Want a receiver in the $350-$450 range, that utilizes HDMI audio... - Blu-ray Forum

Chordata · 02-19-2009, 05:59 PM

Anyone have any suggestions?

I've seen so many, but the reviews all say "only passes HDMI audio through to TV." Makes no sense to me why it would do that.

Chordata · 02-19-2009, 05:59 PM

Let me also say that I am aware of the Sony 720, but I read that it only can use 8ohm speakers, and my speakers are all less than 8ohm.

Another_Dude · 02-19-2009, 06:01 PM

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Audiophile_At_Birth · 02-19-2009, 06:02 PM

I would look at the Yamaha 663 sense it has pre-outs and you could always hook up a seperate amp later on to drive your speakers.

Another_Dude · 02-19-2009, 06:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Audiophile_At_Birth

I would look at the Yamaha 663 sense it has pre-outs and you could always hook up a seperate amp later on to drive your speakers.

I'd think the Yamaha 663 or Onkyo 606 would fit what he is looking for.

Chordata · 02-19-2009, 06:05 PM

Thanks for the quick replies and info.

Looks like the Yahama is out of my price range.

Audiophile_At_Birth · 02-19-2009, 06:08 PM

Yes, but if he has 4ohm speakers, then it will fry that Onkyo. The 606 doesn't do so well with 4ohm speakers. Same can be said about the Yamaha, but not as bad. The 606 doesn't have pre-outs to hook up a seperate amp to drive the 4ohm speakers more efficiently. That's why I vote 663

Sonny · 02-19-2009, 06:11 PM

Pioneer VSX-1018. Or wait till April and get the 1019. ($500)

02-19-2009, 05:59 PM	#1
Chordata Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Home of N'Sync and the Backstreet Boys Blu-ray collection:75 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	Want a receiver in the $350-$450 range, that utilizes HDMI audio... Anyone have any suggestions? I've seen so many, but the reviews all say "only passes HDMI audio through to TV." Makes no sense to me why it would do that.

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02-19-2009, 06:01 PM	#3
Another_Dude Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray collection:191 Blu-ray reviews:8	Here

02-19-2009, 06:02 PM	#4
Audiophile_At_Birth Special Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:El Paso, TX Home Theater Gallery:31 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:235 Blu-ray reviews:1	I would look at the Yamaha 663 sense it has pre-outs and you could always hook up a seperate amp later on to drive your speakers.

02-19-2009, 06:05 PM	#6
Chordata Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Home of N'Sync and the Backstreet Boys Blu-ray collection:75 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	Thanks for the quick replies and info. Looks like the Yahama is out of my price range.

02-19-2009, 06:08 PM	#7
Audiophile_At_Birth Special Member Member since:Nov 2008 Location:El Paso, TX Home Theater Gallery:31 4K collection:8 Blu-ray collection:235 Blu-ray reviews:1	Yes, but if he has 4ohm speakers, then it will fry that Onkyo. The 606 doesn't do so well with 4ohm speakers. Same can be said about the Yamaha, but not as bad. The 606 doesn't have pre-outs to hook up a seperate amp to drive the 4ohm speakers more efficiently. That's why I vote 663

02-19-2009, 06:11 PM	#8
Sonny Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:1	Pioneer VSX-1018. Or wait till April and get the 1019. ($500)

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