Also, my room is 20x11 ft, which I don't think is very big. I'm looking more for sound quality over loudness 
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Best $300 receiver to go with Athena Point 5?
I'm looking for the best receiver for around $300 to go with the Athena Point 5 speakers. 7.1 analog inputs would be a plus, just incase thats ever supported in HD-DVD/Blu-Ray
Thanks for the help!
Edit: I was looking at the Panasonic XR55, but its out of stock everywhere. I could start looking for it on Ebay and Ubid, but is that my best option?
Thanks for the help!
Edit: I was looking at the Panasonic XR55, but its out of stock everywhere. I could start looking for it on Ebay and Ubid, but is that my best option?
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My Toshiba HD-DVD player "only" has 5.1 analog outputs anyway, and these new formats might NEVER output REAL 7.1 through the analog outputs. If that day ever comes, I guess I could hook up the extra 2 outputs to my stereo and put it in the back of the room
Can anyone else vouch for the Pioneer VSX816?
| Originally Posted by Pablonius I was also trying to hold out for the panasonic xr55 or 57, but couldn't wait anymore. I got the pioneer vsx816 (MSRP $299) last week to go with my point 5's and p4000 sub. I'm still tinkering with the settings, but I am very happy with the purchase. It's got plenty of options, but has the analog inputs for 5.1 only. Some people on the forum have commented that the point 5's are bright and the pioneer receivers' warmth complement bright speakers. BestBuy has them in stock, you should give it a listen. Good luck! |
Can anyone else vouch for the Pioneer VSX816?
The speaker setup you're considering now is an upgrade from the point 5's. If you're willing to upgrade speakers, you should also consider upgrading your receiver or compromising if you're on a budget somewhere between.
As I said before, I am still tweaking my setup, but overall, I am happy for what I spent. Before Hurricane Katrina, I owned a Denon 985S with JBL SCS300.7 speakers. The Denon was superior to my pioneer vsx816, but I wasn't ready to spend the same amount of money that I did before. Instead, I opted for better speakers (which the athena point5's and asp4000 are better than the JBL's), but less of a receiver at this time (maybe I'll upgrade after hurricane season )
You're on the right track, though. If you buy decent speakers and a budget receiver. You can always upgrade the receiver easily.
As I said before, I am still tweaking my setup, but overall, I am happy for what I spent. Before Hurricane Katrina, I owned a Denon 985S with JBL SCS300.7 speakers. The Denon was superior to my pioneer vsx816, but I wasn't ready to spend the same amount of money that I did before. Instead, I opted for better speakers (which the athena point5's and asp4000 are better than the JBL's), but less of a receiver at this time (maybe I'll upgrade after hurricane season
)You're on the right track, though. If you buy decent speakers and a budget receiver. You can always upgrade the receiver easily.
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