Receiver Suggestion ( < $350 )

[ak_ka]

Hi Guys,

I was gonna wait for Black Friday to pick up a receiver(my first ), but since I already bought the speakers(couldn't pass up the deal), I need it to hook em up.

I have a budget of around $300-350 at max, since I still need to pick up a sub(which is gonna set me back by another $350).

I've tried to narrow my choice to the following :-

Onkyo HT-RC160
Sony STR-DN1000
Pioneer VSX 919AH-K(though it seems its in huge demand so can't find it under $350 right now)
Harman Kardon AVR-1600

My speakers are Klipsch Quintet SL, rated at 50W. So I don't really need huge power. I want to get the cleanest sound.

Which one do you suggest? I really wanted to go with a Marantz, but with the sub thrown in, and considering I gotta save for a Blu-ray player too, I can't fir it into my budget

Help!!!!

[tarletonaggie]

I really like my pioneer 919. I got one of the last ones that NewEgg had and IDK when they will get more in but I paid $329 for mine.

[ak_ka]

Originally Posted by tarletonaggie

I really like my pioneer 919. I got one of the last ones that NewEgg had and IDK when they will get more in but I paid $329 for mine.

Yeah, seems like they're out of stock for them. And they'll get more in Nov. Besides, they charge tax for CA

[Kryptonic]

The Denon AVR590 is an excellent receiver. Usually find it well below $350. It's served me well.

[ak_ka]

Originally Posted by Kryptonic

The Denon AVR590 is an excellent receiver. Usually find it well below $350. It's served me well.

The only reason I didn't list Denon is because its 5.1 And I'm pretty sure I'll wanna add a couple of speakers to make my system a 7.1, and thats when I'll have to do the receiver upgrade. Plus, all the others offer 7.1 in this price range, so that ended up being a deal breaker for me

[progers13]

Originally Posted by ak_ka

The only reason I didn't list Denon is because its 5.1 And I'm pretty sure I'll wanna add a couple of speakers to make my system a 7.1, and thats when I'll have to do the receiver upgrade. Plus, all the others offer 7.1 in this price range, so that ended up being a deal breaker for me

Glad to see you're thinking ahead. You'll definitely want to keep your options open for expanding to 7.1

[Kryptonic]

Originally Posted by ak_ka

The only reason I didn't list Denon is because its 5.1 And I'm pretty sure I'll wanna add a couple of speakers to make my system a 7.1, and thats when I'll have to do the receiver upgrade. Plus, all the others offer 7.1 in this price range, so that ended up being a deal breaker for me

The amount of content released in 7.1 is very limited. Combine that with the fact that it doesn't really make that much of a difference in a soundfield provided you have your surrounds properly placed, and it really just adds more clutter to your home theater. But I suppose if you can get a 7.1 for the same price, go ahead with it.