I have a decision to make... I have read a ton of threads about each receiver, but I can't make a decision.
I am looking to set up a 5.1 system. I have chosen my speakers... Polk RM6750B from Fry's for 200 dollars.
The next decision I have to make is the receiver. I have been torn between three, and I can't decide. I figure I will tell you all what I have, and you can help me decide between the three, or maybe offer me up a completely different solution.
I have a Sharp Aquos 32D62U LCD 1080p, PS3 (my blu-ray player), XBOX 360 with HD-DVD player (no HDMI port, only component), and a HDTV DVR cable box. I am looking to mostly watch movies and play games.
I want to be able to transfer audio over HDMI, because I hate dealing with a ton of cables, but if I have to I will. Each item has an optical audio port. I also want to be able to connect my XBOX 360 to the receiver (through the component connection red blue green or whatever) and receive 1080i (which is what it converts games into). I want the PS3 to be at it's full potential, because that is why I bought a 1080p TV. My TV won't accept 1080p over component, but only HDMI (I have two ports). I don't want to be forced to play my games in 720p on the XBOX 360 (unless it looks better than 1080i never tried).
The three I have looked at are the Onkyo 605, the Yamaha 661, and the Sony DG910. If there is somthing else I need to look at, please let me know. I willing to spend no more than 700 dollars.
Thank you.
I am looking to set up a 5.1 system. I have chosen my speakers... Polk RM6750B from Fry's for 200 dollars.
The next decision I have to make is the receiver. I have been torn between three, and I can't decide. I figure I will tell you all what I have, and you can help me decide between the three, or maybe offer me up a completely different solution.
I have a Sharp Aquos 32D62U LCD 1080p, PS3 (my blu-ray player), XBOX 360 with HD-DVD player (no HDMI port, only component), and a HDTV DVR cable box. I am looking to mostly watch movies and play games.
I want to be able to transfer audio over HDMI, because I hate dealing with a ton of cables, but if I have to I will. Each item has an optical audio port. I also want to be able to connect my XBOX 360 to the receiver (through the component connection red blue green or whatever) and receive 1080i (which is what it converts games into). I want the PS3 to be at it's full potential, because that is why I bought a 1080p TV. My TV won't accept 1080p over component, but only HDMI (I have two ports). I don't want to be forced to play my games in 720p on the XBOX 360 (unless it looks better than 1080i never tried).
The three I have looked at are the Onkyo 605, the Yamaha 661, and the Sony DG910. If there is somthing else I need to look at, please let me know. I willing to spend no more than 700 dollars.
Thank you.
