Budget 5.1+ Receiver Recommendations

[goobernoodles]

I'm looking for a budget receiver wit 3hdmi inputs for under $300.

 

[vshah]

electronics expo has a coupon code that can get you the denon avr-1610 for $276...you can find it online pretty easily, and they're an authorized dealer.

 

[Slick5150]

Otherwise a lower-end Onkyo would work.

Something like this
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16882120131

 

[vshah]

the onkyo has 4 HDMI inputs, which may come in handy in the future.

on the other hand, the denon has the more advanced Audyssey MultEQ, which takes measurements at 6 room positions vs. 2 positions for onkyo's 2EQ. not sure how much difference this would actually make

either one is a solid choice. the denon with the coupon will be a bit cheaper.

 

[Crucial]

I just bought the Denon avr-590. The electronics-expo price is killer for the avr-1610 which is the same receiver.

 

[MrVeedo]

hk avr 254 ftw

 

[Kipper717]

Anybody have a Panasonic system w/ wireless rear speakers?

 

[heat23]

The Onkyo TX-SR507 is a great choice. I picked one up for $300 a couple of months ago to replace my old Onkyo TX-SR501 and I am very happy with it. It comes with Audyssey audio calibration and makes music sound very lively. If you have any questions about it, let me know.

 

[manimal]

Anybody have a Panasonic system w/ wireless rear speakers?

Dont waste your time on an htib. If you really have to have wireless rears you can get an rf kit for around 80-100 bones.


http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Rocketfi...fish%20wirelss


Even if you rent you can hide the speaker wire behind baseboard in most cases.

 

[vshah]

i just get wire channels and run it neatly around the baseboard. not really noticeable at all...