Need help choosing a receiver

trevlix
trevlix Posts: 5
edited November 2006 in Electronics
Hey all,

I have a set of Polk RM6801 5.1 surround sound speakers. I have a KLH R5100 receiver that is going (there's a short in it or something where there will be a LOUD bang and then it won't work for anywhere from 5-30 minutes).

Can anyone recommend a decent receiver for my speakers? I don't need anything that can support Hi Def as I don't plan on buying any Hi Def TVs for a number of years, but S-Video is definite. Basically I plan on plugging in my DVD/VCR player (S-Video/RCA), my TiVo (S-Video) and my game system (PS2 now, Nintendo Wii in a couple of weeks - S-Video or RCA). I'm looking to spend no more than $300 if possible. Thanks!

Tyler
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  • cmy330go
    cmy330go Posts: 2,341
    edited November 2006
    Just about anything from Denon, Harman Kardon, Yamaha, Onkyo, B&K, Pioneer Elite, or Marantz would be good.

    Since you don't need component video connections I would be tempted to look for an older Marantz, or Denon on the used market.

    You would probably be wise to do a basic search of the forums as well. There have been many threads in the past on this very subject.
    HT
    Mits WD-65737, DirecTV, Oppo DV-970HD, XBOX ONE, Yamaha RX-A1030, Parasound Halo A23, Rotel RB-985, Music Hall MMF-7, Parasound PPH-100, LSi-15, LSi-C, LSi-FX, LSi-7, PSW-1000, Monster HTS2600

    2 CH
    Parasound Halo P3, Parasound Halo A21, Sutherland Ph.D, VPI Classic 3 w/ 3D arm & Soundsmith Aida Cartridge, Arcam CD72T, B&W 802 S3, Monster HTS2500,
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited November 2006
    Welcome and Ditto. Just figure out if you want 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1. You can find some decent receivers that will more than do justice for your current speakers in the used market for $300.00.
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • trevlix
    trevlix Posts: 5
    edited November 2006
    Thanks. I found a nice Onkyo that I'm going to check out tomorrow that is in my price range. Here's a really stupid question (and is going to show how little i know about this stuff). Can I hook up my 5.1 speakers to a 7.1 receiver?
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  • samiam
    samiam Posts: 70
    edited November 2006
    trevlix wrote:
    Thanks. I found a nice Onkyo that I'm going to check out tomorrow that is in my price range. Here's a really stupid question (and is going to show how little i know about this stuff). Can I hook up my 5.1 speakers to a 7.1 receiver?
    Check out Denon as well. If you look around, you can pick one up with a lot of s-video for around $250 on Ebay if you don't mind last years or refurbs. Try these out!

    http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product=4111580
    http://www.accessories4less.com/cgi-bin/item/MARSR4600BLKA

    You can hook up your 5.1 speakers to a 7.1 receiver no problem. http://www.image-in.co.uk/category.php/id,404/
    Fronts RTI 8 Cherry (Bi-wired/ampd)
    Center CSI 5 Cherry
    Surrounds RTI 6's Cherry
    (Currently fiddling with Mirage Nanosats for l/r surrounds)
    MONSTER HTS 5000 MKII Power Conditioner
    Marantz SR7500 Reciever

    * * * *

    Home Brew PC Music Server/Gamer
    Nintendo WEEEEEE!
    Panasonic AX100 Projector
    DIY Screen (for now)
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  • gwh
    gwh Posts: 1,451
    edited November 2006
    I like my Denon, never a problem.


    G
    HT:
    Martin Logan Motion 40
    Martin Logan Motion 50XT
    Emotiva Airmotiv E2
    SVS SB16 Ultra
    Def Tech Reference Sub
    Yamaha RX-A3070

    Signal Cable speaker wires & interconnects.
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  • swchma
    swchma Posts: 49
    edited November 2006
    Hey wingnut,

    What time do you turn the lights off and ignore snoozing sounds? Who wouldn't want to be by to get your stuff....Kidding of course, but man why do the full monty? Enjoy, nice system.
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  • Libertyc
    Libertyc Posts: 915
    edited November 2006
    Check out the Harmon Kardon refrubs on ebay sold directly from H/K. You can find a great value on a very nice sounding receiver. They are like brand new and come with a waranty. Always get one with pre-amp outputs, so you can always add power amps down the road.
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  • swchma
    swchma Posts: 49
    edited November 2006
    welcom tylor,


