Finally convinced the wife we need a new receiver - Blu-ray Forum

Amon37 · 06-22-2007, 07:35 PM

Ever since I got a PS3 and blu-ray I've been wanting an HDMI receiver for PCM and TrueHD sound. Well after a few months of wearing on her, my wife finally gave in to the idea of getting a new receiver.

I thought about getting a new 1.3 receiver since they are rolling out, but for what I need the Denon AVR-887 is in my price range and offers the best bang for the buck and has all the options I want

I can't wait.

jermwhl · 06-22-2007, 07:36 PM

I'm still chipping away at my wife. I think i'm getting close!

Matt X · 06-22-2007, 07:49 PM

ahhh, one of the advantages of being single - no discussion. except maybe w/my wallet, which is telling me "hell, no you can't buy a receiver". so I guess the end result is the same.

jermwhl · 06-22-2007, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt X

ahhh, one of the advantages of being single - no discussion. except maybe w/my wallet, which is telling me "hell, no you can't buy a receiver". so I guess the end result is the same.

lol

except in the literal sense!!!!

Amon37 · 06-22-2007, 08:09 PM

My only problem now is I maybe too late to jump on an 887. I've checked some sites and no one has it in stock or it's gone from the website. I can finally get one and now I'm having trouble locating it.

jermwhl · 06-22-2007, 08:42 PM

Amazon.com

1 left in stock.....better hurry!

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...activeda643-20

Darth-Blu · 06-22-2007, 08:56 PM

All I can say is, that it's easier to ask for forgiveness than ask for permission.

MacDaddy · 06-22-2007, 09:20 PM

I hear you man. I have been hinting around to my wife for months now that we need to get a new receiver. So I was pleasantly surprised to open my father's day card and it stated one free gift for yourself with no lip!!

New receiver here I come. And by the way congrats to you!

jermwhl · 06-22-2007, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MacDaddy

I hear you man. I have been hinting around to my wife for months now that we need to get a new receiver. So I was pleasantly surprised to open my father's day card and it stated one free gift for yourself with no lip!!

New receiver here I come. And by the way congrats to you!

No limit?!

Amon37 · 06-22-2007, 09:29 PM

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Originally Posted by jermwhl

Amazon.com

1 left in stock.....better hurry!

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...activeda643-20

They have them at circuit city also.

Jodi · 06-23-2007, 03:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt X

ahhh, one of the advantages of being single - no discussion. except maybe w/my wallet, which is telling me "hell, no you can't buy a receiver". so I guess the end result is the same.

I am VERY happily single.

Career, Hi-Fi, and home theater are the loves of my life.

Jodi

zombieking · 06-24-2007, 02:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Amon37

Ever since I got a PS3 and blu-ray I've been wanting an HDMI receiver for PCM and TrueHD sound. Well after a few months of wearing on her, my wife finally gave in to the idea of getting a new receiver.

I thought about getting a new 1.3 receiver since they are rolling out, but for what I need the Denon AVR-887 is in my price range and offers the best bang for the buck and has all the options I want

I can't wait.

Are you sure this model decodes sound via hdmi? the price is awfully cheap. some of these new receivers that do retail for thousands.

WriteSimply · 06-24-2007, 04:21 AM

The Onkyo 605 is about US$499. Some places got it for US$399.

fuad

Canada · 06-24-2007, 05:07 AM

Ever since I got a PS3 and blu-ray I've been wanting an HDMI receiver for PCM and TrueHD sound. Well after a few months of wearing on her, my wife finally gave in to the idea of getting a new receiver.

I thought about getting a new 1.3 receiver since they are rolling out, but for what I need the Denon AVR-887 is in my price range and offers the best bang for the buck and has all the options I want I can't wait.

answer: I am pretty sure that the PS3 only has HDMI 1.1 any way so a 1.3 receiver would do you no good

Canada · 06-24-2007, 05:21 AM

I belive that your receiver can decode the PCM through 6 analog inputs. Why didn't Sony put analog outputs on the PS3, not having a PS2 I don't know for sure but I think they had some analog audio outputs on it?

jermwhl · 06-24-2007, 05:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Canada

I belive that your receiver can decode the PCM through 6 analog inputs. Why didn't Sony put analog outputs on the PS3, not having a PS2 I don't know for sure but I think they had some analog audio outputs on it?

They do have analog outputs. The standard rca jacks (yellow, red, white) come standard with the PS3. Or are you talking about the 5.1 rca audio? The PS2 didn't have 5.1 rca audio either.

