Best entry level receiver besides the onkyo 606? - Blu-ray Forum

Frank White · 02-15-2009, 06:58 AM

Does anyone know the best entry level receiver besides the onkyo 606?? Ive read on some reviews that it produces buzzing sounds to the speakers and its noticeable during quiet scenes. I was going to buy one with the polk rm6750 speaker set. Thanks

joegs300 · 02-15-2009, 07:01 AM

Check out:

Onkyo 606
Onkyo 706
Yamaha 663
Pioneer 1018
Sony 720/820/920

There are the Denons and the Marantz but I'm not too familiar with their stuff. I think its more expensive too.

For a few hundred more, check out:
- Onkyo 806
- Onkyo 877
- Pioneer Elite 92/94/01/03

Audiophile_At_Birth · 02-15-2009, 07:01 AM

Yamaha 663, Sony 920, Yamaha HTR-6180, Pioneer 918 (soon to be 919)...the list goes on man. This stuff gets talked about all the time in the Reciver/amp section. Should search there, as these kind of threads come up atleast once, twice a week.

icyteddy · 02-15-2009, 07:01 AM

There is yamaha 663. Best AVR I ever purchase.

Frank White · 02-15-2009, 07:18 AM

ok, thanks guys. will check out the yamaha 663.

Diablo829 · 02-15-2009, 07:24 PM

just bought the Sony 720 and love it. Great, affordable receiver for the PS3 and you still get HD audio with it.

VHS4Ever · 02-15-2009, 07:45 PM

You might want to take a look at a refurbish Marantz SR5002 from accessories4less.com. It is one hell of a reciever if you have a PS3 to decode HD audio.

callas01 · 02-15-2009, 11:56 PM

since the sony 920 and Pioneer 1018 are pretty much out of stock everywhere since they will be replaced soon, I would say check out the Denon 1909/789, Marantz 5002 refurb, Yamaha 663. The Yamaha if you want to add an external amp later. Otherwise I would go with the Denon personally.

tlmaclennan · 02-16-2009, 07:06 PM

I have the Onkyo 605 and the Polk RM6750 speakers and it works great! The 605 is the 606 minus one HDMI input. I don't notice any problems with it.

Kryptron · 02-16-2009, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tlmaclennan

I have the Onkyo 605 and the Polk RM6750 speakers and it works great! The 605 is the 606 minus one HDMI input. I don't notice any problems with it.

I also have a PS3 and an Onkyo 605 and i have no buzzing. Only way i can get it to buzz a bit is if i turn the volume to 80 the movie is muted and i have my ear right next to the speaker, then there is a little bit of noise. But i listen to my movies with the volume from 48-58 depending on the movie 0 buzz. If you don't get the Onkyo i recommend the Yamaha V663.

Twitch9 · 02-16-2009, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by callas01

since the sony 920 and Pioneer 1018 are pretty much out of stock everywhere since they will be replaced soon, I would say check out the Denon 1909/789, Marantz 5002 refurb, Yamaha 663. The Yamaha if you want to add an external amp later. Otherwise I would go with the Denon personally.

Second the Denon 1909/789, very nice receiver.

tatertaut · 02-17-2009, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Twitch9

Second the Denon 1909/789, very nice receiver.

Had the 1909 for about a month now and love it. Good recommendation for sure.

slaizer2000 · 02-17-2009, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Frank White

Does anyone know the best entry level receiver besides the onkyo 606?? Ive read on some reviews that it produces buzzing sounds to the speakers and its noticeable during quiet scenes. I was going to buy one with the polk rm6750 speaker set. Thanks

onkyo 605 or maybe even 705.

aheineken · 02-17-2009, 07:44 PM

I don't notice any "buzzing sounds" with my 606/Polk RM6750 setup. I would suggest going somewhere to listen to it. To my untrained ears, it sounds terrific.

Bourne1 · 02-17-2009, 08:54 PM

I would buy either the Denon 789/1909 or the Yamaha that was recommended. You cannot go wrong with either of them. I used to be interested in the Onkyo 606 and 706 until my friend at ABC warehouse did a side by side comparison set up for me using the same exact speakers for each receiver. The Denon just trounced the Onkyo's as far as sound goes and video transfer.

Sammy · 02-17-2009, 09:23 PM

I am quite liking my Denon AVR-889 right now. Got it at Circuit City blowout for $560 plus tax ($605 otd).

nezff · 02-17-2009, 10:40 PM

you can get used great receivers from accessories4less

you can get a used Yamaha 663 for $310 or new one for $374 from sixth ave.

dubldown · 02-17-2009, 11:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sammy

I am quite liking my Denon AVR-889 right now. Got it at Circuit City blowout for $560 plus tax ($605 otd).

