stores to buy avr from?

LesH
LesH Posts: 77
edited January 2011 in Electronics
I have seen accessories4less.com mentioned here before and of course J&R too. Where else should i look for a denon 3310/3311 or onkyo 708/808?
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  • Libertyc
    Libertyc Posts: 915
    edited January 2011
    Try Amazon.
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  • decal
    decal Posts: 3,205
    edited January 2011
    Just search the internet.I'd be willing to bet you'd find an answer to your question.
    If you can't hear a difference, don't waste your money.
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  • mdaudioguy
    mdaudioguy Posts: 5,165
    edited January 2011
    decal wrote: »
    Just search the internet.I'd be willing to bet you'd find an answer to your question.

    Hahahahahaha Ha! :tongue:
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  • DON73
    DON73 Posts: 516
    edited January 2011
    I like Amazon because of my experience with their customer service and easy return policy. Their prices on the things I've looked at seem to be competitive with other dealers. YMMV.
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  • nguyendot
    nguyendot Posts: 3,594
    edited January 2011
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  • LesH
    LesH Posts: 77
    edited January 2011
    I'm surprised I got so many lame search the internet and www.google.com answers. The point of the question was to get insight on stores that were popular with forum members. I architect and build ecommerce websites. Of course I can use google. Google doesn't tell me what you all prefer.
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited January 2011
    You maybe should have worded your query with a bit more specificity. :wink: Newegg is popular with many people,not sure if they're selling what you're buying though.
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  • Glowrdr
    Glowrdr Posts: 1,103
    edited January 2011
    Besides the places you had mentioned - I would certainly give Amazon and BH Photo a try. I've bought quite a bit from them (audio, video, and DSLR-wise).

    This really won't apply to you too much, but since I am in the market for Elite products - I am going through a "local" company that will do business with me over the phone for warranty purposes. That's an option for non-online models that require you to purchase from an authorized vendor for warranty purposes.

    I know it's not the answer you're looking for, but really the best option is to just google it and see what comes up in the shopping area. Obviously stay away from "www.cheaper-chinese-products-for-less-than-everyone-else.com", but other than that - common sense would dictate where is a safe bet, and where isnt. If you find something you like - you can certainly run it back through us for an OK, but it's going to be tough to just tell you where to go as the prices fluxuate from day to day almost.
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  • PerfectCreature
    PerfectCreature Posts: 1,456
    edited January 2011
    I have used Amazon as well. I usually price shop first, then see which customer service rep will cut me the best deal once I present the facts. I bought my receiver brand new from a company for essentially ebay prices. I shopped around, did my homework and it paid off.

    Good luck!
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  • pitdogg2
    pitdogg2 Posts: 26,989
    edited January 2011
    When it comes to Denon you should only buy from an authorized retailer or etailer or you will be screwed on the warranty. Go to their website and look for the sites they allow for the warranty.
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  • PrazVT
    PrazVT Posts: 1,607
    edited January 2011
    I bought my Denon AVR-3311ci from Crutchfield. Obviously, I spent a little more, but they have good customer service and they're an authorized dealer.

    But otherwise, if you do a search on pricegrabber for the particular model you're looking for, you should see a good number of (r)e-tailers listed. You can check their sites and also the reviews for their sites to get an idea of whether you should buy from them.
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  • LesH
    LesH Posts: 77
    edited January 2011
    Perfect. Thank you for the great suggestions. They are much appreciated.
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  • dvran
    dvran Posts: 280
    edited January 2011
    HHgregg !

    The nice thing about buying it from a local store is returning stuff like this back.
    ~Dan

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    TV: Samsung 50" Plasma PN50B550
    Receiver: Onkyo 607
    Fronts: Polk 1000i
    Center: Polk Csi40
    Rears: Polk Fxi30
    Sub: Velodyne Minivee 10
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  • LesH
    LesH Posts: 77
    edited January 2011
    I'm kinda partial to purchasing the Onkyo 808 from NewEgg today at the $699 (no tax and free shipping) offer I got today. The Denon 3311 might be better and have more features, but I can't get it at that price.
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  • Hoosierbronco
    Hoosierbronco Posts: 60
    edited January 2011
    Most importantly , be sure you are buying from an authorized dealer or your warranty will be voided.

