Recommendations on a A/V receiver...

[paul_pci]

Well, you asked for opinions...

Those are some pretty fancy in-ceiling speakers. Without going into detail as to my impressions of them, I think people are leading you to more expensive receivers than necessary to get the most out of these speakers. Honestly I'd seriously consider one of the digital amp receiver products from either Panasonic or Kenwood. Since these are carried by stores with liberal return policies you wouldn't be risking anything. I'd pretty much bet that in a blind listening test that you wouldn't be able to discern any difference in SQ and perhaps even prefer the all digital designs. These typically sell for about 250.00 and both brands garner some impressive reviews. I usually don't jump on the band wagon for either of these companies but for your situation I think it may be an excellent choice.

FWIW, I wouldn't buy an HK product on a dare. Too many QC issues, not that I've experienced them first hand. I've read way too many posts at AVS forums of owners with issues to have any faith in the products they offer. This is fairly typical of HK over the past several years. You may end up being one of the lucky ones though.

Good luck,
jc

That's why I started with the idea of how long he'd own the product for. If it's for now, then something more entry level will suffice with those speakers, but if he wishes to hold onto a receiver for a long time, intending to perhaps upgrade speakers in the future, then a model higher up the price chain should be considered.

[sektor]

That's why I started with the idea of how long he'd own the product for. If it's for now, then something more entry level will suffice with those speakers, but if he wishes to hold onto a receiver for a long time, intending to perhaps upgrade speakers in the future, then a model higher up the price chain should be considered.

Good points.

I will say this: I think my current setup is not going to change. If anything changes, it would be the center channel. I think everything is else setup and good to go.

I plan on living in the house for about 5 years, then moving out of Southern California.
In my next place, I plan on going all out.

But for now, ya, it is really just to get my going with my speakers (they are all wired and ready to go...just need the receiver). Like I said, I like cleaness, quality and good power, but not overwhelming power. I want to be able to play a DVD, watch the movie with the system and then step back and go "Wow. That was freakin awesome!".

Thanks again for everyones help.

Cheers,

Sektor

[paul_pci]

Good points.

I will say this: I think my current setup is not going to change. If anything changes, it would be the center channel. I think everything is else setup and good to go.

I plan on living in the house for about 5 years, then moving out of Southern California.
In my next place, I plan on going all out.

But for now, ya, it is really just to get my going with my speakers (they are all wired and ready to go...just need the receiver). Like I said, I like cleaness, quality and good power, but not overwhelming power. I want to be able to play a DVD, watch the movie with the system and then step back and go "Wow. That was freakin awesome!".

Thanks again for everyones help.

Cheers,

Sektor

What are you talking about? Southern California rules! Man, I'd buy a Sony receiver before I'd move from SoCal. You can even ask Ed Gein of the many wonderful cemteries in and around LA; of course now, he mostly body snatches from eBay.

[sektor]

What are you talking about? Southern California rules! Man, I'd buy a Sony receiver before I'd move from SoCal. You can even ask Ed Gein of the many wonderful cemteries in and around LA; of course now, he mostly body snatches from eBay.

Pretty much lived in San Diego all my life. Going to cash out and retire in the next couple of years and move (for a lot of reasons). Plus, I can then get my next house and build the ultimate home theater from the ground up!.