Same for me. This receiver is awesome.

walmat · 02-17-2009, 11:35 PM

I love my harman kardon 254 despite all the so called problems mine works great with a ps3. It even makes my cerwins sound good.

02-15-2009, 06:58 AM	#1
Frank White Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:San Francisco Home Theater Gallery:20 Blu-ray collection:3 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:28	Best entry level receiver besides the onkyo 606? Does anyone know the best entry level receiver besides the onkyo 606?? Ive read on some reviews that it produces buzzing sounds to the speakers and its noticeable during quiet scenes. I was going to buy one with the polk rm6750 speaker set. Thanks

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02-15-2009, 07:01 AM	#2
joegs300 Special Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:West Los Angeles, CA Home Theater Gallery:19 Trading Score:45	Check out: Onkyo 606 Onkyo 706 Yamaha 663 Pioneer 1018 Sony 720/820/920 There are the Denons and the Marantz but I'm not too familiar with their stuff. I think its more expensive too. For a few hundred more, check out: - Onkyo 806 - Onkyo 877 - Pioneer Elite 92/94/01/03

02-15-2009, 07:01 AM	#3
Audiophile_At_Birth Special Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:El Paso, TX Home Theater Gallery:31 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:235 Blu-ray reviews:1	Yamaha 663, Sony 920, Yamaha HTR-6180, Pioneer 918 (soon to be 919)...the list goes on man. This stuff gets talked about all the time in the Reciver/amp section. Should search there, as these kind of threads come up atleast once, twice a week.

02-15-2009, 07:01 AM	#4
icyteddy Expert Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:San Francisco Bay Area 4K collection:58 Blu-ray collection:336 DVD collection:144 Trading Score:11	There is yamaha 663. Best AVR I ever purchase.

02-15-2009, 07:18 AM	#5
Frank White Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:San Francisco Home Theater Gallery:20 Blu-ray collection:3 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:28	ok, thanks guys. will check out the yamaha 663.

02-15-2009, 07:24 PM	#6
Diablo829 Member Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:22	just bought the Sony 720 and love it. Great, affordable receiver for the PS3 and you still get HD audio with it.

02-15-2009, 07:45 PM	#7
VHS4Ever Senior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:224 Blu-ray reviews:61 Trading Score:16	You might want to take a look at a refurbish Marantz SR5002 from accessories4less.com. It is one hell of a reciever if you have a PS3 to decode HD audio.

02-15-2009, 11:56 PM	#8
callas01 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Riverside, CA Home Theater Gallery:42 Blu-ray collection:230 DVD collection:47	since the sony 920 and Pioneer 1018 are pretty much out of stock everywhere since they will be replaced soon, I would say check out the Denon 1909/789, Marantz 5002 refurb, Yamaha 663. The Yamaha if you want to add an external amp later. Otherwise I would go with the Denon personally.

02-16-2009, 07:06 PM	#9
tlmaclennan Senior Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Garden Grove, CA Home Theater Gallery:21 Blu-ray collection:121 Trading Score:1	I have the Onkyo 605 and the Polk RM6750 speakers and it works great! The 605 is the 606 minus one HDMI input. I don't notice any problems with it.

02-17-2009, 07:44 PM	#14
aheineken Active Member Member since:Jan 2009 Blu-ray collection:54 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:1	I don't notice any "buzzing sounds" with my 606/Polk RM6750 setup. I would suggest going somewhere to listen to it. To my untrained ears, it sounds terrific.

02-17-2009, 08:54 PM	#15
Bourne1 Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007	I would buy either the Denon 789/1909 or the Yamaha that was recommended. You cannot go wrong with either of them. I used to be interested in the Onkyo 606 and 706 until my friend at ABC warehouse did a side by side comparison set up for me using the same exact speakers for each receiver. The Denon just trounced the Onkyo's as far as sound goes and video transfer.

02-17-2009, 09:23 PM	#16
Sammy Power Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Right next to Wineville, CA Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:199 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:3	I am quite liking my Denon AVR-889 right now. Got it at Circuit City blowout for $560 plus tax ($605 otd).

02-17-2009, 10:40 PM	#17
nezff Banned Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Louisiana Home Theater Gallery:36 Blu-ray collection:25 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:5	you can get used great receivers from accessories4less you can get a used Yamaha 663 for $310 or new one for $374 from sixth ave.

02-17-2009, 11:35 PM	#19
walmat Senior Member Top contributor Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Toronto Home Theater Gallery:33 Blu-ray collection:147 DVD collection:53 Blu-ray reviews:11	I love my harman kardon 254 despite all the so called problems mine works great with a ps3. It even makes my cerwins sound good.

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