milton10 Posted June 23, 2004 Share Posted June 23, 2004 Does anyone have any suggestions on a 5.1 HT receiver for a Heresy setup. I am just changing jobs, so big, expensive receivers are not a possibility right now. I am considering a used Denon or HK unit. My budget is about $600.00. Any ideas? Milton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gto6 Posted June 23, 2004 Share Posted June 23, 2004 If you want to save part of your $600.00, The Sony DA555ES will get you up and running with cash to spare. I know its a Sony.....but it has tons of whistles and bells. It will do jumping jacks while making popcorn and getting you a beer.......its really cool for watching sports events. There are all kinds of arena/stadium simulations that are fun to play with. I use one to power my deck and garage tunes. You should get some replies now...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boomer9911 Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 The Marantz SR7300 OSE(if still available), and for a few bucks more the SR8200.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcoker Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 Just for clairification, you will probable end up with a 6.1 or 7.1 receiver even though you may not have the additional speakers yet. For $600 I would look at Pioneer, Denon, Harmon/Kardon and Yamaha. Each one of these companies have models in that price range and will do the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cal Blacksmith Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 Our 3 week old Yamaha RX-V750 http://www.yamaha.com/yec/products/RECEIVER/RX-V750.htm is in that price range, I must say that we love it. There is another reciever for sale used here that you might be interested in. it is worth a look. http://forums.klipsch.com/idealbb/view.asp?topicID=51260&sessionID={6B465E9F-FE28-45B3-94C3-9D8B0D5FF416} edit:... The msrp on this unit is $1499 and he is only asking $700 for it!! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-MAN Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 One word: Yamaha. DM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr-dezibel Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 Denon 3805 works for me. So the predecessors should also be sounding pretty well and be in you price range. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marksdad Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 sony sounds like a boom box on heresies, and yammi, well they just sound sad on heritage, far too bright and they seem to have left out the mids, go with denon or hk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
endover Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 If your not in a panic to get rid of the receiver you've got, the HK 7200 price is dropping fast since the HK 7300 just came out. I got the 7200 about 6 weeks ago for $850 and it's nothing short of incredible for both 2 channel and HT! It makes my Chorus' sing with fullness and has plenty of power to run anything. I use it for 5.1 (don't really have the $$ or the room to take full advantage of the 6.1 or 7.1 capabilities it offers. Then only area it falls short on IMHO is all the internet integration capabilities that are becomming more prevalent. Unless you have (near) unlimited funds, you'll get more bang for your buck buying a non-used previous model of something. (just like buying a new car....wait for the '05's to come out before you go looking for a new '04). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milton10 Posted June 24, 2004 Author Share Posted June 24, 2004 Thanks everyone for your opinions. I currently have a Yamaha (should have said this up front) and feel that it is a bit too bright. I am going to look into the HK 7200. It sounds like a nice unit. Milton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_Shomaker Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 I think that Yamaha sucks on heritage. If I were you I would be looking at Harman Kardon or Denon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 You think Yamaha is bright,and it is,imo.The 7200 is worse than any Yamaha I have ever heard(treble set at -3,imo.I had a 7200 and prefer my garage HK125(100 bucks lightly used) by far.If you want some sense of fidelity at least try the Denon 3802/03,about 4 to 5 hundred for a good used model and they are super reliable imo,I owned Denons for years.Most all prefer what they own(rightly so) but I no longer have a Denon and am not owner bias,just giving my solicited opinion,good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T_Shomaker Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 ---------------- On 6/24/2004 7:29:35 PM Fish wrote: You think Yamaha is bright,and it is,imo.The 7200 is worse than any Yamaha I have ever heard(treble set at -3,imo.I had a 7200 and prefer my garage HK125(100 bucks lightly used) by far.If you want some sense of fidelity at least try the Denon 3802/03,about 4 to 5 hundred for a good used model and they are super reliable imo,I owned Denons for years.It is a fact we all prefer what we own(rightly so) but I no longer have a Denon and am not owner bias,just giving my solicited opinion,good luck. ---------------- So I guess that Harman Kardons don't sound the way that they used too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted June 24, 2004 Share Posted June 24, 2004 T,I can only tell you my experience/opinion but its for sure my 7200 sucked for music.But,my 125 is not too bad for the $100 I paid,it sounds cleaner than the 7200 to me on the highs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
endover Posted June 28, 2004 Share Posted June 28, 2004 I searched and searched on the net before I spent any cashola on my 7200 because it's just a pain to have to return things(especially BIG, HEAVY boxes). What I found over about 3 months of digging around is "of those that commented", probably 90% or better thought it was a fantastic unit! I won't disagree with you one bit that your's probably didn't sound very good 'cause I had a vehicle that had great ratings but must have been made on a Monday morning bright and early 'cause I had a bunch of problems with it(and you can't return cars quite as easy as stereo eqpmnt). I hate that yours didn't work out for you 'cause I just couldn't be happier with mine. bla....bla....bla.... I say all this to tell you that I thought there were enough "good" comments for me to take the risk so I dove right in. I now have my treble almost pegged on the high side and it's still not too bright. Someone will have to pry this thing outta my cold hands before I'll give it up! Even my wife commented on how warm the sound was(both musically and HT) and she's definately NOT a stereophile! I got mine from J&R and they have a 30 day return policy so you can try it out for a good long time before you make up your mind! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milton10 Posted June 28, 2004 Author Share Posted June 28, 2004 This thread has me thinking that maybe I should save up a bit of money and get something that I really would like. I have started a new thread regarding Outlaw audio. If anyone knows much about them, please let me know. Milton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjohnsonhp Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 I will put my Outlaw 1050 receiver up against any AVR you can find under $600 for sound. I have used it with Heresys and Cornwalls. $350 plus shipping (PayPal accepted at 3% fee) I have done several comparisons to the Denon 1802 and the 1050 is much heavier, more powerful and has greater resolution. The 3803 has much closer sound but at $600. The advantage of the 3803 is based on several more features (component switching, 7.1, DPL II, phono to name a few). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.4knee Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 Did you look up the fella selling his Yamaha RX V3300 for I think about $600'ish, I think it was Pistol Pete but don't quote me. That is a steal for that receiver. http://forums.klipsch.com/idealbb/view.asp?topicID=51260&sessionID={EE7DABAC-7F46-4FA8-9F75-CFFE1CB15D93} Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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