KungFuNat Posted July 6, 2004 Share Posted July 6, 2004 any decent 5.1 recievers that i might be able to get a good deal on. perhaps something that was considered the cats-*** a year or so ago, but now can be found for a song? only concerns are: -preferably under $1000 -must have 5.1 analog inputs. -preferably with an on-screen interface. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jzoz01 Posted July 6, 2004 Share Posted July 6, 2004 The Denon 3803 can be found relatively cheap if you look around. Personally though, you can get the new 2805 for roughly the same price and have the added benefit of auto room setup with the included mic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popbumper Posted July 6, 2004 Share Posted July 6, 2004 For $1000 there are a number of NEW receivers on the market that have just what you are looking for - on screen, analog inputs, all the DD/DTS goodies, and SEVEN channels. Why not consider these? Shameless plug - the Harmon Kardon AVR430 has all this stuff - for $600. popbumper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schwock5 Posted July 6, 2004 Share Posted July 6, 2004 I'm selling my Denon 3802 reciever. Brand new it was $1200 and i can tell you it still kicks plenty of ***. 120 watts per channel, 7.1 channel, the other 2 channels can be used for surround back or a seperate room. Has component switching and is in perfect shape. I can ship it if you're not in the Boston area. Let me know. I have the remote control which is awesome and all the manuals. I can send pictures to your e-mail. Let me know. Schwock5@hotmail.com or AIM Schwock5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schwock5 Posted July 6, 2004 Share Posted July 6, 2004 Sub has 5.1 analog inputs, currently i use it for my sound blaster card for surround gaming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuNat Posted July 6, 2004 Author Share Posted July 6, 2004 pop, ive heard mixed reviews over H/Ks new recivers... what speakers do you use yours with? quite frankly fellas, ive always been under the impression that audio hardware should be purchased used if possible.. that way your dollar goes a lot further. any other suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milton10 Posted July 6, 2004 Share Posted July 6, 2004 I have heard the same thing. I asked the same question about a week ago and got mixed answers. If the receiver has not been driven into the ground, a good Bang-For-Your-Buck ratio should be had. I am looking into an Outlaw or Denon receiver "pre-owned" for my system. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelman Posted July 7, 2004 Share Posted July 7, 2004 Check out or look out for a harman kardon avr65. You may beable to pick one up for 200 they used to be 1000. On screen display. Awesome cd playback. Search the net for reviews of this. I used to own one (let my brother buy it because I need a and b speaker selector which it does not have, and I like really good speaker wire so the speaker selector box was out of the question.). Incredable voltage to your sub. Man it really makes your sub pound at low volumes even. It's definetly not a lazy sub connection like alot of receivers out there. Fixed crossover on small at 100 hz. Not bad because of the killer sub connection. You can also run the mains large with the center and surrounds small. Huge remote with huge buttons that will light up if you press the light button. That is an excellent feature. It would run my satellite dish also. Preouts for every channel to add amps if wanted. Lots and lots of power reserves. Never heard any distortion especally running it with klipsch speakers. And I like to rock most all the time. It is just 5.1, but that didn't matter nothing to me. That's all I will ever use unless I had a dedicated room for home theater instead of my living room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popbumper Posted July 7, 2004 Share Posted July 7, 2004 Natgun: I am running Forte L&R, Academy center, Heresy II surrounds, KG2 rear surrounds, and an SVS 20-39 PCi sub. The system is nicely balanced, the HK does a good job overall and is quite easy to use. I am very happy with my starter system! Popbumper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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