need a decent 5.1 receiver

[Anubis]

rents just need something simple to replace their sh!tty Sony integrated DVD/receiver dealie

needs to do 5.1 and something like 50x5 nothing insane, and ir should be black, looking for something cheap yes still decent

 

[DaveSimmons]

Onkyo 503 or 603. jr.com onecall.com crutchfield.com (pics/specs)

 

[Analog]

Sherwood Surround Sound Receiver (RD-6500)

SHE RD6500
? 5.1-channel surround sound
? 100 watts per channel

? Dolby® Digital
? Dolby® Pro Logic II

You pay:

$122.88

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Sherwood...atOid/-12949/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

for $10 more you get 6.1

 

[Anubis]

Originally posted by: DaveSimmons
Onkyo 503 or 603. jr.com onecall.com crutchfield.com (pics/specs)

i was thinking cheaper

the 603 is 500$ and the 503 is 300$

i wad thinking like 200 ish

 

[TheToOTaLL]

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=45&threadid=1775447&enterthread=y

Shameless Plug

 

[FeuerFrei]

Originally posted by: DaveSimmons
Onkyo 503 or 603. jr.com onecall.com crutchfield.com (pics/specs)

What he said.
ONKYO TXSR503S 7.1 Channel Home Theater Receiver
I have the SR501 which came out a couple years ago. Good entry level unit.

 

[slpaulson]

It's a shame it has to be black, because onkyo has some pretty good deals on refurbished silver recievers. If you can wait, something in black might show up.

 

[Analog]

btw, I got my sherwood 6150 5.1 from outpost 2 years ago for $99, and it has worked flawlessly - would definately recommend these.

 

[Anubis]

Originally posted by: cRazYdood
It's a shame it has to be black, because onkyo has some pretty good deals on refurbished silver recievers. If you can wait, something in black might show up.

it doesnt HAVE to be black i just however HATE non black electronics, i think my rents are indefferent

 

[DaveSimmons]

jr.com has a black Onkyo 502 factory refurb for $150 + ship, 503 factory refurb $160 + ship.

Both have 1-year Onkyo warranties

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Yeah, a refurb onkyo would be a good sub-200 bet. There's also the Pioneer 515 at CC for cheap.

 

[Nohr]

The Panasonic SA-XR55 is nice for around $230. 7.1 (despite what amazon says) and all digital.

 

[0]

2nd for sherwood

 

[Excelsior]

http://www.etronics.com/product.asp?icatid=4118&stk_code=pansaxr55k&svbname=30

 

[whoiswes]

Originally posted by: Nohr
The Panasonic SA-XR55 is nice for around $230. 7.1 (despite what amazon says) and all digital.

best receiver under $500 - nothing else comes close.

(receivers, like speakers, are subjective, so don't jump on my ass if you don't like the digital pannys)

 

[Compton]

Originally posted by: whoiswes

Originally posted by: Nohr
The Panasonic SA-XR55 is nice for around $230. 7.1 (despite what amazon says) and all digital.

best receiver under $500 - nothing else comes close.

(receivers, like speakers, are subjective, so don't jump on my ass if you don't like the digital pannys)

I just got one of these last week. IMO, its a great deal.

 

[ChefJoe]

I've been looking for something that could switch component inputs and am targetting either the xr55 or onkyo's lr552 (although it was a steal when it was $99 clearanced at circuit city).

 

[aircooled]

Another vote for the Onkyo TX-SR503. I got the Black one before the holidays and love it.
Great receiver for the money.
Link

 

[EatSpam]

I like my Panasonic SA-XR55... but its like $300.

 

[Anubis]

Originally posted by: Nohr
The Panasonic SA-XR55 is nice for around $230. 7.1 (despite what amazon says) and all digital.

panasonics own page says 6.1 what am I missing

 

[MX2]

Yamaha and Onkyo both make some very decent mid-range stuff that would suit you well

 

[thehstrybean]

Motorola has one that woot.com usually has on it's deal. It's a nice reciever. Next time it goes on sale, I'm grabbin one to replace my Pioneer...

 

[Tyrant222]

the panasonic unit itself says 7.1, dont know why their site says otherwise.

the xr-55 is only 230 shipped from amazon. LINK

 

[Chunkee]

you get what you pay for.

I have an Onkyo that I got in 98, still running great....nice clean power with awesome sound pounding through my Polk Audios , RT2000s with great surrounds and high dollar center..

it really makes difference.

jC

 

[Excelsior]

Originally posted by: EatSpam
I like my Panasonic SA-XR55... but its like $300.

More like $230-250 depending on where you get it from.