Recommendations on a A/V receiver...

[sektor]

Hello everyone.

Being new to the Home Theater world, I was hoping to get some recommendations on a A/V receiver for my setup. I just moved into a new home and I purchased a Home Theater package for a extremely good price. My setup is as follows:

(4)Klipsch RC2650C 6.5" (ceiling mounted)
(1)Klipsch RC-8 Subwoofer
(1)Klipsch RC-10 Center Channel
Number of Channels = 6

The ceiling mounted speakers can handle about 85 watts max continious. The Center channel can do the same. Sub has a built in amplifier.

Anyone have recommendations on a receiver? I was looking at the Denon 2106 model, as it has 100watts per channel.

The only upgrade I might do, is the center channel to something a little bigger.

Anyone have recommendations here? I greatly appreciate it.

sektor

[paul_pci]

First you want to settle on a budget for the max you're willing to pay for an A/V receiver, also considering whether this would be a "for now" purchase or a "forever" purchase. Then you want to peruse the usual suspects: Yamaha, Denon, Marantz, Harmon Kardon, Onkyo, etc. As you peruse the approriate models (ignoring the watts ratings) consider the different features each offers and match them to your needs and desires and go from there. And always buy from an authorized dealer.

[sektor]

First you want to settle on a budget for the max you're willing to pay for an A/V receiver, also considering whether this would be a "for now" purchase or a "forever" purchase. Then you want to peruse the usual suspects: Yamaha, Denon, Marantz, Harmon Kardon, Onkyo, etc. As you peruse the approriate models (ignoring the watts ratings) consider the different features each offers and match them to your needs and desires and go from there. And always buy from an authorized dealer.

Appreciate it. Gives me some itmes to look into.

Any particular brand you like? I'm thinking this receiver will be used for now (5 years minimum).

I've read up on the Yamaha and Denon quite a bit. 6 Channels currently, but might upgrade the sub and center channel down the road.

Any AV brand/model you particular like?

[EdwardGein]

You can get the Denon 3801 Used in very good to excellent condition on Ebay for $375-450 including shipping complete with Manual & Receiver I'd get that

[sektor]

You can get the Denon 3801 Used in very good to excellent condition on Ebay for $375-450 including shipping complete with Manual & Receiver I'd get that

Prefer to buy new (just me ).

What about a Yamaha RX-V757 Receiver?
I'm looking at that one or a Denon 2106.

I guess one question I have is that what would I need to buy (specs, features etc.) to ensure I get awesome quality on my movies?

Obviously, speakers are important and from what i've read, I have very good speakers. I also learned from this site that having good power (100watts min.) is a necessity as well.

I can be quite a stickler on sound items (its the damn good hearing I have), so I can usually pick out things pretty good. That is why im trying to do as much research as I can before I buy.

Hope that helps.

[L.J.]

Well in the price range your looking at, you really cant wrong with any of the brands mentioned by Paul pci. Your best bet is to try some of these babies out, and go with what you like.

[sektor]

Oh ya, what about Harmon Kardon receivers? I've read a few things on them and they sound very promising.

The one I saw had 50watts per channel, but it is not entirely correct as far as pure power.


Are there websites out there that have lots of reviews of the different receivers?

Thanks!

[GMichael]

The Yammie and the Denon will sound very close. Look at the options each have and see what you may want. Take a look at the remotes to see which one seems right for you. But don't forget to go listen to make sure.

Both of the units you picked out will give you many years of happy listening. Take a look at HK and Onkyo as well. You can see the HK and Onkyo at Circut City. The Yammie can be seen at Best Buy (but it will be the HTR-5870 or 5880) It should list the same at $649.95. I think they have Pioneer and Denon too.

[speakeroligist_38]

sektor I just bought me a Yammie RX-V757 and I love it. So I would highly recommend it to you. I also was giving a lot of consideration to the Pioneer1015 which by all accounts seems to be a giant killer so to speak. Got such a real good deal on my Yammie otherwise I would have gotten the Pioneer. Have noticed a lot of people liking the Panasonic all digital receivers as well. Be sure to take your time and pick what you think sounds best and what you think offers the most for your dollar. That being said you will be hard pressed to find anything that is significantly better in the less than $600 category no matter what brand you choose. What matters is what is best for your application and which sounds better to you. IMHO, the Pioneer1015 probably is better over all than the Yammie 757 BUT if I wanted to buy the Pioneer I would of had to spend another $100 and I just could not find where the Pioneer would have been that much better for me than the Yammie. Sometimes you have to give a little to gain a lot. Also be sure to check out the Yammie RX-V657. It is a solid all around performer as well. Good luck in your decision.

[embolicmail]

I just purchased the HK 335, it has really amazing. By the way, where did you get the amazing deal on those Klipsch speakers?

[accastil]

just a tip based from my own experience...yammies and denons will be best choice for HT (denon being a little better though than the yammie)...HK, marantz, pioneer, onkyo will be better for both HT and music listening. marantz may sound a little bright, HK sounds very balanced and tight bass, marantz with a punching bass, pioneer sounding a lot like Hk with more features and finally, onkyo having a very wide dynamic range (also very good for HT). my personal choices would be HK and Marantz among these brands ive mentioned.

[Eric Z]

Interesting perspective. The nice thing about all the brands you mentioned is you can't go wrong with any of them. Obviously, some models may better suit someone more than others, but I'm confident in recommending any to anyone.