question about receivers

thomasshi
thomasshi Posts: 16
edited April 2005 in Speakers
Hi, all.

this my first post here.

I just bought a pair of R15 from outpost. I am planning to use it for the front speaker. Since I listen to music more than watching movies, I am looking for a decent home theatre receiver under $200, given the fact that I am sharing a house with others. The room is about 14X18.

I am thinking buying a HT receiver instead of stereo one, because I have a set of off-brand speakers (from those cheap HT set, the DVD/amp is broken, the sub is un-powered).


I have read some reviews about onkyo 502 (refurb one is about 180) and Pioneer 514 (new about 180). I am eager to know which one has better musical performance. If you know there are better choices in the range, please let me know.

BTW, I notice there is Pioneer 515. I wonder what's the difference between 514 and 515.

Thanks in advance.
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  • Danny Tse
    Danny Tse Posts: 5,206
    edited April 2005
    From J&R....

    Brand-new Onkyo TX-SR502 for $210.00
    Brand-new Sherwood RD-7108 for $130.00
    Brand-new Yamaha HTR-5740 for $200.00
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  • okiepolkie
    okiepolkie Posts: 2,258
    edited April 2005
    I wouldl look at the Denon 1705. It is a nice little receiver with a lot of features. It runs for a little over $200 on ecost, pcmall, and ubid, but it can be had for $175 from these same places at different times.

    The Onkyo 502 would be my next choice, then possibly the Sherwood.
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    Zach
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