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Looking for a new HT receiver.

JulesMaximus

JulesMaximus

No Lifer
Budget is $500-1000. I currently have an H/K AVR 500 which I like very much but it doesn't have HDMI so I'm thinking of getting one that does. I'm probably going to take the plunge into HD-DVD or Bluray eventually too. I have a 50" Samsung 1080p Hi-Def TV and I have HD through DirecTV. I also have a DVD with HDMI out but my current receiver has no HDMI switching.

Is there much of a benefit in getting a receiver with HDMI switching? I do notice a lag in audio with the current setup which is mildly annoying.

Thanks.
 
What kind of speakers do you have? For some people the receiver/speaker combo makes a difference. For example, many don't like to combine Yamaha receivers with Klipsch because Yamaha receivers tend to be a bit bright in combo with them.

The main benefits with HDMI switching are better/easier cable management and ease of source selection. All output goes to the same source on your TV so you don't have to mess with switching that source and a decent receiver remote can usually be customized to control all your devices so there's no need to purchase a separate universal remote.

If you want a receiver with good HDMI switching then Onkyo makes some of the better ones right now, at least in the price range you are looking at. Here are the low, mid, and high end of Onkyos in your price range:

TX-SR605

TX-SR705

TX-SR805

Hope that helps.
 
Originally posted by: TastesLikeChicken
What kind of speakers do you have? For some people the receiver/speaker combo makes a difference. For example, many don't like to combine Yamaha receivers with Klipsch because Yamaha receivers tend to be a bit bright in combo with them.

The main benefits with HDMI switching are better/easier cable management and ease of source selection. All output goes to the same source on your TV so you don't have to mess with switching that source and a decent receiver remote can usually be customized to control all your devices so there's no need to purchase a separate universal remote.

If you want a receiver with good HDMI switching then Onkyo makes some of the better ones right now, at least in the price range you are looking at. Here are the low, mid, and high end of Onkyos in your price range:

TX-SR605

TX-SR705

TX-SR805

Hope that helps.
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Thanks. I have Klipsch RF-3's as my main speakers and the RC-3 center. Looking to install a pair of RCW-5 rears to replace some Klipsch bookshelf rears I've been using up to now.

I've heard that Onkyo has a warmer sound which would work well with the Klipsch speakers I'm using.
 
Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Originally posted by: TastesLikeChicken
What kind of speakers do you have? For some people the receiver/speaker combo makes a difference. For example, many don't like to combine Yamaha receivers with Klipsch because Yamaha receivers tend to be a bit bright in combo with them.

The main benefits with HDMI switching are better/easier cable management and ease of source selection. All output goes to the same source on your TV so you don't have to mess with switching that source and a decent receiver remote can usually be customized to control all your devices so there's no need to purchase a separate universal remote.

If you want a receiver with good HDMI switching then Onkyo makes some of the better ones right now, at least in the price range you are looking at. Here are the low, mid, and high end of Onkyos in your price range:

TX-SR605

TX-SR705

TX-SR805

Hope that helps.
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Thanks. I have Klipsch RF-3's as my main speakers and the RC-3 center. Looking to install a pair of RCW-5 rears to replace some Klipsch bookshelf rears I've been using up to now.

I've heard that Onkyo has a warmer sound which would work well with the Klipsch speakers I'm using.
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Heh. We have a semi-similar setup. I have the SF-3s, SC-5, but Mirage Omnipolars for the rears (Great for rear speakers. Awesome sound and great dispersion in a small package.) Unfortunately the speakers are paired with a Yammy receiver. It's great for movies, particularly those encoded in DTS, but for music the combo is definitely too bright, at least for my ears.

If you decide to go with the Onkyo I'll definitely be interested to know how it works out for you. I've been looking to update my receiver and I've checked out Onkyo, Maranz, Denon, newer Yammys, and the Pioneer Elites at the local stereo shop. I like how the Onkyos sound and perform (they do seem warmer than the others), but you never really know until you get it home and listen to it in your own specific space.
 
Just to chime in. I bought the 705 and havent looked back. I love that reciever with a passion, and have had no issues with it at all. Sound from my HD-DVR and DVD player over HDMI is terrific.

I chose the 705 because its smaller than the 805 (805 is HUGE) and its THX certified, has multi-eq auto-setup, all pre-outs and whatnot. The 705 seems to be the best price/feature set. However the 805 adds a good amount to the 705, so I suggest checking the avsforums to see what.

Just remember, the Analog -> Digital scaler is limited to 720p over HDMI. You probably shouldnt be looking at an AV reciever for video processing, but if you did want everything upscaled to 1080p, the Onkyo 875 is their cheapest reciever that does is the 875 and its 1500 dollars. Still you can pass up to 1080p over component or HDMI through it, so the need to convert 1080i/720p component to 720p HDMI isnt really that great.
 
I went with the 605. couldn't justify the $100-200 bump on the 705 for my needs. I'm liking my decision, now I just need to add a sub to complete the 5.1. I can't access TrueHD or any lossless codecs without a full 5.1/7.1 hooked up--as is my understanding while reading the manual.
 
I haven't gone wrong yet by purchasing Harman Kardon products for the last 8 years. I have bought refurb products online, from Ebay at their store and from their online store that were either in perfect refurb condition, or new in the box and sold as refurbs, including Infinity Interlude and Beta speaker systems. All their products bought from them as refurbs have a full manufacturers warranty, too.

Harman Audio Ebay Store

Harman Audio Online Store

They also make JBL products and higher end products, too! If you can afford them.

They do not lie on the actual output of their audio products, too. If they state 100 watts per channel at 8 ohms, they mean it. Their equipment will power lower 4 ohm loads, which many HT receivers will simply burn out trying to power continuously. Something to keep in mind when purchasing speakers, too.

I am fixing to upgrade my main HT receiver again, I just can't decide which one I want yet. But it will be a H/K one!

TO Krotchy with :heart: : This is my first posting of this. No <snip>. Note the addition at the end of it. Not like the other posts at all. Including this little note to you! Cheers! :beer:
 
Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
Originally posted by: iRONic
Originally posted by: TastesLikeChicken
TX-SR705
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Mike, I don't see the Pre Out connections for a subwoofer on the back. What am I missing???
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Gah!!!!!! That's it. Damb small pics.

Thanks, mang.
 
Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Originally posted by: iRONic
Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Budget is $500-1000.
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Did you get something yet? The TX-SR705 is now $569.90 @Amazon.
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Nope. I'm in no hurry. Still in the looking phase.
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I'm crying looking at that price--about $30 more than I paid for the 605 (I was lazy after getting good deals on my speakers).

I would say pull the trigger on that before it goes back up.
 
Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Originally posted by: iRONic
Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Budget is $500-1000.
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Did you get something yet? The TX-SR705 is now $569.90 @Amazon.
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Nope. I'm in no hurry. Still in the looking phase.
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I don't think there's currently a better deal out there than that one.
 
I have been looking for a while and have been waiting for HDMI 1.3 to be available on receivers. Onkyos 875 got an awesome review here. I am not sure how well the quality trickles down though.
 
Originally posted by: Syrch
I have been looking for a while and have been waiting for HDMI 1.3 to be available on receivers. Onkyos 875 got an awesome review here. I am not sure how well the quality trickles down though.
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$1500! Ouch...
 
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