O.K., typical newbie post. 99% of this stuff is over my head. I'm in the process of putting together my home theater. So far,
Mitsubishi 55" WS55859 widescreen TV
Panasonic RP82 DVD player - on the way
Now, I would like to upgrade my receiver. It's a JVC RX-801V that's about 13 years old.
My requirements (I have been reading the board):
- Home Theater is primary use
- Component inputs/outputs
- Dolby Pro II, Dolby Digital, DTS,
- Probably only need a 5 speaker setup with this unit (speakers will be next on my list)
- THX - Not sure if I need this or not?
It doesn't need to be a cadillac. In a few years, I'll worry about getting into the high end of things.
I would like any feedback/opinions regarding the following, which seem to meet most of my feature criteria (except for THX only on the Kenwood):
JVC RX-7020VBK
Kenwood VR-509
Panasonic SA-HE100
Pioneer VSX-D711
I know people probably get tired of these types of posts from new people, but I would really like the opinion of some people who are knowledgeable. I don't want to make a mistake with my next purchase.
Thank you in advance!
Mitsubishi 55" WS55859 widescreen TV
Panasonic RP82 DVD player - on the way
Now, I would like to upgrade my receiver. It's a JVC RX-801V that's about 13 years old.
My requirements (I have been reading the board):
- Home Theater is primary use
- Component inputs/outputs
- Dolby Pro II, Dolby Digital, DTS,
- Probably only need a 5 speaker setup with this unit (speakers will be next on my list)
- THX - Not sure if I need this or not?
It doesn't need to be a cadillac. In a few years, I'll worry about getting into the high end of things.
I would like any feedback/opinions regarding the following, which seem to meet most of my feature criteria (except for THX only on the Kenwood):
JVC RX-7020VBK
Kenwood VR-509
Panasonic SA-HE100
Pioneer VSX-D711
I know people probably get tired of these types of posts from new people, but I would really like the opinion of some people who are knowledgeable. I don't want to make a mistake with my next purchase.
Thank you in advance!