Receiver to pair with PS3? - Blu-ray Forum

eRod v1.0 · 08-27-2008, 03:55 PM

I have an old school (non-hdmi) Denon receiver with Definitive Technology speakers all the way around (BP8B, BPX surrounds, and ProSub). Great setup except I can't take full advantage of Blu-Ray and the new sound features. I am looking to find a good sup-$500 receiver to pair with my PS3. Any suggestions on which receiver will best utilize the features of Blu-Ray and is also very easy to use (for wife/kids)? We (my Family) are big movie watchers, and I enjoy video games.

I have researched the Onkyo TX-SR606 seems like a great deal and I can get it for $350ish. Any info/inputs would be great, Thanks!

kpkelley · 08-27-2008, 04:00 PM

Since you're familiar with Denon you should check out the 1909.

Beta Man · 08-27-2008, 04:18 PM

Marantz is the upper-end line of Denon, but the entry level Marantz's are very affordable.....

I've bought one new, and one refurbed.... couldn't tell the refurbished one wasn't new.... so you may want to check this out if you like Denon

http://www.accessories4less.com/make...urround/1.html

same one $100 more new

or

http://www.accessories4less.com/make...urround/1.html

Downhere · 08-27-2008, 04:30 PM

You may want to check into the Denon's as mentioned above, you can also get last years models 788/1908, 888, 988 for a great price as well. Also, I would check out the Pioneer VSX-1018 as well.

tilallr1 · 08-27-2008, 04:41 PM

I personally have the Onkyo 705 with my PS3 and think its one of the best bang for your buck receivers out there. Its a little bit better than the new 706 from what I have been reading an alot better than the 605/606.

Anti-SD · 08-27-2008, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by tilallr1

I personally have the Onkyo 705 with my PS3 and think its one of the best bang for your buck receivers out there. Its a little bit better than the new 706 from what I have been reading an alot better than the 605/606.

Seconded, couldn't be happier with my 705.

Beta Man · 08-27-2008, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Anti-SD

Seconded, couldn't be happier with my 705.

what receivers did you have prior to the 705 ?

Y2K000 · 08-27-2008, 06:11 PM

I got the Denon 1909 with my PS3...

Lucy Diamond · 08-27-2008, 06:36 PM

Yahama rx-v1800 of course.

Headphone Czar · 08-28-2008, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Lucy Diamond

Yahama rx-v1800 of course.

Now you talking

The Pioneer 1018 & Yamaha 663 will fit your needs perfectly. & Sonys 820/920 isn't bad either.. Okyone is good, but is getting to be over kill.. Every forum I go to, 95% recommend the ok's.. I know they are good, but there are others out there that are just as good if not better, that get no mention.

mgrimsley · 08-28-2008, 08:19 AM

i picked up this sony receiver quite cheap and it handles all the HD audio formats

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/...52921665364791

eRod v1.0 · 08-28-2008, 11:51 AM

Thanks for the info guys. I have plenty to compare and research now from all of your recommendations. This will be fun. Now I just have to convince the wife it's time to replace the 65" LCOS that we have, lmao.

Johnny Vinyl · 08-28-2008, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Lucy Diamond

Yahama rx-v1800 of course.

Or the Yamaha HTR equivalent HTR-6190B, although I beleive that model is only available in Canada.

cconne69 · 08-28-2008, 12:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mgrimsley

i picked up this sony receiver quite cheap and it handles all the HD audio formats

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/...52921665364791

I got the DG720 version for $150 less and it does the audio formats also.

bhampton · 08-28-2008, 03:51 PM

I also had a great but older Denon AVR (2700.)

So,... I picked up a refurbished Denon 788 for $304.

It's great,... The refurbished Marantz also look like a great option.

eRod v1.0 · 09-01-2008, 04:10 PM

Thanks guys for the inputs. I went with the Denon AVR-1909. I got a great deal on a bnib, for under $500 shipped!

08-27-2008, 03:55 PM	#1
eRod v1.0 Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Blu-ray collection:34 Trading Score:40	Receiver to pair with PS3? I have an old school (non-hdmi) Denon receiver with Definitive Technology speakers all the way around (BP8B, BPX surrounds, and ProSub). Great setup except I can't take full advantage of Blu-Ray and the new sound features. I am looking to find a good sup-$500 receiver to pair with my PS3. Any suggestions on which receiver will best utilize the features of Blu-Ray and is also very easy to use (for wife/kids)? We (my Family) are big movie watchers, and I enjoy video games. I have researched the Onkyo TX-SR606 seems like a great deal and I can get it for $350ish. Any info/inputs would be great, Thanks!

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08-27-2008, 04:00 PM	#2
kpkelley Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Framingham, MA 4K collection:385 Blu-ray collection:2478 Digital collection:113 Blu-ray reviews: 152	Since you're familiar with Denon you should check out the 1909.

08-27-2008, 04:18 PM	#3
Beta Man Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Juuuuuuuust A Bit Outside.... Home Theater Gallery:4 Blu-ray collection:268 Blu-ray reviews: 18 Trading Score:25	Marantz is the upper-end line of Denon, but the entry level Marantz's are very affordable..... I've bought one new, and one refurbed.... couldn't tell the refurbished one wasn't new.... so you may want to check this out if you like Denon http://www.accessories4less.com/make...urround/1.html same one $100 more new or http://www.accessories4less.com/make...urround/1.html

08-27-2008, 04:30 PM	#4
Downhere Power Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Central Florida Blu-ray collection:444 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:8	You may want to check into the Denon's as mentioned above, you can also get last years models 788/1908, 888, 988 for a great price as well. Also, I would check out the Pioneer VSX-1018 as well.

08-27-2008, 04:41 PM	#5
tilallr1 Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Great White North Home Theater Gallery:410 4K collection:78 Blu-ray collection:2009 DVD collection:2598 Blu-ray reviews: 33 Trading Score:248	I personally have the Onkyo 705 with my PS3 and think its one of the best bang for your buck receivers out there. Its a little bit better than the new 706 from what I have been reading an alot better than the 605/606.

08-27-2008, 06:11 PM	#8
Y2K000 Active Member Member since:Aug 2008 Location:Racine, Wisconsin Blu-ray collection:26 Trading Score:1	I got the Denon 1909 with my PS3...

08-27-2008, 06:36 PM	#9
Lucy Diamond Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Tomb of Annihilation 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:3	Yahama rx-v1800 of course.

08-28-2008, 08:19 AM	#11
mgrimsley Active Member Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Swansea, Uk 4K collection:124 Blu-ray collection:344	i picked up this sony receiver quite cheap and it handles all the HD audio formats http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/...52921665364791

08-28-2008, 11:51 AM	#12
eRod v1.0 Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Blu-ray collection:34 Trading Score:40	Thanks for the info guys. I have plenty to compare and research now from all of your recommendations. This will be fun. Now I just have to convince the wife it's time to replace the 65" LCOS that we have, lmao.

08-28-2008, 03:51 PM	#15
bhampton Blu-ray Count Member since:Aug 2007 4K collection:981 Blu-ray collection:2537 DVD collection:67 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:18	I also had a great but older Denon AVR (2700.) So,... I picked up a refurbished Denon 788 for $304. It's great,... The refurbished Marantz also look like a great option.

09-01-2008, 04:10 PM	#16
eRod v1.0 Active Member Member since:Nov 2007 Blu-ray collection:34 Trading Score:40	Thanks guys for the inputs. I went with the Denon AVR-1909. I got a great deal on a bnib, for under $500 shipped!

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