Best & Cheapest Receiver for PS3 - Blu-ray Forum

Into_the_Blu · 01-08-2009, 04:59 PM

I know there's a lot of forums on audio for the PS3, but I haven't been able to specifically find one that shows me which receiver would be best for the PS3.

I know that I don't need a receiver that decodes DTS-HD or TrueHD because the PS3 decodes them internally. All I need is a receiver that supports PCM through HDMI.

I also would like 2 or more HDMI inputs & ipod connectivity, I'm not sure anything else is absolutely necessary? If I'm missing anything let me know.

I'm looking at spending between $200 and $500....the cheaper the better

Please help!!!!!

aramis109 · 01-08-2009, 05:03 PM

Onkyo 605 refurbished- $249.99

Yamaha 663

There was also a Sony receiver that was even cheaper, but as I'm not as familiar with them I'll let someone else chime in.

Into_the_Blu · 01-08-2009, 05:20 PM

Thanks! Do I need 1080P upscaling?

I have my TV hooked up with components and PS3 with HDMi.

Cyberdyne · 01-08-2009, 05:28 PM

I have the Sony STR-DG820 7.1 receiver and I'm verry happy with it: $399

But that's Sony's price

Cyberdyne · 01-08-2009, 05:29 PM

Amazon has it for $299

Into_the_Blu · 01-08-2009, 05:38 PM

I'm leaning towards the Onkyo 606, because of all the good reviews, price ($399.99 -it's in US, but amazon.com says free shipping) and the 4 HDMI outputs!

Not 100% sure though

Cyberdyne · 01-08-2009, 05:51 PM

I like the fact that I have all my stuff Sony: All things Sony recognize eachother over HDMI

Into_the_Blu · 01-08-2009, 05:57 PM

Amazon.com won't ship the Onkyo 606 to Canada!!!

If I want to buy the Onkyo 606 who would ship to Canada??

japuva · 01-08-2009, 06:01 PM

Thanks for bringing this up I've been wondering myself.

callas01 · 01-08-2009, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Into_the_Blu

Amazon.com won't ship the Onkyo 606 to Canada!!!

If I want to buy the Onkyo 606 who would ship to Canada??

try futureshop.ca.com or however you guys have to put in the URL.

Into_the_Blu · 01-08-2009, 06:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by callas01

try futureshop.ca.com or however you guys have to put in the URL.

FS doesn't seem to carry the Onkyo's......not many Canadian retailers do, as far as I know.

Therickus · 01-08-2009, 06:09 PM

Thats honestly the only reason I am considering the Sony....that and price. How is the set-up? Ease of use? Tell me more of this sony you speak of....

Into_the_Blu · 01-08-2009, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by japuva

Thanks for bringing this up I've been wondering myself.

Just found out that www.accessories4less.com ships to Canada ($45 shipping)

Might buy the Onkyo 606 from there ($299.99 US) unless I find cheaper

Into_the_Blu · 01-08-2009, 09:40 PM

Well I finally bit the bullet and bought the Onkyo TX-SR705.

Hopefully I made the right choice, it was relatively inexpensive and it has everything I need.

......uh oh....I feel buyers remorse coming on.......

aramis109 · 01-09-2009, 01:25 AM

If anything the 705 will be overkill. I'm sure you'll be happy with it.

b15nut · 01-09-2009, 01:27 AM

Nothing wrong with the 705! You will not feel any remorse.

EQ3282 · 01-09-2009, 01:56 PM

Good choice, as I believe the 705 upscales, which you will need since you said your TV is hooked up via components. I'm surprised no one caught that.

Into_the_Blu · 01-09-2009, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EQ3282

Good choice, as I believe the 705 upscales, which you will need since you said your TV is hooked up via components. I'm surprised no one caught that.

Thanks for noticing that! Although with the receiver I'll be able to hook up my TV with HDMI cables. For some reason Sony TV's aren't compatible with my type of DVR (HDMI to DVI), the pictures would go blank after ten minutes.

Hopefully now I can hook my DVR to the receiver, then hdmi from receiver tv. (at least I hope I can)

Into_the_Blu · 01-09-2009, 05:24 PM

UPDATE: I'm such an idiot!

I was looking over the product description for the 705 just to reasure myself and half way down the page in red bold letters is....

*Sold exclusively within the US only. No shipments allowed outside the US!

I only noticed now and nothing stopped my from processing the order. No money was put on my credit card yet, so i'll wait and see what happens!

Other than that I'm back to square one......

MrRoy · 01-09-2009, 06:17 PM

For the cheapest, I believe that the Sony STR-DG720 can be found for $199. It doesn't decode the HD codecs, but doesn't need to since it can do PCM over HDMI and that is how the PS3 outputs the audio anyway.

