Receiver Help

bms
bms Posts: 182
I am setting up a second 5.1 small theater in my bonus room, and I have a receiver dilemma. The speakers will be R50's for mains, CSM center, and R15's for surrounds, with an SVS PB10-ISD sub.

I have an Onkyo TX-SR603X receiver in my basement in excellent condition, but it does not have HDMI. My question is do I sell the Onkyo and get what I can (not much currently) and get a lower end receiver with HDMI, or use the component connections and settle for 720P with the Onkyo?

Finally, if you think the first option is something I should consider, can you recommend a nice inexpensive receiver? I was looking at a Sony STRDH550 refurb on Amazon for $169.00.

Any help would be appreciated!
bms
Family Room:
Onkyo TX-RZ920
Outlaw 2200 monoblock amps x 3
Sony UBP-X700
Sony A80J 77” OLED
Polk LSiM 705’s
Polk LSiM 706
Polk LSiM 703’s
Polk RTi4's
Dual SVS PB13-Ultra’s
PC13-Ultra

Bonus Room:
Onkyo TX-SR806
PS3
Panasonic TC-P42G10
Polk RTi10's
Polk CSi5
Polk R50's
SVS PB10-ISD

For sale:
Onkyo TX-SR603X

Comments

  • kharp1
    kharp1 Posts: 3,453
    I realize HDMI is needed for carrying some of the latest decoding, however, is that really thar important for this secondary system? Run HDMI from DVD straight to TV and rca out to receiver for audio. Save your money and apply it to what you want later.
  • mrloren
    mrloren Posts: 2,454
    edited January 2017
    Not a big fan of Sony for movies, they are great on music. My in-laws have a newer low end Sony and it has a bit of an hollow sound to it.

    The Onkyo you have is ok, but it wont do DTS-HD audio. Look at A4L for a good low end receiver http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/category/avreceiver/home-audio/receivers-amps/home-theater-receivers/1.html

    THe one they have that is sub $200 that sticks out to me is the Pioneer Elite VSX-44 for $199 http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/pionvsx44/pioneer-elite-vsx-44-7.2-ch-x-80-watts-networking-a/v-receiver/1.html
    When I was a kid my parents told me to turn it down. Now I'm an adult and my kids tell me to turn it down.
    Family Room:LG QNED80 75", Onkyo RZ50 Emotiva XPA3 GEN3 Oppo BDP-93,Sony UBP-X800BM. Main: Polk LsiM 705Center: Polk LSiM 704CFront High/Rear High In-Ceiling Polk 80F/X RT Surrounds: Polk S15 Sub: HSU VTF3-MK5
    Bed Room; Marantz SR5010, BDP-S270Main: Polk Signature S20Center: Polk Signature S35Rear: Polk R15 Sub: SVS SB2000
    Working Warehouse; Yamaha A-S301, Sony DVP-NS3100ES for disc Plok TSX550T SVS PB2000 Mini tower PC with 400GB of music
  • bms
    bms Posts: 182
    Thanks for the responses. I am going to use the Onkyo 603, use HDMI from the devices right to the TV, & optical audio to the receiver. I won't get HD audio, but DD & DTS is OK for the bonus room. Thanks again.
    bms
    Family Room:
    Onkyo TX-RZ920
    Outlaw 2200 monoblock amps x 3
    Sony UBP-X700
    Sony A80J 77” OLED
    Polk LSiM 705’s
    Polk LSiM 706
    Polk LSiM 703’s
    Polk RTi4's
    Dual SVS PB13-Ultra’s
    PC13-Ultra

    Bonus Room:
    Onkyo TX-SR806
    PS3
    Panasonic TC-P42G10
    Polk RTi10's
    Polk CSi5
    Polk R50's
    SVS PB10-ISD

    For sale:
    Onkyo TX-SR603X