HT receiver and speakers on a budget?

scornful
scornful Posts: 272
edited November 2003 in Speakers
A co-worker was asking me about bigscreen HDTV suggestions and HT audio today. He's looking at a budget of $1500-2000 for the TV and another $800-1000 for the audio portion. I've about got him convinced into the RTi28's (4) along with the CSi30 for speakers, assuming I can get them at a bargain price, though he has yet to listen to anything. What receiver would you guys suggest? Keep in mind the budget and my interest in a decent balance of speakers/receiver. I've been glancing over Sony's though I hate most of their equipment bar the ES series. I've considered cheaper Yamaha's as well. I basicly have Best Buy, Circuit City and HiFi Buys as local dealers to choose from.
Denon 3802
B&K 7270
Outlaw ICBM
Behringer DSP1124P
Samson S1000
SVS 20-39CS+ (x2)
RTi150's
CSi40
FXi30's
RTi38's
Win Vista HTPC
InFocus 4805 ~100" Screen
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  • RuSsMaN
    RuSsMaN Posts: 17,987
    edited November 2003
    I can't hit the site for some reason right now - but check out harmanaudio.com for factory direct closeouts and refurbs on Harman Kardon HT receivers. You'll be suprised what you can get for your $.

    Cheers,
    Russ
    Check your lips at the door woman. Shake your hips like battleships. Yeah, all the white girls trip when I sing at Sunday service.
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited November 2003
    Scornful,I don't know if your bub would be interested or not,but I have a very good start-up AVR.It's a Kenwood VR-6070,6X100,THX cert. with about every option you could ask for.

    I bought the receiver new about a year ago,it's flawless and has never been abused.I recently picked up a Denon AVR,so I would like to sell the Kenwood,drop me a PM or an e-mail,I can send you or you're friend some pics and more info...Thanks for your time...
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  • scornful
    scornful Posts: 272
    edited November 2003
    Mike,

    I'm not sure he will want a used piece. No offense. I offered him my old RT800's and CS350LS but he hesitated a bit. Thanks though.

    I found speakers at Crutchfield for a fair price and a decent receiver at 6thave.com

    RTi28's $200/pr
    CSi30 $150
    FXi30's $280/pr
    PSW-202 FREE
    HK AVR125 $240

    Total $870

    I'm a bit concerned that the 202 wont be enough, but I've never auditioned one either.... anyone have any feed back?
    Denon 3802
    B&K 7270
    Outlaw ICBM
    Behringer DSP1124P
    Samson S1000
    SVS 20-39CS+ (x2)
    RTi150's
    CSi40
    FXi30's
    RTi38's
    Win Vista HTPC
    InFocus 4805 ~100" Screen
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited November 2003
    No prob...6th Ave. is a good place to shop,got our Denon from them,will for sure by from them again...
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  • scornful
    scornful Posts: 272
    edited November 2003
    Did you get in on the 3803 for the 3802 price like a few ppl around here? Makes me wish I didnt get the 3802 5-6 months ago.....
    Denon 3802
    B&K 7270
    Outlaw ICBM
    Behringer DSP1124P
    Samson S1000
    SVS 20-39CS+ (x2)
    RTi150's
    CSi40
    FXi30's
    RTi38's
    Win Vista HTPC
    InFocus 4805 ~100" Screen
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  • dave shepard
    dave shepard Posts: 1,334
    edited November 2003
    I have the Panasonic SA-HE200 6.1 (silver) if your interested, it's not a year old and spotless bought from CC.

    Dave
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  • Mike Reeter
    Mike Reeter Posts: 4,315
    edited November 2003
    Yes,got the 3803 for the price of the 3802,all because of the fine folks here at the Polk Forum...I'm looking at the Denon DVD 2200 or the 2800II at 6th Ave. also...one day,I hope!!
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  • deano41
    deano41 Posts: 20
    edited November 2003
    on ecost.com an h/k 225 refurbished goes for $224, bought one myself, works awesome, have had it for 3 months now and no probs, the only thing is if there is a problem with the unit it must be sent back to h/k, they stand by their products though and the warranty is 2 years
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  • fgr41
    fgr41 Posts: 432
    edited November 2003
    Originally posted by scornful
    Mike,

    I found speakers at Crutchfield for a fair price and a decent receiver at 6thave.com

    RTi28's $200/pr
    CSi30 $150
    FXi30's $280/pr
    PSW-202 FREE
    HK AVR125 $240

    Total $870

    I'm a bit concerned that the 202 wont be enough, but I've never auditioned one either.... anyone have any feed back?

    I would take the $200 credit instead of the free 202 sub and put it toward a nicer sub.
    Front
    Polk RT800i (BI-wired)
    Rear
    Polk RT600i
    Center
    Polk CS400i (BI-wired)
    Sub
    SVS 25-31PCi (22Hz tuning port)... it's SubHuman
    Receiver
    YAMAHA RX-V1400
    TV
    Mitsubishi WT-46807 HDTV
    HD receiver
    T i V o HR10-250
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  • scornful
    scornful Posts: 272
    edited November 2003
    What do you guys think of this....

    CSi40
    RTi38's
    FXi30's

    these rather than the 28's and 30. It come out to the same money. $630 but without the sub.... I see the sub as a serious weak point anyway. The good part is I have all of these speakers at home, so I can give him a decent demo... except the sub below.

    add something like this cheaper sub...
    PE 10"
    Denon 3802
    B&K 7270
    Outlaw ICBM
    Behringer DSP1124P
    Samson S1000
    SVS 20-39CS+ (x2)
    RTi150's
    CSi40
    FXi30's
    RTi38's
    Win Vista HTPC
    InFocus 4805 ~100" Screen
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