A/v entry level help!

jajejijose · October 2010

Hello everyone

I haven't decided yet which pair to get, TSi300 or Monitor 60 but I think I'll go for the cheapest, anyway

Onkyo TX-SR 308

65 watt per channel, Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD, HDMI 1.4a and few more $300
http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-TX-SR308-5-1-Channel-Theater-Receiver/dp/B003BEDQQM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1286774436&sr=1-1

Denon AVR 391

75 per channel, Dolby TrueHD and DTS HD, HDMI a.4a and a few more $250
http://www.amazon.com/Denon-AVR-391-Channel-Theater-Receiver/dp/B003QP3M8I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1286774590&sr=1-1

I know these are cheap but all Im gonna use it for will be movies, it means no ps3, no xbox, just bluray and perhaps the ipod

Which one would you get?

B Run · October 2010

Honestly Amazon has a refurbished Denon 1910 for $299 from an authorized dealer with one year warranty. It's a HUGE step up from those two, i'd also consider the Pioneer vsx920 for $299. If you're dead set on the 2 i'd go with the Denon.

Osarion · October 2010

Newegg has the Yamaha RX-V765 for $300 with the promo code.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16882115197

Knucklehead · October 2010

Make sure you get an AVR w/preouts. You will thank yourself later.

TORI3 · October 2010

I'd check out:

http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/category/AVReceiver/Home-Audio/Home-Theater-Receivers/1.html

http://www.shoponkyo.com/products_refurb.cfm?specials=1&group_id=1

You can get a lot more bang for your buck if you go certified refurbished.

jajejijose · October 2010

Knucklehead wrote: »

Make sure you get an AVR w/preouts. You will thank yourself later.

Sorry Im new at all these... Why's that?

Also, I want my HT to have a WARM sound, what brand you think would give me this effect using polks¿¿¿

PSOVLSK · October 2010

pre-outs: outputs that allow you to use an external amp.

I agree with getting an AVR with pre-outs. You may never use them, but you'll be sick if you want to add an amp but aren't able to do so.

The H/K's I've heard have a warmer sound than either Onyko or Denon.

Knucklehead · October 2010

PSOVLSK wrote: »

pre-outs: outputs that allow you to use an external amp.

I agree with getting an AVR with pre-outs. You may never use them, but you'll be sick if you want to add an amp but aren't able to do so.

The H/K's I've heard have a warmer sound than either Onyko or Denon.

Exactly.....either Harmon Kardon or Pioneer.

leheremite · October 2010

Hi guys,

I bought 3X RM6751 for my surround system(7.1)

I put them as L/C/R in the front instead of the SONY SS-MSP1 speakers.

My A/V system is from SONY STR-DG1100
the side as well the back speakers are still Sony SS-MSP1.
I did a auto calibration (many times).
The front speakers are detected as large !!
crossover = 40Hz
site & back = 190Hz
I changed the front to small and readjusted
the crossover to 80Hz

When I listen recorded music(CD)I ear some distortion in the middle range from the polk
speakers.
Why ?
I check The polarization from each speaker(7)
everything is correct.
any suggestion what could be wrong ?

M

jajejijose · October 2010

Well the pre-out thing.... in the back of the receiver what should look for? Ive seen the PREPUT for the sub

Those Harman look beautiful. I found this on amazon, is the AVR1600
http://www.amazon.com/Harman-Kardon-AVR1600-Performance-7-1-Channel/dp/B002IKKFTQ/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1286820694&sr=8-3

Its $350 and I can afford it however looks like it lacks few features including the hdmi 1.4a (i dont have plan on gettin a 3D tv)

I read PIONEER also makes WARM sounding receiver. What about this one: VSX 920K
http://www.amazon.com/Pioneer-VSX-920-K-Audio-Video-Receiver/dp/B0039XQL44/ref=sr_1_3?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1286821322&sr=1-3

For about $400 and apparently works great, bang for the buck.... anybody has this pioner, any review on it?

thanks

Knucklehead · October 2010

I
dont think either of those have pre-out. On the back of the receiver it will say pre-out within a "bank" of rca jacks.

dvran · October 2010

The Onkyo 608 would power those speakers very nicely and is a great reciever. I have last years model, the 607 and love it. Easy "Audysey" setup tool.

http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=onkyo+608&hl=en&cid=6697893134567692686&ei=8mSzTJGoG43EwQWjzbmSBQ&sa=title&ved=0CAcQ8wIwADgA#p

jajejijose · October 2010

I know too many questions may be annoying and this one does not belong here but...

I just saw this one on amazon: Klipsch RF10 for $140
http://www.amazon.com/Klipsch-4-5-inch-Reference-Floorstanding-Loudspeaker/dp/B00096ZT0G/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1286833507&sr=8-1

Compared with Monitor 50 ($100) and/or TSi 300($200), what do you think, are the RF10 better than these 2 or should I go for the polks?? thanks!!!

TORI3 · October 2010

I think the main difference is going to be the type of sound the horn of the Klipsch makes, in comparison to the Polk tweeters.

People can argue for hours about which is better. What really matters is the type of sound you enjoy.

My suggestion: See if you can audition any of the above speakers.

In regards to receivers, I agree with everybody on this forum...preouts are a great idea. If you're primary goal is HT, then I'd probably go with a Pioneer...but this might change depending on the models and brands your comparing.

Throw the forum a few more receivers that you're looking at...I'm sure we'd be more than willing to give you more feedback.

Good luck!

A/v entry level help!

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