[TimHuey]

I'm probably making about 50 forum fopas in one post but here it goes. I'm from the other side of the fence. I only use my reciever to watch movies. I need a cheap reciever

 

[JRace]

Off the top off my head (and keep in mind i'm from the great-white-north do prices may not be in line...)


Marantz 6200 or 7200

Denon 2802 or 3802


I have used the denon and marantz units that are 1 step down from the ones I mentioned and have enjoyed them both...the only thing I am unsure of is the HDTV requirments, but if you havn't allready check into those.

 

[TimHuey]

I've looked at the Denon line before and I liked what I saw. I will check again, it's been about 5 years since I looked at them.


Tim Huey

 

[100Watt Warlock]

TimHuey-


Your best bet for 7.1 with DTS-ES and THX-Ultra (but no DPL-II) is the JVC DP10. I see it regularly for $999 or so on www.pricewatch.com sources.


Are there more powerful and DPL-II rcvrs out there? yup. But they cost more.


If you just want DLP-II and 6.1, go with a nice Pioneer 811S or one of the Yamaha units.


There is supposed to be a new lineup of JVC units this summer with DPL-II, component switching, and both 6.1 and 7.1 100watts+ output. (I think the soon to be released 8020 will have 6.1 and DPL-II)


What ever decision you make, with today's products from Sony, Pioneer, JVC, Yamaha, Denon, and a few others, you can't go "wrong".


Regards,


-Warlock

 

[imagamejunky]

Go with Denon. I have had nothing but great luck with mine.

 

[bradleys]

Originally, I was looking at two different receivers. The Outlaw 1050 was highly reviewed in this forum. The Denon 1802 was recommended at Cheap Home Theater. I ended up buying the Denon 2802. The reason for not buying the 1802 or 1050 was that they didn't have individual delay/distance control for the surround speakers. Because of my seating arrangement, I needed nine feet for the left surround, and four feet for the right surround. I've also been very impressed with Dolby Pro Logic 2 from the 2802, once I installed my center speaker. Without the center speaker, DPL2 was ultra-lame, with just a random toot or wheeze once in a while.

 

[willward]

I just bought a Yamaha RXV1200, about $600. I bought it because it has lots of inputs/outputs. It has only 80 watts per channel. There is a more expensive model that has 100 watts per channel (if you need it).

The receiver has a clear, realistic sound--and it allows me to use ALL my components, REplay VR, two VCRs, a DVD, hdtv cable box plus audio stuff.


I am extremely pleased with it. Check out the Yamahas.

 

[TimHuey]

Well I went to circuit city just to hear DLPII and 7.1 sound. They had a Onkyo and a something else I can't remember. Anyway, the guy said that the Onkyo had 100 watts per channel but that the Amps were only 10-15 amps and that the other one had 80watts per channel but it's amps were 40-45 amps per channel. I got confused and left.


Tim Huey

 

[j768]

Tim,


I would imagine the other receiver you heard @ CC was a Harmon Kardon. Part of their marketing scheme is to rant about the amount of amps per channel in their receivers versus others.


If you are looking for a receiver that has an internal 7 channel amp, then Yamaha's are mainly out. Denon and Onkyo both have models within your price range. The JVC mentioned earlier also looks to be good, along with Sherwood Newcastle.


Understand that there is not true 7.1 sound out there. It is at best only 6.1. 7.1 is just 6.1 using 2 rear center speakers rather than 1. So, when/if they do come out with true 7.1 channel, your soon to be new receiver will likely not be able to decode that format unless it is upgradable, which is a whole other topic, as I believe that most manufactures don't live up to their promises with this, especially with mainstream manufacturers other than top of the line Onkyo and Denon.

 

[Roger Kint]

Quote:

I need a cheap reciever

 

[tvaldez]

Obviously not right away, but how and what amp would i use to do such a thing? (Separate 7.1)


I have a 2802 now and I love it. I am planning on getting a svs sub with a built in amp. The 2802 does not push a sub channel so you'll need that. Keep that in mind too when deciding. Good Luck by the way.