    My experience with onkyo has led me to a denon reciever. The 2 (two) onkyos that I have enjoyed, for what they were worth stopped working, to the month the warranty period was up. My denon delivers more confidence to me, I guess out of ignorance, but I do smile every time I turn it on. It sounds so much better then my recievers of past. By no means I believe that my denon will be what I end up with in the end, but it seems to do the job for now. It manages my polks fine.
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  • John K.
    John K. Posts: 822
    edited November 2006
    Tyler, a very good buy is the factory refurb Onkyo 503 from ShopOnkyo for $169 with free shipping.
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  • samiam
    samiam Posts: 70
    edited November 2006
    John K. wrote:
    Tyler, a very good buy is the factory refurb Onkyo 503 from ShopOnkyo for $169 with free shipping.
    That's so low, it's almost worth it to throw in the guest room.... dang!

    http://reviews.cnet.com/Onkyo_TX_SR503/4852-6466_7-31431599.html?tag=uoavrg
    Fronts RTI 8 Cherry (Bi-wired/ampd)
    Center CSI 5 Cherry
    Surrounds RTI 6's Cherry
    (Currently fiddling with Mirage Nanosats for l/r surrounds)
    MONSTER HTS 5000 MKII Power Conditioner
    Marantz SR7500 Reciever

    * * * *

    Home Brew PC Music Server/Gamer
    Nintendo WEEEEEE!
    Panasonic AX100 Projector
    DIY Screen (for now)
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  • wingnut4772
    wingnut4772 Posts: 7,519
    edited November 2006
    swchma wrote:
    Hey wingnut,

    What time do you turn the lights off and ignore snoozing sounds? Who wouldn't want to be by to get your stuff....Kidding of course, but man why do the full monty? Enjoy, nice system.

    Um....thanks?:p


    and I NEVER sleep.:D
    Sharp Elite 70
    Anthem D2V 3D
    Parasound 5250
    Parasound HCA 1000 A
    Parasound HCA 1000
    Oppo BDP 95
    Von Schweikert VR4 Jr R/L Fronts
    Von Schweikert LCR 4 Center
    Totem Mask Surrounds X4
    Hsu ULS-15 Quad Drive Subwoofers
    Sony PS3
    Squeezebox Touch

    Polk Atrium 7s on the patio just to keep my foot in the door.
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  • trevlix
    trevlix Posts: 5
    edited November 2006
    Thanks all. To let everyone know, I went out today and bought an Onkyo TX-SR504S. So far, the difference between my old one and this one is night and day!
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  • cmy330go
    cmy330go Posts: 2,341
    edited November 2006
    Congrats on the new gear, and be sure to stick around. There's a lot to be learned here.
    HT
    Mits WD-65737, DirecTV, Oppo DV-970HD, XBOX ONE, Yamaha RX-A1030, Parasound Halo A23, Rotel RB-985, Music Hall MMF-7, Parasound PPH-100, LSi-15, LSi-C, LSi-FX, LSi-7, PSW-1000, Monster HTS2600

    2 CH
    Parasound Halo P3, Parasound Halo A21, Sutherland Ph.D, VPI Classic 3 w/ 3D arm & Soundsmith Aida Cartridge, Arcam CD72T, B&W 802 S3, Monster HTS2500,
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  • PoLk FaN
    PoLk FaN Posts: 81
    edited November 2006
    congrats on the buy!! glad your happy
    HT Rig
    Receiver- Denon avr 1910
    Mains- Polk Audio Monitor 60
    Center- Polk Audio CS2 series II's
    Surrounds- Polk Audio Monitor 40 series II's
    Surround Backs Polk Audio Monitor 30
    Subs- Mirage S8 & Psw505
    T.V.- 46" Samsung lcd 120hz
    Blu-Ray- 60 GB PS3
    HD Dvd-Toshiba HD-A3
    Xbox 360- O town killer81
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,066
    edited November 2006
    She's to busy buying gear to sleep !;)
    wingnut4772 wrote:
    Um....thanks?:p


    and I NEVER sleep.:D
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