01-08-2009, 04:59 PM	#1
Into_the_Blu Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Canada Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:63 Blu-ray reviews:1	Best & Cheapest Receiver for PS3 I know there's a lot of forums on audio for the PS3, but I haven't been able to specifically find one that shows me which receiver would be best for the PS3. I know that I don't need a receiver that decodes DTS-HD or TrueHD because the PS3 decodes them internally. All I need is a receiver that supports PCM through HDMI. I also would like 2 or more HDMI inputs & ipod connectivity, I'm not sure anything else is absolutely necessary? If I'm missing anything let me know. I'm looking at spending between $200 and $500....the cheaper the better Please help!!!!!

01-08-2009, 05:03 PM	#2
aramis109 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Milwaukee, WI Home Theater Gallery:10 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:360 Trading Score:18	Onkyo 605 refurbished- $249.99 Yamaha 663 There was also a Sony receiver that was even cheaper, but as I'm not as familiar with them I'll let someone else chime in. Last edited by aramis109; 01-08-2009 at 05:05 PM.

01-08-2009, 05:20 PM	#3
Into_the_Blu Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Canada Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:63 Blu-ray reviews:1	Thanks! Do I need 1080P upscaling? I have my TV hooked up with components and PS3 with HDMi. Last edited by Into_the_Blu; 01-08-2009 at 05:28 PM.

01-09-2009, 05:24 PM	#19
Into_the_Blu Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Canada Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:63 Blu-ray reviews:1	UPDATE: I'm such an idiot! I was looking over the product description for the 705 just to reasure myself and half way down the page in red bold letters is.... Sold exclusively within the US only. No shipments allowed outside the US! I only noticed now and nothing stopped my from processing the order. No money was put on my credit card yet, so i'll wait and see what happens! Other than that I'm back to square one...... Last edited by Into_the_Blu; 01-09-2009 at 05:32 PM.*

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01-08-2009, 05:28 PM	#4
Cyberdyne Member Member since:Mar 2008 Blu-ray collection:9 Trading Score:3	I have the Sony STR-DG820 7.1 receiver and I'm verry happy with it: $399 But that's Sony's price

01-08-2009, 05:29 PM	#5
Cyberdyne Member Member since:Mar 2008 Blu-ray collection:9 Trading Score:3	Amazon has it for $299

01-08-2009, 05:38 PM	#6
Into_the_Blu Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Canada Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:63 Blu-ray reviews:1	I'm leaning towards the Onkyo 606, because of all the good reviews, price ($399.99 -it's in US, but amazon.com says free shipping) and the 4 HDMI outputs! Not 100% sure though

01-08-2009, 05:51 PM	#7
Cyberdyne Member Member since:Mar 2008 Blu-ray collection:9 Trading Score:3	I like the fact that I have all my stuff Sony: All things Sony recognize eachother over HDMI

01-08-2009, 05:57 PM	#8
Into_the_Blu Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Canada Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:63 Blu-ray reviews:1	Amazon.com won't ship the Onkyo 606 to Canada!!! If I want to buy the Onkyo 606 who would ship to Canada??

01-08-2009, 06:01 PM	#9
japuva Member Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Lynchburg Va	Thanks for bringing this up I've been wondering myself.

01-08-2009, 06:09 PM	#12
Therickus Power Member Member since:Jun 2007 Blu-ray collection:230 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:5	Thats honestly the only reason I am considering the Sony....that and price. How is the set-up? Ease of use? Tell me more of this sony you speak of....

01-08-2009, 09:40 PM	#14
Into_the_Blu Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Canada Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:63 Blu-ray reviews:1	Well I finally bit the bullet and bought the Onkyo TX-SR705. Hopefully I made the right choice, it was relatively inexpensive and it has everything I need. ......uh oh....I feel buyers remorse coming on.......

01-09-2009, 01:25 AM	#15
aramis109 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Milwaukee, WI Home Theater Gallery:10 4K collection:4 Blu-ray collection:360 Trading Score:18	If anything the 705 will be overkill. I'm sure you'll be happy with it.

01-09-2009, 01:27 AM	#16
b15nut Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Queen Creek, AZ Blu-ray collection:9 Trading Score:6	Nothing wrong with the 705! You will not feel any remorse.

01-09-2009, 01:56 PM	#17
EQ3282 Senior Member Member since:May 2008 Blu-ray collection:32 Blu-ray reviews:1	Good choice, as I believe the 705 upscales, which you will need since you said your TV is hooked up via components. I'm surprised no one caught that.

01-09-2009, 06:17 PM	#20
MrRoy Senior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Home Theater Gallery:5 Blu-ray collection:39	For the cheapest, I believe that the Sony STR-DG720 can be found for $199. It doesn't decode the HD codecs, but doesn't need to since it can do PCM over HDMI and that is how the PS3 outputs the audio anyway.

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