    Oinkers

    Denon

    Pioneer

    I eyeballed 808 , 3311 ,NAD T747 and the Pioneer 1120 , I'm liking the 1120 for now , under $500 right now.
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    Receiver : antique Sony :mad:
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    no rears yet , no sub ... Looking at RTia3's first then 9's and a NAD T 747 ... maybe
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  • CCNJ
    CCNJ Posts: 384
    edited January 2011
    LesH wrote: »
    I'm kinda partial to purchasing the Onkyo 808 from NewEgg today at the $699 (no tax and free shipping) offer I got today. The Denon 3311 might be better and have more features, but I can't get it at that price.
    I would check out Crutchfield.com. They have outstanding customer service, free shipping, are an authorized dealer, and they have a fantastic return policy. They are offering the Onkyo 808 for the same price as newegg.
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  • mantis
    mantis Posts: 17,330
    edited January 2011
    LesH wrote: »
    I'm kinda partial to purchasing the Onkyo 808 from NewEgg today at the $699 (no tax and free shipping) offer I got today. The Denon 3311 might be better and have more features, but I can't get it at that price.

    I prefer Onkyo over Denon due to better built quality and custom features. I suggest buying for a local store like best buy , 6th ave etc. I have heard to many horror stories from receiver purchases online.
    Dan
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  • Monster Jam
    Monster Jam Posts: 919
    edited January 2011
    I use (in order of preference) BH Photo, J&R, and Crutchfield exclusively for my internet electronics purchases. Of course that will come to an end with the purchase of my next 5-channel amp.
    Do you hear that buzzing noise? :confused:
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  • stangjason
    stangjason Posts: 341
    edited January 2011
    mantis wrote: »
    I prefer Onkyo over Denon due to better built quality and custom features. I suggest buying for a local store like best buy , 6th ave etc. I have heard to many horror stories from receiver purchases online.

    I bought my Pioneer 1120k from Best Buy for $560 tax included but I'm considering taking it back because I can get it from Amazon for $60 less. Right now I'm enjoying BB's 30 day return policy because I drove 40 miles expecting to use a 10% coupon on the $520+tax they wouldn't allow me to use once I got there because they were matching their internet price :mad: .
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  • gsxr141
    gsxr141 Posts: 143
    edited January 2011
    do you really want to drive another 40 miles for $60?
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    front... polk tsi400's
    rear surrounds... polk tsi100's
    center... polk csi3
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  • comfortablycurt
    comfortablycurt Posts: 6,745
    edited January 2011
    gsxr141 wrote: »
    do you really want to drive another 40 miles for $60?


    Why wouldn't you? 40 miles really isn't that far to go if it means saving $60. $10 worth of gas to get something for $60 cheaper? I'd definitely go for it.
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  • LesH
    LesH Posts: 77
    edited January 2011
    comfortablycurt wrote: »
    Why wouldn't you? 40 miles really isn't that far to go if it means saving $60. $10 worth of gas to get something for $60 cheaper? I'd definitely go for it.

    You are forgetting the value of someone's time. In the time needed to unhook everything, box it up, drive there, wait in return line, drive home, unbox and hook up receiver purchased online... I could have billed a client a few hundred dollars worth of work.


    Anyway, for some reason I keep looking at the HK AVR 2600 now more than anything.
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  • Glowrdr
    Glowrdr Posts: 1,103
    edited January 2011
    If my H/K had HDMI, I wouldn't even be looking for anything else. But..... since I peeked, I'm finding it tough to go back. You won't be disappointed with H/K though. Not the flashiest out there, but it's a performer.
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  • dvran
    dvran Posts: 280
    edited January 2011
    +1 for HHgregg
    dvran wrote: »
    HHgregg !

