New Reciever Suggestions?

jeremie
jeremie Posts: 246
edited March 2014 in Electronics
So i currently have an Onkyo 702, unfortunately it does not have HDMI which I want in a reciever as i have numerous devices that can pass video and audio through HDMI. Any recommendations, equal quality of better. Current reciever has no issues just lacks HDMI. He is my current list of equipment. Theater is set up for 6.1, should i convert to 7.1 since that seems to be the standard or stay with the same?

Speakers
•Fronts RT55i
•Center CS400i
•Rears RT55i
•Rear Center CS245i
•Sub PSW1200

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/system-showcase/view.php?userid=10508
Receiver Yamaha 3070 *Emotiva xpa5 * Behringer iNuke 6000dsp *Monster Cable HTS 3500 -- line conditioner * Panamax 5300 * Apple 4K * Panasonic UB820 * JVC NX5 * Silver Ticket thin bezel 120”
LSIM - Fronts 707 * Center 706c * Sides 702 * Rear 703 *FP RC85i * RP RC65i * Sub (2) SI HT18
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  • rpf65
    rpf65 Posts: 2,127
    edited March 2014
    Go with a Pioneer SC model. Just to throw this out there, Pioneer seems to be discontinuing their non-Elite SC models. Onkyo 929 would probably work,if you want to stay with that brand. Factory refurb available at accessories4less or Amazon for under $1k.
  • JerryR1verz
    JerryR1verz Posts: 76
    edited March 2014
    I would suggest 7.1 as I was impressed with the additional audio detail I heard going from 5.1 to 7.1. Marantz is good and some models (as do other manufacturers do I suspect) have dual HDMI monitor out if you have a need for that.
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  • John K.
    John K. Posts: 822
    edited March 2014
    Jeremie, a real bargain in an excellent receiver with the top Audyssey MultEQ XT32, is the Onkyo 818 available at Accessories4less here for about $600 shipped. This is a factory refurbished unit which should be at least as reliable as a brand new one.

    As to whether to use two surround speakers in back for a 7.1 setup, yes using a mode such as DPLIIx different signals are sent to each of the back surrounds to give a more complete back left and back right surround effect.
  • jeremie
    jeremie Posts: 246
    edited March 2014
    I ended up ordering a Yamaha Aventage 1020. I wasnt sure if i wanted to go refurb or not.
    Receiver Yamaha 3070 *Emotiva xpa5 * Behringer iNuke 6000dsp *Monster Cable HTS 3500 -- line conditioner * Panamax 5300 * Apple 4K * Panasonic UB820 * JVC NX5 * Silver Ticket thin bezel 120”
    LSIM - Fronts 707 * Center 706c * Sides 702 * Rear 703 *FP RC85i * RP RC65i * Sub (2) SI HT18
  • jeremie
    jeremie Posts: 246
    edited March 2014
    Now I am second guessing and thinking of getting the yamaha 3020 for 9.1 as I want to do the extra speakers up front. Or am I doing to much over kill and stick with the 1020 for 7.1.
    Receiver Yamaha 3070 *Emotiva xpa5 * Behringer iNuke 6000dsp *Monster Cable HTS 3500 -- line conditioner * Panamax 5300 * Apple 4K * Panasonic UB820 * JVC NX5 * Silver Ticket thin bezel 120”
    LSIM - Fronts 707 * Center 706c * Sides 702 * Rear 703 *FP RC85i * RP RC65i * Sub (2) SI HT18
  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,234
    edited March 2014
    jeremie wrote: »
    Now I am second guessing and thinking of getting the yamaha 3020 for 9.1 as I want to do the extra speakers up front. Or am I doing to much over kill and stick with the 1020 for 7.1.

    Now you're taking!!!! Go big or go home as in 11.1! You'll love it.
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