll ship to Canada for less than $600 (plus any import duties) I'm not too bothered, I found a High Current Yamaha (HTR 6160) here in Calgary that I told her about.

My prediction (assuming that it is indeed my christmas present):

The nightmare before christmas will blow the speakers, and I'll have to go out and buy a new set boxing day

Time to go over to the speaker forum and get some opinions on them!

Brendon

BrendonR · 12-22-2008, 04:51 PM

Well.. just as an update:

My Fiance and I were in the kitchen yesterday afternoon doing some christmas baking when the doorbell wrang.

Canada post showed up with a big brown box that I wasn't supposed to see (although, of course as the one who wasn't covered in flower who went to open the door, i did)....

Long story short:

I've got a Yamaha HTR6160 sitting under the tree waiting until Thursday for me!!

Thanks for the help/advice everyone!!!

12-13-2008, 04:37 PM	#1
BrendonR Member Member since:May 2008 Home Theater Gallery:26 Blu-ray collection:44	Christmas Present - help me Hey folks, seems i'm trying to figure out what I want for christmas... and really the only things I can think of, are receiver/speakers! I'm thinking that a speaker setup is going to cost too much for my christmas present... but my eventual wish-list is Polk Monitor 60/40/CS2 Receivers seem to be in the price range (~$300) Opinions on the following 3 would be greatly appreciated: Yamaha HTR-6130B Yamaha HTR-6140B Sony STRDG 720 Next query is regarding my current setup - a 5 year old JVC HTIB receiver. for the time being, until I figure out my speakers - is it safe for the receiver to use the HTIB speakers with any of those new receivers? I'm not too concerned if I blow out a speaker (hey if they do... i have to buy new ones right?) but can this cause any damage to the new receiver? Thanks very much Brendon

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12-13-2008, 08:04 PM	#2
BrendonR Member Member since:May 2008 Home Theater Gallery:26 Blu-ray collection:44	Hey folks - I actually just went back there (behind the receiver)... and found that the speakers are 8 ohm/100watts each. The receivers above are all 6 ohm capable - will the receiver's hurt those little cube speakers?

12-13-2008, 08:54 PM	#3
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	I'd actually look at this receiver and I would buy those Polk speakers here.

12-13-2008, 08:56 PM	#4
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	You should be fine with your speakers, as long as you have the crossover set and don't crank it too ridiculously loud.

12-15-2008, 02:36 PM	#5
BrendonR Member Member since:May 2008 Home Theater Gallery:26 Blu-ray collection:44	Thanks alot for the help DriverKing... definately added the 606 to the wish-list... I haven't found any place that'll ship to Canada before - hopefully the duties won't be too outrageous. I'm not sure If the Monitors will be feasable - the fiance told me this weekend that big towers will be unacceptable in the living room... sigh I'll just plug in the cheapo JVC speaks for now... when I get some most cash... maybe something new. Thanks.

12-15-2008, 03:36 PM	#6
BrendonR Member Member since:May 2008 Home Theater Gallery:26 Blu-ray collection:44	Hi Folks (DriverKing) Just noticed that the 606 linked to above @ e-cost is "Manufacturer Recertified". Any adivce? What's the story with these recerts? Brendon

12-15-2008, 07:08 PM	#7
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	Onkyo simply "refurbished" them, certified them with a warantee, and sent them back out.

12-16-2008, 01:18 PM	#8
BrendonR Member Member since:May 2008 Home Theater Gallery:26 Blu-ray collection:44	Thanks alot for the help Driver - the Fiance told me yesterday though that she doesn't want to buy a refurb christmas gift. And I can't find any online retailers who'll ship to Canada for less than $600 (plus any import duties) I'm not too bothered, I found a High Current Yamaha (HTR 6160) here in Calgary that I told her about. My prediction (assuming that it is indeed my christmas present): The nightmare before christmas will blow the speakers, and I'll have to go out and buy a new set boxing day Time to go over to the speaker forum and get some opinions on them! Brendon

12-22-2008, 04:51 PM	#9
BrendonR Member Member since:May 2008 Home Theater Gallery:26 Blu-ray collection:44	Well.. just as an update: My Fiance and I were in the kitchen yesterday afternoon doing some christmas baking when the doorbell wrang. Canada post showed up with a big brown box that I wasn't supposed to see (although, of course as the one who wasn't covered in flower who went to open the door, i did).... Long story short: I've got a Yamaha HTR6160 sitting under the tree waiting until Thursday for me!! Thanks for the help/advice everyone!!!

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