ONKYO A/V Tuner/Amplifier TX-SV414PRO

[infiniti029]

I was thinking of buying something similar to this, except for around 30$ from someone. I'm a HT beginner, and was wondering whether or not this was worth it. Would this be any good if hooked up to something like a pair of Polk R15s (mostly just for music/movies)? I'm only planning on using 2 speakers until I can get some more money. It seems pretty old, I don't know much about it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...&category=39797

Onkyo Dolby Pro-Logic Surround Receiver
Stereo Mode:
Front L/R channels:
60 Watts per channel min. RMS. at 8ohms, both channels driven from 20Hz to 20,000Hz Continuous Power output: 2x90 watts 4ohms OR 2x70 watts 8ohms

Surround Mode:
Front L/R & center channels: 50 watts per channel min. RMS at 8ohms.
Rear channels: 15 watts per channel min. RMS at 8 ohms.

[JSE]

I was thinking of buying something similar to this, except for around 30$ from someone. I'm a HT beginner, and was wondering whether or not this was worth it. Would this be any good if hooked up to something like a pair of Polk R15s (mostly just for music/movies)? I'm only planning on using 2 speakers until I can get some more money. It seems pretty old, I don't know much about it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dl...&category=39797

Onkyo Dolby Pro-Logic Surround Receiver
Stereo Mode:
Front L/R channels:
60 Watts per channel min. RMS. at 8ohms, both channels driven from 20Hz to 20,000Hz Continuous Power output: 2x90 watts 4ohms OR 2x70 watts 8ohms

Surround Mode:
Front L/R & center channels: 50 watts per channel min. RMS at 8ohms.
Rear channels: 15 watts per channel min. RMS at 8 ohms.

I think you should pass on this one and spend a little more money on a newer A/V receiver that has DTS, Dolby Digital, etc.

Why? Well, I just retired an older Onkyo receiver, think it was a 909 Pro, that had Dolby Pro-Logic when I bought a new Yamaha RX-V1400. The sound difference was amazing when used in DTS, PLII, EX, etc. These newer sound formats are far far superior to Doby Pro-Logic. I really think it's a night and day difference. I will never go back. With today's DVDs, the standard Pro-logic just can't keep up.

Look at new receiver's from companies like Yamaha, Onkyo, Pioneer, Denon, H/K and others. The lower lines from these companies can be had for about $300 or so. Maybe a little less. They are quite capable and offer most of the latest sound formats.

I am not saying the Onkyo your looking at is bad receiver at all. Onkyo is a great brand. That particular model is just outdated.

Hope this helps.

JSE

[infiniti029]

thanks for the reply. i think i'll be buying it since you can't really go wrong with a reciever for 30$.

[chris1]

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