enhanced250 Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Im looking to change some things around and looking for a receiver on the used market for around $500 or less. I have rf82 rc62 and mythos gem rears and sub 12. Right now i have a Yamaha Htr5990 and it is perfect but i have the remodel bug in me . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ironsave Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 For $500, you could get a lot. It depends what you need though. (Does it have to be HDMI?) Many recent posts of Pioneer going from $300 and up. I just got a Harman Kardon AVR 7300 a few weeks ago. It is stunning! (But; no HDMI). Look for Onkyo; HK, Pioneer; and even a newer (more powerful) Yamaha unit. If your current receiver has pre outs; you could go separates; but I will leave that to someone who has done so..... Good Luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enhanced250 Posted August 8, 2011 Author Share Posted August 8, 2011 I would like hdmi for the true hd audio and such....i would like to keep it all in one also. My receiver now is 140wpc so its been hard to find a receiver close to that in my price range. I was look at onkyo but the more research i do jt looks like they only put put about 50%denon of their claim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorm Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 I have my used Denon AVR-2311 for sale. If you want to check out my add in the Garage Sale section. The only downside is it is only HDMI 1.3, so no 3D video. If 3D isn't your thing though, it could work out for you. I is a great receiver, I would still be using it, but I upgraded to the Denon 4810. [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted August 8, 2011 Moderators Share Posted August 8, 2011 The Yamaha RX-V1800 would fit within that budget. I love mine. Here are some on Ebay. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enhanced250 Posted August 8, 2011 Author Share Posted August 8, 2011 Ill look into that yamaha some more....I have a yamaha now and love it, its just time for an upgrade. My main concerns for a new receiver are 120wpc @8ohms or better. Ability to bi-amp the mains Hdmi 1.3 at least New AV processing ie TrueHD audio DTSHD etc Some sort of room correction software ie. Audessy Thanks for the offer on the Denon...looking for a receiver with alittle more power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psg Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 If getting from 50W to 120W (with otherwise similar features) adds several hundred dollars to the price in a manufacturer's line-u, as it usually does, then get the cheaper lower-powered (only 4 dB less) and compensate with an external power amp if you find you really need the power. The external amp will last you for several receiver upgrades. I am still using one I bought 30 years ago! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted August 8, 2011 Moderators Share Posted August 8, 2011 My main concerns for a new receiver are 120wpc @8ohms or better. FWIW, you will not be able to hear the difference between a 100 wpc and a 140 wpc receiver. You have to double the power to obtain a 3db gain in volume. The Yamaha RX-V1800 is 130 wpc, can biamp the front using two of the rear channels, HDMI 1.3 (3 in, 1 out), Dolby TrueHD and DTS-HD and DTS-HD Master and YPAO room correction software. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enhanced250 Posted August 8, 2011 Author Share Posted August 8, 2011 I dont know if i will be able to keep it in budget to get seperates. If i do i would need a 3ch to power the front 3. Anyobe know a decent priced one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonJCarney Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Not sure your gonna find a new avr with 140 watts per channel for under $500. I don't know of any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted August 8, 2011 Moderators Share Posted August 8, 2011 looking for a receiver on the used market for around $500 or less. Jason, he's not looking for a new unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaddeus Smith Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 nor are you going to find the ability to truly "bi-amp" your speakers with any of the typical consumer intregated AVR options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted August 8, 2011 Moderators Share Posted August 8, 2011 Yeah, I tried the bi-amp with the Yamaha on my RF-83's and heard absolutely no difference (wouldn't expect to). Just thought I would give it a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enhanced250 Posted August 8, 2011 Author Share Posted August 8, 2011 Ill look into the yamaha. I wonder how much I can sell my yamaha HTR5990 for? I actually do hear a difference between bi-amping and non, on a consumer level AVR. Weather or not it truly works I feel is subjective and a matter of perception, so to me it does work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Youthman Posted August 8, 2011 Moderators Share Posted August 8, 2011 Amazon has the HTR5990 for $399 so I'm guessing you should be able to get $300 - $400 depending on how quickly you need to get rid of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enhanced250 Posted August 8, 2011 Author Share Posted August 8, 2011 Thanks for the info! I guess Ill ask $375 and go from there I have the remote, mic manual etc and its in excellent condition. Ill have to pick the pass up with this receiver searching in the mean time. So far I have the Yamha 1800 on my radar any others you guys recommend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enhanced250 Posted August 8, 2011 Author Share Posted August 8, 2011 Any suggestion on a Harmon Receiver? Maybe not the newest models but maybe last years model or so with HDMI 1.3 etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psg Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 About a year ago, the ebay harmon store was selling a lot of refurbished AVR-254 for around $250. I bought one and I am very happy with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornfedksboy Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 I dont know if i will be able to keep it in budget to get seperates. If i do i would need a 3ch to power the front 3. Anyobe know a decent priced one. I just purchased 3 marantz 125 wpc mono blocks for $300.00 fwiw. I am very content. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darylomer12 Posted August 8, 2011 Share Posted August 8, 2011 Hdmi 1.3 at least New AV processing ie TrueHD audio DTSHD Just curious why you need HDMI 1.3? Most blu-ray players have built in decoders already. What player do you currently have? I'd take a serious look at a Yamaha RX-V2700 (140 wpc, ipod connectivity, networking etc..) Only HDMI 1.2, but if your player can decode TrueHD etc.., your set. You can find them used for around $350-400. Marantz is also a good choice if you can find a SR-8001 ( HDMI 1.2) in your price range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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