Looking for suggestions on a budget 7.1 HDMI receiver - Blu-ray Forum

tattooedkaos · 08-27-2009, 04:49 AM

Ok, I have done the reading, asked the important question about decoding and 7.1, I feel I understand that well enough now to try and find a decent receiver. I am looking for hdmi 1.3, 7.1 channel receiver to play my trueHD and DTS-HD from my Xonar HDAV 1.3 slim.

I am on a limited budget now bc I am moving, I am looking to spend $200-$275, am definitely willing to buy on ebay or other website, and am firmly set in my price range! I welcome any and all suggestions, or reviews of products owned by other members!

I am currently looking at a Harmon Kardon AVR 247 refurbished for $199 shipped, and was wondering if that would be worth it?

Big Daddy · 08-27-2009, 05:23 AM

Get a brand new Sony STRDG820 for $249 or Sony STR-DH800 for $285:

http://www.amazon.com/s?url=search-a...Sony+receivers

tattooedkaos · 08-27-2009, 05:33 AM

I will look into those, but I have personally never been a big fan of sony products, I have always seemed to be able to find better sound quality in yamaha and harmon kardon products

Big Daddy · 08-27-2009, 05:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tattooedkaos

I will look into those, but I have personally never been a big fan of sony products, I have always seemed to be able to find better sound quality in yamaha and harmon kardon products

Those will cost you more.

Yamaha:
http://www.amazon.com/s?url=search-a...maha+receivers

Harmon Kardon:
http://www.amazon.com/s?url=search-a...rdon+receivers

Dase · 08-27-2009, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tattooedkaos

I will look into those, but I have personally never been a big fan of sony products, I have always seemed to be able to find better sound quality in yamaha and harmon kardon products

Well you did say budget

, and those certainly fit the bill.

tattooedkaos · 08-27-2009, 10:25 PM

That is true, definitely can't argue that point, lol. I have been looking around and I think I will be able to find myself a nice refurbished harmon kardon that fits my needs, probably the AVR 254

tattooedkaos · 08-29-2009, 06:05 AM

Well I have decided and I picked up a Harman Kardon AVR 254 on ebay from the HK store, refurbished with al original items and accessories for $290 shipped, So thanks for the input, and I hope to start enjoying my new home theater in the next few weeks!

HAMP · 08-29-2009, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tattooedkaos

I am currently looking at a Harmon Kardon AVR 247 refurbished for $199 shipped, and was wondering if that would be worth it?

Quote:

Originally Posted by tattooedkaos

Well I have decided and I picked up a Harman Kardon AVR 254 on ebay from the HK store, refurbished with al original items and accessories for $290 shipped, So thanks for the input, and I hope to start enjoying my new home theater in the next few weeks!

What made the price go up?

walmat · 08-29-2009, 11:01 PM

As a harman 254 owner I can tell you that this amp sound great

hagar852 · 08-30-2009, 10:46 PM

Congrats on your choice!!

08-27-2009, 04:49 AM	#1
tattooedkaos Junior Member Member since:Aug 2009	Looking for suggestions on a budget 7.1 HDMI receiver Ok, I have done the reading, asked the important question about decoding and 7.1, I feel I understand that well enough now to try and find a decent receiver. I am looking for hdmi 1.3, 7.1 channel receiver to play my trueHD and DTS-HD from my Xonar HDAV 1.3 slim. I am on a limited budget now bc I am moving, I am looking to spend $200-$275, am definitely willing to buy on ebay or other website, and am firmly set in my price range! I welcome any and all suggestions, or reviews of products owned by other members! I am currently looking at a Harmon Kardon AVR 247 refurbished for $199 shipped, and was wondering if that would be worth it?

08-27-2009, 05:23 AM	#2
Big Daddy Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Southern California Home Theater Gallery:79 Blu-ray collection:122 Trading Score:1	Get a brand new Sony STRDG820 for $249 or Sony STR-DH800 for $285: http://www.amazon.com/s?url=search-a...Sony+receivers Last edited by Big Daddy; 08-27-2009 at 05:27 AM.

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08-27-2009, 05:33 AM	#3
tattooedkaos Junior Member Member since:Aug 2009	I will look into those, but I have personally never been a big fan of sony products, I have always seemed to be able to find better sound quality in yamaha and harmon kardon products

08-27-2009, 10:25 PM	#6
tattooedkaos Junior Member Member since:Aug 2009	That is true, definitely can't argue that point, lol. I have been looking around and I think I will be able to find myself a nice refurbished harmon kardon that fits my needs, probably the AVR 254

08-29-2009, 06:05 AM	#7
tattooedkaos Junior Member Member since:Aug 2009	Well I have decided and I picked up a Harman Kardon AVR 254 on ebay from the HK store, refurbished with al original items and accessories for $290 shipped, So thanks for the input, and I hope to start enjoying my new home theater in the next few weeks!

08-29-2009, 11:01 PM	#9
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	As a harman 254 owner I can tell you that this amp sound great

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