danielronquillo Posted July 22, 2003 Share Posted July 22, 2003 Hi. I am planning to build a surround system using the RF35 floor standing speakers, RC35 center, and the RS35 for rear surround. I want to spend most of my money on the speakers, so please recommend a cost-effective receiver to match my planned speaker system. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marksdad Posted July 22, 2003 Share Posted July 22, 2003 all depends on what your requirements on sound quality, inputs, outs, we need info in order to help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3dzapper Posted July 22, 2003 Share Posted July 22, 2003 Any of these have my vote for an inexpensive HT reciever. You can probably get better prices on the web. You are doing the right thing putting the speakers first. Yamaha 450-Watt 6.1-Channel Dolby Digital EX/DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 Home Theater Receiver Model: HTR-5640 $299 at Best Buy Yamaha 480-Watt 6.1-Channel Dolby Digital EX/DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 Home Theater Receiver Model: HTR-5650 $399 at Best Buy Yamaha 510-Watt 6.1-Channel Dolby Digital EX/DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 Home Theater Receiver Model: HTR-5660 $499 at Best Buy Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted July 22, 2003 Share Posted July 22, 2003 max budget ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsmyforte Posted July 22, 2003 Share Posted July 22, 2003 Denon AVR-1803 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diggs Posted July 22, 2003 Share Posted July 22, 2003 Outlaw 1050 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soundog Posted July 22, 2003 Share Posted July 22, 2003 Outlaw 1050 - Perfect Vision (July-August 2003) Editor's Best Buy Also on last year's Stereophile GTHT editor's choice recomended components list .... Black Box, limited features, top notch sound quality. $499. or less from Outlawaudio.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted July 22, 2003 Share Posted July 22, 2003 Also check out some refurbished units. You may be able to get someting a little higher end for the same money and still get a warranty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman Posted July 22, 2003 Share Posted July 22, 2003 Definately go with a Yamaha. I just got my RXV-2300 Yamaha and t sounds awesome. And the build quality and practicality of it is amazing. You won't regret it. I'd also recommend Denon for the same reasons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielronquillo Posted July 23, 2003 Author Share Posted July 23, 2003 ---------------- On 7/22/2003 5:40:26 PM 3dzapper wrote: Any of these have my vote for an inexpensive HT reciever. You can probably get better prices on the web. You are doing the right thing putting the speakers first. Yamaha 450-Watt 6.1-Channel Dolby Digital EX/DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 Home Theater Receiver Model: HTR-5640 $299 at Best Buy Yamaha 480-Watt 6.1-Channel Dolby Digital EX/DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 Home Theater Receiver Model: HTR-5650 $399 at Best Buy Yamaha 510-Watt 6.1-Channel Dolby Digital EX/DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 Home Theater Receiver Model: HTR-5660 $499 at Best Buy Rick ---------------- Hi Rick, Thanks for the choices you gave. I really appreciate what you did by including even the prices. Thanks a lot, man. Daniel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielronquillo Posted July 23, 2003 Author Share Posted July 23, 2003 Hi Guys, I thank you all for making a reply to my inquiry regarding a matching cost-effective receiver. I will check out the receiver makes you all have recommended. Thanks again. Daniel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted July 23, 2003 Share Posted July 23, 2003 Also, what you buy depends on its use. I've spoken to a lot of people about this issue. Apparently, most of the decent HT digital receivers will do HT very well. 2-channel music is a different story. My Sony DA5ES is great for HT and DVD music, really great IMO. For 2-channel, it blows, again IMO but I'm used to much better. Doesn't matter to me because I don't use it for 2-channel and never will. I've heard the Denon does 2-channel very well. Can't speak for the others but it's worth investigating if that's an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diggs Posted July 23, 2003 Share Posted July 23, 2003 I'm not too fond of my Denon's 2-channel playback. It's detailed enough, but it lacks low end, hence the reason for my H/K stereos for amplification. I haven't heard our Outlaw on Klipsch yet, but it sounds great on our Paradigm setup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3dzapper Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 Take a look at this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?MfcISAPICommand=ViewItem&item=3037323201 (you have to copy & paste to address bar.I don't know how to link in this forum yet.) YAMAHA RX-V1200 HOME THEATER RECEIVER has the same specs as my RX-V1 which is a great HT reciever. List price is $1999. Rick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Pittman Posted July 25, 2003 Share Posted July 25, 2003 I noticed that one of the folks that responded to your post has a Sony ES receiver, Sony STR-DA5ES. I've got that unit and it is great - the ES line comes with a 5-yr. warranty. Best part is that I got if from an authorized dealer for 50% off retail ($750 vs. $1,500). Six channel @ 120W per channel Call soundcity.com and ask for Joe Sanginary at x708. You'll get a better price by calling. If $750 is too much, ask what Joe can get you that he recommends. You'll not be disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielronquillo Posted July 27, 2003 Author Share Posted July 27, 2003 Hi John P., I appreciate your comment about the Sony STR-DA5ES. I will check it out on soundcity. Thanks a lot. Daniel ---------------- On 7/25/2003 4:21:33 PM John Pittman wrote: I noticed that one of the folks that responded to your post has a Sony ES receiver, Sony STR-DA5ES. I've got that unit and it is great - the ES line comes with a 5-yr. warranty. Best part is that I got if from an authorized dealer for 50% off retail ($750 vs. $1,500). Six channel @ 120W per channel Call soundcity.com and ask for Joe Sanginary at x708. You'll get a better price by calling. If $750 is too much, ask what Joe can get you that he recommends. You'll not be disappointed. ---------------- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladi Posted July 29, 2003 Share Posted July 29, 2003 One more vote for Sony STR-DA5ES, it is really good for HT, as well as multi channel music, and you can't beat the price since it is a last year model. Also it has two multi-channel inputs, one is 7.1, the other 5.1 and I am using both for DVD-A and SACD. The remote is also great, 2-way learning remote with built in IR codes for almost all brands and components. However, I am not that happy with its 2 channel music reproduction, but it is a star in HT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Pittman Posted July 29, 2003 Share Posted July 29, 2003 Just more clarification on the Sony ES and Soundcity. You won't find this and their other high-end products displayed on their website - you have to call and ask what's available. Also got a $700 400-disc Sony ES CD changer for about 40% off (same 5-yr warranty) and other high-end components. Call Joe Sanginari at x708 and let him know a repeat customer in Texas said you'd get a screamin' deal! Ask him to verbally give you a price on ANY product you desire; I'll bet they will beat your best price and it will be factory authorized, new and warrantable. Happy hunting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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