$500-$800 with preouts

K-daugh

Hey guys im currently running moniter 60's in the front monitor 30's rears and a cs1 center channel. With a Mirage powered sub . I use my system for mostly home theatre and cabletv . some music,not much. i have a sixteen by eighteen room with eight foot ceilings. 1/2" sound board under 1/2" sheetrock. i am currently looking for the best receiver possible for like 500 to 800 dollars. I need pre outs though so i can add a seperate amp for my fronts at some point. i would like decent wattage and possibly the seven channel option. am i asking for a miracle ? or is there something out there for me .....lease help me i want the best sound for the money but also some bells and whistles and hdmi lol i kno i want it all

coolsax

last years yamaha 665, i have one.. retailed for 499 but as the new avrs start to come out you should be able to find it for even cheaper.. it has HDMI and the new HD audio codecs..
There aren't many brand new avrs that have pre-outs. it sometimes can be a little bright with music with the 60's but is great for HT it is also 7.2 so you can use two subs and 7 channels.

** if you don't need the HDMI however you might want to try used on Audiogon you should be able to find a pretty high quality surround sound processor on there for the price range you are looking for with pre outs**

K-daugh

not sure how i feel about yamaha. hows the wattage . I may be waiting a bit before i get the amp for my fronts unless i can get everything for like eight hundred . i was thinking like an hk avr347 for a pre not sure what i would wanna do for an amp with the 60's but i really would like 1080 upscaling ....... id probably want a new or refurb pre but amp ill go used if i have too.....i just need direction what will sound well with these seakers and my setup

thsmith

Try the latest or last years Denon 28XX series or you may find a 3808 in that price range.

Check out 6thave.com, ignore the site prices. Call them about whatever you are interested in and tell them you are a member of AVSFORUM.

Picked up my 2808 2 years ago for $670 delivered.

cstmar01

http://cgi.videogon.com/cgi-bin/cl.pl?rcvr71ch&1271705526&&&/Yamaha-RXV665BL

theres the Yammy for cheap

rooftop59

I am big Harman kardon fan. They tend has a nice warm sound that will go well with those monitors. There are refurbs all the time direct from hk on ebay. I would try to get an avr 354. 7 channels of good high current power, 3 1.3 hdmi inputs, and preouts to add power if you feel you need to later. You should be able to get one under 400 bones. Also I think that accessories4less.com has an refurb onkyo 707 that has everything you want for 500 or 600, cant remember for sure. I would also check that out.

Peace,
Paul

K-daugh

i need pre outs though

K-daugh

wow that yammi is sick how do they sound with monitors

K-daugh

buy that yammy then what to buy for an amp

rooftop59

K-daugh wrote: »

i need pre outs though

They both do. Here's the link to the onkyo. Great deal.

http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/ONKTXSR707/Onkyo/Tx-sr707-Thx-Select2-Plus-Certified-Hdmi-V1.3a-7.2-channel-A/v-Receiver/1.html

Peace,
Paul

rooftop59

I haven't heard that particular yamaha but I have heard several older models. While I am a fan of yamaha's higher end models ( I had an rx-v1500 that I loved) the lower end models tend to be bright sounding and they are not known for have good bass definition and weight. Plus those newer models have been gutted, just look at the weight. I wouldn't trust the wattage specs because of that. But that's just me. Other people probably own that model with monitors and can give first-hand feedback.

Peace.

K-daugh

wow thanks guys now im torn between the yamaha and onkyo is that wattage output considered true though on both and how will each one match to the monitor speakers also if i can pick either up for like threefour hundred what should i run for a amp to my fronts (monitor 60's)(200 watt rating) for around the same price three four hundred

K-daugh

thanks rooftop wont my mirage bps 150i take care of the bass or lack of with the yamaha and overall which is better yamaha or onkyo. where does either choice put me as far as status? low end mid high end etc

rooftop59

hopefully someone with experience of these actual receivers will chime in. I think that you would really like either receiver, but I would go with the onkyo since it is thx select 2 certified which means that it can carry a 3.2 ohm load which I realy doubt that the yamaha can. But if you are planning on adding more power that does not matter as much. The onkyo also has more hdmi inputs which is nice. And as far as the bass goes I have the same sub (love it) and the bass has more definition and weight with my HK than it did with the yamaha, especially in pure 2 channel. Hope that helps.

Peace.

coolsax

I think the yammy drives the 60's well I was using its amps for the mains for awhile before i got the external amp.. both the yammy and Onk are probably comparable, but with the Onk being THX certified it can handle bigger loads than the yammy for sure.. but both have plenty of power for the 60s if you're using the typical 80hz cutoff for bass. if you can listen to either of them nearby at all that would be your best option but you'd probably be fine with either one.

ibewbrother

I don't care what anyone says..........buy an onkyo.......807 is mine....7 pre outs

I also have 2 0nkyo power amps that are over 20 years old....and know of a few pre's that are '89 to '83 model and work fine

....Brother

wutadumsn23

I also like Onkyo's and have an 806 myself. The 707 is another option as well, it is on sale at Vanns.com for $624.88 w/ free ground shipping. Not sure if it is new in box, or refurb but you could always call and ask. If it is new, that is a steal!!

-Jeff

http://www.vanns.com/shop/servlet/cart