[gec5741]

I'm currently finishing my basement. I have 2 sections of the basement where I will be needing a reciever. The main are will be the media room in which I plan to get a pretty deceint AV receiver. The second area is the bar area. I need something to just power a simple 5.1 setup and also connect the TV above the bar. I don't want to spend a fortune on this one so I'm looking for something that will do the job well but also be as in expensive as possible. I was looking at Fry's and came across this and wanted to get oppinions on wheather this would be worth grabbing. I was looking at others in the 250 dollar range but on paper there really didn't seem to be much difference. Again this isn't for my main media room. Just going run 2 bookshelf and 2 stalite speakers and connect the over the bar TV.


Here's a link http://www.frys.com/product/6554273?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG


Thanks in advance!

 

[kikkenit2]

That will work and is a good price.
http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-RX-V371BL-5-1-Channel-Receiver/dp/B004QQXDVC

 

[gec5741]

I also found this for 10 bucks more on sale. They both seem like they have the same options on them. I'm not sure which would be a better deal?

http://www.frys.com/product/7016191?site=sa:adpages%20page26_SUN%20date:020914

 

[kikkenit2]

Onkyo hdmi boards runs hot and there are lots of failures. Yamaha

usually has less power, but way more reliable and cool running.

 

[afrogt]

The Yamaha 371 is actually unavailable if you look closely.


If you're looking to buy today the Yamaha RX-V375 is on sale for $199. I would take that over the Onkyo 313.
http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-RX-V375-Channel-Theater-Receiver/dp/B00B981F38/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1392322289&sr=8-1&keywords=yamaha+375

 

[gec5741]

So you would recommend the Yamaha over that Onkyo then?

 

[afrogt]

Yep, Yamaha is much more reliable and as was said above Onkyo has been having problems with HDMI boards failing.

 

[kikkenit2]



Quote:
Originally Posted by afrogt  /t/1517299/oppinions-on-a-reciever#post_24353350


The Yamaha 371 is actually unavailable if you look closely.


If you're looking to buy today the Yamaha RX-V375 is on sale for $199. I would take that over the Onkyo 313.
http://www.amazon.com/Yamaha-RX-V375-Channel-Theater-Receiver/dp/B00B981F38/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1392322289&sr=8-1&keywords=yamaha+375

The 375 is $50 less than the 371 (2 years older). Get the 375. Real good deal. Same price here.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=0MJ-0022-00010

 

[orbital517]

Amazon actually has the v375 for only $200 right now. Good price

 

[gec5741]

I found the yamaha rxv475 at frys for 200 bucks so I snagged it! Its a refurb but it looks brand new. Even remote was still sealed in its packaging. This should work fine for what im going to use it for.

 

[kikkenit2]

Way to go. Better receiver than what you started with.