New receiver that handles HDMI?

[MotionMan]

I am finally getting around to setting up the receiver and speakers in our TV room (Moved in 2.5 years ago).

Unfortunately, my former receiver does not have HDMI (I did not have an HDTV in the old house).

What is a good low budget receiver that handles HDMI video and audio so that I can plug in my cable box, DVD, etc. and have one HDMI out to the TV?

(FYI: I am partial to Onkyo and would love to spend less than $300.)

Thanks.

MotionMan

 

[RKS]

I looked at a low end Onkyo but there seemed to be a lot of heat-related complaints. I went with a Denon 790 which had 4 hdmi inputs and can be found for just over $300.

 

[Kadarin]

I have a Denon 890 (I know, not exactly low budget) and like it. I'm also partial to Yamaha, as back in the day I had an RX-V995 that I would have kept but for the lack of HDMI.

 

[sivart]

I wouldn't go any lower than the Onkyo TX-SR607. Might be a little out of your $300 range, however.

I have a 605 and have had no heat problems or issues at all. I believe it was the first version to decode the HD audio formats. You might want to check craig's list, but I'd avoid the SRX06 series as I remember those having HDMI problems.

 

[piasabird]

The Sound Room was advertising a $200 trade in on any receiver on an Integra receiver.
Also has an Ethernet port.

 

[s44]

I wouldn't go any lower than the Onkyo TX-SR607. Might be a little out of your $300 range, however.

The 507 is essentially the same receiver with 5.1 instead of 7.1. The real step up is to the 707, which has better Audyssey (MultEQ vs 2EQ).

Alternately, the Denon 590 has less real power but better Audyssey (also MultEQ). Still just 5.1 though. Best 7.1 $300 option is probably a refurb Onkyo RC160 at Accessories4less.

 

[MotionMan]

All good ideas. I am tempted by the RC160 for $300...

Keep them coming!

MotionMan

 

[PM650]

I don't think the feature-set of the 160 can be beat in this price range.

 

[Craig234]

Same question, except instead of a budget, a 'what is the sweet spot' pricing, and a need for PC gaming/65" LCD/blue-ray/5.1.

 

[vshah]

Same question, except instead of a budget, a 'what is the sweet spot' pricing, and a need for PC gaming/65" LCD/blue-ray/5.1.

how big is your room? what speakers do you have?

 

[anxi80]

I wouldn't go any lower than the Onkyo TX-SR607. Might be a little out of your $300 range, however.

I have a 605 and have had no heat problems or issues at all. I believe it was the first version to decode the HD audio formats. You might want to check craig's list, but I'd avoid the SRX06 series as I remember those having HDMI problems.

Yep just recently found that out the hard way. Fortunately it's still under warranty, unfortunately the part is on back-order and its going to take a little while to get it repaired. Which reminds me, I got to get to Hunington Beach to drop it off. Ugh, what a mess. Luckily I was able to get a good deal on a Denon AVR-1910 and finished hooking it up last night. But like you said, either receiver is out of that price range. Just needed to vent a little.

 

[mc866]

I purchased a refurb'd 607 from Onkyo for $330 and have been very happy with the unit, no issues so far. Good bang for the buck for that price range.

 

[Craig234]

how big is your room? what speakers do you have?

The room isn't big, I'd guess about 12'x15'; the speakers are polk 50's and 60's and a subwoofer and center, once I get around to hooking them all up. 3D support maybe nice?

 

[balloonshark]

All good ideas. I am tempted by the RC160 for $300...

Keep them coming!

MotionMan

NewEgg had the 160 for $317 around x-mas but it's not even listed on their site. They do have an open box 607 for $272 plus $26 shipping but a refurb would probably be better.

I actually have the 160 and it's nice but I only bought it because I couldn't find any good deals on a denon.

 

[alcoholbob]

Onkyo could use some bigger heatsinks. They put more power than any other brand under $1k and their receivers already weigh in the 60+lb range. As far as I know it's mainly the 800 and above series getting these complaints.

If you put your receiver in a wood compartment and keep it on for a day, it will probably melt if it had amps as big as Onkyos.

 

[Fallen Kell]

The Sound Room was advertising a $200 trade in on any receiver on an Integra receiver.
Also has an Ethernet port.

Yeah, but those Integra receivers are a little out of his price range, even with a $200 discount. I personally own an Integra DHC-9.9 pre-processor and have continued to be impressed every time I watch a movie or listen to music with it. But even that model (which is now discontinued I might add) will still cost you $1600-1800 and you still need to buy amplifiers for the speakers. So it is a little out of the price class. All the Integra gear will run at least $800-1000.