christjared Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 I know there are alot and I mean alot of receivers out there that do a good job. My question is what receier do you use to power your KG4 speakers? Im in the market for a new/used receiver and came here to see what everyone uses! Any replies will be taken seriously. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frzninvt Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 An estimated budget and your overall goal would be helpful, if you are looking for a cheap but good sounding 2-channel arrangement the HK 430, 630, 730 & 930 Twin Power vintage receivers are really hard to beat for the price vs. performance aspect. If you looking to branching into HT that is a whole other can of worms with a myriad of choices and options depending on your pocketbook and tastes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christjared Posted November 10, 2004 Author Share Posted November 10, 2004 My price cap would be $300. And I would like to branch out into HT pretty soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minn_male42 Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 check out the panasonic XR series receivers...... http://www.bizrate.com/marketplace/product_info/overview/index__cat_id--11070000,prod_id--11630830.html http://www.bizrate.com/marketplace/search/search__cat_id--11070000,prod_id--11630826.html they all use digital amplifiers that are probably the best receiver amp sections that you will find at this price point..... depending upon the model the prices range from about $200 to $400..... they are 5.1 receivers so you are all set to go for future home theater use..... another receiver to consider is the pioneer VSX-1014..... very nice feature set and sound.... the auto eq/room correction feature helps make a mediocre room sound much better.... (i have the same feature on my pioneer elite vsx-55txi) http://www.pioneer-eur.com/eur/product_detail.jsp?product_id=9168&taxonomy_id=62-98 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psg Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 At that price point, I'd go for Harman/Kardon AVR230 at www.etronics.com for $319.99 or maybe: Pioneer VSX-D914K at www.etronics.com for $309.99 or if you really can't go that much: Harman/Kardon AVR130 at www.etronics.com for $262.99 The AVR230 has more features than the AVR130, and is really worth the extra $57. I would personaly use rule Denon at this price point. Someone was recommending a Panasonic digital amp in another thread for $360 shipped. But I don't know anything about digital amps myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psg Posted November 10, 2004 Share Posted November 10, 2004 On 11/10/2004 3:55:53 PM minn_male42 wrote: another receiver to consider is the pioneer VSX-1014..... very nice feature set and sound.... the auto eq/room correction feature helps make a mediocre room sound much better.... (i have the same feature on my pioneer elite vsx-55txi) Yeah, the VSX-1014TX is THX-rated and has the same feature set as the Elite 52TX, except that the Elite has better quality parts inside. The 1014 is the top of the regular Pioneer heap and it's a good choice. It's at $367.99 at www.etronics.com (and maybe cheaper elsewhere; I didn't google) which is beyond your budget a bit, but might be worth it. But by then, you'll getting close to last year's NAD T742's price too at $399. There's always something else a bit beyond! If I were you (but I'm not), I'd go either h/k avr-320 or Pioneer VSX-1014TX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_L Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 That is a fabulous price on the 1014 at eTronics. Are they a dependable company? I was going to buy this unit at BB where it is $499 in my area. I'm tempted to buy it from them this etailer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JewishAMerPrince Posted November 22, 2004 Share Posted November 22, 2004 I have a Panasonic XR 25 100wpc 5.1 digital receiver that I purchsed for $179 at J&R Music. I originally bought it because of the space restrictions in my MBR. Even ignoring the obscenely low price this mighty midget is a winner. Smooth sweet and detailed with plenty of umph when the material calls for it. I have powered KG 3.5s with it (before buying my RB15s). Nice, very nice Jerry Rappaport Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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