    The nice thing about buying it from a local store is returning stuff like this back.
    ~Dan

    Projector: Epson 705HD on 106" DaLite
    TV: Samsung 50" Plasma PN50B550
    Receiver: Onkyo 607
    Fronts: Polk 1000i
    Center: Polk Csi40
    Rears: Polk Fxi30
    Sub: Velodyne Minivee 10
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  • Glowrdr
    Glowrdr Posts: 1,103
    edited January 2011
    I didn't even know HHgregg was a place. I thought you had Tourette's or something.
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    Pioneer Elite SC-37
    Polk Monitor 70's (2)
    Polk Monitor 40's (4)
    Polk Monitor CS2
    Polk DSW Pro 660wi
    Oppo BDP-93
    Squeezebox Duet
    Belkin PureAV PF60
    Dish Network "The Hoppa"
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  • dvran
    dvran Posts: 280
    edited January 2011
    Lol. They are one of the onyl stores left that deal and don't shove a service plan down your throat.

    http://hhgregg.com/ProductListing.asp?SID=n&CategoryID=329&pCategoryID=328&CategoryName=Receivers&SubCategoryName=All+Receivers&PageNo=1&Price=&brand=Onkyo
    Glowrdr wrote: »
    I didn't even know HHgregg was a place. I thought you had Tourette's or something.
    ~Dan

    Projector: Epson 705HD on 106" DaLite
    TV: Samsung 50" Plasma PN50B550
    Receiver: Onkyo 607
    Fronts: Polk 1000i
    Center: Polk Csi40
    Rears: Polk Fxi30
    Sub: Velodyne Minivee 10
    PS3 and Xbox
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,069
    edited January 2011
    stangjason wrote: »
    I bought my Pioneer 1120k from Best Buy for $560 tax included but I'm considering taking it back because I can get it from Amazon for $60 less. Right now I'm enjoying BB's 30 day return policy because I drove 40 miles expecting to use a 10% coupon on the $520+tax they wouldn't allow me to use once I got there because they were matching their internet price :mad: .

    Better look at BB's return policy. I believe they now add a re-stocking fee and you'll have to wait for your refund in the mail. That 60 bucks might get wiped out easily.
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  • LesH
    LesH Posts: 77
    edited January 2011
    Glowrdr wrote: »
    If my H/K had HDMI, I wouldn't even be looking for anything else. But..... since I peeked, I'm finding it tough to go back. You won't be disappointed with H/K though. Not the flashiest out there, but it's a performer.

    I'm not sure what you mean by "had HDMI." As far as I know the HK 2600 does have HDMI support for video and audio.
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  • Glowrdr
    Glowrdr Posts: 1,103
    edited January 2011
    LesH wrote: »
    I'm not sure what you mean by "had HDMI." As far as I know the HK 2600 does have HDMI support for video and audio.

    The 2600 does yes, but not the 635 :frown:

    So, it looks like the taxman will be bringing me an SC-37
    65" Sony X900 (XBR-65X900E)
    Pioneer Elite SC-37
    Polk Monitor 70's (2)
    Polk Monitor 40's (4)
    Polk Monitor CS2
    Polk DSW Pro 660wi
    Oppo BDP-93
    Squeezebox Duet
    Belkin PureAV PF60
    Dish Network "The Hoppa"
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited January 2011
    Love me some Onkyos for HT. The only thing I'd consider moving up to might be a Pioneer SC ICE amp. Other than that the Onkyos have got this HT thing down. Power, features, cost, build, and--most importantly PRICE!!

    HKs are nice sounding but the feature set is reduced and they're less user friendly.

    But I'd check 'everything' out. I've owned Pioneer, Denon, Onkyo, HK and been happy with each one and still am with my Onkyo and my OLDER Denon?

    Denons in the xxx7 and older series were much better build quality than is currently out there. IMHO.

    cnh
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