what receiver to buy?

[bluman007]

i have a 500 dollar budget for a new receiver. can anyone recommend me the best receiver that doesnt exceed my budget. i will have my polk speakers next week. they are monitor 70s, cs2, and monitor 30s.

[Moefiz]

http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-TX-SR606...5271066&sr=1-1

http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-RX-V663...5271107&sr=1-7

These two are very popular on the forums but there a many more out there that would also serve your need.

[crackinhedz]

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

get it brand new for $515 + free shipping from 6ave.com, coupon code: couponcabin.

edit: or the Denon 1910 same price, same code.

...posted from another thread, only goes over your budget by $15, but probably the best you will get for that price range.

[blu_world]

sounds like a plan,If heat tends to be a problem for you,stay away from onkyo,they run hot!...not a bad thing,but if it bugs you,then its a no go.

[bluman007]

what can sr806 decode that sr606 cant?

[bluman007]

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

...posted from another thread, only goes over your budget by $15, but probably the best you will get for that price range.

thats very tempting. is this in the same level perfomance wise as sr806?

[tootall82103]

Get the Onkyo 805! Under $500 used on Amazon!

[canative454]

You may want to take a look at Harman Kardon AVR 254 or 354 both of which you can get on ebay as refurb directly from HK for less than your $500 budget. I have a 254 and am very satisfied with the sound which is phenomenal and definitely happy about the price.

[JasonR]

Originally Posted by bluman007

thats very tempting. is this in the same level perfomance wise as sr806?

As far as real power, very comparable.

Marantz SR5003 A/V Receiver:
HT Labs Measures HT Labs Measures
Five channels driven continuously into 8-ohm loads:
0.1% distortion at 103.8 watts
1% distortion at 118.0 watts

Seven channels driven continuously into 8-ohm loads:
0.1% distortion at 88.2 watts
1% distortion at 99.9 watts

http://hometheatermag.com/receivers/...er/index3.html

Onkyo TX-SR806 A/V Receiver:
HT Labs Measures HT Labs Measures
Five channels driven continuously into 8-ohm loads:
0.1% distortion at 107.2 watts
1% distortion at 123.4 watts

Seven channels driven continuously into 8-ohm loads:
0.1% distortion at 79.6 watts
1% distortion at 106.4 watts

http://www.hometheatermag.com/receiv...er/index3.html

The best you will find in the price range.

[Zman2k2]

I'm going to speak up here as a Pioneer advocate. I've run Pioneer receivers since I was 18, and have always loved the sound they produce. Currently, the Pioneer VSX-1019 is on Amazon for $499. A good quality receiver with plenty of power for you as well.
Pioneer's spec page for the VSX-1019

In the end, however, please pick something that YOU are happy with. Because we can recommend anything, but you are the one using it.

[ak_ka]

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

...posted from another thread, only goes over your budget by $15, but probably the best you will get for that price range.

Thats from my thread
+1 for the Marantz. My budget was much lower($350) so got an HK. If I had your budget, I'd def go for the Marantz. Much cleaner sound, and is fully loaded feature-wise too.

[starkent08]

funny how home theatre mag rated the pioneer 1019 best in its price range i have this reciever and with the right speakers its awesome and u get better video processing then any of the above recievers