fireincairo
11-27-2007, 10:34 AM
Hey everyone. Looks like a great forum here. Relatively in depth post but “simple” question, haha.
So I’ve been doing lots of research into receivers. I have basically come down to two choices (but of course open to suggestions). The features I’m looking are of course a lot considering my price range, but we’ll see how it turns out.
My current setup:
-Olevia 32” LCD (can’t remember model number at the moment)
-Sony PS3 (for blu-ray movies)
-Xbox 360 (older non-“elite” model with the component output – no HD-DVD player addon)
-and soon to come Polk Audio RM6750 5.1 speakers ( Amazon link to specs (http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-Channel-Theater-Speaker/dp/tech-data/B0002WTK4S/ref=de_a_smtd?ie=UTF8&qid=1196187098&sr=1-2)).
The speakers will be a Christmas present, so it is entirely possible to change them for what may be better speakers within the price range. I got them for $200 (normally $400) on Black Friday and from my research, they seem to be the highest quality within my price range. I think I will stick with those.
Anyway. My primary concerns are the best video and surround audio (from movies) using my Blu-ray PS3 capabilities and similar for the xbox (great surround while playing games). I would like optical connections for the sound and both of the following receivers provide that.
Research and talking with others has led me to two choices: Harmon Kardon AVR 147 (Specs from HK website (http://www.harmankardon.com/product_detail.aspx?cat=REC&sType=&prod=AVR+147)) and Onkyo TX-605 (Amazon link to specs (http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-TX-SR605-Channel-Theater-Receiver/dp/B000OBLARC/ref=pd_bbs_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1196187581&sr=1-1)).
I have heard that the HK provides better sound and (?)less distortion? I don’t know. But I have been recommended that HK over the Onkyo. I actually do prefer the HK for its aesthetic appeal and the iPod dock that you can get. BUT, my concern lies within what to me is the unknown. If you look at the specs for the HK, the HDMI is “switching” only. It does not have “audio and video processing," or "No Video Conversion or Upscaling.” What does this mean to me? I have heard that I need conversion for the component connections so that it will allow component input to HDMI output….? Can someone explain that to me?
The HK AVR 247 has "audio and video processing;" is that what I'm looking for the component conversion? I have definitely heard horror stories with that model and it is more expensive than what I wish to spend. Can someone help me out? I apologize for how long this is, but it basically covers all of my concerns (less what I have forgotten).
Thanks for your help! I need ot make this decision soon and my lack of knowledge isn't of help, hehe.
So I’ve been doing lots of research into receivers. I have basically come down to two choices (but of course open to suggestions). The features I’m looking are of course a lot considering my price range, but we’ll see how it turns out.
My current setup:
-Olevia 32” LCD (can’t remember model number at the moment)
-Sony PS3 (for blu-ray movies)
-Xbox 360 (older non-“elite” model with the component output – no HD-DVD player addon)
-and soon to come Polk Audio RM6750 5.1 speakers ( Amazon link to specs (http://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-Channel-Theater-Speaker/dp/tech-data/B0002WTK4S/ref=de_a_smtd?ie=UTF8&qid=1196187098&sr=1-2)).
The speakers will be a Christmas present, so it is entirely possible to change them for what may be better speakers within the price range. I got them for $200 (normally $400) on Black Friday and from my research, they seem to be the highest quality within my price range. I think I will stick with those.
Anyway. My primary concerns are the best video and surround audio (from movies) using my Blu-ray PS3 capabilities and similar for the xbox (great surround while playing games). I would like optical connections for the sound and both of the following receivers provide that.
Research and talking with others has led me to two choices: Harmon Kardon AVR 147 (Specs from HK website (http://www.harmankardon.com/product_detail.aspx?cat=REC&sType=&prod=AVR+147)) and Onkyo TX-605 (Amazon link to specs (http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-TX-SR605-Channel-Theater-Receiver/dp/B000OBLARC/ref=pd_bbs_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1196187581&sr=1-1)).
I have heard that the HK provides better sound and (?)less distortion? I don’t know. But I have been recommended that HK over the Onkyo. I actually do prefer the HK for its aesthetic appeal and the iPod dock that you can get. BUT, my concern lies within what to me is the unknown. If you look at the specs for the HK, the HDMI is “switching” only. It does not have “audio and video processing," or "No Video Conversion or Upscaling.” What does this mean to me? I have heard that I need conversion for the component connections so that it will allow component input to HDMI output….? Can someone explain that to me?
The HK AVR 247 has "audio and video processing;" is that what I'm looking for the component conversion? I have definitely heard horror stories with that model and it is more expensive than what I wish to spend. Can someone help me out? I apologize for how long this is, but it basically covers all of my concerns (less what I have forgotten).
Thanks for your help! I need ot make this decision soon and my lack of knowledge isn't of help, hehe.