PeterTHX · 06-24-2007, 08:13 AM

Onkyo TX-SR805. Well worth the money and you don't need an engineering degree to use it like you do with the Denons.

jbuttler007 · 06-24-2007, 09:10 AM

To speed up the wife convincing process, put on the pants and say " look woman, I'm gonna buy this and I'm buying it now."

ay221 · 06-24-2007, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PeterTHX

Onkyo TX-SR805. Well worth the money and you don't need an engineering degree to use it like you do with the Denons.

Are the Denons really hard to configure? I though it's a better brand than onkyo.

deathscripture · 06-24-2007, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Canada

Ever since I got a PS3 and blu-ray I've been wanting an HDMI receiver for PCM and TrueHD sound. Well after a few months of wearing on her, my wife finally gave in to the idea of getting a new receiver.

I thought about getting a new 1.3 receiver since they are rolling out, but for what I need the Denon AVR-887 is in my price range and offers the best bang for the buck and has all the options I want I can't wait.

answer: I am pretty sure that the PS3 only has HDMI 1.1 any way so a 1.3 receiver would do you no good

Better edit again. The PS3 has HDMI 1.3

06-22-2007, 07:35 PM	#1
Amon37 Power Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:USA,Arizona PSNetwork: Amon37	Finally convinced the wife we need a new receiver Ever since I got a PS3 and blu-ray I've been wanting an HDMI receiver for PCM and TrueHD sound. Well after a few months of wearing on her, my wife finally gave in to the idea of getting a new receiver. I thought about getting a new 1.3 receiver since they are rolling out, but for what I need the Denon AVR-887 is in my price range and offers the best bang for the buck and has all the options I want I can't wait.

06-24-2007, 05:07 AM	#14
Canada Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Victoria, BC Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:305 Blu-ray collection:1201 DVD collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:42	Ever since I got a PS3 and blu-ray I've been wanting an HDMI receiver for PCM and TrueHD sound. Well after a few months of wearing on her, my wife finally gave in to the idea of getting a new receiver. I thought about getting a new 1.3 receiver since they are rolling out, but for what I need the Denon AVR-887 is in my price range and offers the best bang for the buck and has all the options I want I can't wait. answer: I am pretty sure that the PS3 only has HDMI 1.1 any way so a 1.3 receiver would do you no good Last edited by Canada; 06-24-2007 at 05:15 AM.

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06-22-2007, 07:36 PM	#2
jermwhl Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Virginia	I'm still chipping away at my wife. I think i'm getting close!

06-22-2007, 07:49 PM	#3
Matt X Senior Member Member since:Feb 2007	ahhh, one of the advantages of being single - no discussion. except maybe w/my wallet, which is telling me "hell, no you can't buy a receiver". so I guess the end result is the same.

06-22-2007, 08:09 PM	#5
Amon37 Power Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:USA,Arizona PSNetwork: Amon37	My only problem now is I maybe too late to jump on an 887. I've checked some sites and no one has it in stock or it's gone from the website. I can finally get one and now I'm having trouble locating it.

06-22-2007, 08:42 PM	#6
jermwhl Special Member Member since:Jan 2007 Location:Virginia	Amazon.com 1 left in stock.....better hurry! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...activeda643-20

06-22-2007, 08:56 PM	#7
Darth-Blu Member Member since:Jan 2007	All I can say is, that it's easier to ask for forgiveness than ask for permission.

06-22-2007, 09:20 PM	#8
MacDaddy Active Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Fort Walton Beach FL 4K collection:48 Blu-ray collection:1534 DVD collection:50 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews: 2	I hear you man. I have been hinting around to my wife for months now that we need to get a new receiver. So I was pleasantly surprised to open my father's day card and it stated one free gift for yourself with no lip!! New receiver here I come. And by the way congrats to you!

06-24-2007, 04:21 AM	#13
WriteSimply Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Sep 2006 Location:Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia	The Onkyo 605 is about US$499. Some places got it for US$399. fuad

06-24-2007, 05:21 AM	#15
Canada Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Victoria, BC Home Theater Gallery:17 4K collection:305 Blu-ray collection:1201 DVD collection:37 Blu-ray reviews:42	I belive that your receiver can decode the PCM through 6 analog inputs. Why didn't Sony put analog outputs on the PS3, not having a PS2 I don't know for sure but I think they had some analog audio outputs on it?

06-24-2007, 08:13 AM	#17
PeterTHX Banned Top contributor Member since:Sep 2006 Blu-ray collection:563 Trading Score:14	Onkyo TX-SR805. Well worth the money and you don't need an engineering degree to use it like you do with the Denons.

06-24-2007, 09:10 AM	#18
jbuttler007 Active Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Ayase-Shi, Japan	To speed up the wife convincing process, put on the pants and say " look woman, I'm gonna buy this and I'm buying it now."

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